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…
Geography
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
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, 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
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
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
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
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
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…
Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai (Tonga Islands)
Hunga Tonga–Hunga Ha’apai is a South Pacific undersea volcano located 30 kilometers (19 miles) south of Fonuafoou and 65 kilometers (40 miles) north of Tongatapu,…
New Global Marine Heat Wave Forecasts Predict Ecological and Economic Consequences
Researchers have created worldwide forecasts that can give up to a year’s notice of marine heatwaves, which are rapid and substantial spikes in ocean temperatures…
The Effects of Ancient Carbon Releases Indicate Future Climate Scenarios
Around 56 million years ago, a large release of greenhouse gases, most likely generated by volcanic activity, resulted in a period of intense global warming…
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