Tag: Tectonic Plates
Uncovering the Indian Ocean Gravity Anomaly: Implications of an Ancient Ocean’s Demise
The Indian Ocean geoid low, located in the Laccadive Sea southwest of India, is a fascinating phenomenon that has puzzled scientists for decades. This...
Giant Ghostly White Worms Reproducing at Seafloor Tectonic Plate Boundaries
Giant worms are reproducing beneath the seafloor at hydrothermal vents in the eastern Pacific, near the Galápagos Islands, according to new research. Scientists believed...
Uncovering Ancient Structures: Lost Seafloor Chunk Near Easter Island Discovered
Scientists recently made an incredible discovery deep beneath the Pacific Ocean near Easter Island. They found what they described as a "fossilized fingerprint" of...
Exploring Earth’s Mysterious ‘Gates of Hell’ Locations
Our planet is full of beautiful and awe-inspiring geological features, but there are also those that evoke a sense of doom or foreboding. Throughout...
Understanding Geological Faults: Beauty and Science of a Key Geological Process
Geological faults are fractures in the Earth's crust where blocks of rock have moved relative to each other due to tectonic forces. These faults...
Why Earthquakes of the Same Magnitude Feel Different
When the 4.4-magnitude earthquake hit the Los Angeles area on Monday afternoon, residents reported feeling a prolonged quake with significant shaking. However, the magnitude...
Unlocking the Secrets of Earth’s Mantle: Record-breaking Underwater Drilling Expedition
Researchers have successfully drilled the deepest-ever sample of rocks from Earth's mantle, reaching a depth of 0.7 miles (1.2 kilometers) in the Mid-Atlantic Ridge....
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The Link Between Alcohol and Cancer: Understanding the Connection
**Alcohol and Cancer Risk: The Deadly Connection Revealed**Alcohol, a widely consumed beverage, has long been associated with social gatherings, celebrations, and relaxation. However, recent...
