Hurricane Sandy moved a lot of debris, but where did it all end up?
Hazards & Disasters
Posted inScience Updates
Coping with Future Water Woes in the Western United States
Water Scarcity in the West: Past, Present, and Future; Davis, California, 6–7 April 2015
Posted inScience Updates
A University-Government Partnership for Oceanographic Research
After 44 years of coordinating the U.S. academic research fleet and facilities, the University-National Oceanographic Laboratory System (UNOLS) gears for the future.
Posted inNews
Weak Shaking Lessened Nepal Earthquake Impact
Modest ground motion for such a big quake and some prior training in earthquake preparedness averted worse death and destruction, earthquake scientists say.
Posted inNews
New Commission Aims to Protect Volcanic Geoheritage
Volcanic landscapes and regions provide valuable opportunities for scientific research, education, and sustainable geotourism, in addition to iconic scenery.
Posted inScience Updates
Seismic Hazard Assessment: Honing the Debate, Testing the Models
Earthquake experts with opposing views found common ground working around a table and on a hiking trail.
Posted inNews
Floods Fail in War, Win as Weapon Against Sea Level Rise
A historical look at flooding used as a war strategy in the Netherlands found that the tactic often failed but, in the long run, has helped to protect the land against future floods and sea level rise.
Posted inNews
Report Makes a Case for Geology's Role in Policy Decisions
Scientific societies in the United Kingdom and Europe strive to raise awareness among decision makers about geology's relevance to key societal challenges.
Posted inOpinions
Reality Check: Seismic Hazard Models You Can Trust
Probabilistic hazard assessments, even the most recent models, routinely underestimate earthquake effects. A neodeterministic approach comes closer to observed data.
Posted inNews
Tailpipe Study: Newer Trucks Emit More Black Carbon
A surprising increase is reported in Europe regarding the global warming agent as tougher emissions standards are unveiled in the United States for trucks.