Microbes Likely Form Magnetite in the South China Sea
EOS Science News
From the article: Magnetite, the most magnetic mineral on Earth, is increasingly being found in seafloor environments that are rich in iron and have high methane flux.
EOS Science News
From the article: Magnetite, the most magnetic mineral on Earth, is increasingly being found in seafloor environments that are rich in iron and have high methane flux.
De Beers Cuts Production, for Second Time This Year
JCKonline
They cite a "prolonged period of lower demand."
JCKonline
They cite a "prolonged period of lower demand."
Peering into the Pits of the Telfer Gold Mine
NASA Earth Observatory
In the arid outback of Western Australia, miners have excavated rust-colored soil to reach the precious minerals below. The open pits and ponds of Telfer gold mine can be seen in this image, captured by Landsat 9.
NASA Earth Observatory
In the arid outback of Western Australia, miners have excavated rust-colored soil to reach the precious minerals below. The open pits and ponds of Telfer gold mine can be seen in this image, captured by Landsat 9.
Sunday Was the Hottest Day Ever Recorded on Earth
Gift Article from the Washington Post
From the article: "The historic day comes on the heels of 13 straight months of unprecedented temperatures and the hottest year scientists have ever seen."
Gift Article from the Washington Post
From the article: "The historic day comes on the heels of 13 straight months of unprecedented temperatures and the hottest year scientists have ever seen."
Video: Hydrothermal Eruption Sends Tourists Running in Yellowstone
Gift Article from the Washington Post
From the article: "Part of Biscuit Basin, just north of Old Faithful, is closed after a hydrothermal explosion Tuesday morning, according to a news release from Yellowstone National Park."
Gift Article from the Washington Post
From the article: "Part of Biscuit Basin, just north of Old Faithful, is closed after a hydrothermal explosion Tuesday morning, according to a news release from Yellowstone National Park."
What is a Geyser?
Geology.com
Old Faithful geyser of Yellowstone National Park is the world's best-known geyser. It erupts every 60 to 90 minutes and blasts a few thousand gallons of boiling-hot water between 100 and 200 feet into the air. Photograph copyright iStockphoto / Zuki.
Geology.com
Old Faithful geyser of Yellowstone National Park is the world's best-known geyser. It erupts every 60 to 90 minutes and blasts a few thousand gallons of boiling-hot water between 100 and 200 feet into the air. Photograph copyright iStockphoto / Zuki.
Preserving the "Artifacts" Left Behind on the Moon
Smithsonian
For over half a century, humans have been launching objects to the moon - and many of these things never return. Some of the "artifacts" left behind include a television camera, golf balls, rakes, tongs, flags, a Bible, a hammer, a falcon feather, nail clippers, earplugs, boots, gloves, and even vomit bags and human waste. If future moon missions are carried out near the historic landing sites, some of these items could be inadvertently destroyed. If these discarded items are determined to have historic or scientific value, what protections should be put in place to preserve them? Image by NASA.
Smithsonian
For over half a century, humans have been launching objects to the moon - and many of these things never return. Some of the "artifacts" left behind include a television camera, golf balls, rakes, tongs, flags, a Bible, a hammer, a falcon feather, nail clippers, earplugs, boots, gloves, and even vomit bags and human waste. If future moon missions are carried out near the historic landing sites, some of these items could be inadvertently destroyed. If these discarded items are determined to have historic or scientific value, what protections should be put in place to preserve them? Image by NASA.
Curiosity Cracked Open a Rock on Mars And Found a Huge Surprise
Science Alert
The surprise was the first crystals of elemental sulfur found on the planet.
Science Alert
The surprise was the first crystals of elemental sulfur found on the planet.
China's Fresh Samples from the Lunar Far Side Could Explain Earth's Two-Faced Moon
Scientific American
This image of the "Far Side of the Moon" has an appearance that is very different from the side that we always see. It has a more diverse topography and fewer light-colored lava plains. Image by NASA / Goddard Space Flight Center / Arizona State University.
