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Helicopters to Scan Wyoming and Colorado for Hidden Minerals

In a groundbreaking initiative, low-level helicopter flights will begin scanning the geology of Wyoming and northern Colorado started February 2025. This airborne electromagnetic (AEM) survey, part o...

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The $5.7 Trillion Rock: Inside Earth’s Biggest Iron Recent Find

A seismic shift has shaken the world of geology—figuratively, this time. In the Hamersley region of Western Australia, geologists have uncovered the largest iron ore deposit ever recorded. Clocking i...

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Geohazards in Arunachal: Roads Blocked, Travel Restricted

The Anini-Roing road in Arunachal Pradesh has been repeatedly struck by landslides, bringing travel to a standstill and prompting authorities to issue multiple advisories against unnecessary travel....

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7,000 Buildings at Risk: The Sinking of Alexandria

Once a beacon of civilization, Alexandria, the historic Egyptian port city founded by Alexander the Great, is now fighting for survival against rising sea levels. A recent study warns that saltwater...

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2018 Tragedy Remembered: Fuego Volcano Eruption Forces Evacuations

Guatemala’s Fuego Volcano, one of the most active in the world, erupted once again, spewing gas, ash, and molten rock into the sky. The eruption, which began overnight, has forced nearly 300 families...

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The Future of Volcanology: AI and Machine Learning Take the Lead

Predicting volcanic eruptions has always been a challenge due to the unpredictable nature of volcanoes and the scarcity of historical eruption data. However, a groundbreaking study led by researchers...

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Geothermal Energy Could Power the U.S. for Millennia—Here’s How

For decades, geothermal energy has remained a largely untapped resource in the United States, limited to areas where the Earth's heat naturally rises close to the surface. However, with advancements...

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The Rising Threat of Groundwater Flooding: Risks and GeoEngineering Solutions

Groundwater flooding is an often-overlooked hazard, but as climate change intensifies, its risks are increasing. Unlike surface flooding caused by rivers or heavy rainfall, groundwater flooding occur...

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Telangana Tunnel Collapse: Geotechnical Challenges in Rescue Operations

The Telangana tunnel collapse at the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) has entered a critical phase as rescue teams battle against extreme geotechnical challenges to reach eight trapped workers. The c...

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Earth’s Inner Core: A Shape-Shifting Mystery Beneath Our Feet

For decades, scientists have believed that Earth’s inner core—a massive iron-nickel sphere—was solid and unchanging. However, groundbreaking research from USC scientists has challenged this assumptio...

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