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
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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
Ice recovered from high tropical mountains has provided scientists with valuable information about Earth’s past climate changes. Through a study led by scientists at The Ohio State University, it was discovered that oxygen-stable isotope records stored in tropical mountain glacier ice cores can offer a distinct paleoclimate history of the middle and upper troposphere. By
Electric vehicles (EVs) have been hailed as a solution to reduce air pollution and improve public health. While it is true that EV ownership is higher in wealthier neighborhoods compared to disadvantaged ones, a new study by UCLA reveals that EVs do have positive effects on air quality across all communities. However, the study also
When it comes to volcanic hazard assessment, understanding the behavior of dormant volcanoes is of utmost importance. The ability of a volcano to erupt after tens of thousands of years of dormancy raises critical questions and can pose a previously unrecognized threat to its surrounding areas. A recent study conducted by Hungarian scientists sheds light
In recent years, climate change has contributed to various weather extremes, including heavy precipitation and cold waves. As a result, a new study has identified a potentially growing natural hazard in the north: frostquakes. These seismic events are caused by the rapid freezing of water in the ground and could become more common due to