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Earth’s 27.5-Million-Year Pulse: The Planet’s Mysterious Rhythmic Upheaval
Scientists have uncovered something astonishing: Earth seems to operate on a hidden clock.
Every 27.5 million years, our planet goes through a powerful geological reset — a "heartbeat" that triggers mass extinctions, giant volcanic eruptions, tectonic shifts, and dramatic sea-level changes.

In a study published in Geoscience Frontiers, researchers analyzed 89 major geological events over the past 260 million years. The result? These catastrophic moments don’t happen randomly — they occur in predictable clusters, spaced out like rhythmic pulses in deep time.

What Happens During These Pulses?
Global mass extinctions (land and sea)
Supervolcanic eruptions (like continental flood basalts)
Oxygen-starved oceans (anoxic events)
Rising or falling sea levels tied to climate shifts
Massive tectonic reorganizations

This isn't a brand-new theory — as early as the 1920s, scientists suspected a 30-million-year cycle. But now, with more data and advanced analysis, 27.5 million years has emerged as the most consistent interval.

It’s a stunning idea: that Earth’s most violent transformations follow a deep, cosmic rhythm — a geological metronome shaping life, death, and rebirth across eons.

Source:
Rampino, M.R. et al. (2021). "A pulse of the Earth: A 27.5-Myr underlying cycle in coordinated geological events over the last 260 Myr." Geoscience Frontiers.

Every year, around June 20th or 21st, the Northern Hemisphere experiences the longest day of the year—the Summer Solstice. On this special day, the Sun reaches its highest point in the sky, and we enjoy the most daylight of the entire year.

But here’s where it gets fascinating:

Ancient Celebrations Across the Globe
Long before smartphones and calendars, ancient civilizations paid close attention to the Sun’s movements. The Summer Solstice was seen as a spiritual event, often associated with fertility, harvests, and rebirth.

At Stonehenge in England, the rising Sun aligns perfectly with the Heel Stone—a mysterious monument built over 4,000 years ago.

In Scandinavia, people celebrate Midsummer by lighting bonfires and dancing around maypoles, celebrating light, love, and life.

In Japan, the solstice is tied to ancient Shinto traditions that honor the Sun goddess Amaterasu.

What Really Happens in the Sky?
The Summer Solstice occurs when the Earth’s axial tilt (about 23.5 degrees) leans most directly toward the Sun, giving the Northern Hemisphere maximum exposure. That’s why in places like Iceland, the Sun barely sets at all—locals experience the magical “Midnight Sun.”

Fun Fact
Even though it’s the longest day of the year, it’s not usually the hottest. Why? Because the oceans and land take time to absorb the Sun’s energy, meaning the real summer heat lags behind—often peaking in July or August!