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science2 months ago

Scientists Uncover the Hot Secret Stabilizing Earth's Continents and Life

New research reveals that Earth's stable continents were formed by extremely high temperatures deep within the crust, driven by radioactive decay of elements like uranium and thorium, which facilitated the cooling and solidification of the crust. These processes, akin to forging metal, shaped Earth's landmasses and created a stable foundation for life, offering insights into planetary habitability and guiding the search for life on other planets.

via Indian Defence Review|
#earths-continents#geoscience#planetary-habitability
science2 years ago

"Lost Continent Rediscovered After 155 Million Years"

Scientists from Utrecht University in the Netherlands have discovered the lost continent of Argoland, which split from Australia 155 million years ago. After reconstructing the continent's journey, researchers found fragments of ancient land scattered across Southeast Asia, leading them to conclude that Argoland had survived as a fragmented ensemble under the islands to the east of Indonesia. The discovery may provide insights into the region's past climate and explain the uneven distribution of species in Indonesia.

via NDTV|
#argoland#lost-continent#science
science2 years ago

"Lost Continent Rediscovered: Scientists Uncover Astonishing Clues"

Scientists have discovered evidence of the lost continent Argoland, which vanished 155 million years ago. The continent disintegrated and scattered across Southeast Asia due to tectonic forces. Fragments of Argoland were found in Indonesia and Myanmar, and the researchers reconstructed its journey by tracing remnants of small oceans that formed during its breakup. The discovery sheds light on the region's past climate and helps explain the uneven distribution of species in Southeast Asia.

via Livescience.com|
#argoland#geology#lost-continent
science2 years ago

"Lost Continent Rediscovered: Scientists Uncover Astonishing Clues"

Scientists have discovered evidence of a lost continent, known as Argoland, that broke away from western Australia 155 million years ago. The landmass disintegrated and scattered across Southeast Asia due to tectonic forces. Fragments of Argoland were found in Indonesia and Myanmar, and the continent's journey was reconstructed by tracing the remnants of small oceans that formed during its breakup. The discovery sheds light on the region's past climate and helps explain the uneven distribution of species in Southeast Asia.

via Yahoo Life|
#argoland#geology#lost-continent
science-and-technology2 years ago

Unveiling Mars' Hidden Secrets: New Studies Reveal Surprising Discoveries

Scientists have determined that the strongest recorded marsquake on Mars was not caused by a meteorite strike, but rather by the release of powerful tectonic forces within the planet's crust. The quake, with a strength of 4.7, was detected by instruments on NASA's InSight lander. The absence of a corresponding crater led researchers to conclude that Mars is more seismically active than previously thought. The findings provide valuable insights into Martian seismic activity and may contribute to future understanding of safe living conditions for humans on Mars.

via VOA Learning English|
#insight-lander#mars#marsquake
space-science2 years ago

Scientists Uncover Cause of Mars' Most Powerful Quake through International Collaboration

An international team of scientists, including researchers from the European Space Agency, the Chinese National Space Agency, the Indian Space Research Organisation, and the United Arab Emirates Space Agency, have determined that the largest Marsquake observed by NASA's InSight lander was caused by a release of stress within Mars' crust, ruling out a meteor impact. By analyzing data from multiple spacecraft in orbit around Mars, the team found no evidence of an impact crater and concluded that the quake was a tectonic event. This discovery provides valuable insights into the geological activity of Mars and may help in future missions and potential human habitation on the planet.

via NASASpaceflight.com|
#insight#international-collaboration#mars
space2 years ago

Unveiling the Source of Mars' Mightiest Quake

Scientists have determined that the strongest-ever quake detected on Mars was not caused by an asteroid impact, but rather by tectonic forces within the planet itself. The magnitude 4.7 quake, recorded by NASA's InSight lander in May 2022, was five times stronger than the previous record. Unlike most marsquakes, which last for about an hour, this quake continued for a record six hours. The findings suggest that Mars is more seismically active than previously thought, challenging the belief that the planet is too small and cold to host tectonic processes. The research may help in understanding potential safe zones for human habitation on Mars.

via Livescience.com|
#insight-lander#mars-exploration#marsquake
space-science2 years ago

Unveiling the Mystery: Marsquake's Astonishing Origin Revealed

The largest-ever recorded Marsquake, known as S1222a, was caused by tectonic forces within Mars' crust, rather than a meteorite impact, according to a global collaboration led by the University of Oxford. The seismic event, which lasted over six hours and had a magnitude of 4.7, suggests that Mars may be more seismically active than previously believed. The discovery has implications for future habitation efforts on the planet. The research involved contributions from international space agencies and was published in the journal Geophysical Research Letters.

via SciTechDaily|
#insight-lander#mars-exploration#marsquake
science-and-astronomy2 years ago

Unveiling the Mystery Behind Mars' Record-Breaking Quake

Scientists have determined that the strongest marsquake ever recorded on Mars, a magnitude 4.7 quake, was not caused by an asteroid impact but rather by tectonic forces within the planet itself. This discovery suggests that Mars is more seismically active than previously thought. The quake, which lasted for a record six hours, was detected by NASA's InSight lander in May 2022. Unlike Earth, Mars is believed to lack plate tectonics, but the new study suggests that the release of billion-year-old stress within Mars' crust, due to differential cooling and shrinking rates, can cause seismic activity. Understanding these processes could help determine safe areas for human habitation on Mars.

via Space.com|
#insight-lander#mars#marsquake