Ship-derived Satellite data records a Tsunami caused by a Landslide
Landslide-generated tsunamis pose a serious risk to coastal communities, particularly within narrow fjords where tall cliffs can trap and amplify waves. Scientists rely heavily on…
Geography
Crocodylian Longevity’s Secret
Researchers examined teeth and skulls of 99 extinct crocodylomorph species and 20 living crocodylian species to reconstruct their dietary ecology and identify characteristics that helped…
Geological Time Capsule demonstrates the resiliency of the Great Barrier Reef
New research led by the University of Sydney adds to our understanding of how rapidly rising sea levels due to climate change foreshadow the end…
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…
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…
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