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South Florida sees dozens of luxury high-rise buildings start to sink

Luxury high-rises in Miami are sinking, with significant implications for structural integrity and safety.
Study reveals 35 structures are experiencing subsidence, primarily due to natural geological processes.
#astronomy

Overwhelmed by Life? Dinosuars and Stars May Hold Answers

Perspective on life can be gained by observing ancient geological and astronomical phenomena.
The discovery of ancient dinosaur tracks and fast-forming galaxies highlights the complexity and vastness of time.

You don't look a day over 4.35 billion! Here's the moon's anti-aging secret

The study proposes the Moon formed around 4.35 billion years ago, influenced by tidal heating from early interactions with Earth.

Overwhelmed by Life? Dinosuars and Stars May Hold Answers

Perspective on life can be gained by observing ancient geological and astronomical phenomena.
The discovery of ancient dinosaur tracks and fast-forming galaxies highlights the complexity and vastness of time.

You don't look a day over 4.35 billion! Here's the moon's anti-aging secret

The study proposes the Moon formed around 4.35 billion years ago, influenced by tidal heating from early interactions with Earth.
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The real reason why the North Pole is moving towards Russia

The magnetic North Pole is shifting rapidly, impacting navigation systems, prompting updates in the World Magnetic Model.
#earth-science

Long-lost seafloor is discovered beneath the Pacific Ocean

Discovery of ancient seafloor below the Pacific Ocean could rewrite understanding of Earth's history and tectonic dynamics.

Ancient Age of Dinosaurs' Seafloor Found beneath Pacific Ocean

An ancient slab of seafloor has been discovered beneath the Pacific, providing insights into deep Earth geology.
The slab has implications for understanding the Earth's mantle dynamics over millions of years.

Studying Stones Can Rock Your World

Understanding geological timescales reshapes our perception and response to contemporary environmental issues and promotes a broader appreciation of Earth's history.

The meaning of the Anthropocene: why it matters even without a formal geological definition

The ICS rejected formalizing the Anthropocene, spurring debate on human impact and its relevance across various sectors.

Metamorphic rocks go on deep journeys we never can | Aeon Essays

Metamorphic rocks serve as portals into Earth's interior, revealing transformative journeys through heat and pressure, connecting students to geological stories.

Tahoe is the oldest lake in North America, 3rd in the world, study says

Lake Tahoe is at least 2.3 million years old, making it the third oldest lake in the world.

Long-lost seafloor is discovered beneath the Pacific Ocean

Discovery of ancient seafloor below the Pacific Ocean could rewrite understanding of Earth's history and tectonic dynamics.

Ancient Age of Dinosaurs' Seafloor Found beneath Pacific Ocean

An ancient slab of seafloor has been discovered beneath the Pacific, providing insights into deep Earth geology.
The slab has implications for understanding the Earth's mantle dynamics over millions of years.

Studying Stones Can Rock Your World

Understanding geological timescales reshapes our perception and response to contemporary environmental issues and promotes a broader appreciation of Earth's history.

The meaning of the Anthropocene: why it matters even without a formal geological definition

The ICS rejected formalizing the Anthropocene, spurring debate on human impact and its relevance across various sectors.

Metamorphic rocks go on deep journeys we never can | Aeon Essays

Metamorphic rocks serve as portals into Earth's interior, revealing transformative journeys through heat and pressure, connecting students to geological stories.

Tahoe is the oldest lake in North America, 3rd in the world, study says

Lake Tahoe is at least 2.3 million years old, making it the third oldest lake in the world.
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Gorge-ous: the world's grandest canyons in pictures

Oregon seeks national monument status for the Owyhee Canyonlands, emphasizing its natural beauty and conservation needs.
#earthquake

What We Know About the 7.0 Earthquake That Struck Northern California

The earthquake was a 7.0 magnitude quake off Northern California, causing minimal damage but significant concern among residents.

Shaking From April's New Jersey Quake Went Oddly Far, Raising Questions on Regional Hazard

The April 5 earthquake in New Jersey surprised scientists by causing little local damage despite strong tremors felt across a wide region.

5.4-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Taiwan

A 5.4-magnitude earthquake struck off Taiwan, registering minimal immediate damage but raising concerns about landslides in mountainous areas.

