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7+ hour, 45+ min ago  (558+ words) Geologists studying some of the planet's oldest volcanic rocks have uncovered new evidence that water was playing a major role in shaping Earth's interior and driving volcanic activity more than three billion years ago. An international research team, led by…...

8+ hour, 37+ min ago  (232+ words) Pharos-Tribune City needs to clean up properties in disrepair There are properties on the 700 and 800 blocks of West Broadway that have not improved in years. I have contacted City of Logansport's code enforcement about broken glass on the sidewalk near…...

20+ hour, 21+ min ago  (236+ words) The production examines widespread contamination of PFAS " the "forever chemicals" used in everything from firefighting foam to nonstick pans " found in America's drinking water and food supply." The special will be available to public radio stations this month, with digital…...

7+ hour, 51+ min ago  (429+ words) Where is it? Great Bahama Bank, Bahamas [23. 547188707, -76. 46352937] When was it taken? Feb. 15, 2020 This ethereal satellite snap shows beautiful, "painting-like" folds within an ancient underwater structure in the Bahamas. The varying water depth and seagrass concentration cause multiple hues of green…...

7+ hour, 47+ min ago  (634+ words) If you've never given a thought to geology or why anyone would want to study it, talking to Todd Thompson will inspire you to care. As a longtime researcher and as state geologist since 2015, Thompson has been the go-to person…...

7+ hour, 26+ min ago  (605+ words) image: An example of variolitic pillow lavas in the Whundo Group. The black spots are a feature known as varioles, which form in water-rich lavas view more Geologists studying some of the planet's oldest volcanic rocks have uncovered new evidence…...

2+ hour, 11+ min ago  (230+ words) Collyer's A-level Geology students recently visited the Geology Department at the University of London, Royal Holloway. Invited by Dr Nic Scarselli, the group heard an introductory talk about Earth Science and Volcanoes by Dr Jonathan Paul. Dr Ian Carr, Collyer's…...

6+ hour, 22+ min ago  (1309+ words) The continent won't split anytime soon. But someday, eastern Africa may become its own landmass The Turkana Rift Zone (shown) in Kenya and Ethiopia has reached a key point in the process of continental breakup. Sometimes, pieces of Earth's outer…...

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9+ hour, 22+ min ago  (504+ words) Geologists, specifically paleontologists, discover the story of Earth's past through the study of the rock record. Paleontologists use geologic principles to figure out what the rocks and geologic landforms are telling us about the past. Here are two principles that…...