Boundaries of drainage basins shifted faster during past episodes of climate change, geologists suggest
Using a unique field site in the Negev, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev geologists have presented the first-ever ...
Mexico City's local geology could amplify damage from moderate earthquakes
A recent swarm of small shallow earthquakes in Mexico City in 2019 and 2023 caused surprisingly strong ground shaking, ...
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USGS assesses upper Paleozoic reservoir potential
The US Geological Survey released its assessment of potential for undiscovered oil and gas in formations under Wyoming and ...
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Oldest, Hottest Geyser in Yellowstone National Park Shaken with Earthquake
Yellowstone National Park, the oldest national park in the USA and home to some of the most unique geological features on earth, was just shaken up by a minor earthquake on Tuesday night.
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What causes mudslides, and what can be done to lessen the danger?
One of the best ways to manage landslides is with debris basins — pits carved out of the landscape to catch material flowing downhill that the U.S. Geological Survey says can reach speeds ...
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Why earthquakes make Los Angeles shake like a bowl of jelly
Over time, the basins have been filled with sediment. During an earthquake, seismic waves are modulated by geology, says John Vidale, professor of seismology at University of Southern California.