Geology

A second powerful earthquake struck Venezuela recently, causing significant building damage in Caracas due to the short time between quakes and varying soil conditions.

20. juni 2026 Rapporteret af AI

A new study shows that thawing permafrost can accelerate rock weathering, a process that removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and offsets emissions from rivers in some regions.

Gases from hot springs in central Zambia show signs of mantle fluids rising to the surface, suggesting an early-stage continental rift. Researchers say this could mark the start of a new tectonic plate boundary. The findings come from samples collected in the Kafue Rift.

10. maj 2026 Rapporteret af AI

A team of scientists has identified a long-hidden underground formation beneath the United States dating back to the Jurassic period. The structure, described as a lost basement, may intensify the effects of future solar storms on the power grid.