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🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The beginning of the new week will be warm and sunny

Latvia is expected to experience dry and calm weather on Monday, with increasing clouds and precipitation in the following days according to the Latvian Environment, Geology, and Meteorology Centre.

Mar 22 • 12:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Shells and mesosaurus indicate that the city in the middle of SC was covered by salt water 290 million years ago

Fossil evidence in Taió, Brazil, reveals that the area was once covered by saltwater 290 million years ago, despite its current inland location far from the coast.

Mar 22 • 08:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
World

Earthquake in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.7 has occurred in the Atlantic Ocean, according to the US Geological Survey.

Mar 21 • 12:39 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Saturday will be sunny all over Latvia

Saturday is expected to be spring-like, warm, and sunny across Latvia according to the Latvian Environment, Geology, and Meteorology Center.

Mar 21 • 06:06 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Diver Survey at the Inazumi Underwater Cave in Oita Reaches Nearly 100 Meters Deep

A diving survey at the Inazumi underwater cave in Oita, Japan, has recorded a maximum depth of 97.4 meters, making it the deepest accessible underwater cave in the country.

Mar 21 • 01:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Why do rocks continue to fall from Morro do Cristo even after the rain has stopped in Juiz de Fora

Residents of Juiz de Fora are confused as to why rocks continue to fall from Morro do Cristo despite no new rain events occurring recently.

Mar 20 • 19:48 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Prohibition of Residence and Access Lifted After the Fire in Ålesund

The prohibition of residence and access in Ålesund, imposed after a recent fire, has been lifted following a geological assessment.

Mar 20 • 17:59 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Lifting of the residence and access ban after the Ålesund fire

Authorities have lifted the restrictions in Ålesund following a thorough geotechnical assessment post-fire, though they advise caution due to environmental changes.

Mar 20 • 12:52 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Extension of stay and access ban after the Ålesund fire

The police have extended the stay and access ban in various areas of Ålesund due to potential changes in the mountain structure after a recent fire.

Mar 20 • 12:52 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Extension of the stay order at Sukkertoppen

The police have announced the extension of the stay and access ban in the Sukkertoppen area until March 21 following a significant wildfire.

Mar 20 • 12:47 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The Soil of Hormuz is Priceless... This 'Red Soil' is So Special that People Start Eating It Upon Seeing!

Hormuz Island features unique red soil known as 'Galk,' revered by locals for its rich iron content and believed to be safe for consumption.

Mar 20 • 04:43 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Scientists unveil the mystery of the 'rising river' that puzzled geologists for decades

Scientists have proposed a new explanation for the mystery of the 'rising river' in the western United States, revealing how it managed to navigate through a high mountain range.

Mar 18 • 09:41 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Marine fossils high in the mountains? Claims of 'evidence' of the world's flood have a simple geological explanation

An article discusses claims suggesting that marine fossils found at high altitudes support the theory of a global flood, explaining the geological rationale behind such findings.

Mar 17 • 18:56 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

The Journey to the Center of the Earth by Francesco Sauro: "You see things that aren't in your head and have very strange dreams"

Francesco Sauro, a leading explorer and cave diver, discusses his extraordinary adventures underground and his work in planetary geology.

Mar 16 • 23:15 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

More magma could mean a larger volcanic eruption

The article discusses the potential implications of increased magma beneath a volcano in Iceland, suggesting a larger eruption may occur as a result.

Mar 16 • 21:34 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Ice Has Disappeared from Most Rivers in Latvia

Most rivers in Latvia have seen the ice disappear, as reported by the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre.

Mar 16 • 04:55 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Landslide Blocks Road in Nordhordland

A landslide in Nordhordland has completely blocked a road, but no injuries or damage to buildings have been reported.

Mar 16 • 00:32 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

On Monday, it will rain in the western and central parts of Latvia

Rain is expected in Latvia's western and central regions on Monday, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology, and Meteorology Centre.

Mar 15 • 13:53 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Earthquakes in the deep area

The report discusses recent seismic activity in a deep area of Iceland.

Mar 14 • 11:41 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Science and Fantasy: The Geological Discoveries of Louis Figuier and Jules Verne

The article discusses how Jules Verne's novel 'Journey to the Center of the Earth' emerged amid significant conflicts in the 19th century, focusing on exploration rather than war.

Mar 14 • 07:24 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Current Lexicon: What exactly is crude oil?

The article explains the origins of crude oil and how it is formed from biomass in specific geological conditions.

Mar 13 • 15:11 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

The Hiking Tip: The Battle at the Gorge

This article provides a hiking recommendation in the Rückersbach Gorge, highlighting its geologically significant features and historical context.

