NASA’s New 3D Model Shows the Earth Is a Lumpy Mess
We like to think of our home as a nice, smooth sphere. But mapping the Earth’s gravitational field provides a…
Space Lasers Show How Venezuela’s Earthquakes Reshaped the Earth’s Crust
New satellite imagery reveals how much terrain has shifted in the wake of the twin quakes.
Venezuela Earthquake Destruction Revealed in New Satellite Images
The maps and images show the extent of destruction and give rescue operations a tool to find any remaining survivors.
Why Venezuela’s Second Earthquake Was So Damaging to Buildings
Factors like the short interval between the two powerful quakes and different types of soil led to some structures collapsing…
Feedbacks upon feedbacks: Rock weathering and the climate
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Venezuela’s Powerful Earthquakes Were a Rare ‘Seismic Doublet’
The country was hit hard by a pair of quakes that happened in quick succession and were likely driven by…
Thousands Feared Dead After Venezuela Struck by Strongest Earthquake in Over 125 Years
The country’s interim leader declared a state of emergency on Wednesday following shocks measuring 7.5 magnitude after two quakes hit…