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🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
World

The eruption of a mud volcano in Colombia looked like an atomic mushroom

A recent eruption of a mud volcano in Colombia resembled a mushroom cloud, drawing attention to geological phenomena.

Feb 27 • 14:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ipatinga, Aimorés, Resplendor and Sabinópolis are among the cities with the most landslide risk areas in MG

A geological survey highlighted significant landslide risks in several municipalities in Minas Gerais, Brazil, particularly affecting over 583,000 residents.

Feb 27 • 14:20 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

This is Antarctica's best-kept secret: This phenomenon has evolved over millions of years

A recent study highlights a gravity anomaly in Antarctica, which has been evolving over millions of years due to complex geological interactions.

Feb 27 • 10:45 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

A geological study reopens the debate about the earthquake described in the crucifixion of Jesus

A geological study suggests there may have been an earthquake in Judea around the time of Jesus' crucifixion, reigniting discussions about its biblical implications.

Feb 27 • 03:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Suddenly the ground cracked, crude oil started to emerge

A sudden crack in the ground has led to the emergence of crude oil in the region, raising concerns among local residents.

Feb 26 • 17:51 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

United States: Two vehicles swallowed by sinkhole

A sinkhole in the United States consumed two vehicles, highlighting the potential hazards posed by such geological occurrences.

Feb 26 • 16:05 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Energean: Green light from the Hellenic Hydrocarbon Management Company for CO2 storage in Prinos

The Hellenic Hydrocarbon Management Company has issued a CO2 storage license in Prinos to Energean's subsidiary, EnEarth Greece, confirming the site's geological suitability.

Feb 26 • 11:36 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Galactic Orbit of the Solar System is Behind the Earth’s Great Extinction

The article discusses the Earth’s formation, the emergence of life, and the various mass extinction events over geological time, suggesting a connection between these extinctions and the solar system's galactic orbit.

Feb 26 • 01:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Almost 5 million people live in risk areas in Brazil, survey shows

A survey by the Geological Service of Brazil reveals that nearly 5 million people reside in high-risk areas throughout the country.

Feb 26 • 00:09 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Antarctica, a continent of scientists

The article discusses Brazil's scientific presence in Antarctica, notably through the Comandante Ferraz Station, amidst the continent's harsh environment and its geological history.

Feb 25 • 20:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Civil Defense issues strong geological risk alert for all regions of BH

The Civil Defense of Belo Horizonte has issued a strong geological risk alert for all nine regions of the city, effective until next Monday.

Feb 24 • 18:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Civil Defense System Sends Severe Geological Risk Alert to Phones in Eastern Minas Gerais

Residents in Eastern Minas Gerais received a severe geological risk alert due to the danger of landslides and structural collapses following heavy rains.

Feb 24 • 17:09 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

From the basement of a Belgian museum to Congolese mines: the issue of geological archives of the DRC

The article discusses the dispute over the geological archives of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), currently held in Belgium, and the call for their digitization.

Feb 23 • 23:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Strong earthquake in Alaska

A significant earthquake with a magnitude of 6.3 struck near the Fox Islands in Alaska, according to the US Geological Survey.

Feb 23 • 09:01 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Breaking: US Geological Survey reports 7.1 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Malaysia

A 7.1 magnitude earthquake has been detected off the coast of Malaysia, according to the US Geological Survey.

Feb 22 • 14:29 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

In Trump's crosshairs, Greenland holds clues about the genesis of the Earth

Greenland, increasingly coveted by the Trump administration, offers a rich geological history crucial for understanding Earth's origins.

Feb 22 • 09:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

What are lunamotos and what do they reveal about the internal activity of the Moon

Lunamotos, or lunar earthquakes, are seismic events on the Moon that provide insights into its geological activity and internal structure.

Feb 21 • 17:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Civil Defense issues strong geological risk alert for three regions of BH until next Tuesday

Belo Horizonte's Civil Defense issued a strong geological risk alert for three regions, warning residents to be vigilant due to potential landslides and collapses.

