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earth-sciences2 years ago

"Unveiling Paratethys: Earth's Enormous Ancient Lake"

The Paratethys, a megalake that existed around 11 million years ago, has been recognized by the Guinness World Records as the largest lake ever on Earth. Spanning an area of 2.8 million square kilometers and containing 1.77 million cubic kilometers of water, the Paratethys surpassed the size and volume of all current freshwater and saltwater lakes combined. Research led by Dr. Dan Palcu from Utrecht University used magnetostratigraphy to determine the lake's dimensions and revealed its tumultuous history marked by hydrological crises and desiccation periods. Understanding the Paratethys provides insights into climate fluctuations and offers hope for addressing current and future environmental crises.

via Phys.org|
#carbon-storage#climate-fluctuations#earth-sciences
earth-sciences2 years ago

Unveiling the Birth of the US East Coast: Insights from Pangea's Breakup

A recent study published in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth explores the formation of the East Coast of the United States during the breakup of the supercontinent Pangea. The study analyzes the structure of rocks and the presence of magma-derived rocks along the East Coast, shedding light on how the continent was pulled apart during Pangea's fragmentation. The research provides insights into the formation of passive margins, which are stable regions with minimal faulting or magmatism, and their vulnerability to geohazards such as earthquakes and erosion.

via Phys.org|
#continental-breakup#earth-sciences#east-coast
earth-sciences2 years ago

Decoding Turkey's East Anatolian Fault: Unveiling Seismic Secrets

A team of international geoscientists led by the University of Minnesota has determined the age and formation process of the East Anatolian fault in Turkey, which played a role in the devastating earthquakes that occurred in February 2023. While the findings won't help predict future earthquakes, they provide valuable insights into the region's seismic activity and how major earthquakes have shaped the landscape over time. This knowledge can inform decision-making for infrastructure and housing placement. The study, funded by the National Science Foundation, sheds light on the formation of the Anatolian plate and the East Anatolian fault, which likely formed around five million years ago.

via SciTechDaily|
#earth-sciences#earthquake-research#east-anatolian-fault
earth-sciences2 years ago

Unveiling Turkey's Fault Formation and Earth's Early History

Researchers led by the University of Minnesota have determined the age and formation process of Turkey's East Anatolian fault, which played a role in the creation of the Anatolian tectonic plate. The findings, published in the journal Geology, provide insights into the seismic activity and landscape changes caused by major earthquakes in the region. While the research does not enable earthquake prediction, it can inform decision-making regarding infrastructure and housing placement. The study utilized data from the Continental Dynamics-Central Anatolian Tectonics project, which brought together researchers from various disciplines and countries.

via Phys.org|
#earth-sciences#earthquakes#east-anatolian-fault