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Scientists have discovered that Turkey's Tuz Gölü Fault is gradually widening at about one millimeter per year, revealing that it is an extensional fault where the land is moving apart, challenging previous assumptions and providing new insights into continental deformation and earthquake hazards.
Scientists have challenged the long-held theory that the Himalayas are supported solely by a doubled crust beneath the mountain range. New research indicates that a layer of mantle material, sandwiched between the crusts of the Indian and Asian plates, provides the necessary buoyancy and strength to sustain the Himalayas' height, reshaping our understanding of Earth's geological structure.
Scientists studying Venus' pancake-shaped volcanoes found that their unique flat-topped, steep-sided shapes are likely caused by the planet's bendy crust and ultra-dense, viscous lava, with models suggesting crustal flexure plays a key role in their formation. Future missions will help verify these findings across more volcanic features on Venus.
Achieving a perfect crust on a steak involves understanding the role of salt and timing. Salting the steak draws out moisture, but waiting at least 40 minutes before cooking allows the brine to reabsorb, ensuring a juicy end product. Additionally, using a heavy hand with salt, cooking at a high temperature, and practicing with affordable cuts are essential for achieving a satisfying crust on a steak.
Earth is composed of a crust, mantle, and core. The crust, which accounts for only 1% of the planet's volume, is split into oceanic and continental crusts. The mantle, making up 84% of Earth's volume, is solid rock but acts like a fluid in geological timescales. The core consists of a liquid outer core surrounding a solid inner core, giving Earth its magnetic field. The inner core is slowly growing as the planet cools.