on December 22, 2023
Unearthing the Mystery: Tracing the Fate of Earth Displaced by Surface Mining
ErosionWhere does all the dirt from surface mining go? Surface mining, also known as strip mining, is a mining technique used to extract valuable minerals or other geological materials from the earth’s surface. This method involves the removal of overlying soil, rock, and vegetation in order to access the desired resources. As a result, a
on October 21, 2023
Unraveling the Coastal Erosion Puzzle: Decoding the Mass Budget of Ocean Deposition
ErosionUnderstanding the mass budget of coastal erosion and ocean deposition Coastal erosion and ocean deposition are natural processes that shape the Earth’s coastlines and play an important role in the redistribution of sediment and landforms. The mass budget of coastal erosion and ocean deposition refers to the balance between sediment eroded from coastal areas and
on September 17, 2023
Unveiling the Geological Fate: The Post-Subduction Journey of the Indian Plate beneath the Eurasian Plate
Erosion1. Subduction of the Indian Plate The Indian plate, a huge tectonic plate beneath the Indian subcontinent, is currently converging with the Eurasian plate. This convergence has resulted in the formation of the mighty Himalayan mountain range, which continues to rise due to ongoing tectonic activity. As the Indian plate continues to move northward, it
on June 3, 2023
The Badlands Guardian: A Geological Wonder or a Product of Human Intervention?
ErosionThe Badlands Guardian is a geological formation in southeastern Alberta, Canada. It resembles a human head wearing a headdress and has been the subject of fascination and speculation since it was first discovered on Google Earth in 2006. Whether the Badlands Guardian is a natural formation or the product of human intervention has been the
on June 2, 2023
Can “meanders in meanders” form naturally?
ErosionMeandering rivers are a common feature of many landscapes. They are formed by the erosion and deposition of sediment by flowing water. The river channel curves and bends, forming a series of loops or meanders. These meanders can form smaller meanders within themselves, which has led to the question of whether “meanders within meanders” can