US Pauses Water-Sharing Negotiations With Canada Over the Columbia River's Water
The Guardian
From the article: "Break in negotiations comes as Trump escalates trade war with Canada and threatens its sovereignty." Map by the United States Army Corps of Engineers / Government Accounting Office.
The Guardian
From the article: "Break in negotiations comes as Trump escalates trade war with Canada and threatens its sovereignty." Map by the United States Army Corps of Engineers / Government Accounting Office.
Astronomers Discover 128 New Moons Orbiting Saturn
The Guardian
Saturn now has 274 moons, almost twice as many as all the other planets in the solar system combined. Image produced by NASA using data from the Cassini-Huygens mission.
The Guardian
Saturn now has 274 moons, almost twice as many as all the other planets in the solar system combined. Image produced by NASA using data from the Cassini-Huygens mission.
Lunar Eclipse Visible in the Western Hemisphere on March 13-14
NASA
Skywatchers in Earth's Western Hemisphere will have the opportunity to see a full lunar eclipse this week. For viewers in the United States' Eastern time zone, the "blood moon" will reach totality around 2:30 AM on Friday, March 14 and last for about an hour. Image by NASA's Scientific Visualization Studio.
NASA
Skywatchers in Earth's Western Hemisphere will have the opportunity to see a full lunar eclipse this week. For viewers in the United States' Eastern time zone, the "blood moon" will reach totality around 2:30 AM on Friday, March 14 and last for about an hour. Image by NASA's Scientific Visualization Studio.
The World's Largest Iceberg Runs Aground
Smithsonian Magazine
After months of drifting with the wind and currents and running aground, iceberg A23a is now grounded in shallow waters off the Southern Ocean, about 50 miles from South Georgia Island. The image above is a USGS video from February 19th. Click to view the video on the USGS website.
Smithsonian Magazine
After months of drifting with the wind and currents and running aground, iceberg A23a is now grounded in shallow waters off the Southern Ocean, about 50 miles from South Georgia Island. The image above is a USGS video from February 19th. Click to view the video on the USGS website.
600,000 People In Alaska Will Receive a $1,702 Natural Resource Dividend
MSN.com
The Permanent Fund Dividend is a financial initiative that shares oil revenues directly with eligible Alaska residents.
MSN.com
The Permanent Fund Dividend is a financial initiative that shares oil revenues directly with eligible Alaska residents.
Coal Miners Discover Ancient Roman Boat in Serbia
Smithsonian Magazine
From the article: "Measuring nearly 43 feet long, the ship's remains were found near the bustling Roman city of Viminacium."
Smithsonian Magazine
From the article: "Measuring nearly 43 feet long, the ship's remains were found near the bustling Roman city of Viminacium."
Oldest Known Impact Crater Discovered in Australia
Smithsonian Magazine
From the article: "The discovery bolsters the theory that meteorite impacts played an important role in Earth's early geological history."
Important evidence for the field identification of an impact crater is the presence of 'shatter cones' in the local rocks. See image above of a shatter cone from the Nordlinger Ries impact structure, created by Johannes Baier and displayed here under a GNU Free Documentation License.
Smithsonian Magazine
From the article: "The discovery bolsters the theory that meteorite impacts played an important role in Earth's early geological history."
Important evidence for the field identification of an impact crater is the presence of 'shatter cones' in the local rocks. See image above of a shatter cone from the Nordlinger Ries impact structure, created by Johannes Baier and displayed here under a GNU Free Documentation License.
Extreme Heat and Rain Turned These Arctic Lakes Brown
EOS Science News
From the article: "Scientists are stunned by the changes in multiple Arctic lakes, all transforming in the same way."
EOS Science News
From the article: "Scientists are stunned by the changes in multiple Arctic lakes, all transforming in the same way."
What Marks the Southern Boundary of the Arctic?
Geology.com
Boundaries of the Arctic: This map shows the three boundaries commonly used to define the southern geographic extent of the Arctic: 1) the Arctic Circle (shown as a dashed blue line); 2) the area where the average temperature of the warmest month is less than ten degrees Celsius (shown as a solid red line); and, 3) the arctic treeline (shown as a solid green line). Public domain image from the CIA Factbook, treeline added by the National Snow and Ice Data Center.
