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"East Coast Earthquake Aftershocks: What to Expect in the Coming Week"

A 4.8 magnitude earthquake centered in Readington Township, New Jersey, caused aftershocks across the Northeast, with seismologists expecting more over the next week, particularly near the epicenter. Minor damage was reported, including a collapsed historic grist mill and gas leaks. The earthquake also caused power outages, unsafe homes, and a water main break in various areas, but New York City's infrastructure remained intact.

via CBS New York|

#aftershocks #earthquake #natural-disasters

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"Discovery of Planet-Sized Solid Metal Ball at Earth's Core Raises Questions About Innermost Core"

Scientists have discovered a planet-sized solid metal ball at the Earth's center, located within the inner core and made of iron-nickel alloy. This distinct fifth layer of the Earth is approximately 400 miles wide and plays a crucial role in generating the planet's geomagnetic field, which shields Earth from cosmic rays and is essential for sustaining life. The discovery, documented by seismologists at the Australian National University, suggests that the innermost core has a different crystal structure than the surrounding core, and its existence could provide insights into how life can survive on Earth and other planets.

via The Sun|

#earths-core #geomagnetic-field #innermost-core

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"Discovery: Solid Metal Ball Discovered in Earth's Core"

Researchers have discovered a solid metal ball in the heart of Earth's innermost core, estimated to be roughly the size of Pluto and at least 400 miles thick. This finding challenges the conventional understanding of Earth's layers and suggests the existence of a fifth layer. Seismologists studied shockwaves from earthquakes to make this discovery and believe that the metal ball may have been formed as a result of a major global tectonic event in the past.

via Supercar Blondie|

#earths-core #inner-core #metal-ball

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Scientists puzzled by mysterious tremors on Danish island.

Scientists are puzzled by a series of minor tremors that were recorded on the Danish Baltic island of Bornholm on Saturday. The Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland has now said that the tremors were caused by "acoustic pressure waves from an unknown source." The tremors were initially thought to have been caused by earthquakes or controlled explosions in Poland, but seismologists have ruled out both possibilities. The source of the pressure waves remains unknown.

via ABC News|

#bornholm #denmark #science

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Indonesia experiences powerful earthquake and tsunami alert.

A 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck near Indonesia's Sumatra island, with a tsunami warning issued for nearby coastlines. The earthquake was centered in the ocean about 195 kilometers west of Badang, the capital of West Sumatra province. Indonesia's seismological agency BMKG said the earthquake has the potential to generate a tsunami affecting the Indian Ocean region. No details about damage or casualties have been reported yet.

via BNO News|

#earthquake #indonesia #natural-disaster