Expert Explains Why Tsunami Warning Was Lifted, and What Kind of Quake Would Be More Likely to Trigger One

A tsunami warning for Northern California was quickly issued and rescinded due to a deep earthquake that ultimately posed minimal risk.

Magnitude 3.2 earthquake hits off Malibu coast, the latest to hit Southern California

Southern California is experiencing an increased frequency of moderate earthquakes, including a recent 3.2 magnitude quake off Malibu.

Why the New Jersey earthquake was felt several hundred miles away

Earthquake in New Jersey was moderately felt across Mid-Atlantic and Northeast.
East Coast has old, dense rock which allows seismic waves to travel farther compared to the West Coast.

What We Know About the 7.0 Earthquake That Struck Northern California

The earthquake was a 7.0 magnitude quake off Northern California, causing minimal damage but significant concern among residents.

Shaking From April's New Jersey Quake Went Oddly Far, Raising Questions on Regional Hazard

The April 5 earthquake in New Jersey surprised scientists by causing little local damage despite strong tremors felt across a wide region.

5.4-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Taiwan

A 5.4-magnitude earthquake struck off Taiwan, registering minimal immediate damage but raising concerns about landslides in mountainous areas.

Expert Explains Why Tsunami Warning Was Lifted, and What Kind of Quake Would Be More Likely to Trigger One

A tsunami warning for Northern California was quickly issued and rescinded due to a deep earthquake that ultimately posed minimal risk.

Magnitude 3.2 earthquake hits off Malibu coast, the latest to hit Southern California

Southern California is experiencing an increased frequency of moderate earthquakes, including a recent 3.2 magnitude quake off Malibu.

Why the New Jersey earthquake was felt several hundred miles away

Earthquake in New Jersey was moderately felt across Mid-Atlantic and Northeast.
East Coast has old, dense rock which allows seismic waves to travel farther compared to the West Coast.
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#sinkholes

Lake Michigan's mysterious sinkholes

Mysterious sinkholes discovered on Lake Michigan's floor raise geological questions about their formation and comparison to Lake Huron's sinkholes.

What to Know About Sinkholes After a Pennsylvania Woman May Have Disappeared Into One

Authorities are searching for a grandmother who disappeared while looking for her cat, suspected to be swallowed by a sinkhole.

Lake Michigan's mysterious sinkholes

Mysterious sinkholes discovered on Lake Michigan's floor raise geological questions about their formation and comparison to Lake Huron's sinkholes.

What to Know About Sinkholes After a Pennsylvania Woman May Have Disappeared Into One

Authorities are searching for a grandmother who disappeared while looking for her cat, suspected to be swallowed by a sinkhole.
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#curiosity-rover

NASA Mars Rover Exploring Spiderweb-Like Patterns on Mars

NASA's Curiosity rover will explore a giant boxwork formation on Mars, possibly shedding light on ancient microbial life.

NASA spots mysterious 'spiderwebs' on never explored region of Mars

NASA's Curiosity rover is investigating spiderweb-like structures on Mars, which may have once trapped ancient microbial life.

NASA Mars Rover Exploring Spiderweb-Like Patterns on Mars

NASA's Curiosity rover will explore a giant boxwork formation on Mars, possibly shedding light on ancient microbial life.

NASA spots mysterious 'spiderwebs' on never explored region of Mars

NASA's Curiosity rover is investigating spiderweb-like structures on Mars, which may have once trapped ancient microbial life.
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#mining

World's largest gold deposit found - and it could be worth $80 billion

A supergiant gold deposit, possibly containing 1,000 tonnes of gold, has been discovered in Hunan, China, worth over $80 billion.

A brief history of diamond desirability DW 09/13/2024

The discovery of a giant diamond in Botswana highlights the historical and cultural significance of diamonds throughout different civilizations.

World's largest gold deposit found - and it could be worth $80 billion

A supergiant gold deposit, possibly containing 1,000 tonnes of gold, has been discovered in Hunan, China, worth over $80 billion.

A brief history of diamond desirability DW 09/13/2024

The discovery of a giant diamond in Botswana highlights the historical and cultural significance of diamonds throughout different civilizations.
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#biodiversity

Mediterranean marine life nearly disappeared when it became a dead sea

The Mediterranean's biodiversity drastically changed after a six million year isolation caused by a severed connection to the Atlantic Ocean.