Geology.com
Boundaries of the Arctic: This map shows the three boundaries commonly used to define the southern geographic extent of the Arctic: 1) the Arctic Circle (shown as a dashed blue line); 2) the area where the average temperature of the warmest month is less than ten degrees Celsius (shown as a solid red line); and, 3) the arctic treeline (shown as a solid green line). Public domain image from the CIA Factbook, treeline added by the National Snow and Ice Data Center.
Deep Groundwater Might Be a Sustainable Solution to the Water Crisis in Some Areas
EOS Science News
From the article: "Scientists are finding fresh groundwater buried deep underground, but questions remain about the scale of these resources, how they're resupplied, and whether they can be used sustainably."
EOS Science News
From the article: "Scientists are finding fresh groundwater buried deep underground, but questions remain about the scale of these resources, how they're resupplied, and whether they can be used sustainably."
NASA: Parts of California Are Sinking, and It Could Worsen the Effects of Sea-Level Rise
Smithsonian Magazine
From the article: "The ground in many parts of the state -- including Los Angeles, San Francisco and the Central Valley -- is subsiding due to groundwater withdrawal, landslides and compacting of sediment."
Smithsonian Magazine
From the article: "The ground in many parts of the state -- including Los Angeles, San Francisco and the Central Valley -- is subsiding due to groundwater withdrawal, landslides and compacting of sediment."
Where California's Land Is Sinking and Rising
NASA Earth Observatory
The elevation changes may seem small, amounting to fractions of inches per year, but over time they can increase or decrease local flood risk, wave exposure, and saltwater intrusion. NASA Earth Observatory image by Michala Garrison, using data from Govorcin, M., et al. Text adapted from materials provided by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
NASA Earth Observatory
The elevation changes may seem small, amounting to fractions of inches per year, but over time they can increase or decrease local flood risk, wave exposure, and saltwater intrusion. NASA Earth Observatory image by Michala Garrison, using data from Govorcin, M., et al. Text adapted from materials provided by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
The U.S.A. Puts "Country of Mining" Requirement for Diamond Imports on Hold
JCKonline
From the article: "The United States is postponing its plan to require diamond and diamond jewelry importers to declare the "country of mining" for every stone they import"
JCKonline
From the article: "The United States is postponing its plan to require diamond and diamond jewelry importers to declare the "country of mining" for every stone they import"
Which Countries Mine the Most Gem-Quality Diamonds?
Geology.com
Once centered in Africa, diamond mining now occurs in many countries throughout the world. In recent years, Russia, Canada and Botswana have been leading producers of mined diamonds.
Geology.com
Once centered in Africa, diamond mining now occurs in many countries throughout the world. In recent years, Russia, Canada and Botswana have been leading producers of mined diamonds.
REE - Rare Earth Elements and their Uses
Geology.com
REE Periodic Table: The Rare Earth Elements are the 15 lanthanide series elements, plus yttrium. Scandium is found in most rare earth element deposits and is sometimes classified as a rare earth element. Image by Geology.com.
Geology.com
REE Periodic Table: The Rare Earth Elements are the 15 lanthanide series elements, plus yttrium. Scandium is found in most rare earth element deposits and is sometimes classified as a rare earth element. Image by Geology.com.
Fearing Toxic Waste, Greenland Ended Uranium Mining.
Now, They Could Be Forced to Restart - Or Pay $11B
The Guardian
Greenland is being sued by a mining company that invested $100,000,000 in a mine and was then blocked by legislation that banned uranium mining. The company is suing for billions.
Now, They Could Be Forced to Restart - Or Pay $11B
The Guardian
Greenland is being sued by a mining company that invested $100,000,000 in a mine and was then blocked by legislation that banned uranium mining. The company is suing for billions.
Some Harsh Realities Behind Greenland's Minerals
Gift Article from the New York Times
From the article: "There is excitement about the potentially lucrative resources scattered around the island, especially the rare earths. But extreme weather, fired-up environmentalists and other factors have tempered hopes of a bonanza."
Gift Article from the New York Times
From the article: "There is excitement about the potentially lucrative resources scattered around the island, especially the rare earths. But extreme weather, fired-up environmentalists and other factors have tempered hopes of a bonanza."
Map of Greenland
Geology.com
A map showing the location of Greenland relative to the North Pole, Arctic Ocean, Arctic Circle and northern lands such as the Canadian Archipelago, Iceland, Svalbard, and Scandinavia.
