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Geoscience Bulletin Board – 27 May 2019 – compiled by Elaine J. Hanford
Following pulses of sediment laden water as turbidity currents move toward continental slope
National Academies Committee to develop research agenda to assess geoengineering strategies
Small-scale collisions between pools of cold air may play important role in thunderstorm clustering
Simulating jet stream response to changes in climate
- https://eos.org/research-spotlights/how-will-the-jet-stream-respond-to-future-warming
- https://eos.org/editor-highlights/polar-vortex-deformations-change-tidal-weather-in-the-mesosphere
Geohazards Field Station – simulate volcanic eruptions at former ballistics test site
X-rays veal colors of 3 myo fossil mouse using false color synchrotron image
New study focuses on influence of natural causes on temperatures of the last century
Hurricane season begins officially on 1stof June – named storm has formed “early” in the Atlantic
Such hubris!!! “Wandering Earth” explains how humans could change orbit of the planet
- https://arstechnica.com/science/2019/05/wandering-earth-rocket-scientist-explains-how-we-could-move-our-planet/
- https://theconversation.com/wandering-earth-rocket-scientist-explains-how-we-could-move-our-planet-116365
Turning to drones to predict avalanches, mudslides & water runoff
Active low-angle normal fault reveals rolling-hinge mechanism as metamorphic core complex is exhumed in Papua New Guinea
Recognizing the nonlinear systems in the geosciences
Atacama Desert holds densest collection of meteorites in the world
Dormant stratovolcano Aluto in Rift Valley of Ethiopia last erupted 2,000 years ago as pumice cone
New insight into origin of Canadian Rockies
Geo-forensics – solving crimes with geology
Largest offshore volcanic event in recorded history near the island of Mayotte
Plaque to mark status of Charles Lapworth as pioneering geologist in Scotland
Modern zooplankton (foraminifera) communities differ systematically from pre-industrial counterparts
US forecasters predict “near normal” Atlantic hurricane season for 2019 – 2 to 4 major hurricanes
GOT map reveals plate tectonic reconstruction of the 7 Kingdoms
Ida Slater was one of first women paleontologist in London – pioneering research and thought
Book Review: “The Blues” – ode to the geology of the Blue Mountains in Pacific Northwest
Proceeds will fund exploration & drilling programs of Babine Copper-Gold Porphyry projects
- https://www.geologyforinvestors.com/pacific-empire-minerals-closes-oversubscribed-private-placement/
Assessment of NASA record of global temperature accurate to “within less than tenth of a degree F”
• https://phys.org/news/2019-05-confidence-nasa-earth-temperature.html
William “Bill” Mathews – pioneering Canadian geologist & the Sea-to-Sky geology
Environmental Science Bulletin Board – 27 May 2019 – compiled by Elaine J. Hanford
No time to forget about potential for exposure to rabies – Norwegian woman dies after puppy bite while on vacation in the Philippines
Opting for no children should be because of overpopulation & damage to planet – not “climate fear”
John Wesley Powell argued for “smart development” in the Western US – careful, democratic management of water resources
- https://eos.org/features/green-and-grand-john-wesley-powell-and-the-west-that-wasnt
- http://www.inkstain.net/fleck/2019/05/john-wesley-powell-at-150-how-can-we-tell-better-stories/
Texas fever ticks identified in Webb County outside permanent quarantine zone
- https://www.drovers.com/article/fever-ticks-confirmed-outside-texas-permanent-quarantine-zone
- https://www.tahc.texas.gov/news/2019/2019-05-15_FeverTicks_Webb.pdf
WHO still spends massive amounts of money on travel – misconduct probe
If high-risk Prado Dam fails, Disneyland could be flooded in southern California
- https://ktla.com/2019/05/17/engineers-deem-78-year-old-prado-dam-a-high-urgency-risk-breach-could-flood-disneyland/
- https://www.govtech.com/em/preparedness/Disneyland-Dozens-of-Cities-Could-be-Flooded-by-Dam-Failure-From-Storm-Engineers-Warn.html
Perspective: Greatest threat to the planet is not “global warming” – it is soil erosion
Perspective: environmental legacy of the Vietnam War
Drought in Panama linked to El Niño has impact on canal and shipping
Comprehensive socio-economic & environmental ranking of all 50 States – Washington State is #1
Bonnet Carré Spillway - physics of Mississippi River flood control
Cut-off wall being installed as part of repairs to TVA Boon Dam
USPS issued new set of Forever stamps representing US National Wild & Scenic River System
Farm ponds act as sinks to sequester nitrous oxide
New legislation would establish national system of wildlife corridors – Wildlife Corridor Act of 2019
- https://eos.org/articles/bill-would-create-a-wildlife-corridors-system-to-protect-species
- RYA19237: https://www.tomudall.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/FINALBILLTEXT-WILDLIFE-CORRIDOR19.pdf
Tornado warnings not adequate to prepare mobile home residents
New study to assess how climatic factors impact life span & distribution of PCBs in ocean
Killer whale cull two decades ago has had long lasting impact on population in Southern Ocean
“Global warming policy” did not work before so why revive it?
