Using nearly four decades of seismic data from stations encompassing the northern, central, and southern Sierra Nevada along ...
Scientists uncover hidden land under Iceland, questioning our understanding of Earth's continents and tectonic plates.
The northern plains of Mars, marked by thousands of mounds and hills, hold significant evidence of the planet's watery past.
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Deep beneath Earth’s surface, two massive structures—dubbed low-shear velocity provinces (LLSVPs)—are reshaping scientists’ ...
As we take our daily walks along the Earth’s surface, there are secrets hidden under our feet. Just this week, research revealed that two ancient, massive islands are buried in the planet’s mantle.
This layer of the atmosphere is notoriously difficult to study, but new research sheds light on its mysterious processes.
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Although they don't impact the surface directly, historical evidence and simulations suggest airbursts can pack a punch.
A new study provides compelling new evidence that a colossal 'megaflood' refilled the Mediterranean Sea, ending a period during which the Med was a vast expanse of salt flats. The study suggests the ...
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