NOAA has released its first Severe (G4) Geomagnetic Storm Watch since 2005, due to a huge sunspot cluster 16 times the size of Earth
On Thursday, May 9, 2024, the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center issued a Severe (G4) Geomagnetic Storm Watch. At least five earth-directed coronal mass ejections…
Deciphering Deep Magma Reservoirs for Groundbreaking Volcanic Predictions
New research into molten rock 20km below the Earth’s surface could help save lives by improving the prediction of volcanic activity. Volcanic eruptions pose significant…
The most powerful water flow in Antarctica is speeding up, and this could have very bad results
The Antarctic Circumpolar Current has accelerated before, and recent findings confirm it’s happening again. It carries more than 100 times as much water as all…
Quantifying the “Carbon Gap” – Unmasking the Shortfalls in Global Climate Efforts
Insufficient carbon dioxide removal efforts jeopardize meeting the Paris Agreement’s climate goals, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced technologies and strategies. New research suggests that…
Ash Covered Skies: Strong Volcanic Eruption at Mount Ruang
A powerful volcanic eruption propelled ash high into the atmosphere and scattered tephra and other volcanic debris across the small island in Indonesia. Ruang is…
The oldest clear evidence of Earth's magnetic field, estimated to be 3.7 billion years old, has been discovered in Greenland
A collaborative study by the University of Oxford and MIT has uncovered a 3.7-billion-year-old magnetic field record from Greenland, demonstrating that Earth’s ancient magnetic field…
Study: Climate Crisis Could Cost World $59 Trillion in Worst-Case Scenario
A new study published in Nature suggests that even with significant reductions in CO2 emissions starting today, the global economy is poised to experience a…
Popular Myth Busted – New Findings Challenge Old Earthquake Models
The first high-precision image of a seismic fault zone changes our understanding of earthquakes. The idea that earthquakes release stress by one strong quake…
Dubai’s Desert Deluge: Satellite Captures Unusual Flooding Fiasco
Recent heavy rains in Dubai led to widespread flooding, submerging roads and impacting flights. Over 250 mm (~10 inches) of rain fell across the UAE in…
When Earth’s Magnetic Shield Weakened: Cosmic Ray Invasion 41,000 Years Ago
Studies show a big rise in cosmogenic radionuclides during the Laschamps excursion, suggesting decreased geomagnetic shielding and possible biosphere disturbances. Earth’s magnetic field cocoons…