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Discovery of new geologic process calls for changes to plate tectonic cycle

Geoscientists have discovered a new process in plate tectonics which shows that tremendous damage occurs to areas of Earth’s crust long before it should be geologically altered by known plate-boundary processes, highlighting the need to amend current understandings of the planet’s tectonic cycle. Title: Discovery of new geologic process calls for changes to plate tectonic Discovery of new geologic process calls for changes to plate tectonic cycle

Ocean-bottom sediments tell a story about ancient Greenland summers

The study uses leaf wax chemicals in the deposits to learn about ancient climate in southern Greenland, focusing on summer temperature during periods of relative warmth on Earth, called interglacials, over the past 600,000 years. Title: Ocean-bottom sediments tell a story about ancient Greenland summersSourced From: www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/05/210510161508.htmPublished Date: Mon, 10 May 2021 16:15:08 EDT News…. Ocean-bottom sediments tell a story about ancient Greenland summers

Previously unrecognized tsunami hazard identified in coastal cities

A new study found overlooked tsunami hazards related to undersea, near-shore strike-slip faults, especially for coastal cities adjacent to faults that traverse inland bays. Several areas around the world may fall into this category, including the San Francisco Bay area, Izmit Bay in Turkey and the Gulf of Al-Aqaba in Egypt. Title: Previously unrecognized tsunami Previously unrecognized tsunami hazard identified in coastal cities

Local impacts from fracking the Eagle Ford

Scientists simulated the local risk of damaging or nuisance-level shaking caused by hydraulic fracturing across the Eagle Ford shale formation in Texas. The results could inform a new approach to managing human-caused earthquakes. Title: Local impacts from fracking the Eagle FordSourced From: www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/05/210503172832.htmPublished Date: Mon, 03 May 2021 17:28:32 EDT News…. browse around here check Local impacts from fracking the Eagle Ford

Earthquake, tsunami hazards from subduction zones might be higher than current estimates

Two of the most destructive forces of nature – earthquakes and tsunamis – might actually be more of a threat than current estimates according to new research. Title: Earthquake, tsunami hazards from subduction zones might be higher than current estimatesSourced From: www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/05/210503113946.htmPublished Date: Mon, 03 May 2021 11:39:46 EDT News…. browse around here check this Earthquake, tsunami hazards from subduction zones might be higher than current estimates

Northern forest fires could accelerate climate change

New research shows that the global models used to project how Earth’s climate will change in the future underestimate the impact of forest fires and drying climate on forests’ ability to capture and store atmospheric carbon. Title: Northern forest fires could accelerate climate changeSourced From: www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/04/210430093222.htmPublished Date: Fri, 30 Apr 2021 09:32:22 EDT News…. browse Northern forest fires could accelerate climate change

Antarctic ice-sheet melting to lift sea level higher than thought, Harvard study says

The new predictions show that in the case of a total collapse of the ice sheet, global sea level rise estimates would be amplified by an additional meter within 1,000 years. Title: Antarctic ice-sheet melting to lift sea level higher than thought, Harvard study saysSourced From: www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/04/210430165912.htmPublished Date: Fri, 30 Apr 2021 16:59:12 EDT News…. Antarctic ice-sheet melting to lift sea level higher than thought, Harvard study says

Methane release rapidly increases in the wake of the melting ice sheets

Melting of the Arctic ice sheets caused rapid methane release from the ocean floor during the last two deglaciations, according to a new study. A similar release is likely to happen today, and should be included in climate models, say the scientists. Title: Methane release rapidly increases in the wake of the melting ice sheetsSourced Methane release rapidly increases in the wake of the melting ice sheets

Mars has right ingredients for present-day microbial life beneath its surface, study finds

New research suggests that rocks in the Martian crust could produce the same kind of chemical energy that supports microbial life deep beneath Earth’s surface. Title: Mars has right ingredients for present-day microbial life beneath its surface, study findsSourced From: www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/04/210422150413.htmPublished Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2021 15:04:13 EDT News…. browse around here check out this Mars has right ingredients for present-day microbial life beneath its surface, study finds

Machine learning model generates realistic seismic waveforms

A new machine-learning model that generates realistic seismic waveforms will reduce manual labor and improve earthquake detection, according to a new study. Title: Machine learning model generates realistic seismic waveformsSourced From: www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/04/210422181851.htmPublished Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2021 18:18:51 EDT News…. browse around here check over here Your browser does not support inline frames or is Machine learning model generates realistic seismic waveforms