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What is 'induced atmospheric vibration' and did it really cause power outages across Spain and Portugal?
Power blackouts that left millions of people across Spain and Portugal without electricity may have been caused by a bizarre atmospheric phenomenon, though the true cause is yet to be determined.
Yellowstone holds potentially untapped cache of 'carbon-free' helium for rockets, reactors and superconductors
Conventional helium production comes with enormous carbon emissions, so scientists are looking for alternatives in places like Yellowstone, Tanzania's Rukwa Rift and India's Bakreswar-Tantloi province.
Heavy dusting of 'pineapple powder' paints Hawaii's volcanoes white after near-record snowfall
Earth from space A pair of 2021 satellite photos highlight an unusually heavy snowfall in Hawaii that covered the summits of the volcanoes Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea.
Mystery of Bolivian 'zombie' volcano finally solved
Uturuncu, a dormant volcano in Bolivia, appeared to be getting ready to erupt following earthquakes and "sombrero" shaped deformation — scientists have now worked out what's going on beneath the surface.
Ghost forests are growing as sea levels rise
As trees choked by saltwater die along low-lying coasts, marshes may move in — for better or worse, scientists are learning
Scientists find 'breathing' magma cap inside Yellowstone supervolcano
Yellowstone's supervolcano appears to have a magma cap that vents pressure and reduces the chances of a massive eruption happening anytime soon.
Corryvreckan whirlpool: Scotland's 'raging cauldron' that is named after a Norse king and said to house a witch
The Corryvreckan whirlpool is one of the largest whirlpools in the world, reaching speeds of 8.5 knots and producing a roaring sound that can be heard 10 miles away.
