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Posted on May 26, 2024 (Updated on August 26, 2025)
Quantifying the Iron Oxide Composition of Saharan Calima Dust
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Posted on May 26, 2024 (Updated on July 13, 2025)
Spatial Variability of Carbon Emissions’ Environmental Impact
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Posted on May 25, 2024 (Updated on August 26, 2025)
The Enigma of Fossil Preservation in Slate: Three-Dimensional Secrets or Flat Impressions?
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Posted on May 25, 2024 (Updated on July 13, 2025)
The Impact of Building Elevation on Earthquake Perception
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Posted on May 24, 2024 (Updated on July 13, 2025)
Unexpected Coastal Advisories: Investigating Google’s Hurricane Harvey Map Anomalies
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