Geology.com
A map showing the location of Greenland relative to the North Pole, Arctic Ocean, Arctic Circle and northern lands such as the Canadian Archipelago, Iceland, Svalbard, and Scandinavia.
Plunging Prices Continue for Lab-Grown Diamonds
Gift Article from the New York Times
From the article: "Despite interest from consumers and some watch and jewelry brands, oversupply and industry consolidation have slashed prices."
Gift Article from the New York Times
From the article: "Despite interest from consumers and some watch and jewelry brands, oversupply and industry consolidation have slashed prices."
De Beers' DiamondProof Instrument Lands In Stores
JCKonline
From the article: "By rapidly and reliably identifying whether a diamond is natural, DiamondProof is instrumental in enhancing consumer confidence in natural diamond purchases"
JCKonline
From the article: "By rapidly and reliably identifying whether a diamond is natural, DiamondProof is instrumental in enhancing consumer confidence in natural diamond purchases"
Private Lunar Lander Blue Ghost Aces Moon Touchdown With a Special Delivery for NASA
CNBC.com
From the article: "A private lunar lander carrying a drill, vacuum and other experiments for NASA touched down on the moon Sunday"
CNBC.com
From the article: "A private lunar lander carrying a drill, vacuum and other experiments for NASA touched down on the moon Sunday"
Cyclone Flurry in the Southern Hemisphere
NASA Earth Observatory
From the article: An unusual number of tropical storms churned across the planet's southern oceans simultaneously in February 2025. NASA Earth Observatory image by Michala Garrison, using MODIS and VIIRS data from NASA EOSDIS LANCE and GIBS/Worldview and the Joint Polar Satellite System. Story by Lindsey Doermann.
NASA Earth Observatory
From the article: An unusual number of tropical storms churned across the planet's southern oceans simultaneously in February 2025. NASA Earth Observatory image by Michala Garrison, using MODIS and VIIRS data from NASA EOSDIS LANCE and GIBS/Worldview and the Joint Polar Satellite System. Story by Lindsey Doermann.
Birthstones for the Month of March: Aquamarine and Bloodstone
Geology.com
Aquamarine is a greenish blue to blue variety of the mineral beryl. Compared to other varieties of beryl such as emerald and red beryl, aquamarine gemstones are abundant and affordable.
Bloodstone is a green chalcedony with splashes of red. It is sometimes referred to as "heliotrope" in books from the 18th century. It has been used as a birthstone for the month of March since 1912.
Geology.com
Aquamarine is a greenish blue to blue variety of the mineral beryl. Compared to other varieties of beryl such as emerald and red beryl, aquamarine gemstones are abundant and affordable.
Bloodstone is a green chalcedony with splashes of red. It is sometimes referred to as "heliotrope" in books from the 18th century. It has been used as a birthstone for the month of March since 1912.
How to Build the World's Highest Mountain
EOS Science News
From the article: "The rocks of Mount Everest's peak made an epic journey from seafloor to summit."
EOS Science News
From the article: "The rocks of Mount Everest's peak made an epic journey from seafloor to summit."
How Can Scientists See Ice Underground?
Blogs of the European Geosciences Union
From the article: "Ground-Penetrating Radar is a geophysical method that uses radar pulses to image underground structures. Think of it like an underground ultrasound-except instead of scanning for bones or organs, it's used to detect changes in soil, rock, and ice."
Blogs of the European Geosciences Union
From the article: "Ground-Penetrating Radar is a geophysical method that uses radar pulses to image underground structures. Think of it like an underground ultrasound-except instead of scanning for bones or organs, it's used to detect changes in soil, rock, and ice."
Angola Energy Report
Energy Information Administration
Angola was the second-largest total liquid fuels producer in sub-Saharan Africa, after Nigeria, in 2024 production. Angola's economy is largely based on hydrocarbon production, making it vulnerable to crude oil price swings. Angola primarily consumes hydroelectricity and fossil fuel-derived fuel sources to meet its domestic needs for power generation. The image above... in 2023, Angola exported about 175 billion cubic feet of natural gas. Image by the Energy Information Administration.
