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Discovery of ancient underwater landslide could help Middle Eastern nations realize tsunami hazards

University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science earth scientists have discovered evidence of an ancient underwater landslide. It is associated with tsunami in the Gulf of Aqaba which is a subsidiary of the Red Sea. It should serve as a warning...

Scientists discover cool ‘hotspots’ under Earth’s crust

A new study found out that hotspots that created volcanic islands like Iceland may often prove surprisingly cool. Scientists said, hotspots may not originate from giant plumes of very hot rock welling up from near Earth's core. Volcanoes are found near the borders of tectonic plates. These...