Energy crisis postponed, new gas rescues world... Oct 13, 2009
Energy crisis is postponed as new gas rescues the world - Telegraph. Tuesday 13 October 2009. (The Drudge Report)
'Scary' climate message from past Oct 11, 2009
The high concentrations were probably sustained by prolonged volcanic activity in what is now the Columbia River basin of North America, where rock formations called flood basalts relate a history of molten rock flowing routinely onto the planet's surface. In the intervening millennia, CO2 concentrations have been much lower; in the last few million years they cycled between 180ppm and 280ppm in rhythm with the sequence of ice ages and warmer interglacial periods. (BBC News)
Tsunami may have inspired Atlantis legend Oct 10, 2009
"It may very well be the case that those passing the story on had heard of or witnessed events in which coastal buildings went underwater because of earthquakes; beachfront towns were flooded during tsunamis; islands were created by underwater volcanic activity. There may be that grain of truth that lent legitimacy and a certain reality to the legend of Atlantis.". Click for related content. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Scientists Measure The Rate Of Ascent Of Volcanic Magma Oct 9, 2009
"In the case of Chait;n we knew that we were dealing with a highly explosive volcano. What we did not know was what kind of activity would give notice of an impending eruption." Normally, patterns of volcanic activity are observed only locally, for instance by geophysicists who measure seismic waves, or by geochemists who analyse the gases emitted in the vicinity of a volcano. "Our study is something entirely new and complements the local observations by using a well-founded experimental and... (Science Daily)
Experts size up Florida's tsunami risks Oct 2, 2009
Studying geological evidence, Ward and a colleague concluded in 2001 that a 100-square-mile land shelf on La Palma could collapse because of volcanic activity and send a towering tsunami hurtling across the Atlantic toward the United States and Canada ... Two organizations are seeking money for projects to monitor volcanic activity and stability on La Palma, including the Massachusetts-based Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Hundreds of dinosaur eggs are unearthed in southern India Oct 2, 2009
"The second important thing is that we have got volcanic ash deposits on the eggs which suggests that volcanic activity could have caused their extinction. "The other thing we have found is that all these eggs are unhatched and infertile. So what made the eggs infertile. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Spacecraft snaps stunning images of Mercury Oct 2, 2009
Pictures showed smooth plains that suggest past volcanic activity, double-ringed impact craters and holes apparently caused by molten rock shifting beneath the surface. Spacecraft systems were returned to normal around 12:30 a.m. Wednesday. (Florida Today)
Groovy Ganymede: New Map Helps Reveal Origins of Mysterious Features on Solar System's Biggest Moon Sep 30, 2009
Ganymede, however, is the only satellite in this resonance with a surface that bears historical evidence of the system's history, avoiding erasure by continuous tectonic and volcanic activity as is the case on the other moons. For that reason understanding Ganymede's geology could open the door on the history of the entire Jovian system, and even other icy satellites such as , answering such questions as when, how and where the moons formed, and how they have interacted with each other. (Scientific American)
Arctic Oil Tempts Norway to Push Its Drilling Frontier to `Gates of Hell' Sep 25, 2009
is reputed to have been discovered by the Irish monk Brendan in the 6th century, who sailed past it during volcanic activity and thought he had found the gates of hell, according to a hand-out by the oil ministry. This is extreme exploration, , head of the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate, said in an interview on the island on Sept. 23. (Bloomberg)
Moon's interior 'did hold water' Sep 24, 2009
About 95% of this water vapour was lost during the volcanic activity. "Since the Moon was thought to be perfectly dehydrated, this is a giant leap from previous estimates," said co-author Erik Hauri, from the Carnegie Institution. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Earthquake strikes off Bali coast Sep 19, 2009
Indonesia sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire, one of the most active areas for earthquakes and volcanic activity in the world. Are you in the area. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Uncrowded national park gems Sep 18, 2009
Mount Kilauea is still spewing molten lava, and while the volcanic activity at Craters of the Moon is long over, it left behind endless natural sculptures. Scott T. Smith / CORBISIn southwest Texas, due south of Alpine, the 800,000 acres of Big Bend offer a lot of room to the dedicated hiker who has the time to trek away from the day-tripper trails, head for the backcountry, and take in some of the most majestic views in south Texas. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Global warming might cause tsunamis to hit Britain Sep 16, 2009
