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Where Was Your House 320 Million Years Ago? New Map Tracks Our Wandering Continents
Scientists at Utrecht University have developed a new digital tool and global model that tracks the movement of tectonic plates over 320 million years, helping researchers and the public discover the ancient locations and climates of modern day citie
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Africa May Split Into Two Lands Faster Than Expected: Research
The Turkana Rift, spanning 500 kilometers across Kenya and Ethiopia, is the site where two tectonic plates are drifting apart.
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The Deepest Point On Earth You Can Drive To Is In Ethiopia, And It Has An Acid Lake
The place is often described as the "gateway to hell"
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Big Quake Strikes Japan Again: What Makes The Nation So Vulnerable
Japan was hit by a 7.4-magnitude earthquake on Monday, Japan's Meteorological Agency (JMA) said, issuing a tsunami warning for waves up to three metres (10 feet).
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Scientists "Surprised" To Find Fluorescent Ruby-Like Gems On Mars
This discovery provides new insights into Mars' geological history.
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How Everest, The World's Highest Mountain, Rose From An Ancient Ocean
Long before Mount Everest became the roof of the world, the rocks that form its summit were lying at the bottom of a sea. Today, the Himalayan peak rises to nearly 8,848 metres above sea level, making it the highest point on Earth.
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What Happens If Moon Disappears? Scientists Say Earth's Closest Neighbour Is Slowly Shrinking
Without the Moon, researchers say Earth could experience far more extreme climate shifts, unstable seasons and dramatically weaker tides - fundamentally altering life on the planet.
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Study Reveals Africa's Tectonic Rift Could Create Ocean
A study published in the Journal of African Earth Sciences sheds new light on the magnetic structure of the Afar region's crust and the process of the African continent's division.
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Scientists Warn Africa Is Gradually Breaking Apart, New Ocean Possible
The Earth's crust is composed of approximately 15 to 20 tectonic plates, which float on molten magma beneath the Earth.
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Earth's Moving Surface Plays Bigger Role In Climate Change Than We Knew
Our planet has experienced dramatic climate shifts throughout its history, oscillating between freezing "icehouse" periods and warm "greenhouse" states.
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If An Earthquake Hits During Your Japan Trip, Here Is What To Do
For anyone already travelling in Japan - or planning to - here is what you need to know to stay safe and navigate responsibly during an earthquake.
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Earth's Mysterious "Heartbeat" Tearing Africa Apart, Forming New Ocean: Study
The study revealed how tectonic plates influence the upward flow of hot material from the deep mantle.
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‘Ghost’ Plume Found Beneath Oman May Explain India’s Ancient Tectonic Shift
A buried magma plume beneath Oman’s Salma Plateau may have nudged India’s tectonic path during its collision with Eurasia, scientists report. Named “Dani,” the amagmatic plume caused no eruptions but likely altered continental motion 40 million years ago. This discovery redefines how silent, deep mantle forces can reshape continents without...
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Watch: All About Danakil Depression - "Hottest Place On Earth" With Sulphuric Pools
The Danakil Depression, called the hottest place on the planet, was formed from the continental drift of the African and Asian tectonic plates
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Pacific Ocean Shrinking: Scientists Predict Formation Of A New Supercontinent
According to scientists, that slow-motion drift will one day result in the total closure of the Pacific Basin and the birth of a new supercontinent: Amasia.
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Where Was Your House 320 Million Years Ago? New Map Tracks Our Wandering Continents
Scientists at Utrecht University have developed a new digital tool and global model that tracks the movement of tectonic plates over 320 million years, helping researchers and the public discover the ancient locations and climates of modern day citie
-
Africa May Split Into Two Lands Faster Than Expected: Research
The Turkana Rift, spanning 500 kilometers across Kenya and Ethiopia, is the site where two tectonic plates are drifting apart.
-
The Deepest Point On Earth You Can Drive To Is In Ethiopia, And It Has An Acid Lake
The place is often described as the "gateway to hell"
-
Big Quake Strikes Japan Again: What Makes The Nation So Vulnerable
Japan was hit by a 7.4-magnitude earthquake on Monday, Japan's Meteorological Agency (JMA) said, issuing a tsunami warning for waves up to three metres (10 feet).
-
Scientists "Surprised" To Find Fluorescent Ruby-Like Gems On Mars
This discovery provides new insights into Mars' geological history.
-
How Everest, The World's Highest Mountain, Rose From An Ancient Ocean
Long before Mount Everest became the roof of the world, the rocks that form its summit were lying at the bottom of a sea. Today, the Himalayan peak rises to nearly 8,848 metres above sea level, making it the highest point on Earth.
-
What Happens If Moon Disappears? Scientists Say Earth's Closest Neighbour Is Slowly Shrinking
Without the Moon, researchers say Earth could experience far more extreme climate shifts, unstable seasons and dramatically weaker tides - fundamentally altering life on the planet.
-
Study Reveals Africa's Tectonic Rift Could Create Ocean
A study published in the Journal of African Earth Sciences sheds new light on the magnetic structure of the Afar region's crust and the process of the African continent's division.
-
Scientists Warn Africa Is Gradually Breaking Apart, New Ocean Possible
The Earth's crust is composed of approximately 15 to 20 tectonic plates, which float on molten magma beneath the Earth.
-
Earth's Moving Surface Plays Bigger Role In Climate Change Than We Knew
Our planet has experienced dramatic climate shifts throughout its history, oscillating between freezing "icehouse" periods and warm "greenhouse" states.
-
If An Earthquake Hits During Your Japan Trip, Here Is What To Do
For anyone already travelling in Japan - or planning to - here is what you need to know to stay safe and navigate responsibly during an earthquake.
-
Earth's Mysterious "Heartbeat" Tearing Africa Apart, Forming New Ocean: Study
The study revealed how tectonic plates influence the upward flow of hot material from the deep mantle.
-
‘Ghost’ Plume Found Beneath Oman May Explain India’s Ancient Tectonic Shift
A buried magma plume beneath Oman’s Salma Plateau may have nudged India’s tectonic path during its collision with Eurasia, scientists report. Named “Dani,” the amagmatic plume caused no eruptions but likely altered continental motion 40 million years ago. This discovery redefines how silent, deep mantle forces can reshape continents without...
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Watch: All About Danakil Depression - "Hottest Place On Earth" With Sulphuric Pools
The Danakil Depression, called the hottest place on the planet, was formed from the continental drift of the African and Asian tectonic plates
-
Pacific Ocean Shrinking: Scientists Predict Formation Of A New Supercontinent
According to scientists, that slow-motion drift will one day result in the total closure of the Pacific Basin and the birth of a new supercontinent: Amasia.