Scientific American
This image of the "Far Side of the Moon" has an appearance that is very different from the side that we always see. It has a more diverse topography and fewer light-colored lava plains. Image by NASA / Goddard Space Flight Center / Arizona State University.
US Billionaire Buys Largest Stegosaurus Skeleton For $44.6 Million, Shatters Auction Records
NDTV World
From the article: "The towering, 11-foot-high behemoth, dubbed "Apex," was excavated just outside present-day Dinosaur, Colorado, in May 2022."
NDTV World
From the article: "The towering, 11-foot-high behemoth, dubbed "Apex," was excavated just outside present-day Dinosaur, Colorado, in May 2022."
NASA Confirms That a "Methane Cycle" Exists on Titan, the Largest Moon of Saturn
Sky and Telescope
Much like in the "water cycle" on Earth, a "methane cycle" exists on Titan, in which liquid methane falls as rain, runs off of the land surfaces in streams, and flows into methane-filled lakes and seas.
Sky and Telescope
Much like in the "water cycle" on Earth, a "methane cycle" exists on Titan, in which liquid methane falls as rain, runs off of the land surfaces in streams, and flows into methane-filled lakes and seas.
Four-Billion-Year-Old Zircons May Contain Our Earliest Evidence of Fresh Water
EOS Science News
From the article: "Australian crystals hint at fresh water, as well as land rising above Earth's Hadean ocean."
EOS Science News
From the article: "Australian crystals hint at fresh water, as well as land rising above Earth's Hadean ocean."
Zircon: The Mineral, the Gem, the Industrial Material
Geology.com
A small cluster of nicely-formed zircon crystals which clearly demonstrate that zircon is a member of the tetragonal crystal system. The four-sided crystals are prismatic with a square cross-section and terminate with a pyramid. The largest crystal in the cluster is about 1.7 centimeters in length. Specimen from Mt. Malosa, Malawi.
Geology.com
A small cluster of nicely-formed zircon crystals which clearly demonstrate that zircon is a member of the tetragonal crystal system. The four-sided crystals are prismatic with a square cross-section and terminate with a pyramid. The largest crystal in the cluster is about 1.7 centimeters in length. Specimen from Mt. Malosa, Malawi.
The U.S. Still Hopes for Diamond Traceability Program
JCKonline
From the article: "The United States still hopes its sanctions on Russian diamonds will include a traceability component."
JCKonline
From the article: "The United States still hopes its sanctions on Russian diamonds will include a traceability component."
Which Countries Mine the Most Gem Diamonds?
Geology.com
Once centered in Africa, diamond mining now occurs in many countries throughout the world. In recent years, Russia, Canada and Botswana have been leading producers of mined diamonds.
Geology.com
Once centered in Africa, diamond mining now occurs in many countries throughout the world. In recent years, Russia, Canada and Botswana have been leading producers of mined diamonds.
How Liquid Is That Lava?
EOS Science News
From the article: "A new device helps scientists measure lava viscosity during active flows."
EOS Science News
From the article: "A new device helps scientists measure lava viscosity during active flows."
Suez Canal Revenue Drops as Some Shippers Shun Red Sea
Reuters
With the threat of their ships being attacked, many shipping companies have diverted their routes away from the Red Sea and the Suez Canal. The impact on the canal has been a 25% drop in revenue.
Reuters
With the threat of their ships being attacked, many shipping companies have diverted their routes away from the Red Sea and the Suez Canal. The impact on the canal has been a 25% drop in revenue.
Where Is the Suez Canal?
Geology.com
The Suez Canal begins near the city of Suez on the northern end of the Gulf of Suez, and extends across Egypt to Port Said on the Mediterranean Sea.
Geology.com
The Suez Canal begins near the city of Suez on the northern end of the Gulf of Suez, and extends across Egypt to Port Said on the Mediterranean Sea.
Cave Discovered on the Moon
BBC
The cave is over 100 meters deep, and scientists believe it was created by molten lava many millions of years ago. The cave could provide unique research opportunities and potentially a place of shelter for future astronauts. Image of the Mare Tranquillitatis pit crater by NASA / Goddard / Arizona State University.