For example, 10,000 years ago at the end of the last ice age, melting ice and rising sea levels triggered a significant rise in volcanic activity. Professor Bill McGuire, Director of the Benfield Hazard Research Centre at UCL, warned earth's future could be explosive. (India Times, India)
What Do Dinosaurs And The Maya Have In Common? Sep 15, 2009
7, 2009) Scientists have discovered only the second example of a meteorite impact that occurred at the same time as massive volcanic activity. The first time such a coincidence was observed, at the. (Science Daily)
Spectacular six-pack of seldom-seen parklands in Alaska Sep 15, 2009
Volcanic activity is possible. Visitors: An estimated 10 last year in one of the National Park Service's least visited. (Anchorage Daily News)
Flash Recovery After Most Massive Extinction Sep 14, 2009
It is associated with intensive volcanic activity in China and Siberia. It marks the boundary between the Paleozoic and Mesozoic Eras. (Science Daily)
Mass. center to build ocean monitoring stations Sep 7, 2009
University officials said it'll change the way researchers get information about the ocean by allowing them to monitor ocean currents, volcanic activity, water chemistry and other ocean processes in real-time from land-based computers. Tongans hold funeral service at sea for ferry dead. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
UW to get $126M for ocean observatory Sep 3, 2009
For example, researchers, students and the general public could view real-time, high-definition video of underwater volcanic activity. The observatory will have a life span of about 25 years and will likely lead to future research money awarded to the University of Washington, which already is the nation s leading public university in securing federal research awards, primarily health-related. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Life may depend on giant sunshade Sep 3, 2009
Other last-resort, global engineering projects that may be needed to try to avoid catastrophic climate change include forests of artificial trees, ships that spray seawater to form clouds, and injecting sulphur particles into the atmosphere to mimic volcanic activity. The report, Geoengineering the Climate, by Britain's most prestigious science body, the Royal Society, is the first significant study of ''plan B'' options to counter global warming. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
School Gets $126M For Northwest Ocean Observatory Sep 3, 2009
University officials said it'll change the way researchers get information about the ocean by allowing them to monitor ocean currents, volcanic activity, water chemistry and other ocean processes in real-time from land-based computers. "Instead of being restricted to the satellite, we'll be watching the ocean from the inside out," said John Delaney, UW professor of oceanography and principal investigator. (KSBW 8, CA)
Global Warming and the Sun Sep 2, 2009
Many scientists think volcanic activity was a more likely, or at least a more significant, culprit. Or perhaps the big chill was, in the words of scientist Alan Cutler, writing in the Washington Post in 1997, a "one-two punch from a dimmer sun and a dustier atmosphere.". (Townhall.com)
UH ocean project involves nuclear subatomic particles Aug 25, 2009
The radioactivity is believed to supply most of the planet's internal heat, driving plate tectonics, sea floor spreading and volcanic activity, he s 00004000 aid ... The radioactivity is believed to supply most of the planet's internal heat, driving plate tectonics, sea floor spreading and volcanic activity, he said. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Clean, Green Electricity: Options, Opportunities & Opposition (2) Aug 23, 2009
In some parts of the world, steam generated by volcanic activity comes to the surface and can be used to run steam turbines, or to heat water and buildings. Sometimes water can also be pumped underground and heated to make steam. (Agri-View, WI)
Museum presents earth's treasures Aug 14, 2009
Many of the rock formations were created through volcanic activity or through intense heat and pressure within the earth's crust. The rocks and crystal formations are unique for their array of colors and textures. (Sioux City Journal)
Environment: Why Some Like It Cold Aug 12, 2009
There was quite a lot of volcanic activity for several years prior to that, and it created a cloud of dust high up in the atmosphere. The Earth cooled very quickly, at least in the Northern Hemisphere. (Time.com)
Mars, methane and mysteries Aug 11, 2009
The 2004 discovery of methane means that either there is life on Mars, or that volcanic activity continues to generate heat below the martian surface ... While there are ways to produce methane without life, such as by volcanic activity, it is the possible biological route that has focused attention on the discovery. (Scientific American)
