California's tectonic systems at highest levels of stress in 1,000 years - study

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/16/california-earthquake-tectonic-systems-risk

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California’s tectonic systems at highest levels of stress in 1,000 years – study

San Andreas and San Jacinto fault systems in ‘critically loaded state’, increasing chance of ‘big one’ quake in future

The Guardian

A re-interpretation of evidence for how the ice sheets developed during the last ice age and how deglaciation changed the face of Britain.

#glaciation #IceAge #Britice-Chrono #Quaternary #moraine #IceStream #Devensian #IceSheet #subGlacial #geology

https://orkneyriddler.blogspot.com/2025/11/ice-sheet-britain.html

Ice-sheet Britain

  The Orkney Riddle Ice-sheet Britain  This is an attempt to contribute to a better understanding of how the topography of Britain was creat...

Hidden Coastal Pools and Turquoise Waters of the Caspian Sea.

The Caspian Sea coastline is known for its dramatic limestone formations, rugged shores, and crystal-clear waters. Along the rocky coast, visitors can discover hidden bays and natural pools carved by wind and waves over many years. One of the most interesting features of this coastline is the presence of natural rock pools. These small basins collect seawater and create calm, transparent pools surrounded by limestone formations. The water often appears bright turquoise under sunny skies. […]

https://pavelgeringblog.wordpress.com/2026/06/16/hidden-coastal-pools-and-turquoise-waters-of-the-caspian-sea/

New research suggests this unique geological site was formed by a "globally significant volcanic event."

https://gizmodo.com/scientists-have-a-new-origin-story-for-giants-causeway-2000771917

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Scientists Have a New Origin Story for Giant's Causeway

New research suggests this unique geological site was formed by a "globally significant volcanic event."

Gizmodo

A re-interpretation of evidence for how the ice sheets developed during the last ice age and how deglaciation changed the face of Britain. 

#glaciation #IceAge #Britice-Chrono #Quaternary #moraine #IceStream #Devensian #IceSheet #subGlacial #geology 

https://orkneyriddler.blogspot.com/2025/11/ice-sheet-britain.html

Ice-sheet Britain

  The Orkney Riddle Ice-sheet Britain  This is an attempt to contribute to a better understanding of how the topography of Britain was creat...