Mastodawn

A Billion Years Are Mysteriously Missing From #Earth’s History. Now, We Know Why.
#TheGreatUnconformity — a gap in Earth’s #geologicalrecord. New research suggests it was created by shifting continents, rather than “#SnowballEarth” or #Cambrian life. Evidence that the gap was largely created by #tectonic processes that occurred from 2.1B to 1.6B years ago, in the #Neoproterozoic era, during the formation of an ancient supercontinent called Columbia
https://www.404media.co/great-unconformity-gap-geological-record-study-columbia/
https://archive.ph/glmuh

A Billion Years Are Mysteriously Missing From Earth’s History. Now, We Know Why.

The Great Unconformity — a gap in Earth’s geological record — has puzzled scientists for 150 years. New research suggests it was created by shifting continents, rather than “snowball Earths” or Cambrian life.

404 Media

Richard Michael Blaber Mar 7

https://theconversation.com/how-one-massive-gas-field-shapes-the-global-stakes-of-conflict-in-the-middle-east-277439; https://theconversation.com/the-oil-price-surge-is-just-one-symptom-of-a-supply-chain-network-that-is-not-fit-for-this-age-of-global-tensions-277277. "The #MiddleEast is responsible for some 30% of global #oil production & 17% of global natural #gas production... Incredibly all this #oilandgas is found within a single minor #tectonic plate - the #Arabian plate."

How one massive gas field shapes the global stakes of conflict in the Middle East

Geologically, North Field–South Pars is a single structure. Politically, it is divided by a maritime boundary

The Conversation

CBC Top Stories Mar 1

The ‘Big One’ just got more complicated
Scientists have discovered a massive tear in the tectonic plate off the coast of Vancouver Island. This "rip" suggests that the northern end of the Cascadia Subduction Zone is actually starting to shut down. The CBC’s Johanna Wagstaffe investigates what this discovery might mean for the "Big One" off the coast of Vancouver Island.
#discovery #tectonic #cascadia #subduction #VancouverIsland
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7107713?cmp=rss

Hacker News Feb 22

Scientists discover recent tectonic activity on the moon

https://phys.org/news/2026-02-scientists-tectonic-moon.html

#HackerNews #Scientists #Tectonic #Moon #Discovery #Space #Science #Lunar #Activity

Scientists discover recent tectonic activity on the moon

Scientists have produced the first global map and analysis of small mare ridges (SMRs) on the moon, a characteristic geological feature of tectonic activity. Published in The Planetary Science Journal Dec. 24, 2025, the analysis performed by scientists at the National Air and Space Museum's Center for Earth and Planetary Studies and colleagues reveals for the first time that SMRs are geologically young and are widespread across the lunar maria—the vast, dark plains on the moon's surface. The team's discovery of how SMRs form introduces a new set of potential moonquake sources that could affect future site selections for lunar landings.

Phys.org

michael Feb 19

17-Feb-2026
Smithsonian planetary scientists discover recent #tectonic activity on the #Moon
New map of small ridges in the Lunar Maria reveals new seismic threats to human exploration

https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1116509 #science #solarSystem

Smithsonian planetary scientists discover recent tectonic activity on the Moon

Scientists have produced the first global map and analysis of small mare ridges (SMRs) on the moon, a characteristic geological feature of tectonic activity. The team’s discovery of how SMRs form introduces a new set of potential moonquake sources that could affect future site selections for lunar landings.

EurekAlert!

Nikolas Kozloff has moved Jan 22

The connection between #tectonic plates and #climate https://phys.org/news/2026-01-shifting-tectonic-plates-drove-earth.html#google_vignette My reporting from #Chile here https://nkozphoto.com/index.php/2025/11/05/earthquakes-evolution-and-darwins-exploits-in-chile/ #darwin #evolution #science #earthquake #earthquakes

How shifting tectonic plates drove Earth's climate swings

Carbon released from Earth's spreading tectonic plates, not volcanoes, may have triggered major transitions between ancient ice ages and warm climates, new research finds.

