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Unlocking a new frontier in earthquake preparation: new seafloor data reveals ‘locking state’ variability

Researchers at the Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo, analyzed new dataset to identify temporal variations in locking state of the Nankai Trough. Variability was found particularly in shallowest parts of plate boundary, influencing earthquake strength and size.

SourceInstitute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo·JournalEarth Planets and Space·DateJun 3, 2026
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Innovative system measures the state of lake ecosystems

Researchers developed a holistic monitoring system to investigate lake ecosystems' sensitivity to boat traffic, weather, and climate change. The system, WAMOS, accurately analyzes wave patterns and assigns causes, enabling precise modeling of ecosystem effects.

SourceGraz University of Technology·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateFeb 12, 2026

Wobbling precisely through space

Researchers at TUM Institute of Engineering have accurately measured the Earth's axial movement using a ring laser over a 250-day experiment. The results reveal small wave movements in the precession circle of the Earth's axis, known as nutation, with varying degrees of intensity.

SourceTechnical University of Munich (TUM)·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 4, 2025
Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial Mount

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Climate change is lifting South Africa out of the ocean

A study published in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth reveals that droughts and associated water loss are the primary cause of South Africa's land uplift. This finding challenges the previously assumed mantle flow explanation and highlights the importance of monitoring groundwater reserves due to climate change.

SourceUniversity of Bonn·JournalJournal of Geophysical Research Solid Earth·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateApr 23, 2025

Graz University of Technology uses communication satellites to survey the earth

Scientists can now utilize communication signals from mega-constellations to track changes in the Earth's gravitational field and observe weather phenomena like heavy rain or sea level changes in real time. The accuracy of this method is currently limited to 54 meters, but researchers aim to improve it to just a few meters.

SourceGraz University of Technology·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMar 6, 2025

Global retreat of glaciers has strongly accelerated

Since the turn of the millennium, glaciers worldwide have lost around 273 billion tonnes of ice per year, corresponding to about five and a half times the volume of Lake Constance. The loss of ice from glaciers has led to a rise in sea level of 18 millimetres, making it the second strongest driver of sea level rise after ocean warming.

SourceGraz University of Technology·JournalNature·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateFeb 19, 2025
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As Scandinavian peninsula rises from sea, new satellite data shows gravity changes

Scientists at KTH Royal Institute of Technology have developed a refined method for measuring and predicting gravity changes as the Nordic region rises. The study found that the Ferroscandinavian peninsula's land mass is more dense than previously known, with an upper mantle density of approximately 3,546 kilograms per cubic meter.

SourceKTH, Royal Institute of Technology·JournalJournal of Geodesy·TypeObservational study·DateFeb 5, 2025

Shifting landscapes due to the 2024 Noto peninsula earthquake in Japan

Researchers found evidence that repeated earthquakes like the 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake shaped the region's topography. The study used satellite radar images to measure displacements caused by the earthquake, resulting in over 4m of uplift and emergence of new terraces along the northern coast.

SourceTohoku University·JournalScience Advances·DateFeb 4, 2025

Unveiling a century of stress and deformation: Insights from Kīlauea Volcano’s 1975 earthquake

The study discovered significant alterations in the region's state of stress and deformation following the 1975 Kalapana earthquake. The researchers found that Kīlauea's south flank experienced greater displacement prior to the earthquake, pointing to changes in mechanical properties influencing seismic activity.

SourceUniversity of Hawaii at Manoa·JournalJournal of Geophysical Research Solid Earth·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateDec 2, 2024
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Laser measurements to track space debris and observe water masses

Researchers at TU Graz have achieved more accurate orbit predictions for satellites using satellite laser ranging, combining gravity field measurements with SLR. This allows for a better understanding of existing water masses and safer orbits for space debris.

SourceGraz University of Technology·JournalJournal of Geodesy·TypeObservational study·DateOct 30, 2024

New imaging technique uses Earth’s warped surface to reveal rocky interior

A new imaging technique allows scientists to visualize the Earth's rocky interior using GPS data, revealing details about the planet's crust and mantle. This method has the potential to improve earthquake predictions by combining it with other techniques.

