One of the Earth’s Earliest Volcanic Mysteries has been Answered
Geologists led by the University of Maryland and the University of Hawai’i finally connected the dots between one of the largest volcanic eruptions in Earth’s…
Geography
New Research improves Rare Earth Element Extraction
A more efficient and environmentally friendly approach to extracting rare earth elements that power everything from electric vehicle batteries to smartphones could increase domestic supply…
At a Fault for Oceanic Transformation, Crustal Brines
A team presents new details of an oceanic transform fault at the Gofar fault in the eastern Pacific Ocean. The work reveals unexpected brine deposits…
The Sun’s Heat influences Earth’s Seismic Activity
Seismology has revealed much of the basics about earthquakes: Tectonic plates move, causing strain energy to build up, and that energy eventually releases in the…
Jigsaw Puzzles of Lava Flow reveal the mysteries of moving Continents
Analysing lava flows that solidified and then broke apart over a massive crack in the Earth’s crust in Turkey has brought new insights into how…
Found to be the Oldest impact Crater in the World, this Rewrites Earth’s Ancient Past
Curtin University researchers have discovered the world’s oldest known meteorite impact crater, which could significantly redefine our understanding of the origins of life and how…
Early Days of Earth’s Creation
New research led by a York University professor sheds light on the earliest days of the earth’s formation and potentially calls into question some earlier…
Earth’s Seismic activity is influenced by Solar Heat
Researchers explore the likelihood that Earth’s climate, as affected by solar heat, plays a role in seismic activity. Using mathematical and computational methods, they analyzed…
Seismic Research in Singapore could help influence Urban Growth and Renewable Energy development
A new seismic study of Singapore could guide urban growth and renewable energy development in the coastal city nation, where 5.6 million residents live within…
School of Rock – Earthquakes are caused by the characteristics of Rocks in Fault Zones
Earthquakes occur along fault lines between continental plates, where one plate is diving beneath another. Pressure builds between each plate, called fault stress. When this…
Inner Core of the Earth is Undergoing Metamorphosis
Earth’s inner core is undergoing structural transformation. Located 3,000 miles below the Earth’s surface, the inner core is anchored by gravity within the molten liquid…
Exploring Japan’s past Geologically through Volcanogenic huge Sulfide Deposits
Dating key tectonic events in Japan’s geological history has long been often challenging due to poor microfossil preservation from intense heat due to metamorphism. Researchers…
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