A fresh roadside pit revealed a dramatic shift in the Ganges. Scientists say they’ve traced the cause

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Period2 Jul 2024

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  • TitleA fresh roadside pit revealed a dramatic shift in the Ganges. Scientists say they’ve traced the cause
    Degree of recognitionInternational
    Media name/outletCNN
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    Date2/07/24
    DescriptionEarthquakes, caused by the shifting of Earth’s tectonic plates, have the potential to transform the face of the world. Now, for the first time, scientists have evidence that earthquakes can reroute rivers: It happened to the Ganges River 2,500 years ago.
    Producer/AuthorKate Golembiewski
    URLhttps://edition.cnn.com/2024/07/02/science/bangladesh-ganges-river-earthquake-scn
    PersonsLiz Chamberlain
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