SourceUniversity of Texas at Austin·JournalScience Advances·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 1, 2024

AI shows how field crops develop

The University of Bonn has developed an AI software that can simulate the growth of field crops using drone photos. This allows farmers to estimate parameters such as leaf area or yield with high accuracy, and even predict the outcome of certain interventions. The software also focuses on polycultures, which can boost yields by reducin...

SourceUniversity of Bonn·JournalPlant Methods·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJun 17, 2024

GPS stations measure daily ice loss in Greenland

Daily tracking of ice melt has been made possible with a new method developed by researchers at DTU using 61 national GPS stations in Greenland. The study provides significant advancement in monitoring ice mass loss and understanding the processes behind the ice melting.

SourceTechnical University of Denmark·JournalGeophysical Research Letters·DateMay 14, 2024
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Measuring the extent of global droughts in unprecedented detail

Researchers from the University of Bonn have developed a new method to calculate global water distribution, combining satellite data with hydrological models. The study reveals that droughts are significantly more common across the world than previously thought, with localized droughts often missing from satellite data.

SourceUniversity of Bonn·JournalJournal of Geodesy·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateAug 9, 2023

Space geodetic observations help reveal variations in Earth’s surface loads

A research team used space geodetic observations to study seasonal and intra-seasonal signal variations in the Earth's surface loads, finding subsidence and uplift in regions of positive and negative mass anomalies. The results indicate that space geodesy offers an effective method for studying surface loads and crustal movements.

SourceChinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters·JournalSatellite Navigation·DateJul 24, 2023
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Using satellite data to help direct response to natural disasters

A new study developed a way to use satellite imaging data to create 3D images that can quickly detect changes on the Earth's surface. The tool could be used to detect significant natural disasters in remote regions, giving first responders accurate information about the needs of the affected region.

SourceOhio State University·JournalGIScience & Remote Sensing·TypeCase study·DateApr 27, 2022

A swarm of 85,000 earthquakes at the Antarctic Orca submarine volcano

Researchers identify magma intrusion as cause of 85,000-quake swarm in Antarctica, largest ever recorded. The swarm peaked with two large earthquakes before subsiding, marking the end of a sustained magmatic unrest.

SourceGFZ GeoForschungsZentrum Potsdam, Helmholtz Centre·JournalCommunications Earth & Environment·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateApr 13, 2022

Earthquake depth impacts potential tsunami threat

Researchers discovered a connection between earthquake characteristics and tsunami size, finding that shallow rupture can produce larger tsunamis. This study suggests reevaluating the use of earthquake magnitude in estimating tsunami threats.

SourceUniversity of Hawaii at Manoa·JournalNature Geoscience·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateDec 17, 2021
AmScope B120C-5M Compound Microscope

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The same sea level for everyone

The new IHRS unifies geodetic measurements by establishing a universally accepted zero level, based on the Earth's gravity field. This replaces the mean sea level, which had inconsistent definitions across countries, causing problems in measuring heights such as Mount Everest's.

SourceTechnical University of Munich (TUM)·JournalJournal of Geodesy·DateMar 23, 2021

Reviewing a decade of research on the 2011 Tohoku-oki earthquake

Researchers analyzed data from dense seismic, geodetic and tsunami networks to understand the 2011 quake. The study found that a large coseismic fault slip ruptured into a shallow part of the Japan Trench's megathrust fault.

SourceAmerican Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)·JournalScience·DateMar 11, 2021

Satellite observations improve earthquake monitoring, response

Researchers used satellite imagery to gather detailed information on earthquakes, including location, size of surface deformation, and proximity to population centers. This data improved analysis of earthquake impact and led to more accurate estimates of fatalities and economic losses.

SourceUniversity of Iowa·JournalRemote Sensing·DateJun 14, 2019
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro)

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GeoSEA array records sliding of Mount Etna's southeastern flank

Scientists have recorded horizontal and vertical movement of a submerged volcanic flank for the first time using a sound-based underwater geodetic monitoring network. The entire southeastern flank is in motion due to gravity, and a catastrophic collapse could trigger a major tsunami.

SourceHelmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel (GEOMAR)·JournalScience Advances·DateOct 10, 2018

Transportable optical clock used to measure gravitation for the first time

Researchers use a transportable optical atomic clock to measure gravitation for the first time, with potential applications in monitoring continental height changes and improving national height systems. The technique has the potential to resolve height differences as small as 1 cm across the Earth's surface.

SourcePhysikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB)·JournalNature Physics·DateFeb 12, 2018

The USA threatened by more frequent flooding

Researchers warn that US East Coast cities are under threat from more frequent and severe flooding due to the region's slow subsidence into the Atlantic Ocean. Human activities such as groundwater extraction and reservoir creation have accelerated this process, with some areas sinking at a rate of up to three millimeters per year.

SourceUniversity of Bonn·JournalScientific Reports·DateSep 11, 2017

NASA contributes to global standard for navigation, studies of Earth

The International Terrestrial Reference Frame (ITRF) has been updated by NASA, enabling more detailed studies of global changes in Earth's ocean, ice sheets, land, and atmosphere. Four measurement techniques, including Satellite Laser Ranging and GNSS, contribute to the reference frame.

SourceNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center·DateFeb 24, 2016
Rigol DP832 Triple-Output Bench Power Supply

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Satellites peer into rock 50 miles beneath Tibetan Plateau

Researchers have taken a closer look at the geology deep beneath the Tibetan Plateau using gravity data captured by satellite. The analysis offers some of the clearest views ever obtained of rock moving up to 50 miles below the plateau, revealing a complex interplay of wavy patterns at the boundary between the crust and mantle.

SourceOhio State University·JournalScientific Reports·DateJul 21, 2015

NASA explains why June 30 will get extra second

Leap seconds are added to account for Earth's slow rotation, which has slowed down by about 2 milliseconds per year since the 1820s. The extra second on June 30 helps maintain consistency between the atomic time standard and Coordinated Universal Time.

SourceNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center·DateJun 26, 2015
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Iceland rises as its glaciers melt from climate change

A University of Arizona-led team reports that Iceland's glaciers are melting at an accelerated rate, causing the island's crust to rise rapidly. The study uses GPS measurements to track geological activity and finds a direct connection between glacier loss and uplift.

SourceUniversity of Arizona·JournalGeophysical Research Letters·DateJan 29, 2015
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NASA pinning down 'here' better than ever

NASA is upgrading its Global Positioning System (GPS) and International Terrestrial Reference Frame to improve location accuracy. The new systems will benefit not only GPS but also observations of Earth from space, enabling more precise measurements of the planet's shape, orientation, and gravity field.

SourceNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center·DateFeb 23, 2012

First ever direct measurement of the Earth's rotation

The Earth's rotational axis fluctuates due to gravitational forces and atmospheric pressure. By building a ring laser at the Wettzell observatory, scientists have successfully captured these movements, corroborating Chandler and annual wobble measurements.

SourceTechnical University of Munich (TUM)·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateDec 22, 2011

University of Miami Rosenstiel School professor receives prestigious geophysics award

Tim Dixon received the 2010 George P. Woollard Award for his groundbreaking research in space geodesy, which has paved the way for studying earthquake hazard, volcanic processes, and climate change. His work has also contributed to understanding subsidence in Mexico City and the melting of the Greenland ice cap.

SourceUniversity of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science·DateDec 6, 2010
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Millions awarded for earthquake monitoring

The USGS is providing $7 million in funding for earthquake monitoring to support the development of the Advanced National Seismic System (ANSS). This initiative will enhance the country's ability to detect and respond to earthquakes, ultimately saving lives and reducing economic losses.

SourceU.S. Geological Survey·DateMay 3, 2010

Slowly slip-sliding faults don't cause earthquakes

New research from the University of Arizona found that slowly moving faults, like the Alto Tiberina in Italy, can help prevent large earthquakes. The study used geodesy to measure rock movements and revealed that the fault is actively slipping at a rate of approximately one-tenth of an inch per year.

SourceUniversity of Arizona·JournalGeology·DateAug 27, 2009
Garmin GPSMAP 67i with inReach

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Study: Economic value of NOAA's geodetic services at $2.4 billion

A new study by Leveson Consulting estimates NOAA's National Spatial Reference System (NSRS) provides over $2.4 billion in annual economic benefits. Refining the system could net an additional $522 million in annual economic benefits, mainly due to improved accuracy of position and elevation data.

SourceNOAA Headquarters·DateJun 18, 2009