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Sinkholes: Is climate change causing more? DW 07/25/2025

Sinkholes threaten homes and lives, particularly in vulnerable regions due to natural erosion and human activities.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

What are sinkholes, how are they formed and why did one appear in a Surrey street?

Urgent evacuations in Godstone illustrate serious dangers posed by sinkholes, especially in urban settings.
Sinkholes form due to natural and human-induced factors, and certain areas are particularly prone to their occurrence.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

What are sinkholes, how are they formed and why did one appear in a Surrey street?

Urgent evacuations in Godstone illustrate serious dangers posed by sinkholes, especially in urban settings.
Sinkholes form due to natural and human-induced factors, and certain areas are particularly prone to their occurrence.
#yellowstone-national-park
#mars
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fromFuturism
4 months ago

Scientists Puzzled by Mars Rock Covered in Egg-Like Spheres

NASA's Perseverance Rover discovered unusual spherules on Mars, stirring scientific curiosity about their formation and composition.
Science
fromArs Technica
5 months ago

Mars' polar ice cap is slowly pushing its north pole inward

Mars' gravitational changes indicate ice accumulation affects its interior dynamics, revealing complexities of its geology and heat distribution.
OMG science
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Discovery suggests Mars WAS habitable billions of years ago

Evidence suggests Mars was once habitable due to carbon cycles supporting liquid water.
Siderite discovery may reshape our understanding of Martian geology and life potential.
OMG science
fromFuturism
4 months ago

Scientists Puzzled by Mars Rock Covered in Egg-Like Spheres

NASA's Perseverance Rover discovered unusual spherules on Mars, stirring scientific curiosity about their formation and composition.
Science
fromArs Technica
5 months ago

Mars' polar ice cap is slowly pushing its north pole inward

Mars' gravitational changes indicate ice accumulation affects its interior dynamics, revealing complexities of its geology and heat distribution.
fromCN Traveller
4 years ago

A guide to Italy's prettiest islands

Italy's islands include both well-known and lesser-known locations, each rich in history, traditions, and natural beauty shaped by geology and time.
Travel
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

True origin story of the Grand Canyon revealed in new study

The Grand Canyon's formation may be linked to a meteor strike that influenced its geological history.
Science
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Mysterious blobs deep inside Earth may fuel volcanic eruptions

Gigantic volcanic eruptions may originate from mysterious 'blobs' within Earth's mantle, posing serious global threats.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Fossils, forests and wild orchids: exploring the white cliffs of Denmark

The unusually luminous light green leaves of the beech trees are due to the lack of magnesium in the chalky soil, illustrating the connection between geology and flora.
Travel
fromwww.nature.com
1 month ago

These Rocks Could Be the World's Oldest, New Data Confirm

On the shores of Hudson Bay, researchers confirm that the Nuvvuagittuq Greenstone Belt rocks are at least 4.16 billion years old, offering insights into early Earth.
Canada news
#earth-science
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Scientists detect deep Earth pulses that are tearing Africa in HALF

Africa is slowly splitting apart due to underground molten rock movements, with the process expected to take millions of years.
fromBig Think
1 month ago

Ceres: The asteroid belt's forgotten ocean world

Ceres is special, as the largest object in the asteroid belt, with a spherical shape that led to its reclassification as a dwarf planet.
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Ancient 'lost city' found at bottom of the Atlantic Ocean

The Lost City is made up of towering spires of carbonate rock, formed by a unique geological reaction called serpentinization, where seawater interacts with mantle rock.
OMG science
Vue
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Phoenix Feather Tea Pavilion / Kong Xiangwei Studio

Phoenix Mountain is a significant natural site and migratory bird corridor in Yunnan, hosting thousands of birds annually during migration.
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Scientists spot a mysterious 'ghost plume' in Oman

A newly discovered 'ghost plume' beneath eastern Oman may indicate faster heat leakage from Earth's core than previously believed.
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Sailor Snaps Photo of Black Iceberg With Dark Veins

"It's something you don't see very often," Antoniussen said. "I just ran to my room and took my phone and snapped this picture."
New York Islanders
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fromMail Online
1 month ago

Lost ancient world preserved under ice discovered in Antarctica

A vast ancient landscape, untouched for over 34 million years, has been discovered buried beneath ice in East Antarctica.
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Bombshell discovery in soil at 'site of Noah's Ark'

The Durupinar Formation in Turkey may be the resting site of Noah's Ark, as suggested by recent geological findings.
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1 month ago

The mountain that swallowed a village in Switzerland: There were nine million tons of rocks, too much for the glacier'

The avalanche of Birch Glacier in Blatten was an expected disaster, indicative of the cascading phenomena of climate change's impact on mountain stability.
Skiing
Canada news
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1 month ago

People baffled by island-in-lake-on-an-island-in-a-lake-on-an-island

The world's largest recursive island structure is located in northern Canada, baffling social media users with its complex description.
#mount-etna
#climate-change
History
fromMedievalists.net
3 months ago

