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A Dual-Peaked Giant in Indonesia
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A Dual-Peaked Giant in Indonesia

Lewotobi Laki-Laki, part of the Lewotobi volcanic complex in East Flores, Indonesia, is one of the most striking twin volcanoes in Southeast Asia. Its name translates as "Lewotobi the Male"…
Posted by DeKa June 28, 2025
Avalanches: What They Are, How They Form, and How to Stay Safe
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Avalanches: What They Are, How They Form, and How to Stay Safe

An avalanche is a sudden, rapid flow of snow down a mountain slope, often triggered naturally or by human activity. While breathtaking in power, avalanches are extremely dangerous and can…
Posted by DeKa June 27, 2025
What Is a Tornado and How Does It Form?
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What Is a Tornado and How Does It Form?

A tornado is a violently rotating column of air that extends from the base of a thunderstorm to the ground. It is one of nature’s most intense weather phenomena, capable…
Posted by DeKa June 27, 2025
The Doomsday Glacier: Why Scientists Are Worried About Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica
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The Doomsday Glacier: Why Scientists Are Worried About Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica

Nicknamed the "Doomsday Glacier," Thwaites Glacier in West Antarctica has captured global attention due to its potential to raise sea levels dramatically if it collapses. This massive glacier, roughly the…
Posted by DeKa June 27, 2025
Can a Megaquake Strike Japan Soon? Lyubushin’s Predictions for the Nankai Trough
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Can a Megaquake Strike Japan Soon? Lyubushin’s Predictions for the Nankai Trough

Russian geophysicist Alexey A. Lyubushin has developed a novel method to evaluate long-term seismic hazards using multifractal analysis of continuous low-frequency microseismic noise. His work is especially relevant for Japan…
Posted by DeKa June 26, 2025
What Is a Megathrust Earthquake?
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What Is a Megathrust Earthquake?

A megathrust earthquake is the most powerful type of earthquake known to science, occurring at subduction zones where one tectonic plate is forced beneath another. These colossal quakes often exceed…
Posted by DeKa June 26, 2025
Is It Possible to Predict an Earthquake?
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Is It Possible to Predict an Earthquake?

Despite decades of scientific research, earthquakes remain largely unpredictable in terms of their exact time, location, and magnitude. While scientists can identify high-risk areas and estimate probabilities over long periods,…
Posted by DeKa June 26, 2025
Is It Possible to Predict a Volcanic Eruption?
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Is It Possible to Predict a Volcanic Eruption?

Volcanoes are some of the most powerful forces on Earth, capable of shaping landscapes, affecting global climate, and endangering lives. Predicting a volcanic eruption remains one of the greatest challenges…
Posted by DeKa June 26, 2025
Supervolcanoes: Earth’s Sleeping Giants
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Supervolcanoes: Earth’s Sleeping Giants

Supervolcanoes are massive volcanic systems capable of producing catastrophic eruptions far more powerful than any recorded in human history. Unlike typical volcanoes, which form cone-shaped mountains, supervolcanoes often appear as…
Posted by DeKa June 25, 2025
How a Volcanic Eruption Happens: From Deep Earth to Surface Blast
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How a Volcanic Eruption Happens: From Deep Earth to Surface Blast

A volcanic eruption is one of nature’s most powerful and dramatic geological events. It begins deep within the Earth and ends with the violent release of lava, ash, gas, and…
Posted by DeKa June 25, 2025

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