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Climate Change Is Raising Sea Levels And Swallowing The Solomon Islands

By R. Siva Kumar - May 12, 2016 05:10 PM EDT

A new study indicates that five Pacific Solomon Islands are being threatened by rising sea levels due to climate change.

Greenland Ice Sheet Melting Increased Due To Ancient Geothermal Hot Spots

By R. Siva Kumar - Apr 11, 2016 07:03 AM EDT

Deep, ancient geothermal hot spots just under the Greenland Ice Sheet have led to an area that shows warmer, softer ice and abundant subglacial meltwater.

The Earliest Form Of Earth May Have Been Ice Cold

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 20, 2016 06:30 PM EDT

In its early years, the planet earth was probably ice cold, rather than warm, as believed.

Ongoing Volcanic Activity Observed On Venus, Study

By Kamal Nayan - Jun 20, 2015 01:47 PM EDT

Venus, the second-closest planet from the Sun, is observing ongoing volcanic activity, according to a new study.

Climate Change Is Proving Too Harsh For Iceland, More Volcanic Eruptions Expected

By Kamal Nayan - Feb 02, 2015 12:49 AM EST

Iceland is melting too fast, faster than anticipated, according to a new study. The North Atlantic country is rising, and researchers say the extra uplift could be behind an increase in volcanic activity.

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