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[Reading Science] Hapcheon Impact Crater Unlocks the Secret of Earth's Oxygen Surge
8+ hour, 15+ min ago (409+ words) Published 15 Apr. 2026 12: 00(KST) A new clue to the long-standing mystery of the "Great Oxidation Event," when Earth's atmospheric oxygen levels surged about 2. 4 billion years ago, has emerged from the only meteorite impact crater on the Korean Peninsula. Panoramic View of…...
Another Earthquake Strikes Caspian Sea Amid Ongoing Tremors
4+ hour, 21+ min ago (109+ words) Caspian Post - Another Earthquake Strikes Caspian Sea Amid Ongoing Tremors A 4. 2-magnitude earthquake struck the Caspian Sea on Wednesday, according to Azerbaijan's Republican Seismic Survey Center. The quake, at the depth of 36 km, was recorded at 06: 52 local time, The Caspian…...
Light mag. 3. 1 earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, 110 km east of Hachinohe, Aomori, Japan, on Wednesday, Apr 15, 2026, at 07: 43 pm (GMT +10)
1+ hour, 9+ min ago (152+ words) Volcano Discovery Look up quakes in: Mag. 3. 1 earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, 110 km east of Hachinohe, Aomori, Japan, on Wednesday, Apr 15, 2026, at 07: 43 pm (GMT +10) - A light magnitude 3. 1 earthquake occurred in the North Pacific Ocean 94 km (58 mi) from User-reports for this quake Data…...
Light mag. 3. 2 earthquake - South Pacific Ocean, 84 km north of Caldera, Copiapo, Region de Atacama, Chile, on Wednesday, Apr 15, 2026, at 06: 02 am (GMT -4)
55+ min ago (156+ words) Volcano Discovery Look up quakes in: Mag. 3. 2 earthquake - South Pacific Ocean, 84 km north of Caldera, Copiapo, Region de Atacama, Chile, on Wednesday, Apr 15, 2026, at 06: 02 am (GMT -4) - A light magnitude 3. 2 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean near the coast of…...
This 250-million-year-old fossil proves mammal ancestors laid eggs
1+ hour, 29+ min ago (641+ words) (CNN) " Researchers studying a 250-million-year-old fossil have found the first ever proof that mammal ancestors laid eggs, with the discovery also shedding light on a remarkable survival story. The fossil, found in South Africa, belongs to a tightly curled embryo…...
Eastern Canada Earthquake Felt in Northeast U. S.
4+ hour, 44+ min ago (173+ words) Weatherboy Weather News, Maps, RADAR, Satellite, and Forecasts. by Weatherboy Team Meteorologist - April 15, 2026 An earthquake which struck outside of Ottawa in eastern Canada this afternoon was felt in portions of the northeastern United States too. According to USGS, at 12: 36 pm…...
Earthquake near major gold mine 'like an explosion"
4+ hour, 44+ min ago (369+ words) Geoscience Australia said: "We've detected an #earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4. 5 at 8. 19pm in Orange, NSW." Image: Geoscience Australia A record-breaking earthquake near one of Australia's biggest gold mines has been felt along the east coast, with locals describing explosions,…...
Weak mag. 2. 2 earthquake - Eastern Mediterranean, Turkey, on Wednesday, Apr 15, 2026, at 12: 10 am (Istanbul time)
13+ hour, 37+ min ago (113+ words) Volcano Discovery Look up quakes in: Mag. 2. 2 quake - Eastern Mediterranean, Turkey, on Wednesday, Apr 15, 2026, at 12: 10 am (Istanbul time) - A light magnitude 2. 2 earthquake occurred in the Eastern Mediterranean 188 km (117 mi) from User-reports for this quake Data for the same earthquake as reported…...
New research suggests cavemen hunted turtles, but not to eat
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (940+ words) This illustration shows what it might have looked like around 125, 000 years ago: a European pond turtle (Emys orbicularis) next to the foot of a European straight-tusked elephant (Palaeoloxodon antiquus). (Nicole Viehofer / MONREPOS via SWNS) Cavemen hunted turtles " but not for…...
Weak mag. 2. 1 earthquake - near Mamoudzou on Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026, at 11: 32 pm (GMT +3)
13+ hour, 37+ min ago (163+ words) Volcano Discovery Look up quakes in: Mag. 2. 1 quake - near Mamoudzou on Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026, at 11: 32 pm (GMT +3) - A light magnitude 2. 1 earthquake occurred in the Mozambique Channel near Mayotte island, Mayotte, late in the evening of Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026 at 11. 32 pm local time…...