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Domain: Earth Sciences: Exploring the Planet's Dynamics ×

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Geopolitics

From tornadoes to blizzards, severe weather batters parts of the US

BBC News – World · Europe

Millions are under weather warnings as mix of snow, thunderstorms, and high winds hit parts of the eastern US, while the west coast faces extreme heat.

Geopolitics

The 3.6-million-year brake: Why climate change is slowing Earth’s spin

Times of India – World · India

- TOI Science Desk is a team of journalists dedicated to science news and features for The Times of India readers. - They cover diverse topics like genetic e…

Geopolitics

Magnitude 5.8 earthquake hits off Cuba

The Hindu – World · India

“The quake hit at a depth of 11.6 kilometers (7.2 miles) about 49 kilometers south-southwest of Cuba's easternmost municipality of Maisi at 12:28 a.m.,” says U…

Geopolitics

Iceland’s Chief ‘Lava Cooler’ Is Bracing for the Next Volcanic Eruption

The New York Times – World · US

Helgi Hjorleifsson, a firefighter, is a leader in a national experiment to steer rivers of lava away from important sites. Some called it crazy, but it worked.

Geopolitics

How an iceberg’s ‘final dance’ tells a story about our past and future

South China Morning Post – World · China

Spare a thought for the iceberg A23a which, after an extraordinary 40-year life voyaging around the southern Atlantic Ocean, is this month expected to die unno…

Geopolitics

At least 50 people killed, 125 others reported missing after landslides sweep Ethiopia

The Hindu – World · India

Manuqa said that one person was pulled out of the mud alive during the rescue operation.

Geopolitics

Volcanic fragments rain down as Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts

BBC News – World · Europe

This eruption episode sent fragments made of ash, pumice, and pieces of volcanic glass into communities, forcing highway closures and the evacuation of tourist…

Geopolitics

Two killed as tornadoes sweep across US Midwest in latest extreme weather

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

'Supercell' thunderstorms hit Illinois and Indiana, after eight people killed by tornadoes in US Midwest last week.

Geopolitics

ISS shares stunning nighttime view over Arabian Sea and Himalayas

Times of India – World · India

- TOI Science Desk is a team of journalists curating science news, features, and articles for The Times of India readers. - They demystify complex scientific…

Geopolitics

Japan hit by worst earthquake and tsunami in its history in 2011 – from the SCMP archive

South China Morning Post – World · China

This article was first published on March 11, 2011. By Greg Torode, Martin Wong and Agencies A farm building engulfed in flames as it disintegrated in giant wa…

Geopolitics

Seismic map rollback hits quake readiness: Experts

Times of India – World · India

India's decision to withdraw its updated seismic zonation map and earthquake design code has alarmed experts, who fear it weakens national preparedness for maj…

Geopolitics

Three people killed and three hospitalized as Michigan town hit by tornado

The Guardian – World · Europe

Roofs torn off and trees knocked down in Union City as more than 7m Americans at risk of severe weatherThree people have been killed and three were taken to a …

Geopolitics

Not Just Oil: In Venezuela, U.S. Interior Secretary Pushes for Mining Access

The New York Times – World · US

Venezuela is home to large reserves of rare earths, gold and other valuable minerals that the Trump administration wants to exert more control over.

Geopolitics

World’s largest acidic geyser erupts after 6 years

Times of India – World · India

- TOI Science Desk is a team of journalists covering science topics like genetic engineering, space, and AI for The Times of India readers. - They demystify …

AI / Deep Tech

The Download: Earth’s rumblings, and AI for strikes on Iran

MIT Technology Review · Global

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Listen to…

Geopolitics

‘Dark oxygen’ discovered 4,000 meters below the Pacific Ocean

Times of India – World · India

- TOI Science Desk is a team of journalists dedicated to science news, covering genetics, space, AI, and more. - They demystify complex scientific topics, ma…

Geopolitics

Magnitude 6.4 earthquake strikes off Indonesia's Aceh

The Hindu – World · India

The ⁠agency said ‌the quake's epicentre was ‌at a ​depth of ⁠13 kilometres

Geopolitics

Watch: Strong earthquake rattles Kolkata, residents flee homes, offices in panic

Times of India – World · India

Strong tremors, estimated at magnitude 5.4, shook Kolkata on Friday afternoon, causing panic and prompting residents to evacuate homes and offices. The earthqu…

Geopolitics

Magnitude 5.4 earthquake strikes Bangladesh; tremors felt in Kolkata, adjacent W.B. districts

The Hindu – World · India

The epicentre of the quake was at a place named Nayabazar in Bangladesh, some 100 km from Kolkata

Geopolitics

Massive sinkhole swallows two cars in Nebraska

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

A sinkhole suddenly opened at an intersection in Omaha, Nebraska, swallowing two cars stopped at a red light.

AI / Deep Tech

Listen to Earth’s rumbling, secret soundtrack

MIT Technology Review · Global

The boom of a calving glacier. The crackling rumble of a wildfire. The roar of a surging storm front. They’re the noises of the living Earth, music of this one…

Tech & Startups

The Last Mystery of Antarctica’s ‘Blood Falls’ Has Finally Been Solved

Wired · Global

New research sheds light on what drives reddish water to emerge from underground to pour onto the Taylor Glacier.

Geopolitics

Sabah quake strongest to hit Malaysia in 11 years, tremors felt in Singapore

South China Morning Post – World · China

The 6.8 magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Sabah early Monday morning is the strongest to hit Malaysia in over a decade. Malaysian Meteorologica…

Geopolitics

Strong 7.1-magnitude quake hits eastern Malaysia

The Hindu – World · India

The epicentre of the quake was located less than 100 kilometres (62 miles) northeast of the coastal state capital Kota Kinabalu at a depth of 619.8 kilometres,…

Geopolitics

Earthquake of 4.1 magnitude hits Nepal’s Koshi province

The Hindu – World · India

The earthquake was also felt in the neighbouring Taplejung and Bhojpur districts. However, there was no immediate report of any damage caused by the earthquake

Geopolitics

Hong Kong Observatory detects tremors felt by residents

South China Morning Post – World · China

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. The Hong Kong Observ…

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