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USGS releases the first meticulous geological map of the Moon

The United States Geologic Survey (USGS), in collaboration with NASA and the Lunar Planetary Institute, has released the first detailed geologic map of the Moon. Moon is quite different from Earth in...

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Cliff collapse in Isle of Wight, England: 8 people rescued

Eight people were rescued after a cliff suddenly collapsed in Isle of Wight, England. The incident occurred at about 4:40 pm local time on April 18, 2020, in Shanklin beach, a popular attraction loca...

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U.S. coastal areas will be frequently flooded if sea-level rise is not mitigated

According to a new study, coastal cities in the United States may experience flooding incidents even on a daily basis if sea-level rise is not mitigated. Researchers from the University of Illinois a...

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New insights about ancient continent north of Canada

A new study, published in the Journal of Petrology, presents new discoveries about the North Atlantic Craton. A craton is a part of continental crust that is considered stable and consists of old cry...

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Request for Proposals For Open Access Content Creation in Geotechnics Extended to May 31, 2020

Note: In an effort to facilitate and encourage submittals during these particularly challenging times, the deadline for proposal submission has been extended to May 31, 2020. Since its inception, Ge...

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Oil price drops below 18$ per barrel in the U.S.

Oil price has dropped below $18 per barrel in the United States as of April 17, 2020. It is the lowest oil price recorded since November 2001 and it is mainly caused by the inability of the market to...

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Iceland potential volcanic activity may cause severe long-lasting problems

According to scientists, volcanic activity in Iceland is currently intensified and may cause severe disruption for centuries. Iceland is a volcanic island formed at the tectonic boundary between the...

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Retaining wall collapse in Manistee Riverwalk, Michigan

A retaining wall collapsed along the Manistee Channel, in Michigan, United States. The Riverwalk crosses the shore of Manistee River from downtown Manistee to Lake Michigan. It is designed for recrea...

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Huge sinkhole makes Ecuador's largest waterfall disappear

Τhe most impressive waterfall in Ecuador has run dry due to a massive sinkhole that emerged upstream. San Rafael waterfall is located in the Coca River and is surrounded by a stunning natural enviro...

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Mudslide strikes roadway near Williams Lake, Canada

A roadway in British Columbia, Canada was closed after a mudslide struck north of Williams Lake City. The damaged roadway is known as Soda Creek-MacAlister Road and is linked with Highway 97, the lon...

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