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Scientists uncover hidden land under Iceland, questioning our understanding of Earth's continents and tectonic plates.

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A huge volcano at the bottom of the sea near the US’ northwestern coast is predicted to erupt this year. Named Axial Seamount ...

Scientists have discovered hidden treasures in the Earth's mantle. Hidden deep within Earth's mantle are two colossal ...

Many seismologists and researchers have long believed the Earth possesses a fast flowing and well-mixed mantle. But that theory may require some revisions according to new findings from ...

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TALLAHASSEE — After President Donald Trump on Monday issued an executive order to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf America, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis jumped on the idea. In an order he ...

Storm Éowyn was named by the Met Office today as 80mph winds are set to cause chaos across the UK this Friday along with torrential rain and snow. The fifth named storm of the 2024/25 season ...

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