A new study illuminates how crustal rocks break and stretch.
acoustics
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Buzzing Ice Shelf Makes Waves in the Air Above
The resonant vibrations of the Ross Ice Shelf in Antarctica are disturbing the atmosphere above it, creating huge ripples.
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What Makes Long-Runout Landslides So Mobile?
New research shows that acoustic waves rippling through some large landslides can reduce friction and allow slides to run out long distances.
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Using Sound Waves to Study Grand Canyon Sediment
New technology could help scientists understand how experimental floods from Glen Canyon Dam restore sandbars downstream.