BBC
The cave is over 100 meters deep, and scientists believe it was created by molten lava many millions of years ago. The cave could provide unique research opportunities and potentially a place of shelter for future astronauts. Image of the Mare Tranquillitatis pit crater by NASA / Goddard / Arizona State University.
Who Owns the Moon?
Geology.com
Does any country, company, or individual have the right to own celestial bodies or their minerals? Image by NASA.
Geology.com
Does any country, company, or individual have the right to own celestial bodies or their minerals? Image by NASA.
Tracing Millions of Years of Geologic Stress in the Andean Plateau
Phys.org
From the article: "New research tracked the evolution of stress and crustal deformation in the Puna region of the Andean Plateau."
Phys.org
From the article: "New research tracked the evolution of stress and crustal deformation in the Puna region of the Andean Plateau."
Kilauea Has Been Shaking -- Not Erupting
United States Geological Survey
Residents on the Island of Hawaii are used to feeling the ground shake beneath them. From subtle shakes that feel like wind, to abrupt jolting that knocks dishes off the counter, living on this volcanically active island means accepting that the ground beneath our feet will not always keep still.
The Community Internet Intensity Map above is for a magnitude 4.1 earthquake that occurred on the Island of Hawaii on July 6, 2024 (location shown by star). Hundreds of people felt this earthquake, and their intensity experiences are summarized by the map. Not shown are intensities experienced on the islands of Maui and Lana'i.
United States Geological Survey
Residents on the Island of Hawaii are used to feeling the ground shake beneath them. From subtle shakes that feel like wind, to abrupt jolting that knocks dishes off the counter, living on this volcanically active island means accepting that the ground beneath our feet will not always keep still.
The Community Internet Intensity Map above is for a magnitude 4.1 earthquake that occurred on the Island of Hawaii on July 6, 2024 (location shown by star). Hundreds of people felt this earthquake, and their intensity experiences are summarized by the map. Not shown are intensities experienced on the islands of Maui and Lana'i.
Interactive Heat Risk Map for the Continental U.S. ** Highly Recommended **
National Weather Service
If you live in the continental United States, this interactive map is a great tool to help you prepare for the hot summer days ahead. Temperature is only one risk factor, and this map combines multiple metrics to determine the color-coded heat risk levels.
National Weather Service
If you live in the continental United States, this interactive map is a great tool to help you prepare for the hot summer days ahead. Temperature is only one risk factor, and this map combines multiple metrics to determine the color-coded heat risk levels.
Extreme Heat Hammers U.S. Coasts
NASA Earth Observatory
NASA Earth Observatory image by Wanmei Liang, using GEOS-5 data from the Global Modeling and Assimilation Office at NASA GSFC.
NASA Earth Observatory
NASA Earth Observatory image by Wanmei Liang, using GEOS-5 data from the Global Modeling and Assimilation Office at NASA GSFC.
As Extreme Heat Bakes the West, Emergency Helicopters Struggle to Fly
Gift Article from the Washington Post
Gift Article from the Washington Post
Why Your Air-Conditioning Bill Is About to Soar
Gift Article from the Washington Post
Why? AC costs are not linear. The energy use of air conditioners depends on the difference between indoor and outdoor temperature; more specifically, the square of the difference between indoor and outdoor temperature.
Gift Article from the Washington Post
Why? AC costs are not linear. The energy use of air conditioners depends on the difference between indoor and outdoor temperature; more specifically, the square of the difference between indoor and outdoor temperature.
A Strong Pacific Plate Bends Under the Hawaiian Volcanic Chain
EOS Science News
From the article: "Two seismic studies reveal the volcanic loads and resulting flexure of the Pacific plate at the Hawaiian Ridge and, surprisingly, show no magmatic underplating."
EOS Science News
From the article: "Two seismic studies reveal the volcanic loads and resulting flexure of the Pacific plate at the Hawaiian Ridge and, surprisingly, show no magmatic underplating."
