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At the end of November 2024, heavy snowfall covered large parts of South Korea for two consecutive days, blanketing large areas of the country.⁣ ⁣ In the capital, Seoul, 16 cm of snow accumulated—the highest recorded for November since 1907. The severe weather led to the cancellation of hundreds of flights, nationwide road closures, and at least five deaths. ⁣ ⁣ Snow-covered areas around Seoul are seen in this image acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-3 satellites on 29 November.⁣ ⁣ The Copernicus Sentinel-3 mission is equipped with the Ocean Land Colour Instrument (OLCI), which provides multispectral data in 21 different spectral bands with a daily revisit time. The OLCI spectral measurements allow important snow properties to be extracted with a spatial resolution of 300 metres.⁣ ⁣ #CopernicusEU⁣ #ImageOfTheDay⁣ #Sentinel3⁣

  Around 1.5 million years ago, four walkers traversed the muddy shore of a lake, leaving footprints. If they did not cross paths, they would have missed each other narrowly — probably by hours if not minutes.   Left: A footprint hypothesized to have been created by a Paranthropus boisei individual. Right: A footprint hypothesized to have been created by a Homo erectus individual. (Kevin Hatala/Chatham University) What makes the discovery of these footprints so remarkable is the identity of those who left them.   Using innovative technology, researchers have analyzed the prints in detail, concluding that the footprints were made by two distinct species of hominins — our prehistoric relatives — at around the same time.   While one set of tracks belonged to an ancient primate, Paranthropus boisei, the other footprints were left behind by three Homo erectus individuals, an archaic human species, researchers believe. Their findings were published in the journal Sci...

  The Disappearance of the Maya Rainforest: A Call to Action The world’s tropical forests are rapidly disappearing, with the Maya rainforest losing 33% of its forest cover over the past 23 years, particularly in Petén, Guatemala. This alarming trend is primarily driven by the livestock industry, as highlighted in a recent report by NASA, which utilized data from the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) to track changes in forest cover since 1999.   The Importance of the Maya Rainforest The Maya rainforest is the second-largest tropical forest in the Americas and was designated as a biosphere reserve in 1990, covering over 21,000 square kilometers. The establishment of this reserve allowed local inhabitants to remain in certain areas, provided they used the forest sustainably. Many residents engaged in low-impact activities such as selective logging of mahogany, harvesting hibiscus flowers, honey, and chicle resin, which not only supported their livelihoods but...

Live updates for the Ravens vs. Chargers Week 12 Monday Night Football game   Ravens vs. Chargers: Week 12 Monday Night Football Live Updates   Game Overview The **Harbaugh Bowl** is underway as the **Los Angeles Chargers** host the **Baltimore Ravens** at SoFi Stadium. Jim Harbaugh leads the Chargers, while his brother John Harbaugh coaches the Ravens.   Current Score - Chargers: 10 - Ravens: 7   Key Plays - Chargers: Justin Herbert capped off a 70-yard drive with a 5-yard touchdown run. - Ravens: Lamar Jackson scored a 10-yard rushing touchdown, dodging defenders along the way. - Ravens: Derrick Henry played a significant role, gaining 44 yards on three carries, but his 5-yard touchdown run was called back due to an illegal formation penalty. - Ravens: Lamar Jackson ran it in from the 10-yard line after a 16-yard pass to Mark Andrews.   Injury News - Chargers: Cornerback Eli Apple is questionable to return with a hamstring injury.   ...

  Volcanic Pollution Detected in Grindavík   Overview   Northeasterly winds are prevailing today, carrying volcanic pollution (SO2) to Grindavík and surrounding areas. The Icelandic Meteorological Office has issued a warning, advising sensitive individuals to avoid outdoor exertion and keep windows closed.   Current Situation   Volcanic activity has been relatively steady, but a decrease was observed at 5 am this morning. Despite this, three craters remain active, with the central crater feeding a lava flow along Mt Stóra-Skógfell.   Health Advisory Residents are advised to monitor air quality in real-time on the Environment Agency’s website, loftgaedi.is, and follow guidelines to respond to gas pollution.   Future Expectations Volcanic pollution is expected to continue due to prevailing winds, and residents should stay informed and take necessary precautions. https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c624qv48l33o https://icelandmonitor.mbl....

The Earth has tilted 31.5 inches because of human activity   https://www.indy100.com/science-tech/earth-tilted-315-inches-sea-level global balance   When humans pump groundwater, it has a substantial impact on the tilt of Earth’s rotation.   Additionally, a study documents just how much of an influence groundwater pumping has on climate change.   Understanding this relatively recent data may provide a better understanding of how to help stave off sea-level rise.   Water has power. So much power, in fact, that pumping Earth’s groundwater can change the planet’s tilt and rotation. It can also impact sea-level rise and other consequences of climate change.   Pumping groundwater appears to have a greater consequence than ever previously thought. But now — thanks to a study published in the journal Geophysical Research Letters — we can see that, in less than two decades, Earth has tilted 31.5 inches as a result of pumping groundwater. This equates to...