Western Australia Is a Hidden Gem With Top-notch Wineries and Innovative Restaurants - Here's How to Visit

Australia's global isolation presents both a challenge and a unique connection to its rich indigenous history and ancient landforms.

Mediterranean marine life nearly disappeared when it became a dead sea

The Mediterranean's biodiversity drastically changed after a six million year isolation caused by a severed connection to the Atlantic Ocean.

Western Australia Is a Hidden Gem With Top-notch Wineries and Innovative Restaurants - Here's How to Visit

Australia's global isolation presents both a challenge and a unique connection to its rich indigenous history and ancient landforms.
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#climate-change

Mysterious exploding craters started turning up in Siberia 10 years ago. Scientists say more are likely.

Siberia's exploding craters are linked to climate change and the release of methane gas from permafrost thawing.

A huge loss': is it the end for the ship that helped us understand life on Earth?

The Joides Resolution's final expedition marks a significant loss for climate change and geological research.

Scientists Find Evidence Earth Used to Have a Ring Like Saturn

Earth possibly had a temporary ring system formed from an asteroid, affecting meteor impacts and climate during the Hirnantian Icehouse.

Mars' missing atmosphere could be hiding in plain sight

Mars once had a thick atmosphere that could have transformed into methane, now stored in its clay-rich crust.

Evidence of "snowball Earth" found in ancient rocks

Evidence found shows Earth transitioned from a tropical environment to a snowball state 717 million years ago.

Deadly Landslide Strikes Ketchikan, Alaska

Severe landslide in Ketchikan, Alaska, caused by heavy rainfall, raises concerns about climate change impacts and the region's geological stability.

Mysterious exploding craters started turning up in Siberia 10 years ago. Scientists say more are likely.

Siberia's exploding craters are linked to climate change and the release of methane gas from permafrost thawing.

A huge loss': is it the end for the ship that helped us understand life on Earth?

The Joides Resolution's final expedition marks a significant loss for climate change and geological research.

Scientists Find Evidence Earth Used to Have a Ring Like Saturn

Earth possibly had a temporary ring system formed from an asteroid, affecting meteor impacts and climate during the Hirnantian Icehouse.

Mars' missing atmosphere could be hiding in plain sight

Mars once had a thick atmosphere that could have transformed into methane, now stored in its clay-rich crust.

Evidence of "snowball Earth" found in ancient rocks

Evidence found shows Earth transitioned from a tropical environment to a snowball state 717 million years ago.

Deadly Landslide Strikes Ketchikan, Alaska

Severe landslide in Ketchikan, Alaska, caused by heavy rainfall, raises concerns about climate change impacts and the region's geological stability.
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#mars

China's Mars rover Zhurong finds possible shoreline of ancient Red Planet ocean

The Martian New Year marks the discovery of evidence supporting the existence of an ancient ocean on Mars, as observed by the Zhurong rover.

NASA Scientists Startled When Mars Rover Finds Rock With Stripes

NASA's Perseverance rover discovered a unique zebra-striped rock on Mars, potentially formed by igneous or metamorphic processes, expanding our understanding of the planet's geology.

Gravity Mapping Detects Large Hidden Structures Under Surface of Mars

Mars may have hidden geological structures, suggesting it is more geologically active than previously thought.

New map of Mars reveals hidden 'structures' below the Martian surface

A new map of Mars reveals previously unknown dense structures beneath sediment layers, suggesting a complex geological history influenced by ancient oceans.

China's Mars rover Zhurong finds possible shoreline of ancient Red Planet ocean

The Martian New Year marks the discovery of evidence supporting the existence of an ancient ocean on Mars, as observed by the Zhurong rover.

NASA Scientists Startled When Mars Rover Finds Rock With Stripes

NASA's Perseverance rover discovered a unique zebra-striped rock on Mars, potentially formed by igneous or metamorphic processes, expanding our understanding of the planet's geology.

Gravity Mapping Detects Large Hidden Structures Under Surface of Mars

Mars may have hidden geological structures, suggesting it is more geologically active than previously thought.