Icebergs, Iceland, and the Fall of Rome: New Evidence Reveals the Impact of a Medieval Climate Crisis - Medievalists.net

New evidence links a climate event to the reshaping of Europe after the Roman Empire's collapse.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Hells Canyon, the deepest gorge in the U.S., is surprisingly young

Hells Canyon was carved 2.1 million years ago by overflowing lake waters, providing insight into its geological origins.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

What links fool's gold, fluffernutter, pilgrim and Reuben? The Saturday quiz

Elizabeth II opened the Olympics in London and also in Montreal, Canada, demonstrating her longstanding association with the global sporting event.
London politics
#yellowstone
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fromMail Online
2 months ago

Earthquake rocks city near supervolcano as fears of eruption return

An earthquake in Idaho near Yellowstone raises concerns about a possible volcanic eruption.
OMG science
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Scientists Say Something Is Corking the Yellowstone Supervolcano

A magma cap acts as a barrier, preventing a potential supervolcano eruption in Yellowstone.
A study shows a volatile-rich layer beneath Yellowstone is inhibiting gas buildup and pressure release.
OMG science
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Earthquake rocks city near supervolcano as fears of eruption return

An earthquake in Idaho near Yellowstone raises concerns about a possible volcanic eruption.
OMG science
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Scientists Say Something Is Corking the Yellowstone Supervolcano

A magma cap acts as a barrier, preventing a potential supervolcano eruption in Yellowstone.
A study shows a volatile-rich layer beneath Yellowstone is inhibiting gas buildup and pressure release.
fromMail Online
2 months ago

REVEALED: The hidden force tearing one of Eath's continents apart

The East African Rift System is causing the continent to slowly split due to tectonic plate movements and a superplume beneath the surface.
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fromwww.livescience.com
2 months ago

Huge Reservoirs of Clean Hydrogen Could Power Earth for 170,000 Years

Hydrogen reservoirs may be abundant globally, potentially accelerating the energy transition.
Understanding the formation of hydrogen reservoirs is essential for extraction efforts.
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

"A Site of Destruction, a Site of Opportunity": In Conversation With Kabage Karanja and Kathryn Yusoff, Curators of the British Pavilion

The British Pavilion at Venice Architecture Biennale challenges colonial narratives and envisions architecture as a planetary practice.
#volcano
#mount-st-helens
Portland food
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Photos show the eruption of Mount St. Helens, the worst volcanic disaster in US history, 45 years ago

Mount St. Helens' 1980 eruption reshaped US volcanic monitoring and preparedness after its catastrophic impact.
Portland food
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Photos show the eruption of Mount St. Helens, the worst volcanic disaster in US history, 45 years ago

Mount St. Helens' 1980 eruption reshaped US volcanic monitoring and preparedness after its catastrophic impact.
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Scientists GOBSMACKED by footage of Earth rupturing during earthquake

The recent earthquake in Myanmar was captured on video, showing unprecedented ground movement along a tectonic fault line.
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Warning over 1,000ft tall 'mega tsunami' set to hit parts of the US

These areas have experienced devastating waves in the past, triggered by landslides, volcanic collapses, or earthquakes—processes similar to those studied in the Canary Islands.
OMG science
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Geology of Britannic Repair: UK Pavilion Explores Reparation and Renewal at Venice Architecture Biennale 2025

The exhibition 'GBR - Geology of Britannic Repair' represents UK's participation at the 2025 Venice Biennale, exploring themes of reparation and renewal.
London food
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Diamond hunters swarm US park to unearth pricey precious gems - that visitors are allowed to keep

Crater of Diamonds State Park is the only public park where visitors can mine for diamonds directly from a volcanic source.
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

This Continent Is Splitting and Might Create a New Ocean on Earth

A new ocean may form in northeastern Africa in 1 to 20 million years due to tectonic plate movement.
#earthquake
World news
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Extremely Rare Video Shows the Earth Being Violently Torn Apart During an Earthquake

A historic video of a surface fault rupture from Myanmar's recent earthquake provides new insights into seismic activity.
World news
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Extremely Rare Video Shows the Earth Being Violently Torn Apart During an Earthquake

A historic video of a surface fault rupture from Myanmar's recent earthquake provides new insights into seismic activity.
Los Angeles
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

An unlikely ally for one crumbling Calif. seaside community? Drought.

Rancho Palos Verdes is stabilizing but still facing threats from both land erosion and drought conditions affecting the community.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 months ago

How Worried Should People Be about a Monster Quake and California Flooding?

