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Aftershocks can occur centuries after original earthquake, says study
Recognising aftershocks is an important part of assessing a region’s disaster risk
Kate Ravilious
22, Nov, 2023 @6:00 AM
Flash droughts are likely to become increasingly common, say researchers
Scientists have been studying the increasingly common phenomenon, which can intensify wildfires and affect crop yields
Kate Ravilious
02, Nov, 2023 @6:00 AM
When were conditions first right for preserving animal fossils?
Analysis of Burgess Shale-like rocks reveal certain types of clay increase chances of soft-bodied fossil preservation
Kate Ravilious
25, Oct, 2023 @5:00 AM
How can cities help trees survive extreme heat?
As our climate warms, urban trees will be needed more than ever. A study looks at how they can be protected
Kate Ravilious
05, Oct, 2023 @5:00 AM
Birth of North Atlantic Ocean 55m years ago caused rapid global warming
Study reveals rise in global temperatures was driven by methane emissions associated with ocean’s birth
Kate Ravilious
27, Sep, 2023 @5:00 AM
How hole in ozone layer affected summer rainfall in Tibet
Study shows increase and decrease in rain linked to changes in ozone levels in upper atmosphere
Kate Ravilious
07, Sep, 2023 @5:00 AM
Volcanoes and wildfires offset 20% of global heating over eight years
Events that inject smoke and gas into high atmosphere help to cool planet but are no solution to climate crisis, says study
Kate Ravilious
23, Aug, 2023 @5:00 AM
UK escaped the heat this year but must adapt faster to global heating
Projections indicate 40C summers will be the norm in Britain. What can it learn from other countries?
Kate Ravilious
03, Aug, 2023 @5:00 AM
Can slag heaps help combat the climate crisis?
Research suggests iron and steel industry waste could be used to lock away carbon for millennia
Kate Ravilious
26, Jul, 2023 @5:00 AM
Heatwaves keep paramedics busy as cardiovascular complaints shoot up
German study finds ambulance callouts increased by a third when average temperatures hit 30C
Kate Ravilious
06, Jul, 2023 @5:00 AM
Why is the Earth’s gravity out of kilter in an area of the Indian Ocean?
Scientists in India believe they can explain why the region has less gravitational pull
Kate Ravilious
28, Jun, 2023 @3:35 PM
How volcano magma could help meet green economy’s demand for metal
Metals could be extracted from magmatic brines while producing geothermal power at same time, say scientists
Kate Ravilious
28, Jun, 2023 @5:00 AM
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