Ruptured Earth -- in the aftermath of the Chilean earthquake
On 27 February 2010, a gargantuan 8.8 earthquake struck south-central Chile, the fifth largest event ever recorded by modern seismology.
Earth Sciences
Jul 30, 2010
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Scientists' work improves odds of finding diamonds
While prospectors and geologists have been successful in finding diamonds through diligent searching, one University of Houston professor and his team's work could help improve the odds by focusing future searches in particular ...
Earth Sciences
Jul 14, 2010
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Quantum mechanics reveals new details of deep earth
(PhysOrg.com) -- Scientists have used quantum mechanics to reveal that the most common mineral on Earth is relatively uncommon deep within the planet.
Earth Sciences
May 10, 2010
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The rhythm of our star
When we look at the Sun we cannot penetrate beyond its outer surface, the photosphere, which emits the photons that make up the radiation we can see. So how can we find out what is inside it?
Astronomy
Feb 15, 2010
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New research suggests that near-Earth encounters can 'shake' asteroids
(PhysOrg.com) -- For decades, astronomers have analyzed the impact that asteroids could have on Earth. New research by MIT Professor of Planetary Science Richard Binzel examines the opposite scenario: that Earth has considerable ...
Space Exploration
Jan 20, 2010
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Quake prediction model developed
(PhysOrg.com) -- The third in a series of papers in the journal Nature completes the case for a new method of predicting earthquakes.
Earth Sciences
Dec 3, 2009
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Taiwan to boost quake warning system
Taiwan plans to build its first undersea seismic station, designed to improve the island's early warning system and save valuable seconds when earthquakes strike, officials said.
Earth Sciences
Nov 15, 2009
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Earthquake early-warning system soon to enter testing
It is the Holy Grail of seismology, sought by earthquake scientists for more than a century: the ability to provide advance warning of the Big One, so the public can react before a massive quake unleashes its rolling thunder ...
Earth Sciences
Oct 20, 2009
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Seismic noise unearths lost hurricanes
Seismologists have found a new way to piece together the history of hurricanes in the North Atlantic—by looking back through records of the planet's seismic noise. It's an entirely new way to tap into the rich trove of ...
Earth Sciences
Oct 20, 2009
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Researchers set alarm for incoming space storms
(PhysOrg.com) -- A team of researchers at the University of Alberta in Edmonton has broken new ground in outer space by pinpointing the impact epicentre of an Earthbound space storm as it crashes into the atmosphere and giving ...
Space Exploration
May 27, 2009
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