Scientists have recorded the first evidence of a so-called “boomerang earthquake” occurring deep in the Atlantic Ocean. A boomerang occurs when a fracture proceeds in one direction before rapidly changing course and traveling >>
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Scientists try to explain the weird asymmetry of the Moon
Researchers are searching for an explanation for why the side of the Moon that faces Earth happens to be covered in dark spots, called “maria,” or seas. These areas may be the result >>
The coronavirus pandemic made the entire Earth quieter
Coronavirus lockdown measures have forced daily life to change, and that means humans are making less noise on Earth. With less traffic and other human movements, seismologists are noticing huge dips in the >>
A day on Earth was a half-hour shorter just 70 million years ago
A day on Earth was just 23.5 hours long, 70 million years ago. Researchers discovered this by studying the growth rings of ancient mollusk fossils. The findings could tell us more about or >>
The largest underwater eruption ever detected produced a brand new underwater volcano
Months ago, a bizarre hum rippled through the waters far off the coast of Africa, traveling around the world and drawing the attention of scientists who managed to capture it using seismic sensors. >>
Geologists studying Stonehenge rocks finally discovered where they came from
Stonehenge is one of the most incredible monuments on Earth, but it’s also one of the most puzzling. The colossal rocks, perched on their end and stacked high in a field in Wiltshire >>
Australia stole a big chunk of land from Canada 1.7 billion years ago
We all learned back in geography class that what we see as present-day continents were once a big mashup of land that broke off into different chunks, collided with others, and eventually formed >>
There may be a volcano forming under New England, scientists warn
If you’re looking for a volcano there’s a number of places you’d probably check first, like Hawaii or even Yellowstone National Park, but new data suggests you might want to turn your attention >>
