• Spate of Large Earthquakes Not Related

    Updated: 2011-11-08 03:00:00
    MENLO PARK, Calif. – The magnitude-7.2 earthquake on October 23 rd in Turkey and the magnitude-9.0 quake that impacted Japan in March are leading many to wonder if these events are part of a larger global trend toward giant earthquakes. After combing through 110 years’ worth of global seismic records, USGS seismologist Dr.

  • Nene Recovering! but Climate Change Threatening Future of Hawaii’s Forest Birds

    Updated: 2011-11-08 01:15:00
    The Wildlife Society's annual conference is from Nov. 5 to 10 on Waikoloa (the Big Island), Hawaii. USGS scientists are heavily involved in the conference’s sessions, workshops and talks.

  • Historical Maps Now Covering 36 States

    Updated: 2011-11-07 21:06:36
    The release of more than 13,688 historical topographic maps covering California highlights the rapid pace of the U.S. Geological Survey ( USGS ) Historical Topographic Map Collection. Nearly 124,000 high resolution scans of the more than 200,000 historical USGS topographic maps, some dating as far back as 1884, are now available online

  • Daily Geology Photos – November 7

    Updated: 2011-11-07 17:20:24
    A summary of photos posted on flickr today, tagged with “geology.” Displayed below are 93 geology-related photos were added to flickr today. Similar Posts on Geology News: Daily Geology Photos – September 23 Daily Geology Photos – May 10 Daily Geology Photos – May 19 Daily Geology Photos – May 21 Daily Geology Photos – [...]

  • Daily Geology Photos – November 6

    Updated: 2011-11-06 17:20:14
    A summary of photos posted on flickr today, tagged with “geology.” Displayed below are 100 geology-related photos were added to flickr today. Similar Posts on Geology News: Daily Geology Photos – September 23 Daily Geology Photos – May 10 Daily Geology Photos – May 19 Daily Geology Photos – May 21 Daily Geology Photos – [...]

  • Daily Geology Photos – November 5

    Updated: 2011-11-05 16:20:08
    A summary of photos posted on flickr today, tagged with “geology.” Displayed below are 35 geology-related photos were added to flickr today. Similar Posts on Geology News: Daily Geology Photos – September 23 Daily Geology Photos – May 10 Daily Geology Photos – May 19 Daily Geology Photos – May 21 Daily Geology Photos – [...]

  • Active Pāhoehoe Lava Flows

    Updated: 2011-11-04 16:21:08
        CLICK HERE to see the Latest Webcam Images!   Filed under: Hawaiian Volcano Observatory USGS Tagged: Big Island, earthquakes, flows, geology, Hawaii, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, kilauea, lava, magma, photography, Pu`u O`o, science, travel, webcam

  • Daily Geology Photos – November 4

    Updated: 2011-11-04 16:21:00
    A summary of photos posted on flickr today, tagged with “geology.” Displayed below are 100 geology-related photos were added to flickr today. Similar Posts on Geology News: Daily Geology Photos – September 23 Daily Geology Photos – May 10 Daily Geology Photos – May 19 Daily Geology Photos – May 21 Daily Geology Photos – [...]

  • OPPONENTS OF GROUNDWATER PUMPING PLAN PRESENTING THEIR CASE TO STATE ENGINEER

    Updated: 2011-11-03 17:44:24
    nevadanewsbureau.com Opponents of a proposal by the Southern Nevada Water Authority to pipe rural Nevada groundwater south to quench the thirst of Las Vegas got their chance to argue against the project today before State Engineer Jason King. READ MORE MORE INFO

  • Daily Geology Photos – November 3

    Updated: 2011-11-03 16:20:05
    A summary of photos posted on flickr today, tagged with “geology.” Displayed below are 22 geology-related photos were added to flickr today. Similar Posts on Geology News: Daily Geology Photos – September 23 Daily Geology Photos – May 10 Daily Geology Photos – May 19 Daily Geology Photos – May 21 Daily Geology Photos – [...]

  • Flash Forward 100 Years: Climate Change Scenarios in California’s Bay-Delta

    Updated: 2011-11-02 23:30:00
    : Skip to content The Geology News Blog The latest and greatest news in geology , from around the . world Home About Featured Articles Authors . F.A.Q Nov 2 Dave Schumaker Flash Forward 100 Years : Climate Change Scenarios in California’s Bay-Delta USGS scientists and academic colleagues investigated how California’s interconnected San Francisco Bay and Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta the Bay-Delta system is expected to change from 2010 to 2099 in response to both fast and moderate climate warming scenarios . Results indicate that this area will feel impacts of global climate change in the next century with shifts in its biological communities , rising sea level , and modified water supplies . The protection of California’s Bay-Delta system will continue to be a top priority for maintaining

  • Daily Geology Photos – November 2

    Updated: 2011-11-02 16:20:06
    A summary of photos posted on flickr today, tagged with “geology.” Displayed below are 33 geology-related photos were added to flickr today. Similar Posts on Geology News: Daily Geology Photos – September 23 Daily Geology Photos – May 10 Daily Geology Photos – May 19 Daily Geology Photos – May 21 Daily Geology Photos – [...]

  • CEDAR CANYON LANDSLIDE ON STATE ROUTE 14 WILL TAKE MONTHS, $$ TO CLEAR

    Updated: 2011-10-25 23:20:11
    deseretnews.com A massive landslide that took out a stretch of state Route 14 in Cedar Canyon will take months and millions of dollars to remove — tasking state transportation officials with finding a home for up to three million cubic yards of debris and repairing the shattered roadway. READ MORE MORE INFO

  • What Would You Do With A Limestone Rock?

    Updated: 2011-10-23 16:58:22
    Limestone is another very popular rock here at Mini Me Geology.

  • Do You Have a Sandstone or a Quartzite?

    Updated: 2011-10-22 06:58:20
    Quartzites are metamorphic rocks that were once quartz sandstones.

  • What Would You Do With A Sandstone Rock?

    Updated: 2011-10-20 03:58:16
    Sandstone is one of the most popular rocks here at Mini Me Geology.

  • UTAH GEOLOGICAL SURVEY CALENDAR NOW AVAILABLE

    Updated: 2011-10-18 20:57:45
    deseretnews.com A 2012 calendar showcasing photos of some of Utah’s most spectacular scenery — many taken with a geologist’s expertise — is now available. READ MORE GET IT HERE

  • 11 Tips to Encourage Your Kids to Learn About and Love Science

    Updated: 2011-10-13 17:17:35
    Teach children at a young age how wonderful and fascinating science can be and you will have a child who is a life-long learner.

  • MASSIVE SLIDE NEAR CEDAR CITY TO BE ASSESSED FROM THE AIR

    Updated: 2011-10-13 17:09:21
    sltrib.com The Utah Department of Transportation will take to the air to assess damage to State Road 14 east of Cedar City after a massive landslide last weekend. READ MORE MORE INFO

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