Problems at Ohio Landfill
May 13 | GeoPrac
A landfill in Stark County, Ohio has seen numerous problems which include: an underground fire, slope stability, liner leaks and more. It is one of the largest landfills in the state.
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Earliest “Breathable” Atmosphere - 500,000,000 Years Ago
November 5 | Earth Observatory
“Ohio State University geologists and their colleagues have uncovered evidence of when Earth may have first supported an oxygen-rich atmosphere similar to the one we breathe today.” (Quote from the source story at Earth Observatory.)
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New Ohio Earthquake Map
September 28 | Ohio DNR
The Ohio Earthquake Information Center has released an updated seismic activity map which shows the locations and approximate magnitudes of over 200 earthquakes with a magnitude of 2.0 or greater which have occurred in the Ohio region since 1776. Most of the earthquakes cluster around two areas: northeast Ohio along the Lake Erie coastline and western Ohio around Shelby County.
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Illinois Basin: Assessment of Undiscovered Oil and Gas
September 10 | USGS
USGS has completed an assessment of the undiscovered oil and gas potential of the Illinois Basin which includes parts of Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio, and Tennessee. The assessment is based on the geologic elements of each total petroleum system defined in the basin and includes: hydrocarbon source rocks, reservoir rocks, and hydrocarbon traps.
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Severe Flooding in Ohio
August 23 | MSNBC.com
Ted Strickland, Ohio Governor, has declared a flood emergency for nine northern Ohio counties. Hundreds of people have been forced out of their homes and an inmate population had to be moved to a jail on higher ground.
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Stay Out of Abandoned Mines!
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Abandoned Mines Claim 30 Lives Per Year
May 1 | Geology.com
An average of 30 people per year die in abandoned mines. Causes of death include: drownings, falls, asphyxiation, ATV accidents and being shot by a security guard. Pennsylvania leads the nation in abandoned mine deaths for 2000 - 2006. Wisconsin, Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky each had ten or more deaths in that time interval. Contact information is provided so that you can report dangerous abandoned mines in your area.
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Free High Resolution Satellite Images - Google Earth
Promotion | Geology.com
Google Earth is a free download that will allow you to view recent satellite images of Earth in 3D. Worldwide coverage. Fly over landscapes and cities, or zoom in on your house! This is the same program used by national news networks to give you great satellite images. Free download.
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