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Underwater robot discovers never-before-seen creature in Pacific Ocean

A dazzling polychaete worm was discovered at the junction of tectonic plates in the Pacific, captivating observers with its unique appearance.

The Key to Complex Life Might Lie Miles Below Our Feet

The 'boring billion' period of evolution may hold key insights into the Cambrian explosion and the interconnected evolution of life and Earth's geological processes.
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Turkey earthquakes displaced the Earth's crust by hundreds of miles

The 2023 Turkey earthquakes triggered unexpected crustal shifts, prompting a reevaluation of seismic models and risk predictions.

Earthquakes May Forge Large Gold Nuggets

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

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.

The Volcanic Vines of Chile

Chile has the highest number of active volcanos in South America, with volcanic material making up the soils in its main winegrowing regions.
The movement of tectonic plates in Chile causes both volcanos and earthquakes, with the country experiencing the largest recorded earthquake in history.

Turkey earthquakes displaced the Earth's crust by hundreds of miles

The 2023 Turkey earthquakes triggered unexpected crustal shifts, prompting a reevaluation of seismic models and risk predictions.

Earthquakes May Forge Large Gold Nuggets

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

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.

The Volcanic Vines of Chile

Chile has the highest number of active volcanos in South America, with volcanic material making up the soils in its main winegrowing regions.
The movement of tectonic plates in Chile causes both volcanos and earthquakes, with the country experiencing the largest recorded earthquake in history.
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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.

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.

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.

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.
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Japan: Tsunami advisory lifted after earthquake DW 09/24/2024

Japan lifted a tsunami advisory after a 5.9 magnitude earthquake without reports of serious damage.

Scientists Drill Super Deep Into Weird Underwater Structures

The deepest and largest mantle sample ever recovered sheds light on the origins of life billions of years ago.
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