NASA Goes Inside A Volcano, Monitors Activity Aug 10, 2009
6, 2004) Why is it that all the volcanic activity in the United States is targeted in the Northwest. Could such activity that we are now witnessing with Mount St. Helens in Washington happen on the East. (Science Daily)
Features On Titan Form Like Earth's Aug 7, 2009
Other new research presented at the IAU General Assembly points to current volcanic activity on Titan, but instead of scorching hot magma, scientists think these "cryovolcanoes" eject cold slurries of water-ice and ammonia. Scientists have spotted evidence for these outflows using another Cassini instrument called the Visual and Infrared Mapping Spectrometer (VIMS). (Science Daily)
On intelligent robots Jul 30, 2009
An amateur astronomer found a new bright spot on Venus last week volcanic activity, atmospheric turbulence, or charged particles from the sun may be to blame. 18:19 29 July 2009. (Harper's Magazine)
Andean Salars: Reflections Of Earth And Climate History Jul 30, 2009
During a period of intense volcanic activity, older salars were covered over by material emitted by volcanoes ... This unexpected composition is the result of eolian erosion of sulphur deposits associated with volcanic activity in the neighbouring areas. (Science Daily)
A new bright spot on Venus Jul 27, 2009
Could it be associated with volcanic activity on the surface ... He suggests that it could be explained as an atmospheric effect, but could it be a sign of volcanic activity at the planet's surface ... Instead, radar is used to map the surface, but volcanic activity has never been observed directly. (Astronomy Now Online)
Aleutian, Pribilof communities to get sirens Jul 26, 2009
The sirens are intended to warn people about a tsunami, but can also alert residents about volcanic activity, windstorms, flooding and missing children. Once a siren gets the community's attention, a prerecorded voice message will say whether it's a test or an actual emergency. (Anchorage Daily News)
Could Cosmic Ray Influence Climate By Charging Up More Frequent Lightning Storms? Jul 23, 2009
Natural processes on earth, such as volcanic activity and lightning also affect the levels of particulates in the atmosphere and so affect climate. Higher levels of particulates in the atmosphere increase cloud cover, which reduces the amount of energy from sunlight absorbed by the earth's surface. (Science Daily)
Tom Patrick: There’s much here to be concerned about Jul 22, 2009
Global warming: Tempera-ture change has now been shown by many major scientific organizations to be a function of natural causes such as the ebb and flow of sun and volcanic activity. Note that the first Earth Day in the 1970s was established to sound national alarm of eminent cooling. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
The Inner Solar System Jul 21, 2009
It is possible that there was some recent volcanic activity due to some smooth plains. The planet's mantle and crust are composed of silicate, but inside there is a large iron core, of which half is most likely molten. (Suite101.com)
When man went to the Moon Jul 20, 2009
The rocks found by Commander John Young and Lunar Module Pilot Charlie Duke in the Descartes highland region showed the landscape was the result of meteorite impacts rather than volcanic activity. APOLLO 17: Farewell to the Moon. (BBC News -- Science)
'Only real wilderness left' (1) Jul 19, 2009
On one such excursion, students dug a shallow pool in the sandy shore of Deception Island, and when water came up, it was heated by the island's undersea volcanic activity. In order to reach the warm water, students had to peel off their warm layers of clothing and jump into the icy waters off the island wearing their swimsuits. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Venus had a wet, volcanic past Jul 17, 2009
The data suggest that the highland plateaus are ancient continents created by volcanic activity and were once surrounded by oceans ... "It should have as much volcanic activity as Earth." Indeed, some areas do appear to be composed of darker rock, which hints at relatively recent volcanic flows. (Astronomy Now Online)
The Exploration of the Moon Jul 17, 2009
For example, even the largest volcanoes are leveled by erosion within a few million years after volcanic activity ceases. It is extremely unlikely that any of the earth's original surface features still exist unchanged. (Scientific American)
Venus Once Had Earth-Like Oceans, New Map Suggests Jul 16, 2009
Venus may once have been more Earth-like, with volcanic activity and an ocean of water, a new map of the toasty planet's southern hemisphere suggests ... The new data is consistent with suspicions that the highland plateaus of Venus are ancient continents, once surrounded by ocean that might have evaporated away into space and produced by past volcanic activity ... Over time, Venus's to space, but there might still be volcanic activity. (Fox News)
