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geology1 year ago•3 min saved

"Unraveling the East Coast's Mysterious Earthquake Activity"

East Hampton, Connecticut, has been experiencing mysterious seismic activity for centuries, with recent events including a 4.8-magnitude earthquake and booming noises caused by small, frequent earthquakes. Known as "Moodus Noises," these phenomena have puzzled residents and experts alike. Despite being located away from major fault lines, the area experiences these effects due to its unique geological characteristics. While the cause remains unclear, the town has embraced its notoriety, with a local high school even naming its sports teams after the mystery.

via New York Post |

#connecticut #earthquakes #east-hampton

science-and-technology2 years ago•4 min saved

"Electron Beam Assists in Solving Centuries-Old Geological Mystery with Crystal Growth"

Scientists have finally solved the "Dolomite Problem" that has puzzled researchers for 200 years. Dolomite, a mineral found in ancient rock formations, has resisted attempts to grow it in the lab. However, a team of scientists has now successfully grown dolomite crystals by using an electron beam to dissolve and then saturate the crystal. This breakthrough not only solves a long-standing geological mystery but also has potential applications in manufacturing defect-free materials for semiconductors, solar panels, and batteries.

via IFLScience|

#crystals #dolomite #electron-beam

geology2 years ago•2 min saved

Unbelievable Discovery: "Impossible" Rocks Discovered on Anjouan Volcanic Island

Geologists have discovered an abundance of quartzite rocks on the volcanic island of Anjouan, located in the southwestern Indian Ocean. This is unusual because the island is made of basalt and should not contain quartzite, a sedimentary rock typically found in river deltas. The presence of quartzite suggests that a piece of continental crust was deposited in the ocean basin and raised up by the volcanic activity. The discovery challenges the principles of plate tectonics and raises questions about the island's geological history. Further research is needed to determine the origin and age of the quartzite.

via IFLScience|

#anjouan #geological-mystery #geology

space-science2 years ago•1 min saved

"Martian Surface Resembles Human Brain in Astonishing Image"

Scientists have discovered a fascinating geological phenomenon on Mars called "brain terrain," which consists of intricately sculpted ridges and troughs resembling the wrinkled surface of the human brain. The exact cause of this terrain is still unknown, but it is believed to be related to the presence of ice. Possible explanations include ice flows carving out the ridges, sublimation of ice causing the ground to collapse, or stone-sorting processes similar to those on Earth. While there are similarities to terrestrial brain terrain found on Earth, further research is needed to fully understand this intriguing feature on Mars.

via ScienceAlert|

#brain-terrain #geological-mystery #ice-formation