geological layers

“This is Antarctic Frontier Science”: The Deepest Antarctic Core Sample Ever Collected Reveals 23 Million Years of Remote Geological History

Ryan Whalen·February 23, 2026

Researchers have drilled the deepest Antarctic sediment core ever, uncovering 23 million years of climate history beneath the ice sheet.

Subduction

Geologists Uncover Mysterious Hidden Subduction Zone Beneath Pacific, Offering A Glimpse into Earth’s Ancient Interior

Tim McMillan·October 1, 2024

Geologists have uncovered a mysterious subduction zone deep beneath the Pacific Ocean, reshaping our understanding of Earth's inner workings.

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Study Finds Geological Layers the Likely Source of Reflective Spots on Mars, Not Water

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·October 5, 2022

Geological layers may be the source of Mars' reflective spots, instead of water ice as previously thought.