New map of Mars reveals hidden 'structures' below the Martian surface

A new map of Mars reveals previously unknown dense structures beneath sediment layers, suggesting a complex geological history influenced by ancient oceans.
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Swiss village prepares to evacuate after landslide warning DW 11/16/2024

Residents of Brienz face imminent danger from potential rockfalls, leading to extensive evacuation plans and deep uncertainty among the community.
#snowball-earth

Scottish and Irish rocks date back 700M years to 'snowball Earth' era

The rocky formations across Scotland and Ireland are remnants from the Snowball Earth era, around 700 million years ago.
The Snowball Earth period likely facilitated the development of complex, multicellular life on Earth.

What did the snowball Earth look like?

The Tavakaiv sandstones in Colorado provide evidence of conditions during the Cryogenian glaciation, enhancing our understanding of global glaciation events.

Scottish and Irish rocks date back 700M years to 'snowball Earth' era

The rocky formations across Scotland and Ireland are remnants from the Snowball Earth era, around 700 million years ago.
The Snowball Earth period likely facilitated the development of complex, multicellular life on Earth.

What did the snowball Earth look like?

The Tavakaiv sandstones in Colorado provide evidence of conditions during the Cryogenian glaciation, enhancing our understanding of global glaciation events.
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#plate-tectonics

Seismic shift: Is India disappearing under China? DW 11/11/2024

India and China face ongoing territorial disputes influenced by natural geological processes.

Geology's biggest mystery: when did plate tectonics start to reshape Earth?

The history of plate tectonics is increasingly understood despite significant uncertainty spanning Earth's geological history.

Seismic shift: Is India disappearing under China? DW 11/11/2024

India and China face ongoing territorial disputes influenced by natural geological processes.

Geology's biggest mystery: when did plate tectonics start to reshape Earth?

The history of plate tectonics is increasingly understood despite significant uncertainty spanning Earth's geological history.
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#nature

The 28 best things to do in Iceland, from puffin spotting to bread baking

Iceland offers a unique blend of adventure and leisure opportunities, suitable for endless exploration and enjoyment.

A mind-shifting journey among the sandstone monoliths of Chad's Ennedi Massif

The Ennedi Massif in Chad offers a unique perspective on time and nature, showcasing ancient geology amidst a backdrop of conflict.

This Central Calif. hike leads to hidden caves within its hills

The Gaviota Wind Caves offer stunning views and unique geological formations, emphasizing the importance of preservation due to their delicate nature.

The 28 best things to do in Iceland, from puffin spotting to bread baking

Iceland offers a unique blend of adventure and leisure opportunities, suitable for endless exploration and enjoyment.

A mind-shifting journey among the sandstone monoliths of Chad's Ennedi Massif

The Ennedi Massif in Chad offers a unique perspective on time and nature, showcasing ancient geology amidst a backdrop of conflict.

This Central Calif. hike leads to hidden caves within its hills

The Gaviota Wind Caves offer stunning views and unique geological formations, emphasizing the importance of preservation due to their delicate nature.
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Yes, There's A Volcano 1 Hour Away From NYC

Beemerville Volcano in New Jersey is an extinct volcano, the only remnant of the state's geologic past, and is located just an hour from NYC.

Some Geologists Argue Earth Has Less Than Seven Continents

The number of continents is debated between cultural and geological definitions, leading to different conclusions about whether there are five, six, seven, or even eight continents.
#asteroid-impact

Three Billion Years Ago, a Giant Impact Boiled Away Some of Earth's Ocean. Then Life Bounced Back

The ancient S2 asteroid impact, though catastrophic, led to a boost in Earth's early biosphere by enriching oceans with essential nutrients.

Asteroid that eradicated dinosaurs not a one-off, say scientists

The asteroid impacts at the end of the Cretaceous period may have occurred in clusters, not just one isolated event.

The German town that's encrusted in 72,000 tonnes of DIAMONDS

Diamonds in buildings of Nördlingen created by asteroid impact; town sits within a crater.

Three Billion Years Ago, a Giant Impact Boiled Away Some of Earth's Ocean. Then Life Bounced Back

The ancient S2 asteroid impact, though catastrophic, led to a boost in Earth's early biosphere by enriching oceans with essential nutrients.

