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Scientists Solve Mystery Behind One Of The Earth’s Oldest Star Sand Dunes

March 4, 2024 admin

The scientists used a technique called luminescence dating to work out the age of the star dune In a groundbreaking study, researchers have finally solved the mystery surrounding the age of Earth’s largest sand dunes. According to BBC, these dunes also called ‘Star dunes’ or ‘pyramid dunes’ are named after their distinctive shapes and reach hundreds…

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What caused Morocco’s earthquake? A geologist studying the Atlas mountains explains

September 12, 2023 admin

A military helicopter delivers aid in the aftermath of a deadly earthquake in Talat N’Yaaqoub, in Morocco September 12, 2023. | Photo Credit: Reuters The epicentre of Morocco’s devastating earthquake on 8 September was in the High Atlas Mountains, about 71km south-west of Marrakesh. Moina Spooner, from The Conversation Africa, asked Jesús Galindo-Zaldivar, who has been carrying out research…

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Morocco Earthquake Kills More Than 2,000, Survivors Rely On Nobody But God

September 10, 2023 admin

At several places, rescue workers picked through rubble with their bare hands. Moroccan earthquake survivors huddled for a night in the open on the High Atlas Mountains on Saturday, a day after the country’s deadliest quake in more than six decades killed more than 2,000 people and laid waste to villages. Neighbours were still searching…

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Powerful 6.8 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Morocco

September 9, 2023 admin

A strong 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck southwest of Marrakesh, Morocco late Friday. Washington: A strong 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck southwest of Marrakesh, Morocco late Friday, according to the US Geological Survey, causing substantial shaking. The quake hit 44 miles (71 kilometers) southwest of Marrakesh at a depth of 18.5 kilometers at 11:11 pm (2211 GMT). It sent…

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