Tag: Earth
Unlocking the Connection Between Plate Tectonics and the Origins of Life
Plate tectonics have long been considered a crucial element in the evolution of life on Earth. The movement of Earth's crust is unique to our planet and has played a significant role in shaping...
2029 Earth Flyby: ‘God of Chaos’ Asteroid Transformation by Tremors and Landslides
In 2029, the asteroid Apophis, also known as the "God of Chaos," will come very close to Earth. This asteroid, named after the ancient Egyptian god Apep, is about 1,100 feet long and shaped...
Earth’s Climate Racing Toward Collapse of Key Atlantic Currents Before Last Ice Age, Study...
The recent study suggests that the collapse of vital Atlantic Ocean currents just before the last ice age was caused by global warming. This weakening of currents led to a cooling of the Nordic...
Massive Blue ‘Melt Pond’ in Arctic Glacier: A Warning Sign from Space
NASA's ER-2 airplane recently captured a stunning image of a massive blue melt pond on an unnamed glacier in Alaska. The vibrant blue color of the pond is due to the way the submerged...
Understanding the Impact of ‘Killer Electrons’ on Earth’s Space Weather
Lightning strikes on Earth could lead to the release of dangerous "killer electrons" into space, a recent study from the University of Colorado Boulder has found. This discovery highlights the connection between space weather...
Bizarre ‘Pet Cloud’ Seen Above New Zealand: Earth from Space View
A strange phenomenon known as the "Taieri Pet" cloud has been spotted in a recent satellite photo of New Zealand. This unique cloud formation is an altocumulus standing lenticular cloud (ASLC) that forms when...
Impact of Giant Meteorite Strike on Earth’s Life Diversity: Research Findings
Around 3.26 billion years ago, Earth experienced a catastrophic event when a massive meteorite, known as S2, crashed into our planet. This meteorite, estimated to be four times the size of Mount Everest, had...
Thriving Early Life on Earth: Surviving Catastrophic Asteroid Impacts
Sixty-six million years ago, a catastrophic asteroid impact changed the course of Earth's history. The impact, which occurred in what is now the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico, wiped out 75 percent of species on...
X-37B Space Plane to Perform Unprecedented Maneuvers During Descent
The X-37B, a secretive space plane operated by the U.S. Space Force, is set to perform a unique maneuver known as "aerobraking" during its descent back to Earth. This maneuver involves controlled descents into...
Rare Comet with Impossible 2nd Tail: Closest Approach to Earth in 80,000 Years
Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, also known as C/2023 A3, has recently been observed with a surprising second tail, known as an anti-tail, pointing in the opposite direction to its bright streaming tail. This phenomenon occurred as...
Discovering New Life in the Arctic: Glaciers Seen from Space
The Arctic region is home to a network of glaciers that play a vital role in sustaining life in the harsh landscape. A recent satellite image captured by NASA's Earth Observing-1 (EO-1) shows four...
Major Geomagnetic Storm Forecasted for Thursday, Auroras Possible in California and Alabama
A massive geomagnetic storm is expected to hit Earth on Thursday, triggered by a solar flare and coronal mass ejection that occurred on October 8. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has warned...
Distance of the Moon from Earth: Exploring Lunar Proximity
The moon, Earth's closest neighbor, is not always the same distance away. While the average distance is around 238,855 miles, the moon's elliptical orbit means it can range from 221,500 miles to 252,000 miles...
First Time ‘Spiders on Mars’ Fully Awakened on Earth: Scientists Ecstatic
NASA scientists on Earth have successfully recreated the eerie black "spiders" that dot the surface of Mars, bringing them fully to life for the first time in a specialized laboratory chamber. This groundbreaking achievement...
Juice Spacecraft to Conduct Historic Fly-by of Earth
The European Space Agency's Juice spacecraft is embarking on a historic fly-by of Earth tonight. This unique maneuver will mark a "world first" as the Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) uses Earth's gravity to...