Solved: How tides can trigger earthquakes
The tides are turning in a quest to solve an earthquake mystery.
Earth Sciences
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Powerful particles and tugging tides may affect extraterrestrial life
Since its discovery in 2016, planetary scientists have been excited about TRAPPIST-1, a system where seven Earth-sized rocky planets orbit a cool star. Three of the planets are in the habitable zone, the region of space where ...
Astronomy
Apr 17, 2019
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Tracks in rocks tell us where ancient animals roamed in southern Africa
At first glance, they look like nothing more interesting than rocks. But to our research team, these two rocks – situated just 420 metres apart on a rugged, remote portion of South Africa's Cape south coast – are fascinating ...
Earth Sciences
Feb 7, 2019
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A $3 billion problem: Miami-Dade's septic tanks are already failing due to sea rise
Miami-Dade has tens of thousands of septic tanks, and a new report reveals most are already malfunctioning—the smelly and unhealthy evidence of which often ends up in people's yards and homes. It's a billion-dollar problem ...
Environment
Jan 11, 2019
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25 stranded sea turtles rescued from cold waters of Cape Cod
Twenty-five stranded sea turtles have been rescued from the chilly waters of Cape Cod.
Ecology
Nov 22, 2016
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Brightest moon in almost 69 years lights up sky around globe
The brightest moon in almost 69 years is lighting up the sky in a treat for star watchers around the globe.
Space Exploration
Nov 14, 2016
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Rising seas swamp Marshall Islands
Residents in low-lying areas of the Marshall Islands were braced for ongoing flooding Friday, as a series of high tides underscores the Pacific island nation's vulnerability to climate change.
Environment
Mar 11, 2016
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As world talks climate, US city fights flooding, sea rise
About 175 years ago, a Charleston mayor offered up a $100 gold medal to anyone who could solve the small coastal city's flooding problems.
Environment
Dec 8, 2015
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Highest tides for 18.6 years set for this week in UK
Many places along the UK coastline will experience the highest tide for 18.6 years between the 19th and 30th of September, as a result of the co-incidence of a series of astronomical factors.
Earth Sciences
Sep 29, 2015
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Radiation, climate force Bikini Islanders to seek US refuge
A tiny central Pacific community, forced to evacuate their homes because of US nuclear testing, are now demanding refuge in the United States as they face a new threat from climate change.
Environment
Mar 22, 2015
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