Recurrent slips on the caldera wall of the Kīlauea Volcano are a natural experiment not only to understand the mechanics of caldera formation but also to gain more insights into fault friction.
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Potential Relief for the Colorado River’s Near Future
A new study reveals that precipitation could boost the iconic river’s flow in the next couple of decades despite the deleterious effects of warming temperatures due to climate change.
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¿El secreto para imitar fallas naturales? Plexiglás y teflón
Investigadores encontraron una manera eficaz para producir un comportamiento de fallas natural en el laboratorio.
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More than a Third of Coastal Alaska Structures May Be at Risk of Flooding by 2100
A new analysis of flood exposure shows many residential buildings at risk as sea levels rise.
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How Tiny Cracks Lead to Large-Scale Faults
Researchers could soon gain new insights into fault development in Earth’s brittle crust, thanks to a computational approach that harnesses experimental observations of microscale rock damage.
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A Fast and Accurate Open-Source Atmospheric Transport Model
A new zonally-averaged atmospheric transport model will be useful for estimating emissions of ozone-depleting substances and greenhouse gases.
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An Air Quality Model That Is Evolving with the Times
The pioneering Sulfur Transport and Deposition Model, initially designed to simulate atmospheric sulfur, continues to find new applications and value in environmental science and policymaking.
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Jupiter’s Magnetosphere Has a Semi-Open Relationship with the Solar Wind
Computer simulations and data from NASA’s Juno mission reveal information about the relationship between solar wind and Jupiter’s massive magnetosphere.
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Climate Change Is Likely to Slash Global Income
A new study estimates that climate change could cost $38 trillion per year, but emissions mitigation and adaptation strategies could limit future damages.
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The Secret to Mimicking Natural Faults? Plexiglass and Teflon
Researchers found an effective way to produce natural fault behavior in the laboratory.