Asteroid that eradicated dinosaurs not a one-off, say scientists

The asteroid impacts at the end of the Cretaceous period may have occurred in clusters, not just one isolated event.

The German town that's encrusted in 72,000 tonnes of DIAMONDS

Diamonds in buildings of Nördlingen created by asteroid impact; town sits within a crater.
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What happened when giant S2 meteor hit Earth 3 billion years ago?- Harvard Gazette

The S2 meteorite impact significantly influenced the evolution of early life and reshaped Earth's geological landscape.
#natural-disasters

LA's quake mystery: 2024 brings most seismic activity in decades. Why now?

Southern California is experiencing a surge in moderate-sized earthquakes this year, the highest in six decades.

Big Sur Weighs Tourism Against Its Environmental Impact

Big Sur's economy is heavily reliant on tourism, but access is increasingly compromised by natural disasters.

L.A.'s year of the quake: 2024 brings the most seismic activity in decades, but experts aren't sure why

Southern California has seen an unusual rise in moderate-sized earthquakes this year, with 15 seismic sequences, the highest in 65 years.

Iceland's volcano eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula may last decades

Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula faces ongoing volcanic risk due to an interconnected magma plumbing system.

Rancho Palos Verdes faces 'unprecedented new scenario' over landslide danger

The land movement in Rancho Palos Verdes is more complex and urgent than previously understood, requiring a revised city strategy.

LA's quake mystery: 2024 brings most seismic activity in decades. Why now?

Southern California is experiencing a surge in moderate-sized earthquakes this year, the highest in six decades.

Big Sur Weighs Tourism Against Its Environmental Impact

Big Sur's economy is heavily reliant on tourism, but access is increasingly compromised by natural disasters.

L.A.'s year of the quake: 2024 brings the most seismic activity in decades, but experts aren't sure why

Southern California has seen an unusual rise in moderate-sized earthquakes this year, with 15 seismic sequences, the highest in 65 years.

Iceland's volcano eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula may last decades

Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula faces ongoing volcanic risk due to an interconnected magma plumbing system.

Rancho Palos Verdes faces 'unprecedented new scenario' over landslide danger

The land movement in Rancho Palos Verdes is more complex and urgent than previously understood, requiring a revised city strategy.
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Scientists Cracked Open a 2-Billion-Year-Old Stone and Discovered Something Entirely Unexpected

The discovery of living microbes in 2 billion-year-old rock may challenge existing theories about the evolution of life on Earth.
#moon

Look: Mysterious Glass Beads Found On the Moon Contain Hidden Clues About Its Past

The Moon was volcanically active around 120 million years ago, indicating a more complex geological history than previously understood.

Something Massive Is Shifting Deep Inside the Moon

A layer of goo beneath the Moon's surface is influenced by the gravitational pull of Earth and the Sun, confirming previous theories.
The study reveals a partial melt layer beneath the Moon's mantle, raising questions about its origin and thermal maintenance.

Look: Mysterious Glass Beads Found On the Moon Contain Hidden Clues About Its Past

The Moon was volcanically active around 120 million years ago, indicating a more complex geological history than previously understood.

Something Massive Is Shifting Deep Inside the Moon

A layer of goo beneath the Moon's surface is influenced by the gravitational pull of Earth and the Sun, confirming previous theories.
The study reveals a partial melt layer beneath the Moon's mantle, raising questions about its origin and thermal maintenance.
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#mount-everest

Everest grows more than the rest of the eight-thousanders' thanks to a river that lightens its weight

Mountain erosion by the Arun River causes Mount Everest to rise due to isostatic rebound, differentiating it from neighboring peaks.

Mount Everest is having a growth spurt, say researchers

Mount Everest is currently experiencing a growth in height due to geological processes, adding 15 to 50 meters over the past 89,000 years.

Mount Everest is getting TALLER by the day and has already grown 164ft

Mount Everest is growing by 2mm per year due to river erosion making the mountain lighter, pushing it upwards.

Why Mount Everest Is Growing Taller Every Year

Mount Everest's height is influenced by a historical river merger that increased erosion, allowing the mountain to rise further by up to 165 feet.

How River Piracy' Helped Give Mount Everest a Growth Spurt

Mount Everest's height is partly due to ancient rivers that eroded massive amounts of rock, causing the mountain to rebound upwards by around 50 metres.