Feb 21 • 13:24 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
World

A strong earthquake shook eastern Afghanistan

A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck approximately 130 kilometers northeast of Kabul, as reported by the US Geological Survey.

Feb 20 • 15:12 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Drilling Tool Uncovers 23 Million Years of Antarctica's History... What Did It Find?

An international team of researchers successfully extracted a deep sediment core from beneath the ice of West Antarctica, revealing a geological record spanning about 23 million years.

Feb 20 • 08:18 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

An extreme summer on the coast: earthquake, meteotsunami, wind whirlpools, southeast winds, and storms - just coincidence?

This summer, Argentina's Atlantic coast faced a series of extreme weather and geological phenomena including earthquakes and strong winds, raising questions about their coincidence.

Feb 19 • 22:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Amazon rivers mapped in 3D for the first time by a public agency

The Brazilian Geological Service has successfully mapped the Amazon's riverbeds in 3D, revealing submerged structures and navigation risks.

Feb 18 • 09:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

After 200 million years... the Earth will unite again in a supercontinent that humanity may not survive

A new geological study forecasts the formation of a colossal supercontinent in 200 million years due to tectonic plate movements, potentially threatening human life.

Feb 18 • 07:33 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The activity of the moon Enceladus can unexpectedly disrupt the magnetic field of the planet Saturn

The article discusses how the activity of Saturn's moon Enceladus has the potential to influence the planet's magnetic field in unexpected ways.

Feb 17 • 07:01 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

It's good that there are no victims. How the Salaspils sinkhole and other similar places in Latvia were formed?

The article discusses the formation of the Salaspils sinkhole in Latvia, highlighting its recent emergence and the geological implications of karst sinkholes.

Feb 17 • 02:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

Africa is Breaking Apart – True, It Won't Happen Tomorrow

East Africa is slowly splitting apart due to the massive geological rift known as the East African Rift.

Feb 16 • 16:50 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Chinese researchers discover possibility of creating a unified system for the geological history of the moon

Chinese researchers have discovered the potential to establish a unified global system for dating the lunar surface, which could enhance our understanding of the moon's geological history.

Feb 16 • 14:12 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Latest earthquake in the US today: time, place, and epicenter of the new quake, this Monday, February 16

The article provides updates on recent earthquakes in the United States and the surrounding areas, citing information from the US Geological Survey (USGS).

Feb 16 • 14:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Isolated catfish and rare formations discovered in 7 new caves in the interior of SP

A scientific expedition has discovered seven new caves in the Serra dos Cocais region of São Paulo, providing opportunities for unique studies on local fauna and the area's geological history.

Feb 16 • 13:54 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Giant sinkhole in Indonesia raises questions about the recurrence of strange phenomena

A large sinkhole that suddenly appeared on Indonesia's Sumatra Island has sparked varied reactions online, with some attributing it to geological changes while others express concern over the frequency of unusual natural phenomena.

Feb 16 • 13:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Earthquakes felt in Serra Gaúcha and Civil Defense rules out earthquake; find out the causes

Tremors were felt in Caxias do Sul, Brazil, but authorities have dismissed them as earthquakes, attributing them to shifting rocks underground.

Feb 16 • 11:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fairy chimneys: experts define how visitation will be at rare geological formation

Experts are outlining the guidelines for public visitation to the rare 'fairy chimneys' in northeastern Goiás, Brazil, which are not yet open to visitors.

Feb 15 • 09:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

All countries need it, and only one has it: the discovery that could change the global energy map

A monumental geological discovery in Kazakhstan has unveiled a vast rare earth mineral deposit, which is crucial for technological and energy development.

Feb 14 • 17:21 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Spectacular Czech Republic: Neptunist Meets Plutonist

The article explores the geological and historical significance of the landscape in the Bohemian Paradise, shaped by the clash of water and fire elements.

