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Precariously Balanced Rocks Reveal Earthquake History in Israel

Katherine Kornei, Science Writer by Katherine Kornei 8 April 20198 December 2022

Using the prevalence of unstable rock formations in Israel’s Negev Desert, researchers determined that historical earthquakes in the region were weaker than previously thought.

The eastern margin of Mare Serenitatis imaged by Apollo 17 in 1972
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First Privately Developed Lander En Route to the Moon

Kimberly M. S. Cartier, News Writing and Production Intern for Eos.org by Kimberly M. S. Cartier 28 February 201917 January 2023

The lander, built by an Israeli company, will survive on the surface for just a few days. It will capture magnetic field data and conduct an experiment with a lunar orbiter.

Researchers examine large-scale meteorological processes behind extreme precipitation events in the Middle East
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What Causes Flash Floods in the Middle East?

Kate Wheeling, freelance science writer by Kate Wheeling 26 March 201824 October 2022

Researchers zero in on the large-scale meteorological processes driving extreme precipitation events in the hot, arid desert region.

Researchers study how sunlight and wind impact evaporation in the Dead Sea.
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Dead Sea Provides Unique Insights on Water Evaporation

by S. Witman 9 March 201824 October 2022

Scientists study the impacts of sunlight and wind on evaporation at one of Earth’s most unusual lakes.

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