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🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Flooding in River Floodplains and Low-Lying Areas Set to Begin Soon

The Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre warns of potential flooding in lower-lying areas as snow and ice begin to melt in early March.

Feb 27 • 16:36 UTC
🇨🇿 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
🇪🇨 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
🇫🇷 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
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Friday will bring rain

This Friday, Latvia will experience slightly warmer temperatures, with the possibility of rain and sleet in various regions according to the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre's forecasts.

Feb 26 • 12:36 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Moon's Magnetic Field Contradicts Scientists' Expectations

A recent study reveals that the Moon's magnetic field has been generally weak for most of its 4.5 billion year history, contradicting previous assumptions about its strength in the past.

Feb 26 • 10:02 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Thursday will be overcast

On Thursday, Latvia will experience mostly cloudy weather with the possibility of light snow in the northern regions, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Center.

Feb 26 • 05:09 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

The gravity 'hole' that reveals 70 million years of Earth's internal history

A study reveals how a large gravitational anomaly under Antarctica has changed over 70 million years due to movements in the Earth's mantle.

Feb 25 • 23:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Unusual Magnetic Reversal of the Earth Lasted 70,000 Years

A new study reveals that the Earth's magnetic field underwent a prolonged and unstable polar reversal approximately 40 million years ago.

Feb 25 • 16:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

How ancient Scottish rocks throw ‘snowball Earth’ theory up in the air

Recent research on ancient Scottish rocks challenges the established theory that Earth’s climate was entirely frozen during the 'snowball Earth' period.

Feb 25 • 06:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Tenerife experiences its fifth seismic swarm in three weeks in the area of Las Cañadas del Teide

Tenerife has reported its fifth seismic swarm in less than three weeks, with over 1,000 hybrid events occurring since volcanic activity resumed west of Las Cañadas del Teide.

Feb 23 • 13:31 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

On Tuesday, the skies in Latvia will clear in some places

Weather in Latvia on Tuesday is expected to be cloudy, but there will be intermittent clear skies in some areas according to the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre.

Feb 23 • 12:42 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
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Heavy snow expected throughout Latvia on Sunday night

Latvia anticipates significant snowfall and sleet across most regions during the night leading into Sunday, February 22, according to forecasts from the Latvian Environment, Geology, and Meteorology Center.

Feb 21 • 12:41 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Geologiae Cura: The evolution of a medieval neologism into a subsequent scientific field

The article explores the historical development of geology, tracing its roots back to medieval times rather than its conventional identification with 18th-century science.

Feb 21 • 09:22 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The great secrets hidden in the center of the Earth

Scientists have discovered a potential vast reservoir of hydrogen in the Earth's core that could be equivalent to several oceans.

Feb 19 • 19:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Earthquake in Mar del Plata: what this tectonic movement means and what effects it could have

A 4.9 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Mar del Plata raised concerns but experts assured that it poses no risk or catastrophic scenario.

Feb 19 • 15:37 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Meteorologists: Weather will become "dynamic" in the coming days

Latvia is expected to experience a warming trend with dynamic weather conditions, including significant temperature increases and precipitation, as forecasted by the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre.

Feb 19 • 15:36 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
World

Homo erectus arrived in China 1.7 million years ago, 600,000 years earlier than previously thought

A recent study has revealed that Homo erectus reached China 1.7 million years ago, significantly earlier than previously believed.

Feb 18 • 19:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

How Gold Nuggets Would Have Formed on Earth

A study suggests that earthquakes play a crucial role in the formation of gold nuggets through piezoelectric effects in quartz.

Feb 18 • 15:57 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
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

The Moon 'trembles', new tectonic studies show

Researchers from the Smithsonian Institution have produced the first map of ridges on the Moon that suggest tectonic activity important for future human exploration and settlement on the lunar surface.

Feb 18 • 07:27 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Spectacular images from the volcano

The article showcases stunning images captured from a volcano, likely highlighting its activity and natural beauty.

