New look at 1755 quake, Europe’s largest ever, may foretell Atlantic ‘ring of fire’ (Science Magazine)
Analysis suggests Earth’s mantle is peeling from the crust in the eastern Atlantic, a possible sign of the ocean’s eventual closure.
(This article appeared in the August 28, 2025 print issue, Click here for PDF)
Tectonic Plates Can ‘Infect’ One Another with Earth-Shaking Subduction Zones (Scientific American)
Evidence from Earth’s deep past suggests dramatic subduction zones can spread like a contagion.
(This article appeared in the July 2025 print issue here)
The United States’ oldest known rock has existed for at least 3.6 billion years (Science News)
A rock formation in Michigan has beat out other contenders for the title — for now.
(This article appeared in the July 2025 print issue here)
Nevada Has Loads of Lithium. Here’s Why. (Eos Magazine)
Nevada is becoming a major producer of lithium, thanks to topography, climate, and geologic serendipity.
(This article appeared in the January 2025 print issue, click here for PDF)