6.5-magnitude Earthquake Hits Nevada
A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.5 struck a remote, sparsely populated area of Nevada about halfway between Reno and Las Vegas early on Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey said In Nye County, at the epicentre of the quake, a sheriff’s dispatcher said there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. But later the Nevada Department of Transportation … Continue reading
Golden Gate Bridge Sized Asteroid Approaching Earth at 11 km/s
Of the several space rocks expected to cross paths with earth this month, the largest and potentially most dangerous is the Apollo-class 1997 BQ asteroid. Researchers believe that any space objects measuring close to one kilometre in diameter could have devastating consequences for our planet. “Any rocks that are close to one kilometre in size can be potentially dangerous to … Continue reading
Earth’s Mean Temperature Falling, Planetary Alignment Possible Explanation for 11-Yr Cycle
The global mean temperature in April 2020 was again significantly lower than in February and March, at 0.38°C above the average from 1981 to 2010. The average temperature increase on the globe from 1981 to February 2020 was 0.14°C per decade. The further development promises to be interesting, especially since a number of research institutes expect a higher probability of … Continue reading
Previously Unknown Asteroid Sneaks Pass Satellites in One of the Closest Flybys on Record
No one saw it coming until it was right on top of us. More like above us, actually. A previously unseen asteroid the size of a truck flew about 4,350 miles (7,000 kilometers) over the Pacific Ocean on Monday, making it one of the closest passes by our planet on record. Astronomers had no notice of asteroid 2020 JJ’s existence, … Continue reading
Large Meteor Fireball Recorded over Brazil
A large meteorite crossed the Brazilian night sky and became extinct at an altitude of 67 kilometers, just one kilometer above the cities of Nova Petrópolis, Canela and Gramado, in the south of the neighboring country. This was reported this Saturday by the Heller and Jung Space Observatory, which recorded last Thursday how the bolide (a type of meteorite with … Continue reading
Bright Meteor Fireball over Peru Captured on Security Cam
A security camera was able to capture a bright fireball as it illuminated its surroundings over a town in Peru. According to the reports submitted by the eyewitnesses, the meteor that hit Earth and created the fireball event was brighter than Venus. The latest fireball event in Peru was reported via the International Meteor Organization (IMO). Based on the reports … Continue reading
Earth Has a ‘Leaky Core’ Resulting in Iron-Rich Lava Eruptions, Researchers Find
Amid growing anxiety over the coronavirus pandemic, it would be nice if we could at least rely upon the solidity of the Earth. Think again, says a new study, which found the inner layer of our planet is discharging metal material. The Earth’s molten core may be leaking iron, according to scientists at the University of California, Davis. The study … Continue reading
Map Reveals Areas of the US Most Vulnerable to Power Outage Due to Solar Storms
“Sprawling power lines act like “solar storm antennas,” picking up currents and spreading the problem over a wide area.” A solar superstorm can make your lights go out. New maps released by the USGS show where the power is most likely to fail: The Denver metropolitan area, the Pacific northwest, the Atlantic seaboard, and a cluster of Midwestern states near … Continue reading
140-Foot Deep Sinkhole Shuts Down Playing Field in Wooburn Green, UK
Sappers Field has been closed until further notice because the sinkhole that has opened up is now approximately 140-foot deep. The popular Wooburn playing field will be closed to the public for the foreseeable future, with a 60-foot deep chasm now underneath the sinkhole. Wooburn and Bourne End Parish Council released a statement, which reads: “Sappers Field is closed because … Continue reading
Record-Breaking Hole Opens Up In the Ozone Layer Above the Arctic
Scientists have reported that a large hole has appeared above the Arctic due to unusually low temperatures. The Earth’s ozone layer – which absorbs a large amount of the harmful ultraviolet radiation coming from the Sun – made headlines back in the 1980s when it was found that CFCs (Chlorofluorocarbons) in hair sprays, refrigerators, air conditioning systems and other products … Continue reading
