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Geosciences Bulletin Board – 17 April 2017 - compiled by Elaine J. Hanford
What’s next in Seattle tunnel & where does Bertha go? Bertha will be recycled for work and scrap
Underwater video at the moment a 5.9M EQ struck in the Philippines
Video: should the ocean floor be mined for minerals for high-tech?
Worth watching again - time-lapse videos of supercell thunderstorms & tornatoes
This 70 myo elasmosaur was discovered in Montana
“Nature Unleased” Indiana State Museum exhibit on why natural disasters occur
Oklahoma serves as research laboratory of human-induced earthquakes
Chicxulub meteor impact in the Yucatan may have triggered M6.0 EQ in Colorado
Examining the role of polar glacial microbial populations in the carbon cycle
Online database of ocean pollution and impact on species: “Litterbase”
- http://www.treehugger.com/ocean-conservation/online-database-maps-ocean-pollution-and-its-effect-animals.html
- Litterbase: http://litterbase.awi.de/
Link between volcanic eruptions and penguin survival on Deception Island
- http://www.iflscience.com/plants-and-animals/ancient-poop-reveals-the-murderous-saga-of-penguins-and-volcanoes/
- Paper: https://www.nature.com/articles/ncomms14914
“Rockfall Activity Index” uses automated LIDAR technology to improve rockfall analysis
Drone footage of Volcan de Fuego & Volcan de Pacaya eruptions
Data from 2016 Ecuador tsunami and EQ could help predict future impacts from similar events
Down to Earth with: Planetary geologist James W Head III
“What we knew” about East Antarctic Ice Sheet was not correct, but are they getting it right now?
Planetary geology: tectonics on Venus without the plates
Teleocrater rhadinus predates dinosaurs and shows in the fossil record after archosaurs split into bird branch and crocodile branch
Winter cloud-seeding project wrapped up in southwestern Idaho- could they learn anything in a year of abundant snow?
Most deep-sea creatures us bioluminescence to create their own light
Monitoring the reliance of the US economy & national security on minerals from other nations
What minerals (and where do they come from) are in your smartphone?
Tracking minerals critical to national preparedness
Mineral resource studies in Alaska
Petroleum, oil shale, minerals and the potential for fuel batteries
Daspletosaurus horneri – newly discovered species of Late Cretaceous Tyrannosaur
Recent California droughts & floods linked to distinctive atmospheric waves of wavenumber-5
Sediments on Tibetan Plateau record late Miocene climate pattern
Palaeothentidae – diverse group of marsupials existed in South America up to about 13 myo
Reconstructing feathered dinosaurs with new LSF technology based on high-definition images of preserved soft tissues
Glacial upland surficial tills in New England provide major groundwater storage reservoir
Travels in geology: Easter Island – volcanoes, petroglyphs and moai
Environmental Science Bulletin Board – 17 April 2017 – compiled by Elaine J. Hanford
14 April 1935 was “Black Sunday” with a 1,000-mile storm during the Dust Bowl
All those rains resulted in “Super Bloom” in California….then trampled by hordes of humans
- http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/california-super-bloom-trampled_us_58e6c392e4b0cdad578e5cac
- Interactive Views from Space: https://ww2.kqed.org/science/2017/04/10/heres-what-californias-wildflower-super-bloom-looks-like-from-space/
One of only 3 white wolves in Yellowstone severely injured, euthanized, investigation launched & necropsy scheduled
Drought in California is officially over! Gov. Brown lifts most stipulations of emergency order….a recipe for future disaster since groundwater has not yet recharged!
- https://uk.news.yahoo.com/california-drought-officially-over-see-130420132.html
- https://www.yahoo.com/news/californians-effects-punishing-drought-not-over-132547404.html
NASA launches “Adopt the Planet” in advance of Earth Day 2017
“Black Marble” image of Earth shows light sources
- http://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/black-marble-photo-shows-earth-its-darkest-180962899/
Humans can rationalize anything….from creating tree plantations to destroying them
NAS to revamp standards for conduct to foster integrity in scientific research
- http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2017/04/11/523406710/top-scientists-revamp-standards-to-foster-integrity-in-research
- Report: https://www.nap.edu/catalog/21896/fostering-integrity-in-research
New study examines health impacts of complex mixtures of organic pollutants in freshwater streams
- https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/04/170412091115.htm
- Paper: http://pubs.acs.org/doi/pdf/10.1021/acs.est.7b00012
Bio-pesticides are gaining share of the market – seen as “harmless” to humans and other animals and low impact on environment, but what if their use significantly increases?
The Great Mississippi Flood of 1927 was historic from many perspectives
Predicting that nuclear power will get safer & cheaper
In-depth life cycle analysis reveals the environmental footprint of a T-shirt
- http://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/whats-environmental-footprint-t-shirt-180962885/
- MISTRA Report: http://mistrafuturefashion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Environmental-assessment-of-Swedish-fashion-consumption-LCA.pdf
Border Patrol agents don’t just capture illegal aliens, they rescue Kemp Ridley sea turtle eggs!
American Rivers report warns fracking poses threat to clean drinking water in Rappahannock River in Virginia
- http://www.richmond.com/news/virginia/national-report-rappahannock-river-endangered-by-fracking-threat/article_fa5eea38-d8d4-5b06-b839-27f0cebe8083.html
- https://www.americanrivers.org/endangered-rivers/rappahannock-river-va/
- Report: https://s3.amazonaws.com/american-rivers-website/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/11121018/MER2017_FinalFullReport_04062017.pdf
100 years ago Dundee Advertiser published summary of “On Growth and Form” on mathematical biology that sought to place physical constraints on processes of Darwinism
Homeopathy better than bloodletting even though it is not generally accepted in the medical community today but I like the results without the toxic effects!
