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Chilean Volcano Captured Blasting Ash
Chile's Chaiten Volcano is
shown spewing ash and smoke
into the air for hundreds of
kilometers over Argentina's
Patagonia Plateau in a new
Envisat image acquired on
May 5, 2008. ... > full story
Chile's Chaiten Volcano One Of Scores Of Active Volcanoes In Region
The Chaiten volcano now
erupting in southern Chile
is one of 200 to 300
volcanoes in the "Andean
Arc" region of Chile, Peru,
... > full story
'Fishery Failure' Declared For West Coast Salmon Fishery
Officials declared a
commercial fishery failure
for the West Coast salmon
fishery due to historically
low salmon returns. Hundreds
of thousands of fall Chinook
... > full story
On Shaky Ground: Geological Faults Threaten Houston
After finding more than 300
surface faults in Harris
County, a geologist now has
information that could be
vitally useful to the
region's builders and city
... > full story
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Volcanic Eruption Of 1600 Caused Global Disruption
April 25, 2008 — The 1600 eruption of Huaynaputina in Peru had a global impact on human society, according to geologists. The eruption is known to have put a large amount of sulfur into the atmosphere, and tree ring ... > full story -
Earthquake In Illinois Could Portend An Emerging Threat
April 25, 2008 — To the surprise of many, the earthquake on April 18, 2008, about 120 miles east of St. Louis, originated in the Wabash Valley Fault, not the better-known and more-dreaded New Madrid Fault in ... > full story -
To A Fault: The Bottom Line On Earthquakes
April 23, 2008 — Although many people think that California "owns" all the earthquakes, Ohio also has its share of faults. Unlike another earthquake that woke people on another April 18, 102 years ago, this quake was ... > full story -
Earthquake Hazard Maps Show How U.S. Shakes With Quakes
April 22, 2008 — The recent magnitude-5.2 earthquake in southern Illinois is a reminder that earthquakes are a national hazard. Today, scientists at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) are revealing how shaky the ... > full story -
No Place Like Home: Hurricane Katrina's Lasting Impact
April 21, 2008 — New Orleans residents who lost their homes in Hurricane Katrina were over five times more likely to experience serious psychological distress a year after the disaster than those who did ... > full story -
Women's Networks Critical To Survival During Hurricane Katrina
April 21, 2008 — According to new research, some people survived Hurricane Katrina because of quick action from key women who, through pre-existing social networks, were able to mobilize for successful ... > full story -
Illinois Earthquake Is A Wake-Up Call
April 18, 2008 — Today's early morning earthquake that jolted many in the central U.S. is a reminder that seismic events do occur in areas not normally thought of as "earthquake country." It is also a lesson that ... > full story -
Unearthing Clues Of Catastrophic Earthquakes
April 18, 2008 — The destruction and disappearance of ancient cultures mark the history of human civilization, making for fascinating stories and cautionary tales. The longevity of today's societies may depend upon ... > full story -
New Hazard Estimates Could Downplay Earthquake Dangers
April 17, 2008 — The dangers posed by a major earthquake in the New Madrid and Charleston, South Carolina, zones in the Midwestern and Southern parts of the United States may be noticeably lower than current ... > full story -
California Has More Than 99% Chance Of A Big Earthquake WIthin 30 Years, Report Shows
April 15, 2008 — California has more than a 99% chance of having a magnitude 6.7 or larger earthquake within the next 30 years, according scientists using a new model to determine the probability of big quakes. The ... > full story
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