Cosmic Rays Shed Light on Stone Age Timelines
EOS Science News
From the article: "Signatures of a long-ago solar storm, recorded in tree rings, helped researchers date a 7,400-year-old settlement in northern Greece."
EOS Science News
From the article: "Signatures of a long-ago solar storm, recorded in tree rings, helped researchers date a 7,400-year-old settlement in northern Greece."
AI's Energy Demands Are Out of Control. Welcome to the Internet's Hyper-Consumption Era
Wired
From the article: "Generative artificial intelligence tools, now part of the everyday user experience online, are causing stress on local power grids and mass water evaporation."
Wired
From the article: "Generative artificial intelligence tools, now part of the everyday user experience online, are causing stress on local power grids and mass water evaporation."
Examining the Structure of the Giant 6,000-Pound "Old Woman Meteorite"
Smithsonian
The enormous iron meteorite was discovered in the late 1970s in the Old Woman Mountains of California, which is how it got its name. The meteorite is pictured above with The Smithsonian's former curator of meteorites, Roy S. Clarke Jr., in 1978. Public domain photo by Richard K. Hofmeister / Smithsonian Institution.
Smithsonian
The enormous iron meteorite was discovered in the late 1970s in the Old Woman Mountains of California, which is how it got its name. The meteorite is pictured above with The Smithsonian's former curator of meteorites, Roy S. Clarke Jr., in 1978. Public domain photo by Richard K. Hofmeister / Smithsonian Institution.
Iron Meteorites: The Hearts of Long-Vanished Asteroids
Geology.com
The photo above shows the Widmanstatten Pattern of the Glorieta Mountain meteorite from New Mexico. Photograph by Leigh Anne DelRay, copyright Aerolite Meteorites.
Geology.com
The photo above shows the Widmanstatten Pattern of the Glorieta Mountain meteorite from New Mexico. Photograph by Leigh Anne DelRay, copyright Aerolite Meteorites.
New Zealand Has a Unique Fossil Record Named FRED
EOS
From the article: "New Zealand is the only country in the world that has an essentially complete, open-access database of its known fossil record."
EOS
From the article: "New Zealand is the only country in the world that has an essentially complete, open-access database of its known fossil record."
Lassen Volcanic Center's June 24, 2024 Earthquake Swarm
United States Geological Survey
A short earthquake swarm in the southern part of the Lassen Volcanic Center reminds us that volcanoes can shake, rattle, and roll even when they're not erupting.
United States Geological Survey
A short earthquake swarm in the southern part of the Lassen Volcanic Center reminds us that volcanoes can shake, rattle, and roll even when they're not erupting.
Cave of the Hands
Geology.com
Cave of the Hands is a series of caves in Argentina where ancient people painted on the walls thousands of years ago. Image copyright iStockphoto / edurivero.
Geology.com
Cave of the Hands is a series of caves in Argentina where ancient people painted on the walls thousands of years ago. Image copyright iStockphoto / edurivero.
Beryl Makes Landfall in Texas
NASA Earth Observatory
Hurricane Beryl is the earliest Category 5 storm ever recorded in the Atlantic basin. The storm's rapid intensification was partially due to abnormally warm ocean temperatures.
NASA Earth Observatory
Hurricane Beryl is the earliest Category 5 storm ever recorded in the Atlantic basin. The storm's rapid intensification was partially due to abnormally warm ocean temperatures.
Galveston's Texas-Size Plan to Stop the Next Big Storm
Smithsonian
From the article: "In the wake of Hurricane Ike, engineers have been crafting a $34 billion plan to protect the city. Will it work when the next disaster arrives?"
Smithsonian
From the article: "In the wake of Hurricane Ike, engineers have been crafting a $34 billion plan to protect the city. Will it work when the next disaster arrives?"
Small Particles, Big Problems: A Strategy for Addressing Microplastics
United States Geological Survey
Plastics are found in waterways throughout the world. Over time, they break down into tiny pieces not easily seen by the naked eye -- smaller than 5 millimeters in size -- and become microplastics, which may pose a risk to humans and wildlife. Microscope image of microplastic particles of various shapes by the United States Geological Survey.
