Tag: Seismology
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Mild Earthquake Shake Delivers a Jolt to Orillia Area
What happened A modest but noticeable earthquake rattled southern Ontario late Tuesday night. The event, measured at magnitude 3.7, was recorded at 10:59 p.m. according to Earthquakes Canada, with the epicentre located about 23 kilometres southeast of Orillia. The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) has confirmed the timing and preliminary location, and scientists say it…
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Ontario Shakes: Minor 3.7 Earthquake Rattles Orillia Area
Overview of the tremor A magnitude 3.7 earthquake struck southern Ontario late Tuesday night, according to authorities. Earthquakes Canada placed the epicentre about 23 kilometres southeast of Orillia, with the quake occurring at 10:59 p.m. local time. While quakes of this size are considered minor, they can be enough to rattle homes and heighten awareness…
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Earthquake Sensors That Track Space Junk Re-Entry: A New Front in Debris Tracking
Introduction: A surprising ally in space debris tracking Every day, the skies above us see the uncontrolled return of space debris — old satellites, spent rocket stages, and fragments that survived orbital re-entry. While orbital tracking focuses on predicting where these pieces come down, a growing field of study suggests that a very terrestrial tool…
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Earthquake Sensors Now Track Space Junk as It Re-enters Earth
Introduction: A New Role for Earthquake Sensors Earthquake monitoring networks aren’t just for quakes. In a surprising development, researchers are leveraging the world’s dense web of seismometers to track space junk as it crashes back to Earth. As thousands of tons of orbital debris circle our planet, a growing concern is where these fragments land…
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Earthquake sensors can track space junk that crashes back to Earth
Understanding the Problem: Space Debris and Re-entry Every day, on average, several large pieces of space hardware re-enter Earth’s atmosphere. From old satellites to spent rocket stages, these fragments can pose risks to people and property if they land in populated or ignored areas. Yet the precise locations of many re-entry events remain uncertain, hampering…
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Earth’s Core May Be “Buttery” to the Touch: A New State of Matter Revealed Deep Inside the Planet
What scientists are discovering about the inner Earth For decades, scientists have described Earth’s inner core as a rigid, solid sphere primarily composed of iron. It sits at the planet’s center, surviving under pressures and temperatures that would crush most materials. But a growing body of research is challenging that simple image. Deep beneath the…
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Earth’s Buttery Core: A New State of Matter Unveiled
Introduction: A Core Mystery Deep Beneath Our Feet Earth’s inner and outer cores have long fascinated scientists who study how our planet moves, protects itself, and sustains life. Recent research suggests that the solid heart of Earth may behave in surprising ways, softer than previously imagined and perhaps closer to a new state of matter.…
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Earth’s Buttery Core: New State of Matter Unveiled
Introduction: A surprising soft spot at Earth’s center For decades, scientists have described Earth’s inner core as a solid metal ball, billions of years old and incredibly rigid. Recent research, however, is challenging this long‑standing image. A growing body of evidence suggests the core may be softer than previously thought — a so‑called “buttery” state…
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What Lies Beneath Earth: Exploring Its Hidden Interior
Introduction: Space Is All Around, But What About Below? When we think of space, we often picture the cosmos stretching in every direction. Yet just beneath our feet lies a world just as dynamic and complex: the interior of Earth. While space is indeed a boundless backdrop to our planet, the slice of reality directly…
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What Lies Below Earth: Exploring the Planet’s Hidden Layers
Introduction: Why the Ground Isn’t the Whole Story When we look up at the night sky, space seems endlessly present in every direction. But space isn’t the only place that extends beyond what we can see with a naked eye. Below Earth’s surface lies a layered interior that shapes everything from earthquakes to magnetic fields…