Biosphere
The biosphere is the part of the Earth’s system that supports life. It includes all living organisms and the environments in which they live, such…
Geography
According to a Study, the Majority of Salt Marshes Worldwide are Predicted to be Submerged by 2100
Salt marshes are coastal wetlands that are flooded and drained by saltwater brought in by the tides. They are found along the shores of estuaries,…
Over a 25-year Period, the Antarctic Ice Sheet lost over 3000 Billion Tons of Ice
The loss of 3000+ billion tons of ice from the Antarctic Ice Sheet over 25 years is a significant and concerning trend that indicates the…
Under Freeze-Thaw Cycles, Different Coarse-Grained Contents have an Impact on the Mechanical Properties of Frozen Soil
In nature, frozen soil is a multiphase composite geomaterial made up of porous air, ice crystals, mineral solid particles, and unfrozen water. When exposed to…
Why Scientists are Concerned about Rain on Snow in the California Mountains
Following storms that poured record-breaking amounts of snow in January and February 2023, California is currently experiencing another round of severe atmospheric rivers. This time,…
Unprecedented Reductions in the Famous Kelp Forests in the Monterey Peninsula are Revealed by a New Study
In response to the record-breaking marine heatwave that occurred from 2014 to 2016, a new study that was just published in PLOS ONE presents novel…
Wisconsin Cave May Provide Insights about Past and Future Climate Changes
Caves can store a rich record of local climate conditions and how they have changed throughout the ages, even in their gloomy seclusion from the…
Asian Megacities are Particularly Vulnerable to Sea-level Rise
Asian megacities are particularly vulnerable to sea level rise due to a combination of factors such as their geographical location, dense population, and high levels…
Deep Earthquakes may reveal Mantle Secrets
Deep earthquakes occur within the Earth’s mantle, which is the layer between the crust and the core. These earthquakes provide important clues about the composition…
Exact Magma Locations could help Predict Volcanic Eruptions
Identifying the exact locations of magma within a volcano can provide valuable information for predicting and preparing for volcanic eruptions. Magma is molten rock beneath…
Even a Minor Earthquake can cause Landslides
Landslide risk can remain for years after even a weak earthquake. This is because earthquakes can weaken the soil and rock formations on hillsides, making…
Finding Flaws can be Extremely Stressful
Evidence that a complete stress release may have contributed to the record-breaking 2011 Tohoku earthquake. Both the sedimentary formations above and below the plate boundary…
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