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New mantle region found in volcanic rock

Scientists from the Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster (WWU) have discovered a previously unknown region of the Earth’s mantle in volcanic rock samples from the Bermuda Islands.

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Massive CO2 and Methane Reservoir Discovered in Japan’s Rift Zone

A seismic survey has revealed a massive reservoir of methane and CO2 gas beneath the seabed off the coast of Japan, which could serve as

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Tenerife Drifts Towards Gran Canaria

A powerful earthquake that struck the South Korean port city of Pohang on November 15, 2015, was caused by geothermal drilling, according to a joint

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Africa’s Continent is Breaking Apart

A massive crack stretching for kilometers has appeared in Kenya, and it is growing larger by the day. Geologists believe that this crack is a

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Alps on the Move: Research Reveals

Researchers have used GPS data accurate to the second to graphically depict the dynamics of ongoing mountain formation in Europe. The African continental plate has

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Mystery of Global Seismic Activity

On November 11th, seismic devices around the world registered an unusual event. However, what lies behind this presumed geological activity remains a mystery to geologists.

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Trillions of Diamonds Found Underground

Researchers have discovered evidence of massive diamond deposits at depths of over 150 kilometers. While diamonds are rare near the Earth’s surface and are considered

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Gravity Mystery Solved Near India

The Earth is not a perfect sphere, but an uneven geoid. This leads to variations in gravity in certain regions, such as India. Scientists have

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NASA to prevent Yellowstone eruption

NASA Reveals Plan to Prevent Yellowstone Supervolcano Eruption The Yellowstone National Park is home to a massive supervolcano that could potentially threaten life on Earth

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New Island Emerges off North Carolina Coast

A new island has emerged off the coast of North Carolina, USA, measuring approximately 1.6 kilometers in length and taking the shape of a crescent