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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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Moon Lander Records "Event, Appears Natural, Under Investigation": ISRO
The Instrument of Lunar Seismic Activity (ILSA) payload on the Chandrayaan-3 lander recorded a natural event that occurred on the Moon's surface on August 26, the source of which is still under investigation, the space agency said.
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Chandrayaan-3’s Lander 'Vikram,' Rover 'Pragyan' Will Carry Out Experiments on Lunar Surface: Here’s How
With Chandrayaan-3 mission's Lander 'Vikram' and rover 'Pragyan' scheduled to touch down on the Lunar surface on Wednesday, the task for the duo is cut out and here is what they will do once they reach the Earth's only natural satellite.
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6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Japan, No Tsunami Warning Yet
Earthquakes are common in Japan, which sits on the Pacific "Ring of Fire", an arc of intense seismic activity that stretches through Southeast Asia and across the Pacific basin.
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Mysterious Sounds In This Maharashtra City Trigger Panic, Quake Rumours
Mysterious underground sounds have been reported in the eastern part of Maharashtra's Latur city but no seismic activity has been reported, officials said.
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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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Moon Lander Records "Event, Appears Natural, Under Investigation": ISRO
The Instrument of Lunar Seismic Activity (ILSA) payload on the Chandrayaan-3 lander recorded a natural event that occurred on the Moon's surface on August 26, the source of which is still under investigation, the space agency said.
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Chandrayaan-3’s Lander 'Vikram,' Rover 'Pragyan' Will Carry Out Experiments on Lunar Surface: Here’s How
With Chandrayaan-3 mission's Lander 'Vikram' and rover 'Pragyan' scheduled to touch down on the Lunar surface on Wednesday, the task for the duo is cut out and here is what they will do once they reach the Earth's only natural satellite.
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6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Japan, No Tsunami Warning Yet
Earthquakes are common in Japan, which sits on the Pacific "Ring of Fire", an arc of intense seismic activity that stretches through Southeast Asia and across the Pacific basin.
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Mysterious Sounds In This Maharashtra City Trigger Panic, Quake Rumours
Mysterious underground sounds have been reported in the eastern part of Maharashtra's Latur city but no seismic activity has been reported, officials said.
