Seismology
Geometry as the Groundbreaking Predictor of Earthquakes
Researchers at Brown University have discovered that the geometry of fault networks, rather than just the friction at fault lines, ...
A Relic of Ancient Oceans and Planetary Collisions – Scientists Shed New Light on Earth’s Mysterious D” Layer
A study suggests Earth’s D” layer, near the core-mantle boundary, formed from a magma ocean created by a massive impact. ...
How Scientists Unraveled Earth’s Deep Water Secrets
Illustration of silica crystals coming out from the liquid metal of the Earth’s outer core due to a water-induced chemical ...
Mystery of Volcanic Tsunami Solved After 373 Years
Scientists used modern imaging techniques to study the 1650 Kolumbo underwater volcano eruption, revealing that a landslide followed by an ...
Strange Blobs in Deep Mantle Are the Remains of an Ancient Planet
The large low velocity provinces (LLVPs) in the deep Earth mantle may be relics of Theian mantle materials. Credit: Hongping ...
Nevada rattled by 30 earthquakes in a day: Seismologists warn of the state’s biggest swarm
RENO, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — Nevada is known for its beautiful scenery and vibrant culture, but it’s ...
