Zachary Gutierrez+FollowEarth’s Secret BLOBS Might Trigger VolcanoesTurns out, the Earth’s insides are way weirder than we thought! Scientists just found two massive ‘BLOBS’ deep under the surface, and they might be the reason volcanoes erupt where they do. These mysterious, continent-sized structures could be driving volcanic plumes and shaping our planet’s wildest eruptions. The wildest part? If we can track these BLOBS, we might actually predict future volcanic hotspots. Imagine a volcano warning system powered by the planet’s hidden blobs! #Science #EarthScience #Volcanoes40Share
Richard Vaughan+FollowEarth’s Hidden 'Fortresses' Are Massive!Scientists just found gigantic 'fortresses' lurking 1,800 miles beneath our feet—think continent-sized blobs of hot, ancient rock under Africa and the Pacific. These monsters, called LLSVPs, are older and tougher than anything around them and might be behind volcanic hotspots like Hawaii and even past mass extinctions! Basically, the stuff deep inside Earth is way wilder than we thought, and it could be shaping the surface in ways we’re only starting to understand. #Science #EarthScience #Geology191Share
Jason Cuevas+FollowAncient Trash Solves Magnetic Mystery?Turns out, a chunk of 3,000-year-old copper slag (basically ancient trash) just flipped what we know about Earth’s magnetic field. Scientists found a wild magnetic spike in this old artifact, hinting that our planet’s protective field has had some crazy mood swings before—and might be weakening now. The kicker? These magnetic secrets are hidden in relics from lost civilizations, and we barely have the tech (or funding) to dig them all up. Wild, right? #History #EarthScience #MagneticField272Share
Michael Flores+FollowEarth’s Mantle Hides Giant ‘Fortresses’Geologists just uncovered massive 'fortresses'—think continent-sized blobs—almost 1,800 miles beneath our feet in the Earth’s mantle! These ancient, super-hot zones (called LLSVPs) are way tougher than the surrounding rock and might be steering everything from volcanic eruptions to the drift of continents. Turns out, Earth’s insides are way less mixed up than we thought, and these hidden giants could be the real power players shaping our planet’s surface. #Science #EarthScience #Geology90Share
Jessica Hodge+FollowEarth’s BLOBS Are Behind Epic Eruptions?!Turns out, massive volcanic eruptions (like the ones that wiped out the dinosaurs) are triggered by giant, slow-moving blobs deep inside the Earth! Scientists finally cracked the mystery: these BLOBS, found 1,500 miles down, actually move over millions of years, acting like magma highways to the surface. Not only do they cause insane eruptions, but they also bring up rare minerals (hello, diamonds!). Wild to think the ground under our feet is shifting in ways we can’t even see! #Science #EarthScience #Volcanoes361Share
Jessica Hodge+FollowHumans Are Making New Rocks—Fast!Did you know we’re literally making new rocks in just 35 years? Geologists found steel factory waste on England’s coast has fused into stone, trapping things like old can tabs inside. Normally, rocks take millions of years to form, but this man-made process is speeding things up like crazy. It’s wild to think our trash is now part of Earth’s geology—and it’s happening all over the world. The catch? It’s messing with coastlines and local wildlife. Nature’s rock cycle just got a human remix! #Science #EarthScience #Anthropocene304Share
martinezlaura+FollowEarth’s Days Are Getting (Slightly) Shorter!Did you know Earth is about to spin a little faster? This summer, our days will be up to 1.5 milliseconds shorter—thanks to the moon’s shifting gravitational pull. You won’t notice, but scientists are geeking out over it! It’s not the first time, either—Earth’s rotation is always a bit unpredictable, with everything from melting ice to earthquakes playing a part. No need to reset your clocks, but it’s wild to think our planet’s pace is always changing! #Science #EarthScience #FunFact192Share
Jessica Hodge+FollowAfrica Might Literally Split in Two!Scientists just found a 'heartbeat' pulsing under Ethiopia’s Afar region, where three tectonic plates meet. This isn’t just cool geology—these magma pulses could eventually tear Africa apart and create a whole new ocean! Researchers say the mantle under Afar isn’t chill; it’s moving and sending up chemical signals, which might explain why the land is slowly splitting. Imagine watching a continent break up in real time! Wild, right? #GeologyNerd #EarthScience #Africa #Science130Share
Michelle York+FollowEarth’s Days Are Getting Shorter?!Did you know Earth just had its shortest day ever and could break that record again soon? Our planet is spinning faster than it has since the 1970s, shaving off tiny fractions of a second from each day. Scientists are baffled—some blame shifting glaciers, others the wobbly poles, and even the Moon’s distance! The wildest part? We might need to start subtracting seconds from our clocks instead of adding them. Time is literally flying! #EarthScience #ShortestDay #MindBlown #Science61Share
James Brady+FollowEarth’s Mantle Has a Heartbeat?!Get this: scientists just found out the ground under East Africa is literally pulsing like a heartbeat! Fresh lava is bubbling up from deep inside the Earth, helping to split the continent apart and eventually create a whole new ocean. The wildest part? The mantle’s not just a boring blob—it’s a patchwork of hot plumes that move differently depending on how the plates above are shifting. Basically, we’re watching a continent break up in real time! #EarthScience #Geology #AfarDepression #Science60Share
