Slowdown of continental plates linked to volcanic eruptions triggered mass extinctions: Study

In the future, there is a possibility that continental plates may slow down, potentially triggering volcanic activities, according to …

Zealandia: Earth’s Forgotten eighth continent

An international team of geologists and seismologists have now created a new map of Zealandia

Concurrent extreme weather: Almost all continents hit by heatwave in July, drought in August, DTE finds

DTE analysed data to find that 125 countries suffered drought from August 10-22; it had reported that 33 countries globally suffered heatwaves in July

National Geographic recognises ‘Southern Ocean’ as globe’s fifth ocean

The International Hydrographic Organization too had recognised the term in 1937 before repealing it in 1953

Indigenous peoples are crucial for conservation – a quarter of all land is in their hands

Land owned or managed by indigenous people is valuable for conservation. About 65% of indigenous lands have not been intensively …

The great rift: Africa’s splitting plates could give birth to a new ocean, but with consequences

Evacuation of people and the potential loss of lives will be an unfortunate cost of this natural phenomenon

Extreme weather leaves none of the 5 continents untouched

Unusual heat wave, floods, wildfire, extreme rain and drought hit everyone worldwide

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