It's official: Earth now has two moons - Earth.com
Nov 21, 2024 · Over the past few weeks, you’ve probably heard somewhere that Earth was going to get a second moon. Well, we can now confirm that Earth now officially has two moons after capturing asteroid 2024 PT5.
Vast ocean 400-miles inside the Earth creates "ringwoodite" gems ...
Aug 29, 2024 · Aided by a mineral called ringwoodite, researchers found evidence of a vast ocean trapped inside Earth, deep beneath the United States.
Untouched ancient forest discovered inside colossal sinkhole in …
Aug 28, 2023 · In a remarkable discovery, a team of cave explorers in China has stumbled upon a colossal sinkhole that is home to a pristinely preserved ancient forest.. George Veni is the Executive Director of the National Cave and Karst Research Institute.He said the forest likely contains a variety of species of small animals that are unknown to science.
Supercontinents 101: Pannotia, Gondwana, and Pangea - Earth.com
Our Earth has looked radically different in the past compared to today. Supercontinents emerged and broke apart. In their wake, they profoundly changed the course of life, geology, and climate on Earth. They caused sea levels to rise and fall, volcanoes to …
World Octopus Day: The intelligent creatures of the sea
Oct 8, 2024 · Celebrated each year on October 8th, World Octopus Day is a time to honor one of the most intelligent animals in the ocean. World Octopus Day highlights the complexities of protecting marine animals as environmental threats like climate change and pollution continue to evolve.. Protecting marine habitats, such as coral reefs and seagrass beds, is crucial for the survival of octopus species.
African rift: Massive crack could split the continent in half
Jul 9, 2023 · A colossal fissure tearing through the southeastern part of Africa might be an omen of a geographical shift, according to recent scientific observations.
Earth's Magnetic Field: Origin, Structure, and Impact on Humanity
Earth’s magnetic field, also known as the geomagnetic field, is a powerful, vital phenomenon that extends from the interior of the Earth into outer space, where it interacts with the solar wind, a stream of charged particles emanating from the Sun.. This magnetic field serves as a protective shield against solar radiation and plays a crucial role in many of Earth’s life-sustaining systems.
What is Haze? - Earth.com
Haze is an atmospheric phenomenon where dust, smoke, and dry particles in the air obscure the sky’s clarity. When seen from afar, and depending upon the direction of view, haze can have a bluish or brownish tint.
World Jellyfish Day 2024: Protecting the health of our oceans
Each year on November 3rd, World Jellyfish Day is celebrated to raise awareness about jellyfish, their ecological importance, and the challenges they face in today’s oceans.
What is Archean? - Earth.com
The Archean (formerly Archaeozoic) is a geologic eon between the Hadean and Proterozoic eons. The Archean Eon begins at roughly 3.8 billion years ago (Ga) and ends at about 2.5 Ga.