The latest research in geological sciences has reached an amazing discovery, as it turns out that our planet Earth suffers from a geological “heartbeat” that occurs slowly and repeatedly, approximately every 27 million years. Researchers expect that we will have 20 million years before the next pulse occurs.
Pulses of geological events include natural disasters such as volcanoes, mass extinctions, sea level change, and the rearrangement of Earth’s plates. These events occur slowly and cause dramatic changes to our planet over long periods of time.
A study of 89 geological events in the distant past showed that some of these world-changing events come together within small periods of time that form the catastrophic “pulse.” For example, there were many cases of marine extinctions and a decline in the level of oxygen in the oceans during the same period.
Speaking about this new discovery, the researchers confirmed that geological events are not absurd as previously thought, but rather follow a specific cycle that is repeated approximately every 27.5 million years. This discovery opens the door to a better understanding of the geophysical processes that occur on the Earth’s surface and affect the environment and life.
FAQs:
What is the pulse of geological events?
The pulse of geological events is a cycle that occurs on Earth slowly and repeatedly, including many geological events such as volcanoes, mass extinctions, and sea level rise. This cycle repeats approximately every 27.5 million years.
Do these events affect life on Earth?
Yes, these major geological events affect life on Earth. Volcanoes, mass extinctions, and sea level changes cause drastic changes in the environment and may affect living organisms.
What causes a pulse of geological events?
Recent research believes that the pulse of geological events may be the result of geophysical processes linked to the movement of tectonic plates and the internal dynamics of the Earth. There may also be astronomical influences controlled by the Earth’s movement within the solar system and galaxy.
Source: Sputnik Arabic