Energy Information Administration
Angola was the second-largest total liquid fuels producer in sub-Saharan Africa, after Nigeria, in 2024 production. Angola's economy is largely based on hydrocarbon production, making it vulnerable to crude oil price swings. Angola primarily consumes hydroelectricity and fossil fuel-derived fuel sources to meet its domestic needs for power generation. The image above... in 2023, Angola exported about 175 billion cubic feet of natural gas. Image by the Energy Information Administration.
The "Red" Color of Mars Might Not be Caused by Hematite
Smithsonian Magazine
From the article: "A new study suggests the iron oxide responsible for the red planet's distinctive hue is [not hematite, but instead it is] ferrihydrite, pointing to the bygone presence of water, an important ingredient for life." Image source: ESA & MPS for OSIRIS Team - MPS / UPD / LAM / IAA / RSSD / INTA / UPM / DASP / IDA, 2007, ESA Standard Licence.
Smithsonian Magazine
From the article: "A new study suggests the iron oxide responsible for the red planet's distinctive hue is [not hematite, but instead it is] ferrihydrite, pointing to the bygone presence of water, an important ingredient for life." Image source: ESA & MPS for OSIRIS Team - MPS / UPD / LAM / IAA / RSSD / INTA / UPM / DASP / IDA, 2007, ESA Standard Licence.
An Exchange-Traded Fund for Natural Diamonds?
JCKonline
If you think natural diamonds might be a good investment, Diamond Standard Company is offering an exchange traded fund for diamonds - similar to existing exchange traded funds for precious metals. (Editor's note: The information above is not a paid ad, and we are not giving investment advice. We are simply letting you know that diamonds are being commoditized, and you can now purchase them through an electronically traded fund.)
JCKonline
If you think natural diamonds might be a good investment, Diamond Standard Company is offering an exchange traded fund for diamonds - similar to existing exchange traded funds for precious metals. (Editor's note: The information above is not a paid ad, and we are not giving investment advice. We are simply letting you know that diamonds are being commoditized, and you can now purchase them through an electronically traded fund.)
De Beers and Botswana Agree to Extend Their Sales Agreements and Mining Licenses
JCKonline
The sales agreements will be extended for 10 years and their diamond mining licenses will be extended for 25 years. These are partnerships between De Beers Group (a subsidiary of Anglo American) and the government of the Republic of Botswana.
JCKonline
The sales agreements will be extended for 10 years and their diamond mining licenses will be extended for 25 years. These are partnerships between De Beers Group (a subsidiary of Anglo American) and the government of the Republic of Botswana.
Where Is Botswana?
Geology.com
Botswana is a landlocked country in southern Africa. Bordering countries are Namibia to the north and west, Zimbabwe to the east, and South Africa to the south. Location map by Geology.com.
Geology.com
Botswana is a landlocked country in southern Africa. Bordering countries are Namibia to the north and west, Zimbabwe to the east, and South Africa to the south. Location map by Geology.com.
Frigid Weather in North America
NASA Earth Observatory
Even with global temperatures well above normal in February 2025, a blast of frigid Arctic air spilled south into the central and eastern United States. NASA Earth Observatory image by Michala Garrison, using GEOS-5 data. Story by Adam Voiland.
NASA Earth Observatory
Even with global temperatures well above normal in February 2025, a blast of frigid Arctic air spilled south into the central and eastern United States. NASA Earth Observatory image by Michala Garrison, using GEOS-5 data. Story by Adam Voiland.
Earth's First Asteroid Mining Prospector Heads to the Launchpad
Gift Article from the New York Times
From the article: "The dream of mining metals in deep space crashed and burned in the 2010s. AstroForge's Odin mission to survey a potentially metallic asteroid is packed and ready to lift off." The image was made by Eydeet, using DART's satellite imagery by NASA.
Gift Article from the New York Times
From the article: "The dream of mining metals in deep space crashed and burned in the 2010s. AstroForge's Odin mission to survey a potentially metallic asteroid is packed and ready to lift off." The image was made by Eydeet, using DART's satellite imagery by NASA.
River of Fire on Mount Etna
NASA Earth Observatory
Lava recently coursed down the snowy slopes of Mount Etna, the tallest volcano in Europe. Image by Wanmei Liang, NASA Earth Observatory, using Landsat data from the U.S. Geological Survey. Story by Lindsey Doermann.
NASA Earth Observatory
Lava recently coursed down the snowy slopes of Mount Etna, the tallest volcano in Europe. Image by Wanmei Liang, NASA Earth Observatory, using Landsat data from the U.S. Geological Survey. Story by Lindsey Doermann.
