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Flipboard Science Desk

5 days ago

Flipboard Science Desk
5 days ago

Could magma be moving deep below the surface on the border of Germany and the Czech Republic? And if so, what is the significance? Recently installed seismometers in the Vogtland region captured a swarm of earthquakes, suggesting a “complex seismic situation” could be developing. Live Science explains.
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#Science #Earthquakes #Germany #CzechRepublic #Geology

Odd earthquake swarm in Central Europe hints at magma bubbling below the surface

An odd earthquake swarm has struck the region between the Czech Republic and Germany, far from any tectonic plate boundary.

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Rafael

2 weeks ago

Rafael
2 weeks ago

Piloncillo mountains, #Arizona #geology

Clouds over an ancient volcanic neck, both illuminated by the setting sun.

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Daniel Pomarède

3 weeks ago

Daniel Pomarède
3 weeks ago

Why is Methane Seeping on Mars?

The most surprising revelation from NASA’s Curiosity Mars Rover — that methane is seeping from the surface of Gale Crater — has scientists scratching their heads.

https://science.nasa.gov/solar-system/planets/mars/why-is-methane-seeping-on-mars-nasa-scientists-have-new-ideas/

#Mars #curiosity #rover #methane #GaleCrater #geology #geophysics #regolith #soil #salt #chemistry #astrodon #space #science #STEM

Why is Methane Seeping on Mars? NASA Scientists Have New Ideas - NASA Science

The most surprising revelation from NASA’s Curiosity Mars Rover — that methane is seeping from the surface of Gale Crater — has scientists scratching their heads. Living creatures produce most of the methane on Earth.

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