#geology

Earth is tearing apart beneath the Pacific Northwest

Scientists have captured a subduction zone off Vancouver Island in the process of tearing itself apart, revealing that these massive tectonic systems may die piece by piece rather than all at once. The discovery could help explain ancient plate fragments, volcanic activity, and how hidden breaks beneath Cascadia may influence future earthquakes.

abc.net.au

Six volcanoes erupt within days in Indonesia in 'rare' event

At least six volcanoes erupt across Indonesia within days of each other. For residents nearby there's no escaping the fallout.

The Conversation

Australia’s vast Nullarbor Plain hides deep caves that can teach us about alien worlds

It might appear featureless, but one of the world’s largest limestone regions hides a remarkable underground world.

Gizmodo

Scientists Say They Can Now Pinpoint Where Big Quakes Might Hit

A GPS-based algorithm is used to identify where stress has been building up.

Wanderin' Weeta (With Waterfowl and Weeds): Just rocks. And stones. Lots of stones.

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Barbégal — Les Baux-de-Province — St-Rémy-de-Provence

The Romans built water-powered mills at Barbégal. Vincent Van Gogh painted at St-Rémy. Les Baux is an ancient fortress of the nobility.

NASA Science

What Lake Bonneville Left Behind - NASA Science

The drying of the massive lake exposed playas that became the setting for feats of engineering and technological ingenuity, as well as epic tales of exploration and desperation.

Where on Earth Was This Fossil 200 Million Years Ago?

Researchers have created an open-access interface that turns present-day locations into ancient coordinates with near-desktop-level accuracy.