Mount Etna: Plate Tectonics, Geologic Hazards, Eruption History
Geology.com
A night photo of Mount Etna producing an eruption of glowing ejecta in 2008. These spectacular eruptions can be seen from many parts of Sicily. Image copyright iStockphoto / Frizi.
Geology.com
A night photo of Mount Etna producing an eruption of glowing ejecta in 2008. These spectacular eruptions can be seen from many parts of Sicily. Image copyright iStockphoto / Frizi.
Fossil Tour Guide Discovers Giant, Purple Dinosaur Footprint on a U.K. Beach
Smithsonian Magazine
From the article: "The roughly three-foot-long, clay print speaks to the Isle of Wight's rich paleontological history, but it will probably disappear within a couple of months due to exposure." Map cropped from the United Kingdom map of Geology.com.
Smithsonian Magazine
From the article: "The roughly three-foot-long, clay print speaks to the Isle of Wight's rich paleontological history, but it will probably disappear within a couple of months due to exposure." Map cropped from the United Kingdom map of Geology.com.
Confronting Debris Flow Hazards After Wildfire
EOS Science News
From the article: "Scientists and practitioners have identified research priorities to improve scientific understanding of postfire debris flows and meet decision-making challenges posed by this growing hazard."
EOS Science News
From the article: "Scientists and practitioners have identified research priorities to improve scientific understanding of postfire debris flows and meet decision-making challenges posed by this growing hazard."
What is a Debris Flow?
Geology.com
Debris Flow Near Hyderabad, India: The first fifty seconds of this video shows the water being pushed at the front of the debris flow. But, at about 0:55, spectators on the opposite side of the stream can see the rocks coming and run for their lives!
Geology.com
Debris Flow Near Hyderabad, India: The first fifty seconds of this video shows the water being pushed at the front of the debris flow. But, at about 0:55, spectators on the opposite side of the stream can see the rocks coming and run for their lives!
Jupiter's Moon Callisto May Hide Salty Ocean
NASA
Quote from the article: "Jupiter's second largest moon, Callisto, may have a liquid ocean tucked under its icy, cratered crust, according to scientists studying data gathered by NASA's Galileo spacecraft." The image is a 3D model of Callisto, by NASA Visualization Technology Applications and Development.
NASA
Quote from the article: "Jupiter's second largest moon, Callisto, may have a liquid ocean tucked under its icy, cratered crust, according to scientists studying data gathered by NASA's Galileo spacecraft." The image is a 3D model of Callisto, by NASA Visualization Technology Applications and Development.
Tiny Quakes Discovered Within Greenland's Ice Could Change Sea-Level Rise Predictions
Smithsonian Magazine
From the article: "While scientists once thought Greenland's ice streams flowed slowly and uniformly, new research reveals a quake-driven 'stick-slip' motion that's linked to volcanic activity thousands of years ago."
Smithsonian Magazine
From the article: "While scientists once thought Greenland's ice streams flowed slowly and uniformly, new research reveals a quake-driven 'stick-slip' motion that's linked to volcanic activity thousands of years ago."
Intelligent Life May Be More Likely to Exist on Other Planets Than Previously Thought
Smithsonian
From the article: "Researchers present an alternative to the long-held "hard steps" theory to explain the evolution of complex life, suggesting it's the natural outcome of a habitable environment rather than a lucky break."
Smithsonian
From the article: "Researchers present an alternative to the long-held "hard steps" theory to explain the evolution of complex life, suggesting it's the natural outcome of a habitable environment rather than a lucky break."
A Growth Spurt for Home Reef
NASA Earth Observatory
A tiny island in Tonga built by an underwater volcano in 2022 is growing larger. Images by NASA Earth Observatory.
NASA Earth Observatory
A tiny island in Tonga built by an underwater volcano in 2022 is growing larger. Images by NASA Earth Observatory.
Polar Vortex to Bring Frigid Temperatures, Snow and Ice to Millions of Americans
Gift Article from the Washington Post
From the article: "About 60 million people are forecast to experience subzero temperatures. The polar vortex may also fuel yet another snow and ice storm in coming days."
Gift Article from the Washington Post
From the article: "About 60 million people are forecast to experience subzero temperatures. The polar vortex may also fuel yet another snow and ice storm in coming days."