Waters of most polluted stream in Europe could be used as pesticide
- https://www.treehugger.com/clean-water/pretty-stream-belgium-so-polluted-its-water-could-be-used-pesticide.html
- Map of sampling sites: https://ars.els-cdn.com/content/image/1-s2.0-S0048969719311969-ga1_lrg.jpg
Isle of Capri bans single-use plastics
Human resilience & ecological resistance in “tear gas capital of the world” – Bethlehem, West Bank
Next trial over safety of Roundup herbicide will begin in August in St. Louis, Missouri
US FDA allowed secret log of 50,000 malfunction incidents of faulty implantable heart devide
Epidemic of HPV in men – 11 million infected with cancer-causing virus – HPV & other STIs
- https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/video/study-reveals-11-million-men-are-infected-with-cancer-linked-hpv-and-dont-know-it/vi-BBO0tYP
- https://www.apnews.com/Business%20Wire/a306afc8e202449a904c6dec6d7f60bb
- https://www.thesun.co.uk/sun-men/9121320/stis-chafing-itchy-testicles/
Making industrial chemicals “green” (i.e., fewer emissions) will require a lot of electricity
Canada raided & shut down Saint-Edouard Zoo – owner faces charges of cruelty & neglect
- https://globalnews.ca/news/5297091/animals-seized-quebec-zoo-owner-charged-cruelty-neglect/
- https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/st-edouard-zoo-normand-trahan-1.5143106
Guidelines for being an ethical wildlife tourist
Historic wilderness lodges are “perfect” way to see National Parks across North America
California sues to keep $929M of your tax dollars for failing high-speed rail project
Orlando, Florida, asks consultants for help crafting smart city vision & strategy
GOT portrayal of dire wolves has bad consequences for Huskies
Racing provides human entertainment but is dangerous for horses – 500 died in 2018
Respectful relationship between one human and grizzly bears
The tortoises of Aldabra Atoll
Texas to spend $3B on flood control in wake of Hurricane Harvey – will it do any good?
National Park visitors contributed $40B to 2018 US Economy
Civil engineers think they can save the world through resilience planning
Desert hydropower plant (isn’t that an oxymoron?) remains controversial
Can nuclear cleanups be “quick” – what are the risks?
Earthquakes or tiger attacks – what people fear the most might reduce disasters
Conservation goals compete at expense of biodiversity on multiple scales & worldwide ecosystem
Coastal Zone Management Bulletin Board – 27 May 2019 – compiled by Elaine J. Hanford
Hydropower dams degrade water quality & can have harm coastal areas far downstream
• https://www.ecowatch.com/hydropower-dams-environmental-problems-2637609622.html
Study to assess Kure Beach potential for dune infiltration system to reduce stormwater discharge from the town into the ocean
• https://www.coastalreview.org/2019/05/towns-eye-dune-systems-for-stormwater/
Considering airfoil boat as alternative transportation between African coastal cities
Texas coastal barrier would prevent major economic losses – but at what cost?
• https://www.chron.com/local/article/Study-Texas-coastal-barrier-would-prevent-major-13866968.php
Bangladesh temporarily bans coastal fishing to improve fishing stocks – demonstrators protest
• https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-48335509
• https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/bangladesh-bans-fishing/
• https://ph.news.yahoo.com/protests-bangladesh-slaps-two-month-ban-shallow-water-140426271.html
“Best” coastal towns – top 3
• https://kristv.com/news/local-news/2019/05/20/rockport-rated-2-in-best-coastal-small-town-inthe-u-s/
New app shows where & when water is safe for swimming
Global warming alarmism: ocean could rise over 6 feet by 2100 swamping coastal cities
• Paper: https://www.pnas.org/content/early/2019/05/14/1817205116
High levels of five pharmaceutical drugs found in Humber estuary
• https://phys.org/news/2019-05-high-pharmaceuticals-humber-estuary.html
Heavy precipitation & runoff in 2018 caused decline in health of Chesapeake Bay
• https://www.apnews.com/41f27d25ebca4aba82e7271fa1bcf1c9
US Army COE begins increased releases into Caloosahatchee Estuary
10-foot great white shark spotted in Long Island Sound
Mexican raw oysters from Estero El Cardon estuary recalled after gastrointestinal illness reported in US
Otters have re-emerged in Kadalundi Estuary
Purple martin population recovers in Squamish Estuary
• https://www.squamishchief.com/purple-martins-in-the-squamish-estuary-1.23827591
New model improves prediction of wave wash overs for sea turtle nests – 83% accuracy
• https://eos.org/articles/predicting-wave-wash-overs-for-sea-turtle-nests
Historic solutions to sea level rise might help modern coastal communities
• https://eos.org/articles/historic-solutions-to-sea-level-rise-may-help-modern-communities
Indonesian tsunami of 2018 reconstructed using surveillance camera footage & social media
• https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-019-01544-5
Fake tsunami warning in Solomon Islands sparked panic in Honiara
White sand of Kailua selected as best US beach
• https://phys.org/news/2019-05-white-sands-oahu-kailua-beach.html
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Hi, Rick.
Thanks for your comment and kind words. I gave it a try but when I emboldened the text it looked the same as the links; there was no contrast. I could not alter the URLs so that the contrast could be restored.
Posted by: Michael Campana | Monday, 10 June 2019 at 01:33 AM
love the blog. it would be better if the text was bold and not the links. that would be easier to scan. if you find something of interest, clicking the url should be no problem. :)
Posted by: rick greiner | Thursday, 06 June 2019 at 08:48 AM