Becky Oskin
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What is plate tectonics?
Plate tectonics is the theory that Earth’s outer shell is divided into several plates that glide over Earth's mantle. It explains the geological features and movements of Earth's surface. → Read More
Aquifers: Underground Stores of Freshwater
Aquifers are underground layers of rock that are saturated with water that can be brought to the surface through natural springs or by pumping. → Read More
Vostok: Lake Under Antarctic Ice
Lake Vostok is one of the largest subglacial lakes in the world. It may harbor unique types of organisms. → Read More
Continental Drift: Theory & Definition
Continental drift was a theory that explained how continents shift position on Earth's surface. → Read More
Mariana Trench: The Deepest Depths
The Mariana Trench is more than 7 miles (11 kilometers) deep. Although it is a toxic environment, some creatures of the deep thrive there. → Read More
Japan Earthquake & Tsunami of 2011: Facts and Information
Facts and information about the March 11, 2011, earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan. → Read More
Hurricane Preparation: What to Do
How to prepare for a hurricane, from supplies to emergency evacuation plans. → Read More
Hurricane 2016 Forecast: A 'Near-Normal' 10 to 16 Storms
Hurricane season officially kicks off June 1, and forecasters expect the Atlantic Ocean will spawn a near-average number of hurricanes in 2016. → Read More
Hurricane 2016 Forecast: A 'Near-Normal' 10 to 16 Storms
Forecasters are calling for a return to a near-normal hurricane season in the Atlantic Ocean in 2016. → Read More
What If the Yellowstone Supervolcano Erupts?
Would a supereruption be the end of us all, or just a big blow to the tourism industry in Wyoming? → Read More
What If the Yellowstone Supervolcano Erupts?
Would a supereruption be the end of us all, or just a big blow to the tourism industry in Wyoming? → Read More
What Causes Eerie Volcanic Lightning?
Scientists are closer to understanding volcanic lightning, which stems from both ash and ice → Read More
Here's what causes eerie volcanic lightning
Two new studies shed light on a mysterious phenomena -- and could provide important insights for volcanic monitoring → Read More
What Causes Eerie Volcanic Lightning?
Lightning flashing in the sky during volcanic eruptions stems both from ash and from ice, scientists find. → Read More
Extreme tornado clusters becoming more common
New research warns we may see more outbreaks with dozens or even hundreds of twisters → Read More
Extraterrestrial Life Could Be Vulnerable to Greenhouse Effect
A powerful greenhouse effect can destroy a planet's chances of hosting life, a new study suggests. → Read More
Metal 'Snow' May Power Earth's Magnetic Field
The power source for Earth's magnetic field may be magnesium minerals trapped in the core since our planet's violent birth. → Read More
Red Sea Parts for 2 New Islands
Two volcanic islands that were recently born in the Red Sea are providing scientists with new information about a rift in Earth's crust → Read More
Why Are Some Glaciers Blue?
Blue-ice areas are patches of ice where wind and evaporation have scoured glaciers clean of snow. → Read More
Red Sea Parts for 2 New Islands
Two volcanic islands recently born in the Red Sea have yielded stunning images, providing scientists with new insights about a little-known rift in Earth's crust. The first of the new islands, now called Sholan Island, appeared in December 2011. The Red Sea is an enormous crack in the Earth's crust called a rift, where the African and Arabian tectonic plates are tearing apart at about 0.4 inches… → Read More