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fromNature
1 week ago
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Are these the world's oldest rocks? Fresh data confirm contested claim

fromNature
1 week ago
OMG science

Are these the world's oldest rocks? Fresh data confirm contested claim

#continental-drift
World politics
fromOpen Culture
2 months ago

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

Continents have a history of breaking apart and reuniting, with Pangea being the eleventh supercontinent in Earth's long geological timeline.
World politics
fromOpen Culture
2 months ago

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

Continents have a history of breaking apart and reuniting, with Pangea being the eleventh supercontinent in Earth's long geological timeline.
#nasa
OMG science
fromFuturism
3 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.
OMG science
fromFuturism
3 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.
OMG science
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 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.
OMG science
fromFuturism
3 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.
OMG science
fromFuturism
3 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.
OMG science
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 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
1 week 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
fromArchDaily
2 weeks ago

Phoenix Feather Tea Pavilion / Kong Xiangwei Studio

At the northernmost tip of Yunnan's Wuliang Mountains, Phoenix Mountain (Fenghuang Shan) rests at an elevation of 2,380 meters, resembling a giant bird.
Vue
#seismology
World news
fromFuturism
1 month 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
fromMail Online
1 month 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.
World news
fromFuturism
1 month 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
fromMail Online
1 month 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.
#volcanic-activity
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 month 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
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Earthquake rocks city near supervolcano as fears of eruption return

An earthquake in Idaho near Yellowstone raises concerns about a possible volcanic eruption.
#plate-tectonics
#climate-change
OMG science
fromArs Technica
4 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.
History
fromMedievalists.net
2 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.
OMG science
fromMail Online
3 weeks 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.
UK news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 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.
Portland food
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

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

Pacific Northwest faces compounded risks from sea-level rise and earthquakes, but new research suggests it's not as dire as alarming headlines imply.
Skiing
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

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

The Birch Glacier collapse in Blatten was an expected disaster influenced by factors including climate change and geological instability.
OMG science
fromArs Technica
4 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.
History
fromMedievalists.net
2 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.
OMG science
fromMail Online
3 weeks 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.
UK news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 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.
Portland food
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

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

Pacific Northwest faces compounded risks from sea-level rise and earthquakes, but new research suggests it's not as dire as alarming headlines imply.
Skiing
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

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

The Birch Glacier collapse in Blatten was an expected disaster influenced by factors including climate change and geological instability.
OMG science
fromMail Online
3 weeks 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.
#nature
#mount-etna
#earth-history
#space-exploration
Science
fromFuturism
4 months ago

Mars Rover Discovers What Appear to Be Ancient Beaches Where Waves Crashed From Martian Ocean

China's Zhurong Mars rover discovered ancient beach-like features on Mars, suggesting the planet once had large bodies of water.
Science
fromFuturism
4 months ago

Mars Rover Discovers What Appear to Be Ancient Beaches Where Waves Crashed From Martian Ocean

China's Zhurong Mars rover discovered ancient beach-like features on Mars, suggesting the planet once had large bodies of water.
#earth-science
OMG science
fromMail Online
5 months ago

Scientists discover Earth has two secret mountains TALLER than Everest

Two massive mountains buried beneath the Earth's surface are over 100 times taller than Everest.
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 month 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.
OMG science
fromMail Online
5 months ago

Scientists discover Earth has two secret mountains TALLER than Everest

Two massive mountains buried beneath the Earth's surface are over 100 times taller than Everest.
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 month 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.
OMG science
fromwww.livescience.com
1 month 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.
#colonialism
fromArchDaily
1 month ago
London food

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

fromArchDaily
1 month ago
London food

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

#volcano
#natural-disasters
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 month ago

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

Mega-tsunamis, triggered by massive landslides or volcanic collapses, pose significant threats to coastal regions in the US.
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 month ago

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

Mega-tsunamis, triggered by massive landslides or volcanic collapses, pose significant threats to coastal regions in the US.
Portland food
fromBusiness Insider
1 month 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.
fromArchDaily
1 month 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
1 month ago

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

The Crater of Diamonds State Park offers a unique experience where visitors can legally mine for diamonds, making it the only place in the world to do so.
DC food
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

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

"Mr. Phipps believes this is largely due to significantly below-average rainfall through April," according to a news update on the meeting from the city's website, which added that "winterization measures" last fall and "ongoing dewatering efforts" have also contributed to the slowdown.
Los Angeles
fromMail Online
1 month ago

US city rocked by back-to-back earthquakes

"The back-to-back earthquakes were likely a result from natural crustal processes like swarms, stress redistribution or small fault adjustments, common in rift zones."
New York City
#supervolcano
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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
fromNature
2 months ago

