Marking the beginning of the Mesozoic Era after the catastrophic Permian-Triassic extinction event, the Triassic Period (252 million years ago to 201 million years ago) signifies a pivotal transitional phase laying the foundations for the later reign of majestic dinosaurs. Lasting over 50 million years, continents collided and drifted, climate warmed, flora and fauna recovered,…
Welcome to a journey back in time to the Age of Dinosaurs, a period that has captured human imagination like no other. The Mesozoic Era, spanning approximately 180 million years from 252 to 66 million years ago, was a time of significant geological and biological transformation. In this article, we’ll explore this fascinating era, understanding…
Hey there, fellow Earth enthusiasts! Today, we’re diving into one of the most thrilling aspects of our planet’s geology: volcanic eruptions. These spectacular, yet often devastating natural events have fascinated humans for millennia. Let’s explore what causes them, their impact, and some famous eruptions in history. What Sparks a Volcanic Eruption? At the heart of…
Plate tectonics, the theory that explains the movement of Earth’s lithosphere, has revolutionized our understanding of the planet’s surface and its geological history. This article delves into the intricate workings of plate tectonics and its implications for continental drift, mountain formation, earthquakes, and volcanoes. The Theory of Plate Tectonics Developed in the mid-20th century, the…
The Grand Canyon, one of the most awe-inspiring natural wonders of the world, stands as a magnificent testament to the power of geological processes over millions of years. Its formation is a captivating story of earth science, involving the interplay of rock formation, plate tectonics, and erosion. The Grand Canyon. South Rim.. Bernard Spragg photography …
Fly Geyser aka Fly Ranch Geyser is a small geothermal geyser that is situated approximately 20 miles (32 km) north of Gerlach, in Washoe County. It’s particularly notable for its vibrant colors and unique appearance. Fly Geyser showcases the intersection of human activity and geological processes. Origin and Features: The geyser was accidentally created in 1964…
Carnegie’s Scott Sheppard and his colleagues—Northern Arizona University’s Chad Trujillo, and the University of Hawaii’s David Tholen—are once again redefining our Solar System’s edge. They discovered a new extremely distant object far beyond Pluto with an orbit that supports the presence of an even-farther-out, Super-Earth or larger Planet X. The newly found object, called 2015 TG387, was announced…
Hurricane Florence is currently a powerful Category 4 hurricane over the Atlantic Ocean, threatening the Southeastern United States and the U.S. Mid-Atlantic states. The sixth named storm, third hurricane and the first major hurricane of the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season, Florence originated from a strong tropical wave that emerged off the west coast of Africa…
Blue diamonds—like the world-famous Hope Diamond at the National Museum of Natural History—formed up to four times deeper in the Earth’s mantle than most other diamonds, according to new work published on the cover of Nature. These so-called type IIb diamonds are tremendously valuable, making them hard to get access to for scientific research purposes, explained…
Brazil’s oldest and most important historical and scientific museum, Brazil’s National Museum has been consumed by a massive fire destroying much of its 20 million archived artifacts – losses were too great to be calculated The museum, which is located in Rio de Janeiro, is a former a royal palace that was converted to a museum 200…