10 Interesting Fact About Geology and earth sciences

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• The stones found on Mars and Moon Planet have a composition similar to rocks on earth.
• The earth has more than 8.7 million species of living things, including animals, plants, and microorganisms.
• Earth has 4.6 billion years and is estimated to be formed from dust and gas clouds.
• Volcanoes in Iceland produce about 1/3 of all lava released throughout the world.
• Sea water contains the same salt and minerals as found in rocks on land.
• Earth has many active volcanoes that are active, but more are not active or die.
• Volcanic eruptions can affect the global climate and cause acid rain.
• Earth has more than 3,000 types of minerals that have been identified.
• The earth has a nucleus consisting of very hot iron and nickel, which produces a magnetic field.
• The tsunami, caused by an earthquake on the seabed, can reach a height of more than 30 meters and damage the vast coastal area.