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Africa, known as the “burning continent,” is facing a severe wildfire crisis that shows no signs of stopping. With more than 50% of the Earth’s burning area, Africa experiences a perpetual conflagration that is only intensifying with time. This relentless wildfire season is not only destructive in itself but also contributes to a cycle of

Promoting climate-friendly behaviors is essential in our collective efforts to combat climate change. However, a new report published in the journal Nature Climate Change highlights the significance of addressing inequality to effectively transition towards a sustainable future. The researchers argue that societal inequalities restrict the adoption of low-carbon behaviors, emphasizing the need for comprehensive changes

Typhoon Hinnamnor, a super typhoon that developed at a high latitude, caused significant damage and loss of life last year. This event, along with an intense downpour in Osong, Chungcheongbuk-do, highlights the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events due to rising global temperatures. To better understand and predict the impact of global warming

Earth’s topography is continuously eroding, resulting in the transportation of sediment through rivers across various landscapes. The sediment is carried in the water column, bounces along the river bed, or rolls larger pebbles. As the topography flattens, the deceleration in water velocity leads to the deposition of this material in a fan shape at the

With the ongoing impact of climate change, extreme environmental events are becoming a growing concern. These events, both on land and in the marine realm, have significant implications for ecosystems and human populations. In the summer of 2021, the East Sea (Sea of Japan) experienced an anomalous marine heat wave characterized by record-breaking changes in

A recent study led by Dr. Rebecca Hamilton from the University of Sydney challenges the previous understanding of the Last Glacial Maximum’s (LGM) impact on South East Asia’s landscape. Contrary to the assumption of a dominant dry savannah, the research reveals a mosaic of diverse closed and open forest types during that period. This finding

The Hunga volcano, located in the South Pacific, experienced a massive eruption in January 2022, causing its caldera to collapse and generating a tsunami that reached shores as far as the U.S. and Japan. However, due to its underwater location, studying this volcano and its eruption has posed significant challenges. To overcome these challenges, a

The release of a cutting-edge map showcasing the above-ground biomass in the Brazilian Amazon has brought a glimmer of hope in the face of the dire crisis engulfing the world’s largest contiguous tropical rainforest. This groundbreaking map, supported by the painstaking collaboration of research, technology, and data analysis, represents the most extensive survey of tropical

In 2018, the Indian state of Kerala experienced a devastating flood that resulted in the loss of more than 400 lives and displaced millions of people. Flooding during the monsoon season is not uncommon in tropical Asia, but the ability to predict when these heavy rains will escalate into catastrophic flooding has always been a

The world’s oceans are home to a rich diversity of marine life, with countless creatures that settle, spawn, dig, or feed on the seafloor. These creatures not only play a vital role in maintaining the ecological balance of the oceans but also have a direct impact on the shape and formation of the ocean floor.

Carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) is a process aimed at reducing atmospheric carbon dioxide levels in order to combat climate change. While CCS is a crucial tool for decarbonizing the U.S. economy, there are numerous barriers that hinder the development, approval, and implementation of geologic sequestration sites. These barriers include the need for appropriate geologic

The magnitude 6.8 Al Haouz earthquake in Morocco, which occurred on September 8, remains a topic of interest and concern for scientists. Researchers from the U.S. Geological Survey’s National Earthquake Information Center (NEIC) have conducted a thorough analysis of the earthquake, shedding light on its magnitude, depth, and potential impact. This article aims to provide