Recent alarming headlines about the Pacific Northwest sinking are overstated; while sea level rise and earthquake data is worrisome, new research shows the situation is not as dire as proposed.
Portland food
fromNature
3 months ago

One of the world's richest lithium deposits began inside a mega-volcano

Lithium that pooled in a volcanic caldera in the western United States had no way out, thanks to a lack of rivers.
OMG science
fromMail Online
3 months ago

NASA scientists BAFFLED after spotting mysterious 'Skull Hill' on Mars

'If you look closely, you might even spot spherules within the surrounding regolith!''
OMG science
fromThe Oaklandside
3 months ago

This week in Oakland: The East Oakland Vocal Festival, and a public memorial for D'Wayne Wiggins

One hundred fifty students from East Oakland elementary, middle, and high schools will perform at Castlemont High School this weekend as part of the festival.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 months ago

The Geological Heart of North America May Be Dripping into Earth

Scientists have uncovered surprising evidence indicating that the geological core of North America, a long-lasting craton, may be undergoing erosion beneath our feet.
OMG science
fromOpen Culture
3 months ago

What the World Will Look Like in 250 Million Years: Mapping the Distant Future

Alfred Wegener's theory of continental drift proposed that all continents were once a single landmass. Despite initial skepticism, this idea gained acceptance after his death.
World politics
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

This California cave is finally reopening. Here's how to explore the underground wonder

Crystal Cave in Sequoia National Park reopens this summer with guided tours after a four-year closure.
fromFuturism
3 months ago

Scientists Intrigued by Strange Tunnels Under Africa and the Middle East

Tiny tubes in desert marble suggest an unknown microorganism may have existed millions of years ago.
These micro-burrows indicate life but lack definitive biological evidence.
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Iceland evacuates Blue Lagoon amid volcano eruption DW 04/01/2025

Iceland evacuates Grindavik and Blue Lagoon as volcano erupts, marking the eighth eruption in the region since late 2023.
OMG science
fromArs Technica
4 months ago

Research roundup: 2,400-year-old clay puppets; this is your brain on Klingon

Science continues to uncover fascinating insights into extreme environments and unusual biological behaviors through ongoing research.
fromThe New Yorker
4 months ago

The Government's Rock Librarian

Mary's passion for nature led her to become a geologist, focusing on public-driven science.
fromBig Think
4 months ago

5 books that changed our understanding of the origin of life

Children's curiosity about life origins reflects humanity's long-standing quest to understand life's beginnings and evolution.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
4 months ago

Remembering Richard E. Goodman, UC Berkeley professor emeritus, pioneer of rock mechanics, founder of Berkeley Opera

Richard Dick E. Goodman was a professor admired for blending a career in geological engineering with a passion for music and community engagement.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Rocks and racism? How geologists created and perpetuated a narrative of prejudice

Yusoff's work connects geology's historical development to colonialism and racism, challenging traditional views of the disciplines' foundations.
OMG science
fromFuturism
4 months ago

Lunar Lander Starts Drilling Into the Moon, Sparks Flying

The Blue Ghost spacecraft is successfully conducting lunar drilling experiments to enhance our understanding of the Moon's geology.
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago

25 Entertaining Things For Anyone Who Needs Some Excitement In Their Life

I'm an adult in my 30s, but I was such a rock nerd as a kid, so when I saw this kit, I knew I had to buy it! I ended up buying it for myself and my adult siblings as a Christmas present - we had so much fun cracking open the rocks on Christmas Day, it brought me back to my childhood! Highly recommend this kit; you get a lot of rocks for the price, and it's so fun cracking open a rock and discovering what's inside.
Board games
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fromArs Technica
5 months ago

Did the snowball Earth give complex life a boost?

Radical environmental shifts influenced the evolution of life, with nutrient availability playing a crucial role between the Cryogenic period and the emergence of multicellular organisms.
London
fromNature
5 months ago

Lhasas rocks reveal a birthplace Down Under

Granite in southern Tibet is sourced from Australia, not India as previously believed.
#nature
OMG science
fromMail Online
5 months ago

Scientists make shocking discovery at the bottom of the Red Sea

Brine pools in the Gulf of Aqaba provide a unique scientific resource, revealing insights into early Earth conditions and historical geological events.
UK news
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Large Holes Open Up in Surrey, England; Car Teeters on the Edge

Two significant holes have appeared in Surrey, prompting evacuations and raising concerns over structural integrity and possible geological risks.
fromFuturism
5 months ago

Scientists Detect Huge Radioactive "Anomaly" Under Pacific Ocean

As detailed in our investigation, we found nearly double the amount of beryllium-10 that we expected, indicating significant historical processes affecting the Pacific Ocean's strata.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

How an ancient asteroid strike carved out 2 grand canyons on the moon

A recent study reveals a large asteroid impact formed canyons on the moon's far side, important for future lunar exploration.
fromMail Online
6 months ago

Scientists discover California is 'peeling apart' below the surface

Researchers from the University of Boulder confirmed that dense rocks beneath the Sierra Nevada are detaching and sinking into the mantle, a process called foundering.
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