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Seismic Data from NASA’s InSight Might Solve the Mystery of Mars’ Dichotomy
NASA’s InSight mission has provided seismic data shedding light on the Martian dichotomy, the split between Mars’ northern lowlands and southern highlands. Findings from the mantle’s seismic wave analysis suggest the split stems from ancient tectonic activity and magma dynamics, rather than asteroid impacts. Variations in crust thickness and ...
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Scientists Uncover New Hidden Process That May Explain Earthquake Triggers
A new study has revealed a hidden mechanism that could explain how creeping stress along tectonic plates can lead to catastrophic earthquakes. The research, involving laboratory experiments with plexiglass, found that slow, aseismic movements at fault lines can build up energy. Once a critical point is reached, the energy is released suddenly, trig...
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Swarm of 130 Earthquakes Rattles One of Iceland's Largest Volcanoes, Signal Possible Eruption Risk
Over 130 earthquakes struck Iceland’s Bárðarbunga volcano within hours on January 14, including a significant 5.1 magnitude quake. The Bárðarbunga system, Iceland's largest volcanic zone, has a history of major eruptions, with the 2014–2015 event producing a lava field larger than Manhattan. Experts at the Icelandic Meteorological Office ar...
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Scientists Predict Under Sea Volcano Eruption Near Oregon Coast in 2025
Axial Seamount, an undersea volcano located off the coast of Oregon, is showing signs of an impending eruption, with scientists predicting it could occur as early as 2025. The volcano’s surface has been swelling, and seismic activity is increasing, both of which mirror patterns seen before previous eruptions. Researchers have been closely monitor...
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Asteroid Apophis Could Experience Surface Changes Due to Earth’s Gravity During 2029 Flyby
The asteroid Apophis, named after the ancient Egyptian god of chaos, is set to pass extremely close to Earth in 2029, potentially causing seismic activity and landslides on its surface due to Earth's gravity. These changes could alter Apophis’ surface, providing a rare opportunity to observe asteroid dynamics in real-time. A team from Johns Hopki...
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SWOT Satellite Observes Seismic Tsunami Event in Greenland’s Dickson Fjord
The Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite, a joint mission by NASA and France’s CNES, has observed a significant tsunami event in Greenland’s Dickson Fjord. Triggered by a massive rockslide in September 2023, the tsunami lasted for nine days and generated seismic signals recorded globally. The satellite's advanced radar technology...
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Moon's Seismic Activity Likely Linked To Past Meteorite Impacts, Says ISRO
Seismic activity in the Moon's soil could be due to impact from meteorites in the past or local heat-related effects, according to ISRO's preliminary analysis of data received from Chandrayaan-3's quake-detecting instrument.
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Earthquakes Play A Vital Role In The Formation Of Gold Nuggets: Study
A recent study suggests that earthquakes may significantly contribute to the formation of gold nuggets within quartz veins through a process known as piezoelectricity.
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Study Reveals Ultra-Low Velocity Zones May Be More Common in Earth's Mantle Than Previously Thought
A new study published in AGU Advances has unveiled intriguing findings about ultra-low velocity zones (ULVZs) in Earth's mantle, suggesting these mysterious features might be more widespread than previously thought.ULVZs, which are known to dramatically slow seismic waves by up to 50%, have long been associated with volcanic hotspots such as Hawaii...
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Japan Set To Lift Megaquake Warning If There Is No "Major Seismic Activity"
Japan was set on Thursday to lift a week-old warning that a "megaquake" potentially causing colossal damage and loss of life could strike, the government said.
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Taylor Swift Fans Made The Earth Move, Seismic Activity Recorded In Edinburgh
Seismograph data analysis revealed that the most "enthusiastic dancing" occurred on June 7, "although crowds on each night generated their own significant readings," the BGS stated.
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Atlantic Ocean Faces Fiery Future: Subduction Zone to Spark 'Ring of Fire' in 20 Million Years
A modelling study indicates that a dormant subduction zone beneath the Gibraltar Strait is indeed active and might breach into the Atlantic Ocean in approximately 20 million years, potentially establishing an Atlantic equivalent of the "Ring of Fire.
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Iceland Evacuates Iconic Blue Lagoon Ahead Of "Imminent" Volcanic Eruption
Iceland's world-famous Blue Lagoon has been evacuated due to nearby seismic activity that suggests an "imminent" volcanic eruption, reported CNN, citing the country's public broadcaster RUV.
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India Saw More Earthquakes This Year, Ministers Explains Why
It is common for northern India and Nepal to occasionally experience moderate earthquakes due to fluctuations in seismic activity as the region is situated near active faults, Union Earth Sciences Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Wednesday.
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Iceland Prepares For Volcanic Eruption, Plans To Shield Geothermal Plant
Icelandic authorities were on Tuesday preparing to build defence walls around a geothermal power plant in the southwestern part of the country that they hope will protect it from lava flows amid concerns of an imminent volcanic eruption.