United States Geological Survey
Plastics are found in waterways throughout the world. Over time, they break down into tiny pieces not easily seen by the naked eye -- smaller than 5 millimeters in size -- and become microplastics, which may pose a risk to humans and wildlife. Microscope image of microplastic particles of various shapes by the United States Geological Survey.
What Is a Storm Surge?
Geology.com
Storm surge is one of the deadliest aspects of an approaching hurricane. NOAA has more information about hurricanes and hurricane safety at Hurricanes.gov.
Geology.com
Storm surge is one of the deadliest aspects of an approaching hurricane. NOAA has more information about hurricanes and hurricane safety at Hurricanes.gov.
From NOAA: Hurricane Safety Tips and Resources
NOAA
Storm surge damage to Texas coast after Hurricane Ike. Hurricanes are among nature's most powerful and destructive phenomena. Photo by NOAA.
NOAA
Storm surge damage to Texas coast after Hurricane Ike. Hurricanes are among nature's most powerful and destructive phenomena. Photo by NOAA.
68% of Texas Coastline Likely to Experience Erosion Due to Hurricane Beryl
United States Geological Survey
Tropical Storm Beryl is currently likely to cause 68% of Texas' coastal sand dunes some erosion, 16% of dunes may experience overwash (when waves and water levels reach higher than the top of dunes), and less than 1% of Texas' coastline may face inundation (when dunes are continually covered by water), according to the latest USGS Coastal Change Forecast.
United States Geological Survey
Tropical Storm Beryl is currently likely to cause 68% of Texas' coastal sand dunes some erosion, 16% of dunes may experience overwash (when waves and water levels reach higher than the top of dunes), and less than 1% of Texas' coastline may face inundation (when dunes are continually covered by water), according to the latest USGS Coastal Change Forecast.
Beryl Expected to Hit Texas on Monday at Hurricane Strength
Associated Press
Track map for Hurricane Beryl as it approaches Texas from 10:00 AM local time on Sunday, June 7. Click the map above to see the current track map.
Associated Press
Track map for Hurricane Beryl as it approaches Texas from 10:00 AM local time on Sunday, June 7. Click the map above to see the current track map.
Earthquake Cluster Off Vancouver Island
United States Geological Survey
The United States Geological Survey has reported a cluster of earthquakes off the west coast of Vancouver Island. They cluster at the intersection of transform and divergent boundaries between the Juan de Fuca Plate and the Pacific Plate. Shown on the map are earthquakes above 2.5 magnitude recorded on July 4th and prior to noon on July 5th. Map by the United States Geological Survey.
United States Geological Survey
The United States Geological Survey has reported a cluster of earthquakes off the west coast of Vancouver Island. They cluster at the intersection of transform and divergent boundaries between the Juan de Fuca Plate and the Pacific Plate. Shown on the map are earthquakes above 2.5 magnitude recorded on July 4th and prior to noon on July 5th. Map by the United States Geological Survey.
Volcanic Ash Preserved Trilobite Fossils in Surprising Detail at "Prehistoric Pompeii"
Smithsonian
Quote from the article: "They are absolutely, no question, the best-preserved trilobites ever found," says paleontologist John Paterson.
Smithsonian
Quote from the article: "They are absolutely, no question, the best-preserved trilobites ever found," says paleontologist John Paterson.
Mount Vesuvius: The Volcano that Buried Pompeii
Geology.com
Plaster casts of people who died in the city of Pompeii during the 79 AD eruption of Mount Vesuvius. They were buried by the ashfall. Image: Garden of the Fugitives. This photo was taken by Lancevortex and is distributed under a GNU Free Documentation License.
Geology.com
Plaster casts of people who died in the city of Pompeii during the 79 AD eruption of Mount Vesuvius. They were buried by the ashfall. Image: Garden of the Fugitives. This photo was taken by Lancevortex and is distributed under a GNU Free Documentation License.
