First Image of Active Hydrothermal Vent Discovered
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Why is the Himalayan Region Seismically Active?
The recent earthquake in Tibet, measuring approximately 7 on the Richter scale, has highlighted the Himalayan region’s vulnerability to seismic acti…
Geological Survey of India Geoscience Museum
The Geological Survey of India (GSI) Geoscience Museum, inaugurated by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, showcases Earth’s geological history and evolution. With…
La Niña 2024 Forecast
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) predicts a 55% likelihood of La Niña forming between December 2024 and February 2025. This phenomenon, marked by cooler Pacific…
Why the Parker Solar Probe’s Journey to the Sun is a Scientific Breakthrough
On December 28, 2024, NASA announced a groundbreaking achievement—the Parker Solar Probe survived its closest-ever approach to the Sun. Traveling an…
Arctic Tundra Crisis: Why It’s Emitting More Carbon Than It Stores for the First Time in Millennia
The Arctic tundra, a once-frozen and stable ecosystem that has stored carbon for thousands of years, is now becoming a net source of carbon emissions.…
Earth’s Tilt and Water Demand
A study in Geophysical Research Letters highlights the impact of excessive groundwater extraction on Earth’s tilt. From 1993 to 2010, Earth’s rotational pole shifted by…
Magnetic North Pole Shifting
The Earth’s magnetic North Pole, influenced by shifts in the molten iron of its outer core, is moving towards Russia, with recent speeds at 22…
Global Soil Conference 2024
The Global Soil Conference 2024, held in New Delhi, focused on soil health and its importance in food security and climate mitigation. Organized by the…
