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Parallel Drainage Patterns

Posted on August 27, 2025 by Rashid Faridi

Why do some rivers flow down in parallel lines? Parallel Drainage Patterns

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From the atmosphere to the abyss: Iron’s role in Earth’s climate history

Posted on August 26, 2025 by Rashid Faridi

A new study published by researchers at the University of Hawai‘i (UH) at Mānoa sheds light on the critical role of iron in Earth’s climate history, … From the atmosphere to the abyss: Iron’s role in Earth’s climate history

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Cloudburst Hubs

Posted on August 25, 2025 by Rashid Faridi

How is New York City using modern planning and engineering techniques to adapt to cloudburst flooding events? Cloudburst Hubs

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Isostacy: State of Gravitaional Equilibrium

Posted on August 23, 2025 by Rashid Faridi

Isostasy is a concept in geosciences describing the state of gravitational equilibrium between the Earth’s crust (or lithosphere) and mantle, meaning the crust “floats” atop the denser, underlying mantle (asthenosphere) at an elevation determined by its thickness and density. Principle of Isostasy Models … Continue reading →

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