Seismic Waves Reveal Upside-Down Oceanic Slab Beneath Western Mediterranean Post-2010 Spain Earthquake

Medicine & Technology Mar 01, 2024

Seismic activity in the Mediterranean unveils a geological tale as an inverted Earth's surface emerges, guided by unique 2010 Spanish earthquake waves. Read the article for more details.

Earthquake Prediction May Finally Be Possible; GPS Data Offers Way of Detecting Underground Tremors

Sep 19, 2023

Scientists have discovered that small changes in GPS signals could allow them to predict large earthquakes two hours early. Continue reading the article to find out more.

What Lies at Mars' Core? Passing Seismic Waves Shed Light on Red Planet's Center

Apr 24, 2023

Using data from NASA's InSight lander, scientists could dig deep into the composition of Mars' core. Read to learn more.

Seismic Waves Uncover Earth's Innermost Sphere of Iron and Nickel at Core, Revealing Fascinating Secrets

Feb 22, 2023

Researchers have confirmed the existence of an innermost solid ball of iron and nickel at the center of Earth. Discover how seismic waves were used to reveal this fascinating discovery. Continue reading now.

Rising Silicon-rich 'Snow' From the Outer Core Might Help Explain Inconsistencies in Seismic Waves

Feb 21, 2023

A new study predicts that the silicon-rich snow will begin at the outermost core area and grow to deeper depths as Earth cools over time. Read the article to learn more.

Previously Hidden Magma Chamber Found Under Mediterranean Submarine Volcano "Kolumbo"

Jan 16, 2023

By performing full-waveform inversion, scientists were able to confirm the existence of a magma chamber underneath the submarine volcano Kolumbo. Read to know more about these findings and its implications.

Marsquakes Studies Reveal Mars Have Larger Metallic Core than Previously Believed

Jul 25, 2021

Studies published in the journal Science reveal that Mars may have a massive metallic core based on the seismic waves produced by marsquakes.

Dino-Killer Space Rock Left Fossilized Megaripples of Mile-High Giant Tsumami

Jul 13, 2021

A news geophysical research suggests that megaripples from the space-rock dino-killer were from big tidal waves that crashed to prehistoric North America.

Seismic Waves Model Shows Earth's Inner Core Growing Asymmetrically

Jun 08, 2021

Researchers developed computer models based on seismic waves data and elemental physics of iron to discover that the Earth's inner core comprising of solid iron crystal lattice grows asymmetrically.

Fin Whale Songs, Could It Reveal Secrets Beneath the Ocean Floor?

Feb 11, 2021

Scientists from Oregon State University used seismic waves from fin whale songs to unravel the mysteries of the ocean floor.

A Sneak Peek at Mars’ Inner Layers via NASA’s InSight Robotic Explorer

Dec 18, 2020

During their meeting, the research team reported that InSight had detected almost 500 small 'marsquakes,' although only a few with a magnitude higher than 4.5, said Paul Voosen.