New research reveals chemical secrets of Earth’s crust 4.5 billion years ago
The study also provides a new approach to solving one of the biggest enduring scientific mysteries: when did plate tectonics ...
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Early Earth's first crust composition discovery rewrites geological timeline
Modern continental rocks carry chemical signatures from the very start of our planet's history, challenging current theories about plate tectonics.
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Why don’t all plants grow everywhere across the world?
A global study of 270,000 plant species reveals how climate, soil, and ancient geography shape where plants grow and live.
NASA’s SWOT Satellite Just Revealed Thousands of Hidden Mountains Beneath the Ocean
We know more about the Moon’s surface than Earth’s ocean floor — but that’s changing fast. A NASA-supported team used a ...
Could convection in the crust explain Venus's many volcanoes?
Venus—a hot planet pocked with tens of thousands of volcanoes—may be even more geologically active near its surface than ...
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Is Dhaka ready for an earthquake of over 7 magnitude?
Experts warn that Bangladesh, situated at the junction of three tectonic plates – the Indian, Eurasian, and Burmese plates – is among the most earthquake-prone regions in the world ...
Venus: Could Surprising 'Missing Mechanism' Explain Volcanic Mystery?
Future missions to Venus could also supply additional data on the density and temperature of the planet's crust, which could ...
Golden rescue window closing three days after quake kills more than 2,000 in Myanmar and Thailand
Rescuers are desperately searching for survivors more than three days after a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck ...
Myanmar earthquake: Why experts can’t predict quakes and what to do if you’re in one
Why experts can’t predict quakes and what to do if you’re in one - Earthquakes are more common in some areas. Here’s how to ...
Rescuers search for survivors two days after quake kills more than 1,700 people in Myanmar and Thailand. Here’s what we know
Rescuers are desperately searching for survivors more than two days after a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, ...
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An Earth System Science Approach to Geophysics
With an underlying universal theme of convection, a new textbook introduces upper-level geology, geophysics, physics, and engineering students to the geophysics behind the Earth System.