Probe hints at past Venus ocean Jul 15, 2009
The observations fit neatly with the theory that the highland plateaus of Venus are ancient continents, once surrounded by ocean and produced by past volcanic activity ... "I don't expect nowadays on Venus the 100s of km of lava flows we had in the past, but I would not be surprised if there was still some small volcanic activity going on," said Dr Helbert. (BBC News -- Science)
New Map Hints At Venus's Wet, Volcanic Past Jul 15, 2009
The new data is consistent with suspicions that the highland plateaus of Venus are ancient continents, once surrounded by ocean and produced by past volcanic activity ... Over time, Venus's water has been lost to space, but there might still be volcanic activity ... Although Venus Express did not see any evidence of ongoing volcanic activity this time this time around, M. (Science Daily)
Study suggests Venus may have had oceans Jul 15, 2009
Venus may once have been more Earth-like, with volcanic activity and an ocean of water, a new map of the toasty planet's southern hemisphere suggests ... Rocky cluesThe new data is consistent with suspicions that the highland plateaus of Venus are ancient continents, once surrounded by ocean that might have evaporated away into space and produced by past volcanic activity ... Over time, Venus's to space, but there might still be volcanic activity. (MSNBC -- Technology)
OSU prof thinks bugs may have helped kill off the dinosaurs Jul 15, 2009
We re not saying there wasn't a meteor or volcanic activity or this didn't impact them also, we're just saying it was a combination, said Poinar. It is a combination that could very well rewrite the end of dinosaurs all together. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Alaska terminal near volcano to resume moving oil Jul 15, 2009
The increased volcanic activity led to the shutdown of 10 Chevron-owned oil platforms in Cook Inlet. The last major eruption at the volcano 100 miles southwest of Anchorage was in April. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Hoax being driven by extremists Jul 8, 2009
The earth's climate today, as it has in all the geologic ages, has been influenced by many factors; the output of the sun, the earth's orbit, it's angle of tilt, the amount of volcanic activity, and maybe the recent effects of human activity. This does not mean that we should automatically assume that we are on the brink of disaster and should run terrified to the basement. (Missoulian, MT)
Baffert wins the insurance contract for Nogales again Jul 7, 2009
The policy with Bafferts company, Southern Trust, includes coverage for damage from earthquakes and volcanic activity. But its flood-damage coverage, up to 250,000 with a 50,000 deductible, exempts flood-plain Zones A and B.. (Nogales International, AZ)
AGU journal highlights - July 2, 2009 Jul 3, 2009
Recently, however, some of these earthquake events have been found to be associated with ice movement rather than with volcanic activity ... They conclude that the lp events recorded in the region were caused by glacial movements, not volcanic activity, as previously thought. (EurekAlert!)
Scientists lower Redoubt threat level Jul 2, 2009
Over the last three months, volcanic activity continued with the growth of a lava dome with enough material to fill 16 Louisiana Superdomes, geologist Ryan Bierma said. The bubble measures nearly 3,300 feet long, 1,500 feet wide and 656 feet tall, partly filling an old crater from a previous eruption that's about a mile long and a half mile wide. (Juneau Empire)
viaRadio Announces HEARO Network Participants Jul 2, 2009
Systems in operation provide warning and post-event information for weather phenomena including tornado, hurricane, fire, and volcanic activity. Founded in 2005, , along with its parent Germany-based 2wcom, are worldwide leaders in RDS/RBDS equipment and data systems. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Tech.view: All shook up Jun 27, 2009
Most occur along the Ring of Fire , a belt of seismic and volcanic activity around the Pacific rim that includes California and Japan. Seismologists know, for instance, that similar magnitude 6. (The Economist)
Beyond beautiful, magical Sicily beckons (12) Jun 18, 2009
" Is it a deal, a promise, a pledge of another nature? Whatever you might call it, leave it to a Sicilian to present his country in slightly inscrutable, yet decisively tantalizing terms.In this case the speaker was Domenico Mirabella, Sicily's chief tourism officer, and as I listened to him at an animated dinner in Siracusa in May, I couldn't help but be of like mind. For there are few places as beguiling as this.I had only a week to explore, but it was time enough to see why everyone from the... (Malibu Times, CA)
Bill could prevent climate change Jun 16, 2009
