Geology
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Google Maps Leads Quebec Man to 390-Million-Year-Old Meteor Crater
An amateur astronomer using Google Maps discovered a 390-million-year-old, 25-kilometer-wide meteor crater in Quebec, now confirmed by scientists.
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New research refines age of Earth’s oldest impact crater in Western Australia
Researchers at Curtin University have utilized advanced mineral dating to confirm the North Pole Dome crater in Western Australia as the world’s oldest, dating the impact to 3 billion years ago.
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San Andreas Fault Reaches Highest Stress Level in 1,000 Years, Study Finds
A new study reveals that the San Andreas and San Jacinto fault systems are in a ‘critically loaded’ state, marking the highest stress levels in a millennium.
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Fatal Eruption at Mount Dukono Raises Safety Concerns
The eruption of Mount Dukono in Indonesia killed three hikers and injured others. Experts call for stricter safety protocols in volcanic regions
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Deepest Antarctic Ice Core Reveals 23 Million Years of Climate History
Researchers successfully drilled the deepest ever Antarctic sediment core, uncovering 23 million years of Earth’s climate history.
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Western Australia’s $6 Trillion Iron Find: Reshaping Global Ore Markets
A colossal, high-grade iron ore deposit valued at $6 trillion has been discovered in Western Australia’s Pilbara, poised to reshape global supply dynamics and solidify Australia’s market dominance.
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Mega Tsunami Warning: Understanding the Threat and Preparedness
Scientists warn about the potential catastrophic impact of mega tsunamis, urging global preparedness. Learn about the science, history, and necessary measures to mitigate risks.
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Yellowstone’s Northeastern Awakening: Magma Discovery Reshapes Volcanic Understanding
Yellowstone National Park, a global icon of geothermal marvels and ecological diversity, is once again under the scientific spotlight. Recent research has unveiled significant magma reservoirs in the northeastern sector of its supervolcano—a region historically considered dormant for approximately 160,000…