Why do volcanic ashes stop airplanes?
Over the weekend, the Anak Krakatau volcano erupted in Indonesia, disrupting the operations of Jakarta and other airports due to ash spread in the air. The Lithuanian Geological Survey (LGT)…
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A 20-meter diameter sinkhole opened in Pasvalys district: geologists do not rule out its unexpected origin
At the very end of August, a new sinkhole was noticed in the village of Buiviškiai in the Pasvalys district. According to preliminary measurements, its diameter is about 17–20 meters, and its depth is 7–8 meters. According to Lithuania…
Earthquake numbers can be misleading: just a 0.3 magnitude difference – huge
In the past month, two strong earthquakes occurred worldwide. On August 10, a 7.4 magnitude earthquake was recorded in Western Colombia, with its epicenter at a depth of about 110 km….
The four-year period for legalizing unregistered wells has ended: new applications are no longer accepted
On July 31, the period during which it was possible to legalize previously installed but unregistered Earth subsurface… under the temporary procedure and without applying administrative and economic sanctions ended.
Why is eutrophication becoming a problem for water bodies?
In summer, we like to spend time by lakes, ponds, rivers, and the Baltic Sea. Sometimes instead of clear water, we notice a greenish or bluish surface, the water looks murky, and the surface…