Geosciences Bulletin Board 26 December2016- Compiled by Elaine J. Hanford
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Geosciences Bulletin Board –26 December2016- compiled by Elaine J. Hanford
Did you celebrate the Winter Solstice?
Best images from NASA for 2016: atolls, thunderstorms, auroras, sand dunes, calderas… (video)
Biggest natural disasters of 2016: EQs, floods, wildfires, hurricanes
“Jet Stream” of molten iron discovered in the core of Earth
New 367-day record for Benthic Robot collecting samples of sediments & marine snow
Nacre (mother of pearl) in mollusk shells provides accurate record of ocean temperatures
New details on the evolution of the East African Rift Valley: an interplay of tectonics & sediments
First time ammonia has been detected in the upper troposphere
Geochemical signals may help reveal first 50 million years of Earth
Report says Obama administration fired top scientist & intimidated DOE staff to further climate change agenda
- Report – Part B:
Perspective: Time to get back to doing real science – not directed at supporting political agendas
Magma rising & gas pressure increasing beneath super-volcano CampiFlegrei near Naples, Italy, approaching pressure that could trigger an eruption
Satellite data reveals impacts of oceanic tides on rates of glacial movement in Antarctica
5 of the coldest cities in the winter
IDDP geologists drilling the hottest borehole in the world into the heart of a volcano in Iceland
Potential for asteroid impacts on Earth and possible consequences
Interesting history of the Panama Canal (video)
Top 8 stories about the ocean in 2016
6 new species discovered near the Jabberwocky hydrothermal vent in an area slated for mining
Metallic sound in the Mariana Trench could be call of a Minke whale (video)
Ruggedness of the ocean floor may be key to triggering some megathrust earthquakes
Will an asteroid impact in the ocean create a tsunami?
Snowfall in the Sahara Desert…first time in four decades!
Satellite views and 3-D models of glaciers in the Hamalayas (interactive models)
NASA releases detailed data on Greenland glacier (video)
Micro-seismicity helps predict rock falls
Book Review: “California’s Amazing Geology”
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Enviro-Sciences Bulletin Board –26 December2016 – compiled by Elaine J. Hanford
Spices link the Crusades, cuisine, and your Christmas gingerbread latte
The history of eggnog
TED Talk: “Saving lives in the shadows of healthcare” – superbugs in healthcare systems
“Environmental justice” is now politically correctly named “environmental racism”
The environmental legacy of Alexander von Humboldt: “The Invention of Nature”
Technological hazard: use of multiple social media platforms linked to depression & anxiety
Growth of US population slows to 0.7%
US FDA released draft guidelines aimed at limiting lead levels in some cosmetics to 10 ppm
- Guidelines:
Polyhalogenatedcarbazole chemicals of “emerging concern” being mapped in 3 Great Lakes
Aviation alert issued after Bogoslof volcano erupted in the Aleutian Islands – downgraded after 3 hours
125 major petroleum hydrocarbon compounds from Deepwater Horizon oil spill being assessed to determine specific rates of biodegradation in Gulf of Mexico
The history of eggnog
Not everyone is in agreement that twin tunnels project is best for environment & California waters
New report from WWF lists 163 species discovered in 2015, including purple mouse-eared flower
Mega-chemical companies, mega-mergers, and the future of agriculture & food production
An assessment of the risk of lead poisoning across the US
Good news & bad news for carbon storage & climate change caused by forest fragmentation
Amazon River is a massive, intricate water system in one of the most vital & complex biomes
This effort to clean up the Bagmati River in Nepal is having success
80 year history of the Giant Panda in the US
Sugarcane plantations and mills are disappearing in Hawaii
Learning lessons from bird flu & traditional human-animal interactions
Perspective influences beliefs as reflected in surveys about the environment
2015 murder victim tested positive for Ebola in Liberia…investigation ensued
Gibe III hydroelectric dam completed on the Omo River in Ethiopia, doubles national power capacity
Study suggests timing of development of unique ecology on Galapagos Islands
Water, in all its forms, is the soul & energy of Iceland (video)
- iceland
Photo-essay reveals how some of most picturesque beaches in the US are impacted by erosion
Obama still pushing his environmental/energy agenda by restricting O&G leases in the Arctic
As antibiotic resistance in gonorrhea increases, research is testing effectiveness of Listerine
22 million pounds of plastic annually enter the Great Lakes
Sacramento, California, to spend $1B+ for “flood control” and anticipating ending building moratorium in low areas and a change in flood zones
Coastal Zone Management Bulletin Board – 26 December 2016 – compiled by Elaine J. Hanford
Commentary: Long-term plan needed for beach protection
AG, Coastal Commission File Suit to Stop Fracking off California Coastline
CZM Approves VIPA Gallows Bay Terminal renovation project – Virgin Islands
Shoreline protection project to start on Nahant’s East Point
Oceanfront homeowners seeking immediate, long-term protections after Hurricane Matthew
Dartmouth scientist using drones to survey dramatic changes in Arctic coastline
US: Research Partnerships will help shape safer coastal communities
New hope for whoopers and bays
Study finds barramundi at risk from acid oceans
New floodplain rules not good fit for Oregon
Jellyfish hamper fishing operations off Pakistan coast
Sargassum Called a Serious Threat to LA's Coastal Waters. But There's an App For That
NOAA Awards $8M For Coastal Resiliency Investments Across The Nation
How to build resilient coastlines