M 5.0 Earthquake in West Texas Felt in Western Texas and Southeastern New Mexico
United States Geological Survey
An internet community intensity map produced by the United States Geological Survey. Over 1900 people reported their experience from this earthquake at the USGS "Did You Feel It?" website.
United States Geological Survey
An internet community intensity map produced by the United States Geological Survey. Over 1900 people reported their experience from this earthquake at the USGS "Did You Feel It?" website.
Large Earthquake Strikes West Texas, Among Strongest Ever in State
The Texas Tribune
From the article: "The 5.0 magnitude earthquake is tied for the sixth strongest in state history. Scientists have warned for years that increased fracking in West Texas is causing higher earthquake activity."
The Texas Tribune
From the article: "The 5.0 magnitude earthquake is tied for the sixth strongest in state history. Scientists have warned for years that increased fracking in West Texas is causing higher earthquake activity."
Experts Are Alarmed by Video of Workers Hammering Away at Egypt's Great Pyramid of Giza
Smithsonian Magazine
Smithsonian Magazine
How Alice Hamilton Waged a One-Woman Campaign to Get the Lead Out of Everything
Smithsonian
From the article: "At first a crusader for workplace safety, the trained physician railed against the use of lead, the toxic and ubiquitous material."
Smithsonian
From the article: "At first a crusader for workplace safety, the trained physician railed against the use of lead, the toxic and ubiquitous material."
"Volcanic Unrest" at Alaska's Mount Spurr Suggests 50-50 Chance of an Eruption
Smithsonian Magazine
Geologic hazard map for areas immediately adjacent to Mount Spurr Volcano. Information by the United States Geological Survey.
Smithsonian Magazine
Geologic hazard map for areas immediately adjacent to Mount Spurr Volcano. Information by the United States Geological Survey.
Preliminary Volcano-Hazard Assessment for Mount Spurr
United States Geological Survey
The link takes you to the USGS webpage for this report where you can read an abstract, click to the full report or view the plate below which provides a geologic summary of the volcano (shown above).
United States Geological Survey
The link takes you to the USGS webpage for this report where you can read an abstract, click to the full report or view the plate below which provides a geologic summary of the volcano (shown above).
More Than Half of Contiguous U.S. River Water Comes from Ephemeral Streams
EOS Science News
From the article: "Ephemeral streams sit above the water table and flow only in response to precipitation. However, they contribute more than half the flow of U.S. rivers. (The finding has potential implications for water regulations, which might not cover these seasonal streams.)"
EOS Science News
From the article: "Ephemeral streams sit above the water table and flow only in response to precipitation. However, they contribute more than half the flow of U.S. rivers. (The finding has potential implications for water regulations, which might not cover these seasonal streams.)"
Earth's Inner Core Is Changing Shape, Causing Dynamic Shifts Deep Within Our Planet
Smithsonian
From the article: "Seismic wave data previously suggested the Earth's hot inner core is slowing its spin. Now, researchers say it's also deforming around the edges"
Smithsonian
From the article: "Seismic wave data previously suggested the Earth's hot inner core is slowing its spin. Now, researchers say it's also deforming around the edges"
Paleontologists Discover Fossil of the Oldest Known Modern Bird
Smithsonian
From the article: "The fossil suggests that modern birds evolved before the dinosaur-killing asteroid, perhaps in Antarctica"
Smithsonian
From the article: "The fossil suggests that modern birds evolved before the dinosaur-killing asteroid, perhaps in Antarctica"
A Large Los-Angeles Area Landslide Expands and Slides Towards the Sea
NASA Earth Observatory
NASA radar imagery revealed that the active area of a decades-old landslide has grown following periods of heavy rainfall in 2023 and early 2024. NASA Earth Observatory image by Lauren Dauphin using ARIA velocity magnitude data provided courtesy of JPL, USGS 3DEP lidar point cloud data data from the 3D Elevation Program, California Geological Survey data of active and dormant landslides, and building outlines data from the County of Los Angeles. Story by Andrew Wang, NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
NASA Earth Observatory
NASA radar imagery revealed that the active area of a decades-old landslide has grown following periods of heavy rainfall in 2023 and early 2024. NASA Earth Observatory image by Lauren Dauphin using ARIA velocity magnitude data provided courtesy of JPL, USGS 3DEP lidar point cloud data data from the 3D Elevation Program, California Geological Survey data of active and dormant landslides, and building outlines data from the County of Los Angeles. Story by Andrew Wang, NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
EIA Forecasts that Natural Gas Spot Prices Will Be Significantly Higher in 2025 and 2026
Energy Information Administration
The Energy Information Administration expects spot natural gas prices to rise from the $2.20 average of 2024 up to $3.80 in 2025 and $4.20 in 2026.