George Fell – founder of the Natural Areas Movement & first Director of the Nature Conservancy
Lower birth weights for infants correlated with coal-fired power plants in Tennessee
Dams….dams….and yet more dams…..and the environmental price of all those dams
Infrastructure is old, decaying & threatening drinking water supply in Louisiana towns
St. Vincent in the Caribbean will introduce law to outlaw killing of orcas following spectacle in front of tourists
New predictive model measuring nitrous oxide emission in streams & rivers
Survey estimates there are 60, 065 species of trees on Earth, 10,000 of which are at risk of extinction
Since ancient times, ants have been the best fungus farmers in the world
- http://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/how-ants-became-worlds-best-fungus-farmers-180962871/
- Paper: http://rspb.royalsocietypublishing.org/content/284/1852/20170095
USDA halts use of exploding M-44 cyanide traps after boy sickened & his dog poisoned in Idaho
- http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/04/11/523420494/after-outcry-usda-stops-using-cyanide-bombs-in-idaho-for-now
- https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/animalia/wp/2017/04/11/feds-halt-cyanide-traps-in-idaho-after-one-harms-a-child-and-kills-a-dog/
Celiac disease may be result of genetic mutation and/or a reovirus virus infection
“Decaffeinated” means a lot less caffeine, but not caffeine free
“Mestic” is “manure couture” – yes, clothing fabric made from cow poop
If you are a “night owl” it might be the result of a genetic mutation called CRY1
Revising WPA classic National Park posters to hype “global warming” agenda
- http://www.treehugger.com/slideshows/climate-change/artists-brilliant-national-park-posters-advertise-grim-future/
- Posters: http://www.hrothstein.com/#/national-parks-2050/
Research to improve earthquake risk communication: use plain language, discuss outcomes & limit mis-information
Roseau cane, a wetland grass, is dying along Louisiana coast from unknown cause – may be invasive scale or mealybug
“Migrants and the Making of America” examines impacts and relationships between growing population and industry that impacted our culture and environment
Kansas Department of Natural Resources developing Independence-Sugar watershed plan
A selection of the best national parks in Europe
Volcanic history and evolution led to present day biodiversity in the Galápagos Islands
Human constructs put 20 million people at risk of starving to death
Two beaches in Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore closed & municipal water intake shut down after US Steel chemical spill containing hexavalent chromium
Study to assess degree of pharmaceutical (Anti-depressants, blood pressure medicine, decongestants and other medicines) pollution in the Hudson River – a source of drinking water for more than 100,000
Studying the pathway of drug-resistant germs (MRSA & MDRSA) from livestock to people
Outbreak of ‘rat lungworm” in Hawaii has health officials concerned
Glowing bacteria improve remote detection of buried landmines
Discovery of group of giant viruses “Klosneuviruses” improves understanding of viral evolution
Expanding agriculture in Africa increases risk of deforestation
Public mental health benefits in urban areas from small parks and green spaces
Coastal Zone Management Bulletin Board – 17 April 2017 – compiled by Elaine J. Hanford
Sometimes, resilience means leaving your home and making a new one
· http://reliefweb.int/report/c-te-divoire/when-resilience-means-leaving-your-home-and-making-new-one
Coastal towns in North Carolina anticipate adapting to cuts in beach funding
· https://outerbanksvoice.com/2017/04/12/coastal-north-carolina-towns-brace-for-beach-funding-cuts/
Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC) adopted ocean salmon season recommendations for most of West Coast
· http://www.elkgrovenews.net/2017/04/federal-council-adopts-west-coast.html
· Season dates: http://www.thedailyworld.com/news/west-coast-salmon-season-dates-set-for-2017-westport-to-open-july-1/
Caribbean Islands hoping conservation of coral reefs will improve resilience
· http://www.voanews.com/a/caribbean-islands-coral-coastal-resilience/3769323.html
Pacific Islands recognize coastal & marine ecosystems are critical for resilience
· https://pasifik.news/coastal-marine-ecosystems-critical-resilient-pacific-region/
Is there an “up-side” to coastal inundation?
· https://www.wired.com/2017/04/the-upside-of-climate-change/
Disasters in Colombia & Peru suggest growing risk from “Coastal El Niño”
· http://www.eurasiareview.com/12042017-colombia-peru-disasters-show-growing-risk-from-coastal-el-nino-analysis/
Legislation in North Carolina to control wind farms: “An Act to better ensure compatibility of wind energy facilities with military operations and readiness”
· http://www.coastalreview.org/2017/04/another-bill-filed-to-limit-states-wind-energy/
A battle over property owner rights and the building of shoreline protective devices in California
· https://blog.pacificlegal.org/bad-bill-coastal-homeowners/
Banning plastic foam take-out boxes would mean cleaner beaches and less ocean pollution
· http://www.latimes.com/opinion/editorials/la-ed-polystyrene-ban-statewide-20170412-story.html
On the heels of Cyclone Debbie, floodplain should not be an option for future growth
· https://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/news/flood-plain-should-not-be-future-growth-option/3164453/
Submarine groundwater discharge carries contaminants into six Hawaiian bays impacting reefs
· https://www.earthmagazine.org/article/maui-reef-degradation-linked-contamination-coastal-groundwater
Trinidad & Tobago draft policy for coastal resources
· http://www.trinidadexpress.com/20170329/features/drafting-a-policy-for-tt8217s-coastal-resources
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