Mar 13 • 08:18 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Ethiopia: PM Abiy Calls for Mapping Ethiopia's Natural Wealth After Nasiol Cave Visit

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed emphasizes the need for scientific mapping of the country's natural resources following a visit to the Nasiol Cave.

Mar 11 • 12:39 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Discover that there are a large number of earthquakes on the Moon

Scientists have created the first global map of fault ridges on the Moon, revealing widespread tectonic activity that contradicts previous beliefs.

Mar 11 • 11:41 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Crevice Grows Daily: Swiss Village Threatened with Evacuation Due to Huge Rifts in the Ground

A village in Switzerland is facing potential evacuation as a significant ground crack continues to expand, raising safety concerns.

Mar 10 • 18:38 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Salt Made the Earth a Snowball

A recent study suggests that salt played a crucial role in the Earth transforming into a 'snowball' planet approximately 720 million years ago.

Mar 10 • 07:10 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
World

Western coast of Italy near Naples hit by an earthquake of magnitude 6.1

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck the western coast of Italy near Naples, with the epicenter in the Tyrrhenian Sea and a depth of 377 kilometers.

Mar 10 • 06:33 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Glass beads found in South America indicate a collision with another ordinary body - but something is still missing

Scientists report that glass fragments found in Brazil are remnants of an ancient meteorite impact millions of years ago, but the location of the impact crater remains unknown.

Mar 9 • 17:36 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

A Hidden Force Under the Atlantic Ocean Has Carved a 500-Kilometer Trench

A newly discovered trench in the Atlantic Ocean, over 500 kilometers long, raises questions about oceanic geological processes and their implications for environmental management, particularly regarding nuclear waste disposal.

Mar 9 • 15:05 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Earthquake in Leptokarya, Thesprotia: Lekkas's estimates for aftershocks

A strong earthquake of magnitude 5.3 struck Leptokarya, Thesprotia, causing concern among residents, with numerous aftershocks following the main quake.

Mar 8 • 19:22 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Meteorologists forecast: floods will continue in the coming days

Flooding is expected to continue in rivers as snow melts and ice breaks, with water levels rising in many areas according to the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre.

Mar 8 • 12:23 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Water levels have risen significantly in several rivers

Water levels have risen by one to 2.6 meters in several rivers in Latvia since the beginning of flooding, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology, and Meteorology Centre (LVĢMC).

Mar 7 • 16:03 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A scientific experiment on basketball takes an unexpected turn and provides data on the occurrence of geological faults

A study on the sounds made by basketball shoes during games has revealed complex mechanisms behind these sounds, potentially linking them to geological phenomena.

Mar 6 • 17:21 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

The largest geyser in the world has erupted again in the US

In early February, the Echinus geyser began erupting more water into the drainage channel, with eruptions occurring every two to five hours.

Mar 4 • 20:28 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Scientists to Al Jazeera: Tectonic Plates Began to Emerge with the Dawn of the Earth

A new study suggests tectonic plates may have been active much earlier than previously thought, potentially over 4 billion years ago, during the Earth's formative stages.

Mar 4 • 15:20 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Meteorological Spring Officially Began in Latvia

Meteorological spring in Latvia started on February 27, according to data from the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre (LVĢMC).

Mar 4 • 06:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Study claims Spain and Portugal are 'rotating' and 'moving northwards'

A new geological study finds that Spain and Portugal are gradually shifting northward while rotating clockwise on their axis as part of tectonic movements.

Mar 2 • 18:32 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
World

There are tunnels on Venus through which lava once flowed

Scientists have discovered lava tunnels on Venus, indicating past volcanic activity, including the collapse of tunnel ceilings.

Mar 2 • 06:32 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The spring water level rise begins in Latvia rivers

Due to melting snow, water levels in Latvia's rivers are rising, particularly in Kurzeme, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre.

Mar 2 • 05:42 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Gray weather expected on Monday; precipitation in some places

Rain and wet snow are expected in central and eastern regions of Latvia on Monday, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre.

Mar 1 • 13:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Largest art museum in Latin America expands boundaries and exhibits works alongside geological formations 180 million years old, in Paraná

The Oscar Niemeyer Museum has opened an exhibition featuring contemporary art works set against ancient geological formations in the state of Paraná, Brazil.

Mar 1 • 08:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
World

Map of the World to be Corrected? The Eighth Continent Truly Exists

Geologists have identified Zealandia, a submerged landmass in the southern Pacific, as a legitimate continent, measuring approximately 4.9 million square kilometers.

Mar 1 • 04:35 UTC
🇱🇻 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

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