the earthquake at the ganges

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An earthquake changed the course of the Ganges: Could it happen again?

A major earthquake 2,500 years ago caused one of the largest rivers on Earth to abruptly change course, according to a new study. The previously undocumented quake rerouted the main channel of the Ganges River in what is now densely populated Bangladesh, which remains vulnerable to big quakes. (Learn More)

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Large wildfires create weather that favors more fire

A new study by UC Riverside found that soot from large wildfires in California traps sunlight, warming and drying the days they burn. This can create a positive feedback loop where large fires make conditions more favorable for even more fires. The study examined fire days over the past 20 years and found that large fires resulted in an average temperature increase of 1 degree Celsius. The black carbon (soot) emitted by the fires absorbs sunlight and reduces humidity, making cloud formation less likely. (Learn More)

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