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View in browser Visit website Contact us Support us Daily News Update How ultralow frictional healing could help predict large earthquakes A new study published in the journal Science could be a game-changer in the field of seismology, as researchers have discovered a potential missing piece in the puzzle of predicting earthquakes. The study suggests that ultralow frictional healing, a common physical phenomenon, could be crucial in understanding when and how violently faults move. While it won't enable scientists to forecast the next big earthquake, it could be a valuable new way to investigate the causes and potential for large, damaging earthquakes. Source 2023-02-21 Tropical Cyclone "Freddy" about to make landfall over Madagascar Tropical Cyclone "Freddy" is expected to make landfall between 15:00 and 18:00 UTC on February 21, 2023, over the north of the province of Vatovavy-Fitovinany, Madagascar. After moving over Madagascar, bringing strong winds and heavy rains, the system will exit into the Mozambique Channel, re-intensify and then make landfall over Mozambique. Source 2023-02-21 Major winter storm to bring heavy snow across the United States A major winter storm is set to bring heavy snowfall from the West Coast to the Northeast over the next few days. The National Weather Service's Weather Prediction Center has warned of multiple hazards across the country, including widespread heavy snow, blizzard conditions, a zone of sleet and freezing rain, high winds, severe thunderstorms and record low and high temperatures. Source 2023-02-21 Share with your friends and family: Thank you! This daily newsletter service is provided ad-free by our supporters. Become a supporter The Watchers 10685-B Hazelhurst DR#24593, Houston United States You received this email because you signed up or asked us to place you on our daily news update email list.  This is a free service.  You can unsubscribe whenever you want. Unsubscribe