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On November 26, 2024, a magnitude 1.7 earthquake occurred 45 miles southwest of Glennallen, Alaska, at a depth of 12.4 miles. The event highlights the ongoing seismic risks in southern …
Seismic Activity Update: Magnitude 1.7 Earthquake Near Glennallen, Alaska Read More
The theory of plate tectonics explains the movement of Earth’s lithospheric plates, originating from the concept of continental drift proposed by Alfred Wegener. Evidence from geological and paleomagnetic studies supports …
Understanding Plate Tectonics: Continental Drift and Geological Processes Read More
During the 2024 elections, extreme weather events, exacerbated by climate change, disrupted electoral processes in 14 countries. Significant incidents included delays in Tuvalu’s parliamentary elections and heat-related casualties in India. …
Mapping the Impact of Climate-Induced Disasters on Elections Read More
Climate warming is expediting species succession at the Himalayan treelines, where fir species are outcompeting pioneer birch species. This shift has implications for forest composition and ecosystem interactions moving forward. …
Climate Warming Accelerates Species Succession in Himalayan Treelines Read More
The Global Weather Hazards Summary from November 21 to 27, 2024, outlines significant rainfall across Africa and flooding in Central America. Kenya, southern Somalia, and Mozambique report heavy rain, while …
Global Weather Hazards Summary: Heavy Rainfall and Flooding Impact Regions Worldwide Read More
Research indicates that climate change may lead to migratory birds carrying exotic tick-borne diseases northwards, potentially establishing new tick populations in North America. The study, involving the assessment of nearly …
Climate Change: Implications for Migratory Birds and Tick-Borne Diseases Read MoreA study revealed that climate change could lead to the northward migration of birds, potentially introducing exotic tick-borne diseases to new areas. Research conducted on 14,929 songbirds along the Gulf …
Climate Change May Facilitate the Spread of Tick-Borne Diseases via Migratory Birds Read MoreA recent analysis by Carbon Brief reveals that human-induced climate change has significantly increased the likelihood and severity of extreme weather events, with approximately 74% of studied instances showing a …
Mapping the Global Impact of Climate Change on Extreme Weather Events Read More
An earthquake measuring 1.8 on the Richter Scale was detected southwest of Santa Cruz this morning. The quake, occurring at a depth of 30 km, was not felt by residents. …
Minor Earthquake Detected Southwest of Santa Cruz, Madeira Read More
The Tohoku-Oki earthquake and tsunami emphasized gaps in our understanding of subduction faults. Recent drilling by IODP seeks to explore the hydraulic properties of these faults and investigate fluid dynamics …
Deep-Ocean Drilling Insights Into Subduction Fault Hydraulic Structures Read More