Classic earthquake, slow earthquake: what are the differences?

Twenty years ago, scientists discovered a new type of seismic event, the functioning of which is still poorly understood. These are slow earthquakes. Unlike classic earthquakes which only last a few seconds, slow earthquakes last several weeks or even months. Generally, when we hear the word “earthquake” we immediately think of an earthquake, of tremors … Read more

the Grand-Place in Brussels and the Atomium will be plunged into darkness

As part of this action, citizens, cities and businesses are encouraged to turn off the lights for one hour, as a sign of symbolic commitment to the environment. To the sound of an acoustic concert by the group Quiron Quartet, the Grand-Place will therefore be plunged into darkness from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on … Read more

a large asteroid will pass “very close” to Earth on Saturday

A large asteroid will pass between the Earth and the Moon on Saturday, a harmless but only once-a-decade event that will serve as a planetary defense training exercise, the US learned on Friday. European Space Agency (ESA). According to estimates, the asteroid dubbed 2023 DZ2 measures between 40 and 70 meters in diameter, enough to … Read more

A distant star proves that water is older than the sun!

Joana Campos Meteored Portugal 21/03/2023 16:00 5 min A type of water heavier than terrestrial water has been discovered in a star located 1300 light years from Earth. Until a few decades ago, the presence of water was thought to be unique on Earth, and it was actually used as a biosignature – biosignatures are … Read more

“It is one of the most elongated we have seen”

An asteroid larger than the Empire State Building passed 1.1km from Earth last month, reports the Daily Mirror. It was 500 meters high and 150 meters wide, the famous New York tower is 443 meters. of videos This asteroid was discovered by NASA in 2011. “Continued observations of this object have ruled out any risk … Read more

More than 250 titanosaur eggs found in India!

Researchers have made an amazing discovery in central India. Ninety-two nests comprising 256 titanosaur eggs have been unearthed, making it possible to study the behavior and biology of these giants of the past. Titanosaurs. This is a rather explicit name for these giants who lived between 90 and 65 million years ago. They are part … Read more