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How did eastern North America form?

fromwww.npr.org

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Hells Canyon, the deepest gorge in the U.S., is surprisingly young

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How did eastern North America form?

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.

OMG science

NASA scientists BAFFLED after spotting mysterious 'Skull Hill' on Mars

London politics

What links fool's gold, fluffernutter, pilgrim and Reuben? The Saturday quiz

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.

OMG science

NASA scientists BAFFLED after spotting mysterious 'Skull Hill' on Mars

London politics

What links fool's gold, fluffernutter, pilgrim and Reuben? The Saturday quiz

more#space-exploration

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.

fromeuronews

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.

Earthquake rocks city near supervolcano as fears of eruption return

An earthquake in Idaho near Yellowstone raises concerns about a possible volcanic eruption.

New York City

US city rocked by back-to-back earthquakes

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.

fromeuronews

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.

Earthquake rocks city near supervolcano as fears of eruption return

An earthquake in Idaho near Yellowstone raises concerns about a possible volcanic eruption.

New York City

US city rocked by back-to-back earthquakes

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.

fromTravel + Leisure

This Continent Is Splitting and Might Create a New Ocean on Earth

A new ocean may form in northeastern Africa in 1 to 20 million years due to tectonic plate movement.

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.

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.

fromTravel + Leisure

This Continent Is Splitting and Might Create a New Ocean on Earth

A new ocean may form in northeastern Africa in 1 to 20 million years due to tectonic plate movement.

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.

more#tectonic-plates

#natural-resources

fromwww.livescience.com

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.

5 months ago

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.

fromwww.livescience.com

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.

5 months ago

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.

more#natural-resources

#colonialism

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London food

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

History

Rocks and racism? How geologists created and perpetuated a narrative of prejudice

fromArchDaily

London food

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

History

Rocks and racism? How geologists created and perpetuated a narrative of prejudice

Scientists on high alert after sign that US volcano is about to erupt

Mount Spurr's volcanic activity suggests a potential eruption in the near future.

OMG science

Huge volcano off West Coast to erupt 'any day now'

fromLos Angeles Times

OMG science

California's nearest active undersea volcano is about to erupt

Coronavirus

'Zombie' volcano awakens with signs of an eruption

fromwww.dw.com

UK news

Iceland evacuates Blue Lagoon amid volcano eruption DW 04/01/2025

Scientists on high alert after sign that US volcano is about to erupt

Mount Spurr's volcanic activity suggests a potential eruption in the near future.

OMG science

Huge volcano off West Coast to erupt 'any day now'

fromLos Angeles Times

OMG science

California's nearest active undersea volcano is about to erupt

Coronavirus

'Zombie' volcano awakens with signs of an eruption

fromwww.dw.com

UK news

Iceland evacuates Blue Lagoon amid volcano eruption DW 04/01/2025

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.

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.

fromwww.ocregister.com

Portland food

45th anniversary: A look back at the eruption of Mount St. Helens

History

fromMedievalists.net

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.

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.

fromwww.ocregister.com

Portland food

45th anniversary: A look back at the eruption of Mount St. Helens

more#natural-disasters

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fromBusiness Insider

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

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

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

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.

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.

The Geological Heart of Venus Still Beats Today, New Study Suggests

Recent studies reveal Venus may have active geological processes, challenging previous perceptions of its inertness.

fromTheregister

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.

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.

The Geological Heart of Venus Still Beats Today, New Study Suggests

Recent studies reveal Venus may have active geological processes, challenging previous perceptions of its inertness.

more#planetary-science

fromSFGATE

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

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.

fromNature

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.

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.

fromNature

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.

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.

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fromwww.nytimes.com

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

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.

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.

UK news

fromwww.nytimes.com

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

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.

more#climate-change

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fromThe Oaklandside

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

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

Discovery suggests Mars WAS habitable billions of years ago

OMG science

Research roundup: 2,400-year-old clay puppets; this is your brain on Klingon

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.

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.

more#astrobiology

#seismology

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The Geological Heart of North America May Be Dripping into Earth

OMG science

Scientists Listening to Signals From Huge, Mysterious Objects Inside the Earth

OMG science

The Geological Heart of North America May Be Dripping into Earth

OMG science

Scientists Listening to Signals From Huge, Mysterious Objects Inside the Earth

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.

fromLos Angeles Times

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

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.

OMG science

Scientists Intrigued by Strange Tunnels Under Africa and the Middle East

6 months ago

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.

OMG science

Scientists Intrigued by Strange Tunnels Under Africa and the Middle East

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.

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.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

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.

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.

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.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

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.

more#nasa

fromThe New Yorker

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

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.

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fromwww.berkeleyside.org

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

fromtheconversation.com

Earth's Oldest Impact Crater Discovered in Australia

Discovery of the oldest meteorite impact crater supports theories on the formation of Earth's first continents.

Board games

fromBuzzFeed

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.

London

fromNature

Lhasas rocks reveal a birthplace Down Under

Granite in southern Tibet is sourced from Australia, not India as previously believed.

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.

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.

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.

OMG science

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

Hike Mt. Diablo's "Rock City": The Bay Area's Answer to Joshua Tree

Rock City is a natural wonder formed from ancient geological processes.

fromFuncheap

Miscellaneous

Hike to a 50-ft Monolith Hidden in the Redwoods (Feb. 1-2)

San Francisco

fromFuncheap

Hike Mt. Diablo's "Rock City": The Bay Area's Answer to Joshua Tree

Rock City is a natural wonder formed from ancient geological processes.

fromFuncheap

Miscellaneous

Hike to a 50-ft Monolith Hidden in the Redwoods (Feb. 1-2)

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.

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