Doug Nation wrote on Jun 14, 2009 1:41 PM:" Roger - My comment asking you if you were employed by the tobacco industry was a joke. A little obscure, perhaps, but only a joke.I find you path of logic even more obscure than my attempt at humor. Let's use you repetitive offering of the little ice age as an argument against anthropogenic global warming as an example. As I understand it, climatologists for years have attributed the cause of the little ice age to an exceptionally long period of... (Missoulian, MT)
The world's most mesmerizing waterfalls Jun 16, 2009
"There are a lot of beautiful waterfalls in Iceland because there's so much volcanic activity going on. Over the course of centuries or millennia a volcano erupts, it forms a layer of lava, organic stuff grows on top and then that gets matted down, and then there's the next flow.". Bharath Achuta Bhat/FlickrMany travel to India for the Taj Mahal, ashrams, the beaches of Goabut the country's abundance of majestic waterfalls is a lesser known reason for going. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Magnetic Tornadoes Could Liberate Mercury's Tenuous Atmosphere Jun 3, 2009
With little apparent volcanic activity since then, the solar wind could have eroded a significant portion of the Red Planet's atmosphere. Features on Mars resembling dry riverbeds, and the discovery of minerals that form in the presence of water, indicate that Mars once had a thicker atmosphere that kept it warm enough for liquid water to flow on the surface. (Science Daily)
Meteoroid Bombardment May Have Made Earth More Habitable, Says Study Jun 2, 2009
A reduction in volcanic activity also cooled the planet. This caused its liquid oceans to retreat to the poles where they became ice. (Science Daily)
Seeing Chukchi May 30, 2009
Already, undersea volcanic activity has melted much of the Arctic ice cap and enabled more exploration than in the past. The U.S. has as much claim to the region as the Russians, but only the Russians seem to be taking advantage of the geological bounty. (Investors Business Daily)
Earthweek: A Diary of the Planet May 26, 2009
Villagers near Harrah Al-Shaqah reported a pungent smell and many said they believed the smell came from seismic and volcanic activity. The Saudi Geological Survey said the strongest of the numerous tremors registered a magnitude of 5. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
FDA Needs to Get a Life May 19, 2009
Bob, there are definite targets for waste and abuse in government, but complaining about the FDA doing their job to regulate health claims in food and drugs is right up there with Bobby Jindal ridiculing monitoring volcanic activity which quickly sank his political stock. kj: the ingredients you mentioned may have indeed been shown to possibly help lower cholesterol, but a funny thing happens at food plants between ingredients and finished product that oftentimes removes all of the benefits of... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
New sensors monitor Mt. St. Helens on eruption anniversary May 19, 2009
They'll augment other monitoring equipment, especially during volcanic activity. About 20 seconds after 8:32 a.m., apparently in response to a magnitude 5. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Pacific Energy Resources Ltd. Announces First Quarter 2009 Financial and Operating Results May 16, 2009
Furthermore, as a result of volcanic activity at Mt. Redoubt interrupting normal operations at the Company's 50%-owned Cook Inlet Pipe Line Company ("CIPL") (which provides pipeline and terminaling services), Chevron was forced to shut in production on jointly-owned properties in early April 2009 ... The failures are considered normal wear and tear and certain of the failures may be repaired in the summer season dependent on volcanic activity limitations; others for operated properties are also... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Antarctic Melting Threat Less Than Expected? May 15, 2009
4, 2008) The West Antarctic rift is a region of volcanic activity and crustal stretching that is roughly the size of the western United States (from Salt Lake City to the Pacific Ocean). About 98 percent of. (Science Daily)
Premier Wen Jiabao has written to elementary and high school students in earthquake-devastated Dujiangyan City, Sichuan Province, on eve of the first anniversary of the May 12 disaster that left more than 80,000 people dead or missing and millions homeless. • China issues first disaster-relief white paper May 11, 2009
Except for volcanic activity in modern times, China has suffered most types of natural disasters, it said. With climate change, economic growth and urbanization, China faced increasing pressure on its resources and environment, it said. (Xinhuanet, China)
Science & Space May 9, 2009
Science News: Latest Headlines and Current Stories - USATODAY.com - USATODAY.com. 05/08/2009 - Updated 06:09 PM ET. (USA Today -- Tech)
DR Congo volcano 'may soon erupt' May 9, 2009
Scientists in the Democratic Republic of Congo have recorded significant increased volcanic activity around Goma in the east of the country. Half of the city was destroyed in 2002 after the nearest of two volcanoes, Mount Nyiragongo, erupted. (BBC News -- Africa)
