The Black Crack is a natural fissure, a gash carved by time and the elements, in the underlying rock located along the White Rim Trail in Utah's Canyonlands National Park. This dramatic scar on the earth's surface plunges a dizzying 65 feet, its depths shrouded in perpetual shadow. The Black Crack stands as a stark testament to the relentless geologic forces that have sculpted … [Read more...] about The Black Crack: A Gash in Canyonlands’ Majesty
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Can you crack the identity of this strange tool that’s making the internet go nuts?
If you’ve ever gone treasure hunting in your grandparents’ home, you’ve likely dug up some unusual objects that leave you scratching your head. Recently, an online user shared a photo of some metal instruments that – if not for the nut-shaped bowl they sit – look like little weapons. Netizens jumped in with their thoughts, sharing various uses for these odd objects, one … [Read more...] about Can you crack the identity of this strange tool that’s making the internet go nuts?
A New Ocean Is Forming in Africa Along a 35-Mile Crack That Opened Up in Ethiopia in 2005
Africa is currently in the throes of a breathtaking geological transformation that promises to reshape the continent and give rise to a new ocean. This extraordinary process is occurring in Ethiopia's Afar region, where a colossal crack in the Earth's crust, known as the East African Rift, is progressively widening and deepening, revealing the molten magma beneath. The … [Read more...] about A New Ocean Is Forming in Africa Along a 35-Mile Crack That Opened Up in Ethiopia in 2005
A New Crack Has Appeared In Yosemite, And It’s Huge
In the heart of California's iconic Yosemite National Park, a dramatic and colossal natural phenomenon has taken center stage. Named "Super Natural," this massive crevice stretches an astounding 200 feet in length, and its sudden appearance has left both park officials and avid climbers bewildered. As it continues to crack and shift, concerns for safety have prompted the … [Read more...] about A New Crack Has Appeared In Yosemite, And It’s Huge
The Earth’s Magnetic Field Experienced A Crack That Persisted for 14 Hours
Vecna and his goons were able to escape from the Upside Down on Thursday when a hole appeared in the Earth's magnetic field and remained there for about 14 hours. Okay, maybe not that last part, but it did let some strong solar winds through the hole, sparking a geomagnetic storm that produced some truly spectacular aurora. A co-rotating interaction region (CIR) from the … [Read more...] about The Earth’s Magnetic Field Experienced A Crack That Persisted for 14 Hours