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natural-disasters2 years ago•3 min saved

"Potential Catastrophic Megatsunami Threat from European Volcanic Eruption"

The Cumbre Vieja volcano on the Spanish island of La Palma is at risk of causing a devastating landslide that could trigger a megatsunami, potentially reaching the US east coast. Geologists warn that a future eruption could lead to a 9-mile fault line bursting open, sending 500 billion tonnes of rock into the Atlantic Ocean at speeds exceeding 220mph. This could create a 3,000-foot-high dome of water, forming an "Oceanside tsunami" with the potential to travel up to 4,000 miles.

via Express|

#geologist #la-palma #landslide

science2 years ago•1 min saved

"Scientist Samples Earth's Ancient Water, Unveiling Its Age and Flavor"

Geologist Barbara Sherwood Lollar discovered the oldest water in the world, which was between 1.5 and 2.6 billion years old, in an abandoned gold mine in Canada. She decided to taste the ancient water, which was described as very salty and bitter, but fortunately, there were no ill effects. The water had been undisturbed for its entire existence and was found to be much saltier than seawater. While the taste test may seem unconventional, it provided valuable information about the water's composition. The age of the water was determined by studying the presence of Noble Gases.

via LADbible|

#ancient-water #discovery #geologist

science-and-technology2 years ago•2 min saved

Unlucky Woman Survives Meteorite Strike During Coffee Date

A woman in France was struck by a small meteorite while having coffee with a friend on a terrace. Mistaking it for an animal, she later discovered it was a rock that contained a mixture of iron and silicon, indicating it could be a meteorite. Geologists confirmed its authenticity, and the recovered pieces have a total mass of almost 4 ounces. While incidents of people being struck by meteorites are extremely rare, it is estimated that almost 50 tons of meteoritic material falls to Earth daily, with the majority landing in the oceans. The first confirmed case of a meteorite directly striking a person occurred in the United States in 1954.

via Newsweek|

#france #geologist #meteorite

arts-and-culture2 years ago•4 min saved

"Smithsonian Unveils Stunning Gem in Memory of Slain Geologist"

The Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History will unveil a 116-carat tsavorite gemstone, named the Lion of Merelani, in honor of geologist Campbell Bridges who discovered tsavorite in East Africa in the 1960s and was murdered in 2009. The gemstone, the largest precision-cut tsavorite in the world, was donated by Somewhere in the Rainbow and tsavorite mining executive Bruce Bridges. The rectangular "cushion" shaped gemstone is considered rare and is valued for its 177 facets. The gemstone will be displayed in the museum's hall of geology, gems, and minerals alongside other spectacular jewels.

via The Washington Post|

#arts-and-culture #gemstone #geologist