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Seismic Data from NASA’s InSight Might Solve the Mystery of Mars’ Dichotomy
NASA’s InSight mission has provided seismic data shedding light on the Martian dichotomy, the split between Mars’ northern lowlands and southern highlands. Findings from the mantle’s seismic wave analysis suggest the split stems from ancient tectonic activity and magma dynamics, rather than asteroid impacts. Variations in crust thickness and ...
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Scientists Uncover New Hidden Process That May Explain Earthquake Triggers
A new study has revealed a hidden mechanism that could explain how creeping stress along tectonic plates can lead to catastrophic earthquakes. The research, involving laboratory experiments with plexiglass, found that slow, aseismic movements at fault lines can build up energy. Once a critical point is reached, the energy is released suddenly, trig...
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Swarm of 130 Earthquakes Rattles One of Iceland's Largest Volcanoes, Signal Possible Eruption Risk
Over 130 earthquakes struck Iceland’s Bárðarbunga volcano within hours on January 14, including a significant 5.1 magnitude quake. The Bárðarbunga system, Iceland's largest volcanic zone, has a history of major eruptions, with the 2014–2015 event producing a lava field larger than Manhattan. Experts at the Icelandic Meteorological Office ar...
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Scientists Predict Under Sea Volcano Eruption Near Oregon Coast in 2025
Axial Seamount, an undersea volcano located off the coast of Oregon, is showing signs of an impending eruption, with scientists predicting it could occur as early as 2025. The volcano’s surface has been swelling, and seismic activity is increasing, both of which mirror patterns seen before previous eruptions. Researchers have been closely monitor...
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Asteroid Apophis Could Experience Surface Changes Due to Earth’s Gravity During 2029 Flyby
The asteroid Apophis, named after the ancient Egyptian god of chaos, is set to pass extremely close to Earth in 2029, potentially causing seismic activity and landslides on its surface due to Earth's gravity. These changes could alter Apophis’ surface, providing a rare opportunity to observe asteroid dynamics in real-time. A team from Johns Hopki...
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SWOT Satellite Observes Seismic Tsunami Event in Greenland’s Dickson Fjord
The Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite, a joint mission by NASA and France’s CNES, has observed a significant tsunami event in Greenland’s Dickson Fjord. Triggered by a massive rockslide in September 2023, the tsunami lasted for nine days and generated seismic signals recorded globally. The satellite's advanced radar technology...
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Moon's Seismic Activity Likely Linked To Past Meteorite Impacts, Says ISRO
Seismic activity in the Moon's soil could be due to impact from meteorites in the past or local heat-related effects, according to ISRO's preliminary analysis of data received from Chandrayaan-3's quake-detecting instrument.
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Earthquakes Play A Vital Role In The Formation Of Gold Nuggets: Study
A recent study suggests that earthquakes may significantly contribute to the formation of gold nuggets within quartz veins through a process known as piezoelectricity.
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Study Reveals Ultra-Low Velocity Zones May Be More Common in Earth's Mantle Than Previously Thought
A new study published in AGU Advances has unveiled intriguing findings about ultra-low velocity zones (ULVZs) in Earth's mantle, suggesting these mysterious features might be more widespread than previously thought.ULVZs, which are known to dramatically slow seismic waves by up to 50%, have long been associated with volcanic hotspots such as Hawaii...
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Japan Set To Lift Megaquake Warning If There Is No "Major Seismic Activity"
Japan was set on Thursday to lift a week-old warning that a "megaquake" potentially causing colossal damage and loss of life could strike, the government said.
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Taylor Swift Fans Made The Earth Move, Seismic Activity Recorded In Edinburgh
Seismograph data analysis revealed that the most "enthusiastic dancing" occurred on June 7, "although crowds on each night generated their own significant readings," the BGS stated.
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Atlantic Ocean Faces Fiery Future: Subduction Zone to Spark 'Ring of Fire' in 20 Million Years
A modelling study indicates that a dormant subduction zone beneath the Gibraltar Strait is indeed active and might breach into the Atlantic Ocean in approximately 20 million years, potentially establishing an Atlantic equivalent of the "Ring of Fire.
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Iceland Evacuates Iconic Blue Lagoon Ahead Of "Imminent" Volcanic Eruption
Iceland's world-famous Blue Lagoon has been evacuated due to nearby seismic activity that suggests an "imminent" volcanic eruption, reported CNN, citing the country's public broadcaster RUV.
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India Saw More Earthquakes This Year, Ministers Explains Why
It is common for northern India and Nepal to occasionally experience moderate earthquakes due to fluctuations in seismic activity as the region is situated near active faults, Union Earth Sciences Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Wednesday.
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Iceland Prepares For Volcanic Eruption, Plans To Shield Geothermal Plant
Icelandic authorities were on Tuesday preparing to build defence walls around a geothermal power plant in the southwestern part of the country that they hope will protect it from lava flows amid concerns of an imminent volcanic eruption.
