The Secrets of Volcanoes have been Revealed
A volcano is a rupture in the crust of a planetary-mass object, such as Earth, that allows hot lava, volcanic ash, and gases to escape from a magma chamber below the surface. A volcanic eruption…
Subject: Geology
Researchers Analyzed Decades of Earthshine Measurements
We’re all seeing less of the Sun. Scientists studying five decades of sunlight data have come to the disturbing conclusion that the amount of solar energy reaching the Earth’s surface has been steadily decreasing. In…
The Importance of Seismological Forensics in Early Warning
The scientific account of the devastating rockslide in India’s Dhauli Ganga Valley reads like a forensic report. A rockslide and ensuing flood killed at least 100 people and destroyed two hydroelectric power plants. Researchers from…
Scientists found Solar Noble Gases in an Iron Meteorite of Earth Center
Solar wind particles from our primordial Sun were encased in the Earth’s core over 4.5 billion years ago, according to high-precision noble gas analyses. The particles were found in the overlying rock mantle over millions…
Scientists discovered an Intriguing New Mineral inside Tolbachik Volcano
A volcano in Russia has resulted in the formation of a previously unknown mineral. The mineral sulfate has been named ‘petrovite’ by the research team, and it has the chemical formula Na10CaCu2(SO4)8. The mineral was…
NASA’s Curiosity Sends Over New Selfie And 3D Image Of Incredible Martian Cliff
Over the course of March, NASA’s curiosity has led to the study of a strange rock formation. Nicknamed Mount Marco after the French Mountains, the outcrop is estimated to be more than 6 meters (about…
The Crew That Freed The Suez Canal Freighter Got Some Crucial Help From Space
For the past 10 days, the world’s attention has been drawn to the fate of Ever Given. On March 23, due to high winds and dust storms, the ship lost the ability to sail and…
This Is How Ancient People Knew The Earth Was Round
Despite what flat-earth people around the world might say, the earth is round and this knowledge is not a modern invention. Many ancient cultures were aware of this fact – you don’t need satellites or…
Watch Wispy Clouds Float By Overhead On Mars
The missions on Mars, especially the recent ones, to make us feel like the Red Planet is a real place that has done a great job of moving us, so that some of us can…
Listen To The Sound Of Perseverance Driving On Mars
Perseverance landed on Mars a month ago and it has already begun exploring the Jezero Crater. Among its impressive suits, the NASA rover is equipped with a microphone and delivers the first recorded sound of Mars.…
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