Why Mount Everest is the world's tallest mountain

Mount Everest's towering height is due to ancient river activity and geological processes, with significant erosion leading to its elevation increase.

Everest grows more than the rest of the eight-thousanders' thanks to a river that lightens its weight

Mountain erosion by the Arun River causes Mount Everest to rise due to isostatic rebound, differentiating it from neighboring peaks.

Mount Everest is having a growth spurt, say researchers

Mount Everest is currently experiencing a growth in height due to geological processes, adding 15 to 50 meters over the past 89,000 years.

Mount Everest is getting TALLER by the day and has already grown 164ft

Mount Everest is growing by 2mm per year due to river erosion making the mountain lighter, pushing it upwards.

Why Mount Everest Is Growing Taller Every Year

Mount Everest's height is influenced by a historical river merger that increased erosion, allowing the mountain to rise further by up to 165 feet.

How River Piracy' Helped Give Mount Everest a Growth Spurt

Mount Everest's height is partly due to ancient rivers that eroded massive amounts of rock, causing the mountain to rebound upwards by around 50 metres.

Why Mount Everest is the world's tallest mountain

Mount Everest's towering height is due to ancient river activity and geological processes, with significant erosion leading to its elevation increase.
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Washington State's Snipes Mountain AVA Is a Story of Evolution and Evolving Wines

The geological history of Snipes Mountain, shaped by volcanic activity, contributes significantly to the unique viticulture of Washington's wine region.

Letters from Our Readers

Geology's relevance can be communicated effectively to the public by connecting it to immediate human experiences and concerns.

Jasper, garnet, sometimes sapphires: pocketfuls of treasure at Gemstone Beach

Gemstone Beach in New Zealand offers a treasure trove of semi-precious stones, perfect for rock collectors like Jack Geerlings.

Did Earth Really Once Have a Ring Around it? Inside the Wild New Theory

Earth may have had a ring of asteroid debris 466 million years ago, evidenced by meteor craters lining the ancient equator.
#archaeology

Stonehenge monument came from Scotland via sea DW 08/14/2024

The Altar Stone of Stonehenge was found to originate from northern Scotland, shifting previous beliefs about its source.

Stonehenge's Altar Stone came all the way from Scotland, new research shows

The Altar Stone at Stonehenge came from Scotland, not Wales, revealing new insights into its transportation.

Researchers say they've found the surprising source of a key piece of Stonehenge

The Altar Stone of Stonehenge has origins traced to the Orcadian Basin in northeast Scotland, over 450 miles away from the monument.

Stonehenge Altar Stone mystery deepens as research reveals it's not from Orkney

The origin of Stonehenge's Altar Stone has been confirmed to be from the Orcadian Basin, not Orkney, complicating its historical narrative.

Stonehenge's altar stone was carried all the way from north-east Scotland. But how?

The Stonehenge altar stone's Scottish origin raises questions about its transportation methods over 4,000 years ago.

Stonehenge's Strangest Rock Came from 500 Miles Away

The Altar Stone of Stonehenge may originate from northeastern Scotland, contradicting previous beliefs of it coming from Wales.

Stonehenge monument came from Scotland via sea DW 08/14/2024

The Altar Stone of Stonehenge was found to originate from northern Scotland, shifting previous beliefs about its source.

Stonehenge's Altar Stone came all the way from Scotland, new research shows

The Altar Stone at Stonehenge came from Scotland, not Wales, revealing new insights into its transportation.

Researchers say they've found the surprising source of a key piece of Stonehenge

The Altar Stone of Stonehenge has origins traced to the Orcadian Basin in northeast Scotland, over 450 miles away from the monument.

Stonehenge Altar Stone mystery deepens as research reveals it's not from Orkney

The origin of Stonehenge's Altar Stone has been confirmed to be from the Orcadian Basin, not Orkney, complicating its historical narrative.

Stonehenge's altar stone was carried all the way from north-east Scotland. But how?

The Stonehenge altar stone's Scottish origin raises questions about its transportation methods over 4,000 years ago.

