Geography

According to Scientists, the Stretching of the Continents Caused an Earlier Global Warming Event

According to Scientists, the Stretching of the Continents Caused an Earlier Global Warming Event

Researchers at the University of Southampton have shown that one of the most dramatic and abrupt episodes of global warming in Earth’s history is probably…
Keeping Global Warming Below 1.5°C Would Cut Human Risk by up to 85%

Keeping Global Warming Below 1.5°C Would Cut Human Risk by up to 85%

A recent study led by the University of East Anglia (UEA) calculates the advantages of keeping global warming to 1.5°C and pinpoints the areas most…
The Gene Flow among Marine Crab Populations is affected by Shifts in Oceanographic Fronts

The Gene Flow among Marine Crab Populations is affected by Shifts in Oceanographic Fronts

The strength and position of the oceanic fronts that restrict the gene linkage of populations of marine crabs in the Mediterranean and the Atlantic change…
Seismic Study Identifies Primary Cause of Patagonia’s Rise Amid Melting Glaciers

Seismic Study Identifies Primary Cause of Patagonia’s Rise Amid Melting Glaciers

The Andes mountain range in Chile and Argentina is home to hundreds of kilometers of icefields, which are melting at some of the planet’s fastest…
Water Determines Magma Depth, a Key to Reliable Volcanic Activity and Eruption Models

Water Determines Magma Depth, a Key to Reliable Volcanic Activity and Eruption Models

There are currently between 40 and 50 active volcanoes in the world, putting hundreds of millions of people in danger from the dangers these volcanoes…
The Formation of Many Features on Europa and its Explanation is Good for the Search for Extraterrestrial Life

The Formation of Many Features on Europa and its Explanation is Good for the Search for Extraterrestrial Life

Scientists have been enthralled by Europa’s deep saltwater ocean for decades as a leading candidate for life in our solar system. Its icy shell, which…
Arc Volcanoes are Wetter than Previously Believed, with Implications for Science and the Economy

Arc Volcanoes are Wetter than Previously Believed, with Implications for Science and the Economy

Arc volcanoes, which form above subduction zones, may contain much more water than many earlier studies have estimated. The high water content of arc magmas…
Urban Greening isn’t a Panacea for Dealing with Extreme Weather, According to Experts

Urban Greening isn’t a Panacea for Dealing with Extreme Weather, According to Experts

According to scientists, urban greening is unlikely to provide a single solution for addressing extreme weather events caused by climate change. The majority of cities…
Deforestation Raises the Risk of Flash Flooding in West African Coastal Cities that are Rapidly Growing

Deforestation Raises the Risk of Flash Flooding in West African Coastal Cities that are Rapidly Growing

According to a study, the frequency of thunderstorms has doubled in some fast-growing African coastal cities over the last 30 years, with much of this…
Extreme Winds, Topography, and Vegetation all Played a Role in the Severity of Burns Caused by Oregon’s Devastating 2020 Mega Fires

Extreme Winds, Topography, and Vegetation all Played a Role in the Severity of Burns Caused by Oregon’s Devastating 2020 Mega Fires

Severe winds, high heat, and prolonged drought conditions fueled the rapid spread of wildfires along the western slopes of the Cascade Mountains in the Pacific…
Over the Last 10,000 Years, Changes in Vegetation have Shaped Global Temperatures

Over the Last 10,000 Years, Changes in Vegetation have Shaped Global Temperatures

Keep an eye out for pollen. According to findings from a climate scientist at Washington University in St. Louis, records from historical plant life indicate…
Future Super Cyclones would Put Many People in the Most Vulnerable Areas at Risk of Severe Flooding

Future Super Cyclones would Put Many People in the Most Vulnerable Areas at Risk of Severe Flooding

According to a new study, super cyclones, the most powerful type of tropical storm, are expected to have a far greater impact on people in…
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