Earth’s moon is vitally important in making Earth the planet we know today. Because the moon is so important to life on Earth, scientists conjecture that a moon may be a potentially beneficial feature in harboring life on other planets. Most planets have moons, but Earth’s moon is distinct in that it is large compared … Moons may yield clues to what makes planets habitable
Through analysis of ice cores from Greenland and Antarctica, a research team has found evidence of an extreme solar storm that occurred about 9,200 years ago. What puzzles the researchers is that the storm took place during one of the sun’s more quiet phases — during which it is generally believed our planet is less … Ancient ice reveals mysterious solar storm
The release of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas responsible for almost a quarter of global warming, is being studied around the world, from Arctic wetlands to livestock feedlots. A team has discovered a source much closer to home: 349 plumes of methane gas bubbling up from the seafloor in Puget Sound, which holds more water … Bubbles of methane rising from seafloor in Puget Sound
Magma transports carbon dioxide stored in the Earth‘s mantle to volcanoes, where it is released into the atmosphere. A research team now presents results obtained using a new methodology to clarify the contribution of volcanoes to natural CO2 emissions. Title: Mount Etna’s exceptional CO2 emissions are triggered by deep carbon dioxide reservoirsSourced From: www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/01/220120103353.htmPublished Date: … Mount Etna’s exceptional CO2 emissions are triggered by deep carbon dioxide reservoirs
A study proposes that imbalanced forces and torques in the Earth-moon-sun system drive circulation of the whole mantle. The new analysis provides an alternative to the hypothesis that the movement of tectonic plates is related to convection currents in the Earth’s mantle. Title: Tug of sun, moon could be driving plate motions on ‘imbalanced’ EarthSourced … Tug of sun, moon could be driving plate motions on ‘imbalanced’ Earth
Located near Naples, Italy, Vesuvius last had a violent eruption in 1944, towards the end of the Second World War. It could be a few hundred years before another dangerous, explosive eruption occurs, suggests a new study by volcano experts. Title: Is Vesuvius taking an extended siesta?Sourced From: www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/01/220120125422.htmPublished Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2022 12:54:22 … Is Vesuvius taking an extended siesta?
A study discusses how advances in global lightning detection have provided novel ways to characterize explosive volcanism. Title: 2020 volcanic eruption leads to hours-long thunderstormSourced From: www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/01/220119135034.htmPublished Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2022 13:50:34 EST News…. browse around here check these guys out Your browser does not support inline frames or is currently configured not to … 2020 volcanic eruption leads to hours-long thunderstorm
The dramatic collapse of Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano in December 2018 resulted from long-term destabilising processes, and was not triggered by any distinct changes in the magmatic system that could have been detected by current monitoring techniques, new research has found. Title: Powerful volcanic blast not the cause for 2018 Indonesian island collapseSourced From: www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/01/220114192600.htmPublished … Powerful volcanic blast not the cause for 2018 Indonesian island collapse
The history of life on Earth has been marked five times by events of mass biodiversity extinction caused by extreme natural phenomena. Today, many experts warn that a Sixth Mass Extinction crisis is underway, this time entirely caused by human activities. A comprehensive assessment of evidence of this ongoing extinction event was recently published. Title: … Strong evidence shows Sixth Mass Extinction of global biodiversity in progress
Researchers have demonstrated in the lab how well a mineral common at the boundary between the Earth’s core and mantle conducts heat. This leads them to suspect that the Earth’s heat may dissipate sooner than previously thought. Title: Earth’s interior is cooling faster than expectedSourced From: www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/01/220114115640.htmPublished Date: Fri, 14 Jan 2022 11:56:40 EST News…. … Earth’s interior is cooling faster than expected