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Scottish and Irish rocks confirmed as rare record of 'snowball Earth'
A rock formation spanning Ireland and Scotland may be the world's most complete record of "snowball Earth," a crucial moment in planetary history when the globe was covered in ice, finds a new study led by UCL (University ...
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'Mercury bomb' threatens millions as Arctic temperatures rise, study warns
The Yukon River flows west across Alaska toward the Bering Sea, eroding Arctic permafrost along its banks and transporting sediment downstream. Within that sediment lurks a toxic stowaway: mercury.
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NASA image reveals the colorful palette of Brazil's São Francisco River
This Dec. 27, 2023 image of the São Francisco River in southeast Brazil showcases the range of vibrant colors in the area including blues, reds, greens, and yellows. Much of the unvegetated land, such as unplanted fields ...
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What to know about the MyShake app, California's earthquake warning system
With the unpredictable and destructive nature of earthquakes, a few extra seconds of notice can make all the difference in the world.
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Aug 14, 2024
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Marine heat waves in the Baltic Sea: Researchers investigate causes and effects
Marine heat waves—periods in which the upper water layers in the sea temporarily become exceptionally warm—are occurring with increasing frequency worldwide. Recent studies by the Leibniz Institute for Baltic Sea Research ...
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Aug 14, 2024
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Geochemistry study links ancient anorthosites to early Earth's hot subduction
A team of researchers has made strides in understanding the formation of massif-type anorthosites, enigmatic rocks that only formed during the middle part of Earth's history. These plagioclase-rich igneous rock formations, ...
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Aug 14, 2024
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Tropical Atlantic mixing rewrites climate pattern rules
The churning of the upper ocean in the tropics of the Atlantic Ocean plays a crucial role in shaping long-term climate patterns across the world, a new study has found.
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Aug 14, 2024
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First-of-its-kind analysis reveals importance of storms in air–sea carbon exchange in Southern Ocean
The ocean has a major influence on weather and climate. Scientists estimate it has absorbed more than 90% of the heat and 25% of the excess carbon released into the atmosphere by human activities.
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Aug 14, 2024
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Interactive map shows thresholds for coastal nuisance flooding
As sea levels rise around the world, communities in coastal areas are more frequently seeing the impact of routine high tide flooding. These incursions of sea water may weaken foundations and infrastructure, slow down traffic ...
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Aug 14, 2024
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Nighttime light data shows inequities in restoring power after Hurricane Michael
Among the many devastating impacts in the aftermath of a hurricane are power outages, which can take days or even weeks to restore. Communities grappling with the loss of electricity may encounter obstacles in accessing vital ...
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Aug 14, 2024
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Rising mercury pollution in soil could be related to climate change, study suggests
In 2017, the Minamata Convention on Mercury went into effect, designed to help curb mercury emissions and limit exposure across the globe. However, a new study of mercury levels in soil suggests that the treaty's provisions ...
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Aug 14, 2024
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Climate change raised the odds of unprecedented wildfires in 2023–24, say scientists
Unprecedented wildfires in Canada and parts of Amazonia last year were at least three times more likely due to climate change and contributed to high levels of CO2 emissions from burning globally, according to the first edition ...
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Aug 13, 2024
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New parameter enhances insights into the evolution of mantle's redox states
The oxygen fugacity (fO2) of the mantle controls the speciation and mobility of volatiles within it, influencing the composition of volatiles released during mantle-derived magmatic activity, and thereby regulating the composition ...
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Aug 13, 2024
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After hurricanes, beach erosion and recovery differs between natural beaches and those with fortifications
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season will be more active than normal. This comes after an energetic 2023 season, which brought the fourth-most named storms since ...
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Aug 13, 2024
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The biggest-ever sample of core material from Earth's mantle could have valuable clues into the origins of life
If you were to slice through it, you would see the Earth is divided into distinct layers. On top is the relatively thin crust where we live. Beneath that is the 2,900 km thick mantle layer. Then, enclosed within the mantle ...
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Aug 13, 2024
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Shipping emissions regulations enacted in 2020 improved air quality but accelerated warming, study finds
Last year marked Earth's warmest year on record. A new study finds that some of 2023's record warmth, nearly 20%, likely came as a result of reduced sulfur emissions from the shipping industry. Much of this warming is concentrated ...
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Aug 13, 2024
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New model framework aims to predict postfire debris flow behavior before a fire occurs
New research from a team at Los Alamos National Laboratory is improving landslide prediction capabilities, making simulations faster and more accurate, which in turn will improve safety for communities that are at risk of ...
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Aug 12, 2024
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New study unveils 16,000 years of climate history in the tropical Andes
A new study that explores ancient temperatures and rainfall patterns in the tropical Andes of South America has revealed how 16,000 years of climate history in this part of the world was driven by carbon dioxide levels and ...
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Aug 12, 2024
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Arctic Ocean may absorb less CO₂ than projected due to coastal erosion
As Earth warms, the Arctic Ocean's ability to absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere is waning due to melting permafrost and worsening coastal erosion, according to new research.
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Aug 12, 2024
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New forest condition monitor shows dynamic changes in forests resulting from extreme climate change events
According to the German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL), large parts of the German forest show an increase in damage as a result of the extreme drought period in Germany during recent years. However, hardly ...
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Aug 12, 2024
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