on April 14, 2024
Unearthing Earth’s True Age: Challenging the Current Paradigm in Earth Science
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on April 12, 2024
The Unleashed Fury: Unraveling the Magnitude of Volcanic Eruption Forces
Geology & LandformThe Fury Unleashed: Peeling Back the Layers of Volcanic Eruption Power Volcanic eruptions. Just the words conjure images of fiery landscapes and earth-shattering explosions, don’t they? They’re not just spectacular shows of nature’s power; they’re a raw, unfiltered display of the energy simmering beneath our feet. For millennia, these eruptions have sculpted our planet, played
on April 10, 2024
Resurrecting the Inferno: Unlocking the Secrets of Cooled Lava Rock’s Return to a Molten State
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on April 9, 2024
Unveiling the Mysteries of a Yellow-Green Gem: Exploring Earth’s Enigmatic Crystals
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on April 8, 2024
Why are the mountains predominately grey or dark brown?
Geology & LandformWhy Mountains Look So… Grey? A Geologist’s Take Ever wonder why mountains, those giants of the landscape, usually look grey or dark brown from afar? It’s not just a random thing; it’s a fascinating story written in stone (literally!). Turns out, it’s a mix of what the mountains are made of, how they weather over
on April 7, 2024
Unearthing Clues: Estimating Meteorite Size from Igneous Remains in Earth Science
Geology & LandformDigging Up Space Rocks: How We Figure Out Meteorite Size From Earth’s Scars Okay, so Earth’s been getting pummeled by space rocks since day one. Most of ’em just fizzle out as shooting stars, but some? Some leave a mark, a real dent in our planet’s surface. These are the impacts we’re interested in, especially