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Category: Earth Sciences
Scientists Uncover Massive Aquifer Beneath the Cascade Range
Oregon’s Cascade Range Mountains are known for their rugged landscapes, towering peaks, and active volcanoes. While these volcanoes are renowned…
AC Access Crucial in Wildfire Smoke Protection
People living in areas with limited access to air conditioning (AC) may face an increased risk of emergency health care…
Ocean Temperatures Reach Unprecedented Levels, Study Finds
A groundbreaking study published in Advances in Atmospheric Sciences has revealed an alarming and unprecedented rise in ocean temperatures, with…
Study Suggests Link Between Oil Extraction and Seismic Activity in Surrey
Between 2018 and 2019, the quiet county of Surrey experienced over 100 small earthquakes, puzzling residents and geologists alike. These…
Study Finds US Not on Track to Meet 2030 Food Waste Reduction Goal
The United States is one of the leading contributors to global food waste, generating more food waste than all but…
Study Reveals Disparities in Wildfire Preparedness Among California Communities
An international team of researchers from the University of Freiburg and Stanford University has conducted a groundbreaking study that sheds…
Los Angeles Faces Unrelenting Climate Shifts
Los Angeles is ablaze. A relentless phenomenon known as hydroclimate whiplash is emerging as the key factor connecting this destructive…
Living Organisms Play a Crucial Role in Atmospheric Arsenic Transport
Researchers at ETH Zurich have made significant strides in understanding the behavior and distribution of arsenic, a toxic element that…
Study Reveals Widespread Contamination of U.S. Waterways by Fluorinated Pharmaceuticals
The “forever chemicals,” a term used to describe persistent chemicals that do not degrade easily in the environment, have been…
Study Reveals Long-Distance Groundwater Flow Across the United States
Researchers from Princeton University and the University of Arizona have made a groundbreaking discovery in the study of groundwater. Their…
New Research Uncovers Unforeseen Structures in Earth’s Lower Mantle
Geophysicists at ETH Zurich have recently made a groundbreaking discovery that could reshape our understanding of Earth’s internal structure and…
Arctic’s Pressure Ridges Crumbling Under Climate Change
The Arctic, with its harsh and frozen environment, has undergone significant transformations in recent decades due to climate change. One…
Fuel Aridity Emerges as Key Driver of Severe Wildfires in Canada
Over the past several decades, wildfires in Canada have become increasingly severe and destructive. A team of forest management specialists…
Scientists Identify Volcano Behind Mysterious 1831 Eruption
For nearly two centuries, the identity of the volcano responsible for a massive eruption in 1831 remained an enduring mystery,…
Collaborative Management Partnerships Drive Deforestation Reduction in Sub-Saharan Africa
The preservation of ecosystems and biodiversity is a pressing global issue, with many regions around the world seeking innovative strategies…
New Magma Reservoir Found Beneath Yellowstone
A groundbreaking study conducted by a team of geologists from the US Geological Survey (USGS), Oregon State University, and the…
Researchers Develop New Method to Estimate Atlantic Meridional Freshwater Transport
In a groundbreaking study, researchers from the Institute of Atmospheric Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Xiamen University…
New Study Quantifies Potential Health Benefits of Solar Geoengineering
The climate crisis continues to be one of the most pressing global challenges, with no shortage of technologies aiming to…
Study Reveals Factors Influencing Fast Ice Thickness in McMurdo Sound
Sea ice, a vital feature of polar regions, plays an essential role in the delicate ecosystems of Antarctica. Among its…