A Buried Ancient Egyptian Port Reveals the Hidden Connections Between Distant Civilizations
Smithsonian
Smithsonian
Birthstone for the Month of July: Ruby
Geology.com
Ruby is the red variety of a mineral called corundum. It is the most popular red gemstone in the world.
Geology.com
Ruby is the red variety of a mineral called corundum. It is the most popular red gemstone in the world.
What Causes the Color and Shape of a Fireworks Burst?
Geology.com
An illustrated introduction to the causes of color in fireworks and how the shape of the bursts are created. Fireworks shells are loaded with beads of chemicals that burn with different colors. These beads are known as "stars". When the shell explodes in the air, the stars are launched out in a pattern determined by their shape, size, and their arrangement in the shell.
Geology.com
An illustrated introduction to the causes of color in fireworks and how the shape of the bursts are created. Fireworks shells are loaded with beads of chemicals that burn with different colors. These beads are known as "stars". When the shell explodes in the air, the stars are launched out in a pattern determined by their shape, size, and their arrangement in the shell.
The Relationship Between Elevation Change and Wetland Loss in the Mississippi Delta
United States Geological Survey
Screenshot of a stylized animation (by USGS) showing the shoreline of a wetland that is eroded by waves or currents eating away the sediment along the edge of the wetland. The displaced sediment is then deposited back onto the wetland platform by other waves. When this process happens continually, layers of displaced sediment build up over time, raising the surface of the wetland. This process ultimately leads to both elevation gain and land loss at the same time. Click the image above to view the video on the USGS website.
United States Geological Survey
Screenshot of a stylized animation (by USGS) showing the shoreline of a wetland that is eroded by waves or currents eating away the sediment along the edge of the wetland. The displaced sediment is then deposited back onto the wetland platform by other waves. When this process happens continually, layers of displaced sediment build up over time, raising the surface of the wetland. This process ultimately leads to both elevation gain and land loss at the same time. Click the image above to view the video on the USGS website.
The East China Sea: Petroleum and Territorial Disputes
Energy Information Administration
The East China Sea is a contentious region because it contains rich oil and gas resources, but the jurisdiction of many islands is in dispute, and there are disputed maritime boundaries. Map by the Energy Information Administration.
Energy Information Administration
The East China Sea is a contentious region because it contains rich oil and gas resources, but the jurisdiction of many islands is in dispute, and there are disputed maritime boundaries. Map by the Energy Information Administration.
Hydraulic Fracturing of Oil & Gas Wells Drilled in Shale
Geology.com
Horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing: Simplified diagram of a natural gas well that has been constructed with horizontal drilling through the Marcellus Shale and hydraulic fracturing on the horizontal portion of the well. Hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling have turned previously "unproductive shales" into the largest natural gas fields in the world.
Geology.com
Horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing: Simplified diagram of a natural gas well that has been constructed with horizontal drilling through the Marcellus Shale and hydraulic fracturing on the horizontal portion of the well. Hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling have turned previously "unproductive shales" into the largest natural gas fields in the world.
The Extinction of Vertical Rigs ?
Energy Information Administration
According to the Baker Hughes Rig Count, on June 18th, 2024 there were only 19 vertical rigs working oil and gas fields in the United States. Less than two decades ago, almost all of the active rigs in these fields were for drilling and completing vertical wells.
Energy Information Administration
According to the Baker Hughes Rig Count, on June 18th, 2024 there were only 19 vertical rigs working oil and gas fields in the United States. Less than two decades ago, almost all of the active rigs in these fields were for drilling and completing vertical wells.
Horizontal and Directional Drilling in Oil and Gas Wells
Geology.com
Most wells drilled for water, oil, natural gas, information or other subsurface objectives are vertical wells - drilled straight down into the earth. However, drilling horizontally or at an angle other than vertical can obtain information, hit targets, and stimulate reservoirs in ways that cannot be achieved with a vertical well. Image by Geology.com.
Geology.com
Most wells drilled for water, oil, natural gas, information or other subsurface objectives are vertical wells - drilled straight down into the earth. However, drilling horizontally or at an angle other than vertical can obtain information, hit targets, and stimulate reservoirs in ways that cannot be achieved with a vertical well. Image by Geology.com.
