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What Geologists Should Know About Ticks and Lyme Disease
September 23, 2009 | Geology.com

Geologists and other outdoor workers should know how to recognize ticks, avoid tick bites and recognize the early signs of Lyme disease. Early treatment with antibiotics can produce a rapid and complete recovery. If you miss the early symptoms Lyme disease can cause chronic neurological problems and joint pain that can persist for years.

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Farm Land from Space
September 18, 2009 | NASA Earth Observatory

Spectacular satellite images from NASA’s Earth Observatory show agricultural patterns and farming methods in various parts of the world. Scenes from Kansas, Bolivia, Minnesota, Thailand, Germany and Brazil.

Related: Beginner’s Guide to LandSat Images.

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Extreme Drought in Texas and Wisconsin
August 12, 2009 | Drought.gov

Severe to exceptional drought conditions are currently present in a number of US States. Southeastern Texas and northern Wisconsin are especially hard hit with broad areas of several other states experiencing drought conditions.

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Water Quality at Popular Vacation Beaches
July 29, 2009 | Natural Resources Defense Council

Stormwater runoff and sewage contaminate many US beaches. A study done by the Natural Resources Defense Council sampled, tested and rated 200 of the most popular beaches in the United States – both ocean and freshwater beaches were included in the study. Some of them had consistently high water quality and some had consistently low. You can view the report and a listing of the beaches on their website.

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Sinkhole Ecosystems Beneath the Great Lakes
July 17, 2009 | AGU

Sinkholes formed by solution in the floor of the United States’ Great Lakes host unusual ecosystems different from other parts of the lake just a short distance away. The sinkholes are often locations where water that has been underground for millions of years discharges with extreme amounts of dissolved metals.

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Climate Change in the Midwest
July 16, 2009 | U.S. Global Change Research Program

The U.S. Global Change Research Program released a report that explains how climate change might impact Ohio, Missouri, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin. More heavy downpours, higher evaporation, higher temperatures, insect problems, invasive species problems and the impact on human health are a few of the featured problems.

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Raven Maps: Spectacular State Wall Maps
July 2, 2009 | Raven Maps

Raven Maps are the most beautiful state wall maps that I have ever seen. They show the elevation and relief of a complete state through a skillful use of vibrant colors and topographic shading. Maps are available for individual states, the Conterminous United States, North America, Mexico and the world.

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Mineral & Lapidary Clubs
May 22, 2009 | The-Vug.com

The-Vug.com has a comprehensive listing of mineral and lapidary clubs from across the United States. It could be the most complete and up-to-date listing on the web. Included are hundreds of clubs and organizations located in all 50 states.

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June Mineral Shows
May 21, 2009 | The-Vug.com

The-Vug.com has a list of mineral shows being held across the United States in late May and June. Included are shows in Virginia, Nebraska, Montana, Ohio, California, Colorado, Alabama, Idaho, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, Connecticut, Oregon, Indiana and other states.

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Fargo Flooding Satellite Image
April 1, 2009 | Earth Observatory

Earth Observatory has a satellite image of Red River flooding in the Fargo, North Dakota and Moorhead Minnesota areas. The meandering channel appears to be bloated to a string of large pools. The snow-covered landscape give the color image a black-and-white appearance.

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Red River Water Levels Are Dropping
March 29, 2009 | CNN

Water levels along the Red River in North Dakota and Minnesota are dropping slightly in some areas. The Weather Service expects the levels to drop slowly over the next few days.

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Video: Red River Evacuations
March 27, 2009 | MSNBC

Many residents of North Dakota and Minnesota who live along the Red River are starting to evacuate as the river hits record levels and levees start to leak.

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Cosmic Rays in Mines Reveal Weather
January 25, 2009 | National Centre of Atmospheric Science

Half a mile below Earth’s surface, cosmic rays reflect temperature shifts occurring in the stratosphere. This article reviews a 4-year study conducted from an old iron mine in Minnesota.

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Cleaner Fuels for Minnesota?
January 6, 2009 | StarTribune.com

A bill that will require the petroleum industry to sell cleaner fuels is on the agenda for lawmakers in Minnesota. California already has a low carbon fuel policy. Minnesota, Massachusetts and Florida may see one this year.

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Minnesota Geochemical Survey
December 18, 2008 | Minnesota Geological Survey

The Minnesota Geological Survey collected 250 samples of glacial till from across the state and sent them for geochemical analysis. The samples were processed for gold grains; heavy minerals; precious metal, base metal, and gemstone indicator minerals; indicator mineral chemistry; bulk mineralogy counts; heavy mineral geochemistry and more. They found a number of interesting trends along with indicator minerals of kimberlite and metal deposits.

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Great Lakes Compact
September 23, 2008 | Detroit News

Governors from eight Great Lakes states signed an interstate water compact to protect water levels and water quality of the Great Lakes. The House might act on the issue today. States involved are: Minnesota, Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York.

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Great Lakes Protection Compact
August 1, 2008 | DetroitNews.com

Governors from eight Great Lakes states signed an interstate water compact to protect water levels and water quality of the Great Lakes. President Bush says that he will sign the water management plan that will benefit Minnesota, Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York.

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Images of Sand Through a Microscope
May 17, 2008 | Scientific American

Beach sand is much more than just little brown granules. It is comprised of microscopic shells, pieces of coral, tiny gems, mineral fragments, and more. This colorful and interesting slideshow displays the microphotography of Dr. Gary Greenberg.

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Landslide Problems in Rochester, Minnesota
November 19, 2007 | KTTC TV

An engineers report says that home sites damaged by landslides in Rochester, Minnesota were poorly prepared during construction. They were improperly filled, poorly compacted and graded too steeply.

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New Geology Field Camp at UMD
September 28, 2007 | University of Minnesota Duluth

This past summer of 2007, the University of Minnesota Duluth intiated a new six-week Precambrian geology field camp in the picturesque boundary waters area of northeastern Minnesota. The camp highlights mapping methods best suited to field studies of the diverse Precambrian terranes on the southern Canadian Shield. Students interested in pursuing field-based graduate research of Precambrian geology or in seeking entry- level jobs in the minerals exploration industry will particularly benefit from this field camp.

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Sudbury Meteorite Debris Found in Minnesota
July 16, 2007 | Star Tribune

About 1.85 billion years ago a meteorite impact formed a large crater in the Sudbury district of Ontario, Canada. Debris from that impact was scattered across thousands of square miles. Recently, the Ham Lake fire exposed pieces of impact debris in northern Minnesota and provide interesting clues to understanding the unusual nature of the impact crater.

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East Africa Rift The East Africa Rift System: Learn some basics about the East Africa Rift System from this article by James Wood and Alex Guth of Michigan Technological University.


meteorites What are Meteorites? Join meteorite hunter, Geoffrey Notkin, as he begins a series of monthly articles on the topic of meteorites.


marcellus shale gas Marcellus Shale: The most overlooked resource in the eastern United States!


Mineral Rights Mineral Rights / Oil & Gas: Who owns the minerals under your land? Have they been sold? Can someone mine without your permission?


sliding rocks of racetrack playa Sliding Rocks of Racetrack Playa: How these rocks slide across a dry lake bed is a mystery. Learn what is thought to move them. © iStock / S. Hoerold


yosemite rockfall Spectacular Yosemite Rockfall:A photo sequence of the fall and debris avalanche by Herb Dunn.


coal through a microscope Coal Through a Microscope: Coal is more than a black rock. It's THE most interesting rock.



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