Energy Information Administration
The Energy Information Administration expects spot natural gas prices to rise from the $2.20 average of 2024 up to $3.80 in 2025 and $4.20 in 2026.
Two of the Moon's Grand Canyons Were Formed in Just Ten Violent Minutes
Smithsonian
Scientists say Vallis Schrodinger and Vallis Planck - dramatic trenches near the lunar south pole - were carved in a blast that unleashed 130 times the amount of energy in Earth's global nuclear weapons inventory.
Smithsonian
Scientists say Vallis Schrodinger and Vallis Planck - dramatic trenches near the lunar south pole - were carved in a blast that unleashed 130 times the amount of energy in Earth's global nuclear weapons inventory.
NASA-Led Study Pinpoints Areas Sinking, Rising Along California Coast
NASA
Scientists mapped land sinking (indicated in blue) in coastal California cities and in parts of the Central Valley due to factors like soil compaction, erosion, and groundwater withdrawal. They also tracked uplift hot spots (shown in red), including in Long Beach, a site of oil and gas production.
NASA
Scientists mapped land sinking (indicated in blue) in coastal California cities and in parts of the Central Valley due to factors like soil compaction, erosion, and groundwater withdrawal. They also tracked uplift hot spots (shown in red), including in Long Beach, a site of oil and gas production.
Anglo American Nears De Beers Spinoff
Mining.com
De Beers is jointly owned by Anglo American (85%) and the country of Botswana (15%). It is the world's leading diamond producer on the basis of value.
Mining.com
De Beers is jointly owned by Anglo American (85%) and the country of Botswana (15%). It is the world's leading diamond producer on the basis of value.
Diamond Mines in the United States
Geology.com
A photograph of several diamonds found at the Crater of Diamonds State Park, near Murfreesboro, Arkansas. These diamonds were probably nicely formed crystals when they were in the Earth's mantle. Their shapes were modified by corrosive fluids during their rapid ascent to Earth's surface. Photo used with permission of Crater of Diamonds State Park.
Geology.com
A photograph of several diamonds found at the Crater of Diamonds State Park, near Murfreesboro, Arkansas. These diamonds were probably nicely formed crystals when they were in the Earth's mantle. Their shapes were modified by corrosive fluids during their rapid ascent to Earth's surface. Photo used with permission of Crater of Diamonds State Park.
Tsunami Alerts Cancelled After Caribbean Earthquake
BBC
View a list of U.S. government messages issued for this and other earthquakes at Tsunami.gov.
BBC
View a list of U.S. government messages issued for this and other earthquakes at Tsunami.gov.
M 7.6 Earthquake Caribbean Sea, Southwest of Cayman Islands
United States Geological Survey
The earthquake was epicentered beneath the Caribbean Sea, near the boundary between the North American and Caribbean Plates. Red lines on the map above are the approximate locations of tectonic plate boundaries. The map above is an adaptation of the interactive map of this earthquake by USGS.
United States Geological Survey
The earthquake was epicentered beneath the Caribbean Sea, near the boundary between the North American and Caribbean Plates. Red lines on the map above are the approximate locations of tectonic plate boundaries. The map above is an adaptation of the interactive map of this earthquake by USGS.
Plate Tectonics Map - Plate Boundary Map
Geology.com
According the theory of plate tectonics, Earth's outer shell is made up of a series of plates. The map above shows names and generalized locations of Earth's major tectonic plates. These plates move and interact with one another to produce earthquakes, volcanoes, mountain ranges, ocean trenches and other geologic processes and features. Map prepared by the United States Geological Survey.
Geology.com
According the theory of plate tectonics, Earth's outer shell is made up of a series of plates. The map above shows names and generalized locations of Earth's major tectonic plates. These plates move and interact with one another to produce earthquakes, volcanoes, mountain ranges, ocean trenches and other geologic processes and features. Map prepared by the United States Geological Survey.