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Venus Coronae

Venus Coronae Researchers have recently studied the formation of Venus’ ring-shaped volcanic structures called “Coronae”. They are formed by plumes of molten rock rising from the mantle up through the crust. This process is similar to how Earth’s volcanos function. Interestingly, most of Earth’s volcanism occurs along the boundaries of tectonic plates, but modern Venus doesn’t seem to possess tectonic plates. They identified three dozen features on Venus

Himalayan zone is Tectonically Active

A Himalayan zone is Tectonically Active Recently, a group of scientists from the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG), Dehradun have found that the Indus-Tsangpo Suture Zone (ITSZ) of Himalayas tectonically active. What is a Suture zone? A suture zone is a linear belt of intense deformation, where distinct terranes or tectonic units with different plate tectonic, metamorphic, and paleogeographic histories join together. These zones also provide the only record of deep oceani

Mukundpura meteorite

Mukundpura meteorite On June 6, 2017, at around 5 a.m., residents of Mukundpura village near Jaipur saw a bright trail in the sky followed by a thunderous sound. They spotted a burning object with a sulphur smell on the soft agricultural land. The meteorite broke into several fragments, but a pit of about 15 cm in diameter and 10 cm in depth was formed at the impact site. The local police immediately collected it and handed it over to the Geological Survey of India, Kolkata. No

Earth's Inner Core

Earth's Inner Core According to recent research, the Earth's inner core may currently be revolving slower than the planet's surface after having stopped spinning faster than it. Findings: In the early 1970s, the inner core began rotating a little bit more quickly than the rest of the planet. However, it had been slowing before synchronizing with Earth's rotation in 2009. A "negative trend" has occurred, which indicates that the inner core is currentl

Quasicrystals

Quasicrystals In the Sand Hills in north-central Nebraska, USA, researchers have located a third naturally occurring source of quasicrystals. What are Quasicrystals? Quasicrystals are intriguing substances with an unusual confluence of features. They serve as evidence of the strength and beauty of asymmetry in the natural world. In contrast to conventional crystal: As opposed to conventional crystals, which have their atoms arranged in a set, repeated pattern, quasicr

E-prime Layer

According to a new study, Earth core's mysterious new layer was formed due to surface water diving deep. Inner Earth – It has 4 primary layers Inner core (innermost layer) Outer core Mantle (middle layer) Crust (outermost layer) E-prime layer – It is the new enigmatic layer which is formed at the Earth's outer core as a result of surface water penetrating deep into the planet. It is more than 60 miles (100 kilometers)

Avalanche Tragedy

The Siachen Glacier in Ladakh has once again witnessed a tragic incident as three Army personnel, including two Agniveers, lost their lives in a major avalanche. The Siachen base camp is one of the highest and most challenging military posts in the world, located at an altitude of around 22,000 feet. About Avalanches An avalanche is a mass of snow, ice, and debris that suddenly slides down a mountain slope. Avalanches can be extremely dangerous, often burying people, structures, and ve

Permafrost

The recent discovery of a 44,000-year-old wolf nearly perfectly preserved in permafrost is indeed groundbreaking Permafrost Overview What Is Permafrost? Permafrost refers to ground that remains frozen for at least two consecutive years (32°F or 0°C or lower). It’s a phenomenon largely observed in regions close to the poles and in areas with high mountain altitudes. The land remains frozen throughout the year, which leads to the preservation of organic matter&mdas

Taftan Volcano

Recent research has indicated that Taftan Volcano, located in southeastern Iran, might be awakening after being dormant for nearly 700,000 years. About Taftan Volcano: Location: Taftan is a semi-active stratovolcano located in the southeastern part of Iran, near the Pakistan border (approximately 56 km away). It is situated within the Makran continental volcanic arc, an area formed by the subduction of the Arabian ocean crust beneath the Eurasian continent