Economic losses caused by drought losses in China may double if the global temperature rises by 1.5°C to …
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In a study published in Nature Geoscience, the team explored the physics of “stagnant slabs.” These geophysical oddities form …
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An Unexpected ‘Deep Creep’ Found Near San Andreas, San Jacinto Faults
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesA new analysis of thousands of very small earthquakes that have occurred in the San Bernardino basin near …
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Slick Water and Black Shale in Fracking Producing Radioactive Waste
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe interaction between a chemical slurry and ancient shale during hydraulic fracking is producing radioactive waste, according to …
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Ancient Farmers Spared Us From Glaciers, But Profoundly Changed Earth’s Climate
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesMillennia ago, ancient farmers cleared land to plant wheat and maize, potatoes and squash. They flooded fields to …
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Recently, scientists from China and the UK reported two Middle-Late Triassic entomofaunas, providing not only the earliest records …
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Parents always worry about whether their children will do well at school, but their kids probably were born …
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Mystery of Why Mount St. Helens Is Out of Line With Other Volcanoes Solved
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesSome of the clearest, most comprehensive images of the top several miles of the Earth’s crust have helped …
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A study of earthquakes induced by injecting fluids deep underground has revealed surprising patterns, suggesting that current recommendations …
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Study Finds That With Global Warming, More Insects Will Be Hungrier for Crops
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesCrop losses for critical food grains will increase substantially with global warming, as rising temperatures boost the metabolism …