Geography

Scientists can Now Examine the Invisible Ice Sheet Region on Earth and Icy Worlds Thanks to New Radar Technology

Scientists can Now Examine the Invisible Ice Sheet Region on Earth and Icy Worlds Thanks to New Radar Technology

Researchers at the University of Texas Institute for Geophysics (UTIG) have created a radar method that enables them to photograph features that are concealed in…
Galápagos Marine Reserve’s Pristine Deep-Sea Coral Reefs are Discovered by Researchers

Galápagos Marine Reserve’s Pristine Deep-Sea Coral Reefs are Discovered by Researchers

The Galápagos Marine Reserve (GMR) is the first marine protected area (MPA) of its sort to contain large, ancient deep-sea coral reefs discovered by scientists…
Before Earthquakes, Ridgecrest Faults Become Increasingly Sensitive to Solid Earth Tides

Before Earthquakes, Ridgecrest Faults Become Increasingly Sensitive to Solid Earth Tides

According to research presented at the 2023 Annual Meeting of the Seismological Society of America (SSA), faults in the Ridgecrest, California region were extremely susceptible…
The First Australians Lived in the Hidden NT Landscape More Than 60,000 Years Ago, According to Archaeologists

The First Australians Lived in the Hidden NT Landscape More Than 60,000 Years Ago, According to Archaeologists

Researchers at Flinders University have employed airborne surveys and sub-surface imaging to peer into floodplains in West Arnhem Land’s Red Lily Lagoon region, northern Australia.…
The Deepest Known Submarine Hydrothermal Activity at Petit-Spot Volcanoes May Release CO2 and Methane

The Deepest Known Submarine Hydrothermal Activity at Petit-Spot Volcanoes May Release CO2 and Methane

Numerous distinct elements are actively contributed to the oceanic environment by underwater volcanism on the Earth’s crust. As a result, they are crucial to the…
Microplastics may Spend more Time on Land and in Streams Before Entering the Ocean as a Result of River Diversion

Microplastics may Spend more Time on Land and in Streams Before Entering the Ocean as a Result of River Diversion

According to a recent study, the amount of time microplastics spend in river catchments before they enter our seas may be considerably increased by diverting…
Microplastic-Induced Hotter Sand may have an Impact on Sea Turtle Development

Microplastic-Induced Hotter Sand may have an Impact on Sea Turtle Development

Microplastics are tiny pieces of plastic debris that are less than 5mm in size and are often found in the environment due to the breakdown…
The Water Flow from the Mediterranean to the Atlantic Ocean was Double What it is Today About 13,000 Years Ago

The Water Flow from the Mediterranean to the Atlantic Ocean was Double What it is Today About 13,000 Years Ago

Climate change led to a global decline in northern hemisphere temperatures about 13,000 years ago. The Mediterranean region experienced severe aridity during this period of…
Earth was Formed much Faster than previously Thought

Earth was Formed much Faster than previously Thought

While the precise timeline of Earth’s formation is still being researched and refined, the 4.5 billion-year estimate is widely accepted by the scientific community. It…
What are the Characteristics of Large Earthquake Foreshocks?

What are the Characteristics of Large Earthquake Foreshocks?

Foreshocks are smaller earthquakes that occur prior to a larger earthquake and can provide important information about the impending mainshock. Foreshocks are the most commonly…
The Capacity of Oceanic Crust Slabs to Store Water Increases with Age

The Capacity of Oceanic Crust Slabs to Store Water Increases with Age

The majority of the oceanic crust is made up of basalt, which is formed by volcanic activity at mid-ocean ridges. It is constantly being formed…
A Sinking Seamount reveals information about Slow-motion Earthquakes

A Sinking Seamount reveals information about Slow-motion Earthquakes

Seamounts are underwater mountains that rise from the ocean floor and can provide important insights into a variety of geological processes. While most seamounts are…
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