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Warm seawater encroaches on major Antarctic ice shelf, raising sea level concerns
The vast Antarctic Ice Sheet holds more than half of Earth's freshwater. In several places around the continent, the ice extends over the ocean, where it forms large floating shelves. Observations suggest many of these ice ...
Earth Sciences
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Shipping emissions reduction in 2020 led to 2023 temperature spike, study finds
The summer of 2023 saw a surprising increase in global temperatures, even within the context of the ongoing greenhouse gas-driven warming trend. Many scientists were flummoxed. Their simulations didn't show this kind of spike.
Earth Sciences
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Enhanced dataset connects composition and structure of a complex mineral for carbon storage
Minerals underground may be part of the solution to global climate change. The most famous greenhouse gas, carbon dioxide (CO2), can react with some minerals found deep underground to form stable carbonates—permanently ...
Earth Sciences
13 hours ago
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Scientists find evidence that ancient 'hotspot' played major role in formation of Great Lakes
A trio of Earth and atmospheric scientists at the University of Houston, working with a geoscientist from the University of Arizona, has found evidence that a geographic hotspot laid the groundwork for the formation of the ...
Remotely operated vehicles provide new insights into Mona Rift's seismic risks
Marine and coastal geoscience play a critical role in understanding ancient and modern geological history, offshore and coastal hazards, and climate change. Deep-water environments prevent scientists from directly visiting ...
Earth Sciences
14 hours ago
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Critical metals at continental edges: Research unlocks probable hot spots to support green economy
To transition to a green economy, we require more critical metals such as copper, rare earth elements and cobalt than are currently available. Therefore, we need to find new resources formed in different ways in areas that ...
Earth Sciences
15 hours ago
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The hidden mechanics of earthquake ignition: How slow, silent stress release is prelude and trigger for seismic activity
A new study has unraveled the hidden mechanics of how earthquakes ignite, shedding light on the mysterious transition from quiet, creeping motion to the violent ruptures that shake the Earth.
Earth Sciences
15 hours ago
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Antarctic sea ice rebounds from record lows: US scientists
Antarctic sea ice rebounded in December after a long period of record lows, US scientists said, giving pause to speculation that Earth's frozen continent could be undergoing a permanent change.
Environment
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Whole streets burn as fires rage around Los Angeles
Rampaging wildfires around Los Angeles have killed at least two people, officials said Wednesday as terrifying blazes leveled whole streets, torching cars and houses in minutes.
Environment
11 hours ago
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Hydrants run dry in LA fire battle, residents urged to save water
People living all over Los Angeles were urged Wednesday to conserve water after hydrants ran dry as major wildfires erupted around the city.
Environment
13 hours ago
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Wildfire sparks panicked evacuations in Los Angeles suburb
A ferocious wildfire in a Los Angeles suburb, home to many Hollywood celebrities, devoured buildings and sparked panicked evacuations Tuesday, as hurricane-force winds tore through the region.
Environment
22 hours ago
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In Brazil, an Amazon reforestation project seeks to redeem carbon markets
In the Brazilian Amazon, workers use metal tubes to sow seedlings in rapid succession, as part of an effort to reforest the jungle with millions of trees.
Environment
22 hours ago
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Study urges cutting irrigation to preserve Great Salt Lake's future
The Great Salt Lake has lost more than 15 billion cubic yards of water over the past three decades, is getting shallower at the rate of 4 inches a year, and an analysis of its water budget suggests reducing irrigation is ...
Environment
Jan 7, 2025
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Earth's air war: Explaining the delayed rise of plants and animals on land
If you like the smell of spring roses, the sounds of summer bird song, and the colors of fall foliage, you have the stabilization of the ozone layer to thank for it. Located in the stratosphere, where it shields Earth from ...
Earth Sciences
Jan 7, 2025
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Sunken worlds under the Pacific? High-res models reveal workings of Earth's mantle
Geophysicists at ETH Zurich are using models of the lower mantle to identify areas where earthquake waves behave differently than previously assumed. This indicates the presence of zones of rocks that are colder, or have ...
Earth Sciences
Jan 7, 2025
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Ocean sand is in demand, but mining it comes at a cost
Sand is among the most used natural resources on Earth, second only to water.
Environment
Jan 7, 2025
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Patagonian droughts linked to harmful algal blooms
Patagonia's fjords are home to spectacular biodiversity, with many endemic and endangered aquatic species. They are also an environment suitable for thriving fisheries that support food security and local economies, being ...
Groundwater simulation uncovers hidden paths and long-distance flows on a continental scale
Researchers from Princeton University and the University of Arizona have created a simulation that maps underground water on a continental scale. The result of three years' work studying groundwater from coast to coast, the ...
Earth Sciences
Jan 7, 2025
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'Forever chemicals' in wastewater far more widespread than previously known, study reveals
The "forever chemicals" flowing from U.S. wastewater treatment plants are not only more abundant than previously thought, but also largely consist of pharmaceuticals that have received little scientific or regulatory attention, ...
Environment
Jan 7, 2025
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Building resilience: Risk perception and hurricane preparedness in Florida
When I first delved into the study on hurricane preparedness among communities in Florida, I was struck by a paradox. Here we have a group of individuals living in one of the most hurricane-prone regions of the United States, ...
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