Phys.org

Dr. Or M. Bialik Dec 31

We call the very upper #atmospheric (ionosphere) #lightnings elves and sprites (which is itself great). They don't occur everywhere, and the analysis in this study argues that elves mostly occur along the #tectonic plates' boundaries, which is slightly crazy.

Link: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1134/S1064226925700081

Paul Houle Dec 5

🌍 East African Rift study uncovers why breaking up is hard for some continents

https://phys.org/news/2025-11-east-african-rift-uncovers-hard.html

#geology #tectonic #africa #continents

East African Rift study uncovers why breaking up is hard for some continents

Tulane University researchers, collaborating with an international team of scientists, have discovered why some parts of Earth's crust remain strong while others give way, overturning long-held assumptions about how continents break apart.

Phys.org

scottishgames Oct 16

Games Community Invited to Connect with Wider Tech Ecosystem at TecTonic’s Year-End Summit

Following two sold-out events earlier in the year, the hugely popular TecTonic Night Summit is returning on Wednesday, December 10th, for a special festive gathering at The Dockyard Social in Glasgow, and the Scottish Games Network is delighted to be a community partner.

Billed as a “Year-End Exchange,” the event is a festival-style celebration of Scotland’s entire innovation ecosystem. While not a games-specific event, its focus on bringing together founders, creatives, investors, and tech leaders from across the country makes it a great opportunity for the games community to build new connections.

For game developers and studios, the summit offers a unique chance to break out of industry silos and connect with potential collaborators, mentors, and professional services from the wider tech and business sectors.

What to Expect

The evening is designed to be highly interactive, blending a vibrant “Market Square” with practical networking and a festive, celebratory atmosphere. Attendees can expect:

A ‘Market Square’ where local startups, makers, and brands will showcase their latest innovations—an ideal opportunity for studios to exhibit their work.
Business mentorship and office hours, providing direct access to expert advice and tech career coaching.
AI-powered networking designed to connect attendees with the people most relevant to their needs.
Exhibitors from a range of business services and ecosystem support organisations.
Interactive experiences, live performances, great music, and festive food and drink to close out the year.

Nick Murray, Director of TecTonic MVMT, said of the event:

It feels like we’re at an incredibly exciting moment for Scotland’s games industry, where opportunities are emerging at the intersection of the creative, tech, and entrepreneurship sectors. TecTonic Night Summit is truly where all these worlds converge. It’s a vibrant celebration for founders, creators, builders and innovators to connect, collaborate, and spark new ideas.

This year, we’re bringing in credible games mentors as part of our Office Hours initiative, where attendees can book 1:1 time with industry experts. We’re also piloting a new AI-powered networking tool, that helps attendees find the right people to meet based on their skills, goals, and interests.

Ultimately, TecTonic is about bringing together as many interesting innovators as possible and creating the right conditions for new collaborations and opportunities as we head into 2026.

This is a perfect opportunity for anyone in the games sector to reflect on the year, make valuable new contacts outside of the usual industry circles, and celebrate with the broader Scottish innovation community.

How to Get Involved

Early Bird tickets for the TecTonic Night Summit: Year-End Exchange are on sale now.

To purchase tickets, visit the official event page.

There are also opportunities for studios and individuals to take a more active role in the event:

EXHIBITORS: Register interest in exhibiting in the Market Square.
MENTORS: Register interest in offering your expertise as a Mentor.
COMMUNITY: Register your interest in becoming a community partner.
SPONSORS: Finally, you can indicate your interest in sponsoring the TecTonic end of year blowout.

#events #games #glasgow #networking #scotland #TecTonic

Scientific Frontline Oct 13

A new study provides scientists with a powerful new tool for monitoring and predicting #tectonic activity deep beneath the #seafloor at mid-ocean ridges—vast underwater mountain chains that form where Earth’s tectonic plates diverge.
#EarthScience #Ocean #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2025/10/es10132503.html

Scientists uncover a new way to forecast eruptions at mid-ocean ridges through hydrothermal vent temperatures

Data loggers deployed at hydrothermal vents on the East Pacific Rise record temperature of vent fluids every ten minutes for up to a year.