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fromFuturism
1 month ago

Scientists Detect Deep, Rhythmic Pulse Coming From Inside the Earth

This study reveals that the mantle beneath Africa is active, pulsing, and responsible for the eventual splitting of the continent into pieces.
Science
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fromSFGATE
1 month ago

The Next Great Quake Could Triple Flood Risk in the Pacific Northwest

The Pacific Northwest is at risk of a devastating megathrust earthquake.
Subsidence could increase flooding threats after the great quake.
Flood maps may not account for the full impact of subsidence.
#geology
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fromMail Online
2 months 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.
more#geology
fromMail Online
2 months 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.
#earthquake
World news
fromMail Online
4 months ago

Scientists reveal why the Myanmar earthquake is so bad

Thousands feared dead after a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck near Mandalay, Myanmar, with fatalities estimated between 10,000 and 100,000.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Myanmar-Thailand earthquake: What you need to know DW 03/28/2025

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar, causing significant damage and a state of emergency in Bangkok, Thailand.
Tectonic movements lead to earthquakes, affecting structures not designed for seismic activity.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Xavier Le Pichon, Who Modeled Movement of Earth's Crust, Dies at 87

Xavier Le Pichon revolutionized our understanding of tectonic plates and their movements, significantly advancing the field of geodynamics.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

What caused the powerful Myanmar and Thailand earthquake?

Myanmar's geological location makes it extremely vulnerable to destructive earthquakes, like the recent magnitude 7.7 quake.
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