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June 23, 1925, one of the largest landslides in modern history creates the "Slide Lake" at Gros Ventre, Wyoming - the rock dam failed less than two years later, the resulting flood killing 6 people usgs.gov/observatories/…

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June 23, 1937, birthday of English geologist & paleoclimatologist Nicholas Shackleton. He pioneered the use of isotopes as preserved in microfossils to reconstruct past climate changes paleonerdish.wordpress.com/2013/09/02/mic…

June  23, 1937, birthday of English geologist & paleoclimatologist  Nicholas Shackleton. He pioneered the use of isotopes as preserved in  microfossils to reconstruct past climate changes
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June 24, 1982 a Boing 747 flying from Singapore to Perth barely avoided a disaster when volcanic ash from the erupting Mount Galunggung caused all 4 engines to fail forbes.com/sites/davidbre…

June 24, 1982 a Boing 747 flying from Singapore to Perth barely avoided a disaster when volcanic ash from the erupting Mount Galunggung caused all 4 engines to fail
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June 25, 1852, birthday of Spanish architect Antoni Gaudi i Cornet. His designs were inspired by geometrical shapes found in nature - including plants and minerals. For example, the pinnacles of the Sagrada Família resemble crystals of Galena, Fluorite, Garnet & Pyrite 💎

June 25, 1852, birthday of Spanish architect Antoni Gaudi i Cornet.
His designs were inspired by geometrical shapes found in nature - including plants and minerals. For example, the pinnacles of the Sagrada Família resemble crystals of Galena, Fluorite, Garnet & Pyrite 💎
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How Bunker-Busting #Bombs Work & What Can They Achieve — A #Geologist's Perspective forbes.com/sites/davidbre… #IranIsraelConflict #Iran

How Bunker-Busting #Bombs Work & What Can They Achieve — A #Geologist's Perspective
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On June 26, 2009, the Dolomite Mountains were designated a UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage Site, recognizing their stunning geological beauty and their significance in the history of geology ⚒️⛰️ bressan-geoconsult.eu/the-dolomites-…

On June 26, 2009, the Dolomite Mountains were designated a UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage Site, recognizing their stunning geological beauty and their significance in the history of geology ⚒️⛰️
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Since the #USA air strikes in #Iran, many have expressed concern about bombing #nuclear sites, warning of potential radioactive contamination, environmental risks and serious health effects ☢️ forbes.com/sites/davidbre…