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New study reveals how volcanic eruptions and internal climate cycles jointly shape Asian monsoon rainfall
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (407+ words) image:Major volcanic eruptions inject aerosols into the stratosphere, triggering sea surface temperature changes that can mimic natural climate cycles and reshape monsoon rainfall patterns across Asia. view more From the rice paddies of South Asia to the wheat fields…...
Roaring volcanic eruptions are quietly triggering Asia's monsoon rains
11+ hour, 13+ min ago (299+ words) For billions of people across South and Southeast Asia, the summer monsoon is life itself. It fills rivers, grows crops, and determines whether a year will bring plenty or just drought. But why do these rains swing so wildly from…...
Kilauea Volcanic Fountain Creates Ash Clouds, Flight Cancellations
2+ hour, 46+ min ago (210+ words) By Tim Wagner " 11 March 2026 The NEXRAD radar on the south shore of the big island captured the ashfall, too. This animation depicts the evolution of the ash cloud as seen by both the standard reflectivity (left) as well as the…...
Rarest Mineral In The World: 7 Impacts On Mining & Farming
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (1047+ words) Rarest minerals like painite occur at less than 1 part per billion in Earth's crust, reshaping 2025 mining strategies worldwide." The rarest mineral in the world is a phrase that sparks curiosity and drives innovation across multiple sectors. From mining and agriculture…...
Moderate mag. 4.0 earthquake - Indian Ocean, 24 km west of Pulau Babi Island, Indonesia, on Wednesday, Mar 11, 2026, at 05:05 pm (GMT +7)
9+ hour, 11+ min ago (187+ words) Detailed info, map, data, reports, updates about this earthquake: Moderate mag. 4.0 earthquake - Indian Ocean, 24 km west of Pulau Babi Island, Indonesia, on Wednesday, Mar 11, 2026, at 05:05 pm (GMT +7) - Look up quakes in: Mag. 4.0 earthquake - Indian Ocean, 24 km west of Pulau Babi…...
Moderate mag. 4.0 earthquake - New Zealand on Wednesday, Mar 11, 2026, at 11:57 pm (GMT +13)
8+ hour, 19+ min ago (130+ words) Detailed info, map, data, reports, updates about this earthquake: Moderate mag. 4.0 earthquake - New Zealand on Wednesday, Mar 11, 2026, at 11:57 pm (GMT +13) - Look up quakes in: Mag. 4.0 earthquake - New Zealand on Wednesday, Mar 11, 2026, at 11:57 pm (GMT +13) - A moderate magnitude 4.0 earthquake occurred in…...
Moderate mag. 4.1 earthquake - Offshore Oaxaca, Mexico, on Wednesday, Mar 11, 2026, at 03:22 am (GMT -6)
9+ hour, 54+ min ago (136+ words) Detailed info, map, data, reports, updates about this earthquake: Moderate mag. 4.1 earthquake - Offshore Oaxaca, Mexico, on Wednesday, Mar 11, 2026, at 03:22 am (GMT -6) - Look up quakes in: Mag. 4.1 earthquake - Offshore Oaxaca, Mexico, on Wednesday, Mar 11, 2026, at 03:22 am (GMT -6) - A moderate magnitude 4.1 earthquake…...
Photo of the Day - by Tobias Schorr: Boiling mud pool at Cipanas
10+ hour, 15+ min ago (30+ words) Each day, a picture is selected as Photo of the Day and prominently featured. Vote for images and submit photos yourself! Learn more. Support Us " Help Us Enhance Our Services!...
Moderate mag. 4.4 earthquake - New Zealand on Wednesday, Mar 11, 2026, at 09:00 pm (GMT +12)
10+ hour, 15+ min ago (130+ words) Detailed info, map, data, reports, updates about this earthquake: Moderate mag. 4.4 earthquake - New Zealand on Wednesday, Mar 11, 2026, at 09:00 pm (GMT +12) - Look up quakes in: Mag. 4.4 earthquake - New Zealand on Wednesday, Mar 11, 2026, at 09:00 pm (GMT +12) - A moderate magnitude 4.4 earthquake occurred in…...
Moderate mag. 4.3 earthquake - Sea of Japan or East Sea, 154 km northwest of Kanazawa, Ishikawa-ken, Japan, on Wednesday, Mar 11, 2026, at 06:16 pm (GMT +9)
10+ hour ago (158+ words) Detailed info, map, data, reports, updates about this earthquake: Moderate mag. 4.3 earthquake - Sea of Japan or East Sea, 154 km northwest of Kanazawa, Ishikawa-ken, Japan, on Wednesday, Mar 11, 2026, at 06:16 pm (GMT +9) - Look up quakes in: Mag. 4.3 earthquake - Sea of Japan or…...