Geology

Researchers at New York University conducted a simulation to show the catastrophic effects of detonating a 10 kiloton bomb in the Mariana Trench, the deepest part of the Earth's oceans. The simulation found that such an event would have devastating consequences on both Earth's natural systems and human civilization, underscoring the importance of maintaining international efforts to prevent the use of nuclear weapons.

A new study by Tokyo University establishes a 3D viscoelastic finite-element model of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, including the Bayan Har block, which will help in future earthquake studies.