HVO Field Engineers Install a New Seismometer on the Southwest Rift Zone of Kilauea
United States Geological Survey
On June 6, USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory field engineers installed a new seismometer on the Southwest Rift Zone of Kilauea to monitor earthquakes. USGS image by M. Warren.
United States Geological Survey
On June 6, USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory field engineers installed a new seismometer on the Southwest Rift Zone of Kilauea to monitor earthquakes. USGS image by M. Warren.
USGS Measures Flooding Across Minnesota
USGS
USGS water data expert Garret Welsh measures water flow in the pouring rain at the Straight River near Faribault, Minnesota. This measurement on June 22, 2024 recorded the 6th highest flow in the station's 59-year history, highlighting the severity of current flood conditions. Such data is crucial for emergency managers and forecasters to protect communities at risk. Public domain image by USGS.
USGS
USGS water data expert Garret Welsh measures water flow in the pouring rain at the Straight River near Faribault, Minnesota. This measurement on June 22, 2024 recorded the 6th highest flow in the station's 59-year history, highlighting the severity of current flood conditions. Such data is crucial for emergency managers and forecasters to protect communities at risk. Public domain image by USGS.
Hurricane Beryl Becomes a Category 4 Storm on Its Way Through the Caribbean
Gift Article from the Washington Post
The storm is expected to hit the Windward Islands with life-threatening impact. It will then track through the Caribbean Sea, with an expected arrival at Jamaica on Wednesday morning at 8:00 AM eastern time. View the most recent version of the track map above. Map by the National Hurricane Center.
Gift Article from the Washington Post
The storm is expected to hit the Windward Islands with life-threatening impact. It will then track through the Caribbean Sea, with an expected arrival at Jamaica on Wednesday morning at 8:00 AM eastern time. View the most recent version of the track map above. Map by the National Hurricane Center.
Geology of the Tour de France
EOS
Viewers of this year's Tour de France can enjoy learning about the regional geology of France along the route. Short videos by Geo-Sports will be interspersed throughout the race coverage and televised in the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. For viewers in other countries, the videos (plus informative blog posts) can be found on the Geo-Sports.org website.
EOS
Viewers of this year's Tour de France can enjoy learning about the regional geology of France along the route. Short videos by Geo-Sports will be interspersed throughout the race coverage and televised in the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. For viewers in other countries, the videos (plus informative blog posts) can be found on the Geo-Sports.org website.
The Story Behind the Seashells By the Seashore
Smithsonian
If you've ever picked up a seashell while strolling along the beach, you might have wondered, "What are seashells made of? How do they form?" This article will answer those questions and provide some tidbits of knowledge to impress your fellow beachcombers. Photo by Manfred Heyde, displayed here under a Creative Commons License.
Smithsonian
If you've ever picked up a seashell while strolling along the beach, you might have wondered, "What are seashells made of? How do they form?" This article will answer those questions and provide some tidbits of knowledge to impress your fellow beachcombers. Photo by Manfred Heyde, displayed here under a Creative Commons License.
Sand Grains from Around the World
Geology.com
Green olivine sand from Papakolea Beach, Hawaii. The white grains are coral fragments, and the gray-black grains are pieces of basalt. If you think the grains have a "gemmy" appearance, olivine is the mineral name of a gemstone known as "peridot." This image represents a 10 millimeter x 10 millimeter view. Photograph by Siim Sepp, used here under a Creative Commons License.
Geology.com
Green olivine sand from Papakolea Beach, Hawaii. The white grains are coral fragments, and the gray-black grains are pieces of basalt. If you think the grains have a "gemmy" appearance, olivine is the mineral name of a gemstone known as "peridot." This image represents a 10 millimeter x 10 millimeter view. Photograph by Siim Sepp, used here under a Creative Commons License.
How Water Could Be the Future of Fuel
Gift Article from the Washington Post
From the article: "A new generation of fuels could power planes and ships without warming the planet."
Gift Article from the Washington Post
From the article: "A new generation of fuels could power planes and ships without warming the planet."
