Increased seismic activity was recorded at the Ijen volcano in Indonesia between January 1 and July 12, 2024. On July 12, a significant energy increase was observed along with a rise in continuous tremor amplitude, prompting authorities to increase the Alert Level from 1 to 2. Between January 1 and...

Heightened activity at Ijen volcano, Alert Level raised to 2, Indonesia

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NASA scientists have just identified mysterious shapes flying above the Earth but, don’t worry, this doesn’t mean that aliens are about to strike.Using an imaging instrument called the Global-scale Observations of the Limb and Disk (GOLD), the experts uncovered strange X and C shapes, which have been cropping up in surprising places at surprising times.The researchers found the structures dancing around the ionosphere – the area where Earth’s atmosphere meets space – and say that the discovery could help improve radio communications and space weather forecasts.The ionosphere – which sits around 50 to 400 miles (roughly 80 to 644 kilometres)...

NASA scientists discover strange structures hovering above Earth

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Axial Seamount, a submarine volcano located on the Juan de Fuca Ridge — about 482 km (300 miles) west of Astoria, Oregon, has recently shown signals of resumed volcanic activity. Researchers have been tracking the volcano’s cyclical inflation and deflation since its last eruption in 2015. The rate...

Axial volcano shows signs of activity after years of dormancy

Northern part of the long Pacific Ocean fault most likely to produce a major earthquake, scientists say. New research offers a clearer picture of a fault line hundreds of kilometres long off the West Coast that is predicted to generate a major earthquake and tsunami commonly known as "The Big One."

New research highlights where 'The Big One' earthquake could hit

Cyprus, an island country in the Mediterranean, is renowned for its sparkling white-sand beaches and turquoise waters. But those beaches are at risk of disappearing within mere decades. What's happening?. Cyprus Mail reported on the alarming news, quoting Cypriot scientist Dr. Giorgos Zittis from the nonprofit research center the Cyprus...

Scientists issue warning after half of nation's beaches expected to vanish in next 50 years: 'These efforts can be stepped up'

A heavily populated area may experience compounding effects of shaking. A recent study published in Nature Communications reveals that a massive earthquake 2,500 years ago dramatically shifted the course of one of the world’s largest rivers. This previously undocumented seismic event rerouted the main channel of the Ganges River into present-day, densely populated Bangladesh, an area that continues to be at high risk for significant earthquakes.

A Major Earthquake Caused One of the Largest Rivers on Earth To Abruptly Change Course – Could It Happen Again?

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

Seas might seem endless but they have waterfalls, rivers, and gigantic blobs for long stretches beneath them which often go undetected. Scientists have found a massive blob in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean which stretches from the tip of Brazil to the Gulf of Guinea, near West Africa, reported Live Science. It is a water mass that has been discovered for the first time in the Atlantic. The researchers published this discovery in the journal, "Geophysical Research Letters" on October 28, 2023.

Scientists finally discover huge 'missing' blob of water in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean

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NASA's Perseverance rover spotted a bizarrely light-toned boulder on Mars, the likes of which have never been seen before.

'1st of its kind': NASA spots unusually light-colored boulder on Mars that may reveal clues of the planet's past

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

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The annual Perseid meteor shower has begun and will peak the night of Aug. 12. Typically one of the most dramatic meteor showers of the year, it produces shooting stars at a high hourly rate. The Perseids occur when dust particles and leftover debris from a comet known as 109P/Swift-Tuttle...

Perseid meteor shower, one of the most dramatic of the year, is underway

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THE Milky Way is visible every night, but most people have never seen it. Our galaxy appears as a linear smattering of stars streaking across the southern sky. Light pollution from highways, cities, and the moon itself often occlude the brilliant display. However, viewers in the Northern Hemisphere can catch...

Stunning chance to see Milky Way in sky without telescope – 4 best weeks to spot it before end of 2024 including tonight

Scientists have confirmed that the Earth's core has been behaving in a rather unexpected way. Situated more than 3,000 miles beneath the planet's surface, the Earth's inner core - a vast spinning ball of solid metal composed mostly of iron and nickel - has long remained something of an enigma due to its inaccessible location and the difficulties inherent in obtaining accurate data.

The Earth's core has not only slowed down, but also reversed direction

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ESA's Mars Express orbiter has captured images of a huge crevice on Mars that looks awfully like a "scar" from above.

Mars orbiter captures Red Planet scar that's longer than the Grand Canyon (image)

Swaths of the Atacama Desert’s usually barren sand are currently carpeted with a colorful bloom of white and purple flowers.

The driest desert on the planet is in bloom

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A mountain-sized asteroid nicknamed the “planet killer” will make its closest approach to Earth in over a century on Thursday.The asteroid, officially known as Asteroid (415029) 2011 UL21, will pass by Earth just after 9pm BST (4pm ET) on 27 June, travelling at nearly 26 kilometres per second.Nasa has classified the rock as a “potentially hazardous asteroid”, though it poses no danger to Earth for at least the next thousand years. According to the open-source project Space Reference, the asteroid is “comparable in size to Mount Everest” and will make a much closer approach in 2089.A free live stream of...

‘Planet killer’ asteroid the size of Mount Everest to skim past Earth tonight

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

The Perseid meteor shower, running from July 14 through September 1, 2024, is set to peak on the night of August 11-12. The peak will occur around midnight EDT on August 12, providing optimal viewing conditions. Viewing Tips and Conditions. For the best experience, head to a dark sky location,...

The Perseid Meteor Shower Began on July 14

On the night of July 30, stargazers will be treated to a celestial double feature as two meteor showers peak simultaneously. The Delta Aquariids and the Alpha Capricornids will illuminate the sky, offering a spectacular show particularly visible from southern latitudes. During the darkest hours, observers can expect to see a meteor every two minutes, with the Delta Aquariids contributing up to 25 meteors per hour. Although the Alpha Capricornids will be less frequent, they promise to be notably brighter, potentially including dazzling fireballs. The American Meteor Society notes that while the Alpha Capricornids are not prolific, the brilliance of their fireballs makes them worth the watch.

Two Meteor Showers Will Peak on the Same Night in the Same Region This Month

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Animals here have found a way to live without sunlight.

Bizarre Sea Pig Spotted At Chile’s Deepest Seeps 2,836 Meters Below The Sea

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Continuous moderate gas and steam plume rising from White Island volcano, New Zealand

Continuous moderate gas and steam plum emissions have been rising from White Island volcano since July 10, 2024. Although the Volcanic Alert Level remains at Level...

Continuous moderate gas and steam plume rising from White Island volcano, New Zealand

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