4 Billion Years Old – Earth’s Oldest-Known Rocks Provide Clues About Early Tectonics
Currently, Earth stands alone as the only identified planet that sustains life, thanks in large part due to the dynamics of plate tectonics. This process…
Currently, Earth stands alone as the only identified planet that sustains life, thanks in large part due to the dynamics of plate tectonics. This process…
Recent research reveals that volcanic activity 56 million years ago emitted a higher amount of methane than previously estimated. Approximately 55 million years ago, the…
New study sheds light on the composition of the Earth’s earliest atmosphere. Understanding the atmospheric and surface conditions of early Earth, especially before life originated,…
High up in the Himalayas, researchers from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and Niigata University in Japan have found water droplets trapped in mineral…
New research suggests that ancient microorganisms helped cause massive volcanic events. Banded iron formations, sedimentary rocks with stunning strata of burnt orange, yellow, silver, brown,…
Scientists use a supercomputer to unveil the intricate dynamics of multi-fault earthquake systems. In the early hours of July 4, 2019, a 6.4 magnitude earthquake…
The imprints left on the seafloor of the Aegean serve as valuable indicators for improved evaluation of hazards of volcanic tsunamis. The colossal Minoan eruption…
Newly discovered exoplanets contribute to the development of a novel model that offers potential explanations for the origin of some of Earth’s signature features, such…
Curtin University researchers have uncovered the time frame of when the Nullarbor Plain in Australia became arid using a novel method, illuminating the impact of…
Despite being abundant on the ocean floor, sea anemones are among the most elusive fossils due to their soft bodies lacking hard parts that can…
The Earth is constantly subjected to an overwhelming influx of cosmic rays — subatomic particles that are undetectable to the human eye and originate from…
According to recent research conducted by the University of Southampton, flash droughts have become more frequent as a result of human-induced climate change, and this…
Researchers have made long-term volcano monitoring a possibility by creating a more efficient and cost-effective camera. Gas emissions are a manifestation of the activity taking…
The climate that is commonly perceived as being characteristic of the West Coast is a relatively recent phenomenon, existing for only a few thousand years….
Revealing “invisible” glacier loss underwater Recent research shows that the mass loss of lake-terminating glaciers in the Himalayas has been severely underestimated, due to the…
New findings reveal that deep-sea methane deposits are converting into gas at a higher rate than previously observed and that a specific group of fossilized…
A study led by UC Irvine found that forest fires in northern latitudes are the primary source. An international team of researchers, led by Earth…
The tropical oceans harbor the most varied plankton communities on our planet, which serve as the foundation of marine food webs. However, it may come…