Feb 17 • 11:55 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
🇶🇦 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
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Scientists to Al Jazeera Net: 'Hidden' Structures Deep in the Earth Changing its Magnetic Field

A research team led by the University of Liverpool has found magnetic evidence that two massive, extremely hot rock formations at the Earth's mantle's base are affecting the planet's magnetic field.

Feb 16 • 11:38 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Contradictory Snake: A Surprise from the Depths of History in a Museum Drawer

A newly studied fossil of a snake, named "Paradoxophidion richard oweni", reveals fascinating contradictory features, surprising researchers at the Natural History Museum in Britain.

Feb 15 • 17:43 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

An unknown type of earthquake has been mapped in the depths of the Earth

Stanford scientists have created the first comprehensive global map of an unusual type of earthquake that originates deep within the Earth's mantle rather than the crust.

Feb 15 • 09:17 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Sunday will be dry and cold, with more clouds in the afternoon

On Sunday, Latvia will experience dry and cold weather with increasing clouds in the afternoon according to the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre.

Feb 15 • 04:55 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Strong earthquake of 6.4 Richter scale off the coast of Vanuatu

A strong earthquake measuring 6.4 on the Richter scale struck off the coast of Vanuatu today, with no tsunami risk reported.

Feb 14 • 07:04 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
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

Huge lava tube: A tunnel on Venus

Researchers have discovered a significant underground cavity on Venus, believed to be a large lava tube similar to those found on Earth.

Feb 13 • 07:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Erosion has changed the legendary Icelandic beach Reynisfjara beyond recognition

Reports state that the famous Icelandic beach Reynisfjara has undergone significant changes due to erosion.

Feb 12 • 15:18 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Historic discovery in the Bermuda Triangle: mysterious giant structure found

Scientists have discovered a unique rock layer beneath Bermuda that could explain why the islands did not sink after volcanic activity ceased millions of years ago.

Feb 12 • 14:35 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
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The mysterious scientific discovery at the bottom of the ocean: 'a path of yellow bricks'

A scientific exploration in the Pacific Ocean near Hawaii revealed an unusual underwater rock formation likened to a 'yellow brick road.'

Feb 11 • 21:30 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
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The geology that protects us: understanding the terrain is key to a safer future

Geology plays a crucial role in disaster management, especially in the face of increasing rainfall and flooding events.

Feb 11 • 04:30 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
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Oceans of hydrogen in the Earth's core: how it captured the most abundant element in the universe

A recent experiment suggests that the Earth's core may contain significantly more hydrogen than previously thought, potentially explaining its scarcity on the surface.

Feb 10 • 16:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Venus hosts a 1 km diameter tunnel possibly formed by lava flow

Scientists have detected a large subsurface cavity on Venus, likely created by lava flow, marking a significant advancement in planetary geology.

Feb 10 • 15:00 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
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

It is not geology

A study by The Economist analyzes factors influencing mining investment decisions in Latin America, evaluating twelve countries, including Ecuador, based on their potential geology and other variables.

Feb 10 • 11:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

A new world map reveals rare earthquakes deep within the Earth

A research team has created the first global map of a rare type of earthquake occurring in the Earth's mantle, which could enhance understanding of seismic activity.

Feb 10 • 10:51 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

The first underground tunnel on Venus has been located

Scientists have discovered what appears to be a massive underground tunnel on Venus, formed by volcanic activity, based on data from NASA's Magellan mission.

Feb 10 • 06:47 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
World

For millions of years, they wait for their moment. What lies deep beneath the Earth?

Deep beneath the Earth's surface exists a largely unknown ecosystem of microscopic life, where microbes thrive under extreme conditions with little sunlight.

Feb 9 • 20:02 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The Seafloor is Still Shaking Near Eldey

The seafloor continues to experience seismic activity near Eldey, Iceland.

Feb 9 • 14:35 UTC

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