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

Lithium deposits in a volcanic caldera are significant for clean energy technologies.
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
fromNature
2 months ago

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

Lithium deposits in a volcanic caldera are significant for clean energy technologies.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
2 months ago

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

Community events in Oakland include a musical festival, a geologist-led nature walk, and a tribute to D'Wayne Wiggins.
fromPortland Monthly
2 months ago

8 Geologic Wonders of Oregon to Visit

Oregon's geology showcases a blend of enormous lava flows, Ice Age megafloods, and volcanic eruptions, making it a paradise for geology enthusiasts.
Portland
#astrobiology
OMG science
fromMail Online
2 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
fromArs Technica
3 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.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

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

The Crystal Cave in Sequoia National Park reopens this summer after a four-year closure, offering guided tours of its unique mineral formations and geology.
SF parents
OMG science
fromFuturism
2 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.
fromThe New Yorker
3 months ago

The Government's Rock Librarian

"Being a geologist, you can do a lot of different things in oil or mining or academia, but I always liked the idea of doing science motivated by what the public wants."
Women in technology
fromBig Think
3 months ago

5 books that changed our understanding of the origin of life

The traditional answer held by many religions is that life requires a divine spark to get going. These takes often argue that life was created fully formed.
OMG science
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 months ago

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

Goodman was a vibrant figure who blended music with a successful academic career in geological engineering, inspiring students and colleagues around the globe.
Berlin music
Board games
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago

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

Geode science kits and forest-themed board games provide engaging, nostalgic experiences for individuals and families.
#mars
Science
fromTheregister
4 months ago

The red color of Mars might have an earlier, wetter origin

Mars' red hue likely comes from ferrihydrite formed in water, suggesting earlier rusting than previously believed.
Science
fromArs Technica
4 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.
Science
fromMail Online
4 months ago

Gulf of Mars: Rover finds evidence of 'vacation-style' beaches on Mars

Mars once had sandy beaches and a habitable environment, supported by data from the Zhurong rover.
fromArs Technica
5 months ago
OMG science

Edge of Mars' great dichotomy eroded back by hundreds of kilometers

Mars experienced significant erosion, leaving behind only remnant mounds across a vast area.
Evidence points to an extensive water-driven geological history early in Mars's development.
Science
fromTheregister
4 months ago

The red color of Mars might have an earlier, wetter origin

Mars' red hue likely comes from ferrihydrite formed in water, suggesting earlier rusting than previously believed.
Science
fromArs Technica
4 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.
Science
fromMail Online
4 months ago

Gulf of Mars: Rover finds evidence of 'vacation-style' beaches on Mars

Mars once had sandy beaches and a habitable environment, supported by data from the Zhurong rover.
London
fromNature
4 months ago

Lhasas rocks reveal a birthplace Down Under

Granite in southern Tibet is sourced from Australia, not India as previously believed.
OMG science
fromMail Online
4 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.theguardian.com
4 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.
#seismic-activity
OMG science
fromMail Online
5 months ago

Scientists discover California is 'peeling apart' below the surface

California's geological landscape is undergoing significant changes as dense rocks detach and sink into the mantle beneath the Sierra Nevada.
Miscellaneous
fromeuronews
5 months ago

Magnitude 7.1 earthquake kills at least 32 people in Tibet

The earthquake in Tibet resulted in at least 32 deaths and over 38 injuries, demonstrating the region's risk of seismic events.
OMG science
fromMail Online
5 months ago

Scientists discover California is 'peeling apart' below the surface

California's geological landscape is undergoing significant changes as dense rocks detach and sink into the mantle beneath the Sierra Nevada.
Miscellaneous
fromeuronews
5 months ago

Magnitude 7.1 earthquake kills at least 32 people in Tibet

The earthquake in Tibet resulted in at least 32 deaths and over 38 injuries, demonstrating the region's risk of seismic events.
Science
fromArs Technica
6 months ago

One less thing to worry about in 2025: Yellowstone probably won't go boom

The molten material beneath Yellowstone is not concentrated enough to enable large eruptions.
#kilauea
Travel
fromSFGATE
6 months ago

Hawaii volcano erupts, spewing 300-foot-high lava fountains

Kilauea volcano is erupting again, with lava fountains, gas plumes, and no immediate threats to infrastructure reported.
Travel
fromSFGATE
6 months ago

Hawaii volcano erupts, spewing 300-foot-high lava fountains

Kilauea volcano is erupting again, with lava fountains, gas plumes, and no immediate threats to infrastructure reported.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 months ago

Word Game: Dec. 25, 2024

The word "xenolith" refers to a fragment of a rock that is found within another type of rock, indicating the diverse geological processes at play.
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