Feb 13 • 20:49 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

Unprecedented discovery: researchers found perfectly preserved shark fossils dating back 326 million years in the USA.

Researchers in Arkansas have uncovered remarkably well-preserved shark fossils from 326 million years ago due to unique geological conditions.

Feb 13 • 17:18 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Latest earthquake in the U.S. today: time, place, and epicenter of the new quake, Friday, February 13

The article discusses recent earthquakes in the United States, detailing the occurrences reported by the US Geological Survey.

Feb 13 • 14:09 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Turkey: 60 km Caldera in Erzurum - New Data on the Earthquakes in the Area

New geological discoveries in Erzurum, Turkey, reveal that the region's seismic activity is linked to a large volcanic caldera rather than tectonic processes as previously believed.

Feb 12 • 07:12 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Risk of a major earthquake in Turkey: What a new 3D map reveals, the 'locked' fault

Turkey faces the potential threat of a major earthquake as a new 3D map reveals significant geological activity beneath the Sea of Marmara.

Feb 11 • 10:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Civil Defense of BH leaves 5 of the 10 regions of the city under alert for strong geological risk; see precautions

The Civil Defense of Belo Horizonte has issued a strong geological risk alert for five regions of the city due to recent heavy rainfall.

Feb 10 • 19:18 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

From Destructionism to Neo-Destructionist Rhetoric: The Problem of Scale

This article examines the contributions of William Whewell to the philosophy of science and his conceptualization of 'destructionism' in relation to geological changes.

Feb 10 • 18:35 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

A giant lava tube has been found for the first time on Venus

Researchers have confirmed the existence of a giant empty lava tube beneath the surface of Venus, shedding light on the planet's geological evolution and potential future space missions.

Feb 10 • 11:40 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Unprecedented discovery: ancient volcanic activity beneath the surface of Venus

A new study reveals evidence of ancient volcanic structures beneath Venus's surface, indicating significant geological activity in the planet's history.

Feb 10 • 11:07 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The earthquake sequence near Eldey is finished — for now

The earthquake sequence near Eldey Island has come to a temporary halt, according to recent reports from Iceland's geological authorities.

Feb 10 • 05:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO shows moment when crater opens in the South Zone of São José dos Campos; watch

A video captures the moment a crater opened in São José dos Campos, Brazil, prompting evacuations and building closures.

Feb 9 • 15:15 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Around four hundred earthquakes around Eldey since noon yesterday

Nearly four hundred earthquakes have been recorded in the vicinity of Eldey, Iceland, since yesterday afternoon.

Feb 9 • 05:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Civil Defense issues alert for geological risk after rains in BH

The Civil Defense of Belo Horizonte has issued a geological risk alert due to heavy rainfall and forecasts of more rain in the coming days.

Feb 8 • 22:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

With rain, the oldest crater also gives way and increases in size in the South Zone of São José

A second crater has opened in Jardim Imperial, São José dos Campos, causing concern as an older crater that previously swallowed a truck has increased in size amid ongoing rain.

Feb 7 • 21:51 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Deficit of Geological Knowledge in Europe Regarding Critical Raw Materials

The European Union faces a serious lack of geological knowledge about its mineral wealth, jeopardizing its green transition and energy independence goals.

Feb 7 • 08:01 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Vrček: Scientific War in Serbia – Over Lithium

A significant discovery of jadarite, a lithium-rich mineral, has been made in western Serbia's Jadar Valley, prompting interest and geological studies by multinational company Rio Tinto, which estimates over 150 million tons of reserves in the area.

Feb 6 • 06:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

BH forecasts heavy rain until Thursday; see the weather forecast until the weekend

Belo Horizonte is expected to experience heavy rain on Wednesday afternoon, with alerts for possible geological risks in certain areas through Friday.

Feb 4 • 17:43 UTC

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