Stonehenge's Strangest Rock Came from 500 Miles Away

The Altar Stone of Stonehenge may originate from northeastern Scotland, contradicting previous beliefs of it coming from Wales.
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#environmental-science

The Quest to Uncover the Secrets of Gold Hydrogen

Natural hydrogen, called 'gold' hydrogen, may be key for sustainable energy, yet extraction poses environmental risks requiring further research.
Understanding geological formations is essential before the anticipated gold hydrogen rush begins.

Weird signal that baffled seismologists traced to mega-landslide in Greenland

A new type of geological event linked to global warming was revealed by a long-lasting monochromatic seismic signal registered worldwide.
In September 2023, a previously unidentified seismic object was recorded after a mountain peak collapse in Greenland.

The Quest to Uncover the Secrets of Gold Hydrogen

Natural hydrogen, called 'gold' hydrogen, may be key for sustainable energy, yet extraction poses environmental risks requiring further research.
Understanding geological formations is essential before the anticipated gold hydrogen rush begins.

Weird signal that baffled seismologists traced to mega-landslide in Greenland

A new type of geological event linked to global warming was revealed by a long-lasting monochromatic seismic signal registered worldwide.
In September 2023, a previously unidentified seismic object was recorded after a mountain peak collapse in Greenland.
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#gold-formation

Earthquakes May Forge Large Gold Nuggets

Earthquakes may contribute to the formation of large gold nuggets through a newly proposed geochemical process.

Gold Nuggets Can Be Formed With Electricity, Scientists Claim

Electric currents in quartz may contribute to the formation of large gold nuggets through piezoelectric effects under tectonic stress.

Earthquakes May Forge Large Gold Nuggets

Earthquakes may contribute to the formation of large gold nuggets through a newly proposed geochemical process.

Gold Nuggets Can Be Formed With Electricity, Scientists Claim

Electric currents in quartz may contribute to the formation of large gold nuggets through piezoelectric effects under tectonic stress.
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Volcano Erupts Near Fishing Town in Iceland

Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula experiences a series of eruptive events after 800 years of dormancy, prompting evacuations and ongoing geological monitoring.

Highly variable magmatic accretion at the ultraslow-spreading Gakkel Ridge - Nature

The dynamics of crustal accretion at ultraslow-spreading mid-ocean ridges are more complex than previously thought, influenced by various geological factors.

Complex, Hidden Landscape Mapped a Mile under Greenland Ice

New geological mapping of Greenland reveals hidden terrains beneath ice, improving predictions on ice-sheet stability and GPS accuracy.

Longest rock core from Earth's mantle opens window into the origins of life

Unprecedented discovery of Earth's mantle rocks sheds light on development of life.

North America and Europe should be classed as ONE continent

There are claims of only six continents due to the ongoing break-up of European and North American continents.

Mystery of Mona Lisa's background may have been solved

A US geologist claims the Mona Lisa's background is set in Lecco, Italy.

No One Can Agree on Whether a New Kind of Rock Is Actually a Rock at All

Plastic waste at Hawaii's Kamilo Beach melted into plastiglomerates resembling rocks, challenging traditional rock definitions, with debate on their classification.

How Pedro Parra, a.k.a. Dr. Terroir, Is Changing Winemaking

Hamel Family Wines' 2018 Pamelita Reserved earned a 95-point rating for its impressive tension, texture, and tannins.
Winemaking consultant Pedro Parra, known as Dr. Terroir, emphasizes micro terroir over macro scales, pushing for artisanal practices in winemaking.

Rock map of Scotland

Grandfather created a rock map of Scotland over 30 years for accuracy and aesthetic appeal.
The project showcases slow data collection and physical visualization.

Webb telescope spots hints that Eris, Makemake are geologically active

Active geology on dwarf planets like Pluto and Kuiper Belt objects is driven by residual heat from formation or rare events.
Webb telescope revealed differences in hydrogen isotopes on Eris and Makemake, suggesting ongoing resurfacing activities.

Mud and debris are flowing down hillsides across California. What causes the slides?

California experiences dangerous mudslides during rainstorms, known as debris flows
The state is prone to mudslides due to its young mountains and loose rocks and soil

Finding an Undocumented Earthquake That Moved a River

Earthquake-induced sand dikes found far from tectonically active areas in Bangladesh raised questions about the source and size of the earthquake.
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