China Space Probe Returns with Rare Moon Rocks
BBC
Chang'e-6 successfully landed with samples from the hard-to-reach "far side" of the moon, which is geologically distinct from the near side that we are familiar with.
BBC
Chang'e-6 successfully landed with samples from the hard-to-reach "far side" of the moon, which is geologically distinct from the near side that we are familiar with.
Who Owns the Moon?
Geology.com
Does any country, company, or individual have the right to own celestial bodies or their minerals? Image by NASA.
Geology.com
Does any country, company, or individual have the right to own celestial bodies or their minerals? Image by NASA.
Extreme Wildfires Became Twice as Frequent and Intense in 20 Years
Smithsonian
Quote from the article: "As measured by satellites, wildfires have markedly increased in boreal and temperate conifer forests, and rising nighttime temperatures allow flames to keep burning intensely after dark."
Smithsonian
Quote from the article: "As measured by satellites, wildfires have markedly increased in boreal and temperate conifer forests, and rising nighttime temperatures allow flames to keep burning intensely after dark."
The 'Ultimate Honor': Why a Colorful Mineral Honors the Smithsonian's Namesake
Smithsonian
James Smithson was an English scientist who was interested in chemistry and mineralogy. This article discusses how the Smithsonian Institution and the mineral Smithsonite came to bear his name.
Smithsonian
James Smithson was an English scientist who was interested in chemistry and mineralogy. This article discusses how the Smithsonian Institution and the mineral Smithsonite came to bear his name.
Smithsonite: A Zinc Carbonate Mineral and Ore of Zinc
Geology.com
Brightly colored Smithsonite specimens like the ones shown above are popular with mineral collectors. Specimens and photos by Arkenstone / www.iRocks.com.
Geology.com
Brightly colored Smithsonite specimens like the ones shown above are popular with mineral collectors. Specimens and photos by Arkenstone / www.iRocks.com.
Beyond the Lava: Mauna Loa's Deformation Story
United States Geological Survey
HVO scientist sets up temporary GPS equipment at a location where he can make observations of the shape of Mauna Loa - the dome-shaped mountain that forms the horizon of the image. USGS photograph by D.A. Phillips.
United States Geological Survey
HVO scientist sets up temporary GPS equipment at a location where he can make observations of the shape of Mauna Loa - the dome-shaped mountain that forms the horizon of the image. USGS photograph by D.A. Phillips.
USGS Investigates Lithium in Groundwater that Can Be Used as Drinking Water
United States Geological Survey
From the article: "The first national estimates of naturally occurring lithium in groundwater that can be used for drinking water were recently published by the U.S. Geological Survey. The USGS-led study focuses on groundwater that supplies water to both public and private wells." Maps by USGS.
United States Geological Survey
From the article: "The first national estimates of naturally occurring lithium in groundwater that can be used for drinking water were recently published by the U.S. Geological Survey. The USGS-led study focuses on groundwater that supplies water to both public and private wells." Maps by USGS.
Is It Climate Change? Americans Mostly Say Yes
EOS Science News
Most Americans think climate change plays some role in creating extreme weather, though their perceptions didn't always align with scientists'.
EOS Science News
Most Americans think climate change plays some role in creating extreme weather, though their perceptions didn't always align with scientists'.
Norway Discovers Europe's Largest Deposit of Rare Earth Metals
CNBC
The deposit in Norway is one of the few significant rare earth element discoveries outside of China.
CNBC
The deposit in Norway is one of the few significant rare earth element discoveries outside of China.
REE - Rare Earth Elements and their Uses
Geology.com
REE Periodic Table: The Rare Earth Elements are the 15 lanthanide series elements, plus yttrium. Scandium is found in most rare earth element deposits and is sometimes classified as a rare earth element. Image by Geology.com.
Geology.com
REE Periodic Table: The Rare Earth Elements are the 15 lanthanide series elements, plus yttrium. Scandium is found in most rare earth element deposits and is sometimes classified as a rare earth element. Image by Geology.com.