geology
Kerry Sieh Elected As AAAS Fellow
Sieh, director of the Earth Observatory of Singapore, has been elected as an AAAS fellow for his contributions to paleoseismology and natural hazards research.
Finding Faults Within An Earthquake Zone In Japan
A large mass of rock and sediment accumulated in the Nankai trough is responsible for the violent tectonic behavior of the region.
What The Past Can Tell Us About Future Earthquakes
A new model based on historical earthquake data explores the potential of predicting major earthquakes.
7 Asian Scientists Who Love The Earth
These scientists are at the forefront of the fields of environmental sciences and geology across the region.
Could Asteroid Impacts Have Created Niches For The Beginnings Of Life?
The impact of large asteroids millions of years ago could have deformed rocks in such a way that creates environments conducive to early life.
Mt. Aso In Danger Of Erupting Post-2016 Kumamoto Quake
Mt. Aso, one of the largest active volcanoes in the world, is at much greater risk of erupting after the 2016 Kumamoto quake.
Earthquake Data Reveals Water In The Earth’s Crust
Seismic and GPS data collected from the 2012 Indian Ocean earthquake have allowed scientists to estimate the amount of water trapped in layers of the Earth.
Rare Deep-Earth Tremor Caused By ‘Weather Bomb’
Scientists in Japan have detected a rare type of tremor triggered by a severe and distant North Atlantic storm.
Element-Rich Mud Takes A Very Long Time To Form: Study
A very low sedimentation rate on the seabed is necessary for the formation of mineral resources rich in rare earths, finds a study.
