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What Lies Beneath? New Survey Technique Offers Detailed Picture of Our Changing Landscape
November 14, 2012 — A new surveying technique is giving geologists their first detailed picture of how ground movement associated with historical mining is changing the face of our ... > full story -
Roots of Deadly 2010 India Flood Identified; Findings Could Improve Warnings
November 13, 2012 — New research indicates that flash flooding that swept through the mountain town of Leh, India, in 2010 was set off by a string of unusual weather events similar to those that caused devastating flash ... > full story -
Undersea Gas Leaks Off Israel’s Coast Discovered
November 12, 2012 — Most of the efforts in Israel's energy field are being directed at gas buried deep under the Mediterranean seabed. Now a new geophysical study, the first of its kind in Israel, has uncovered a system ... > full story -
At Least Six Major Earthquakes on the Alhama De Murcia Fault in the Last 300,000 Years
November 12, 2012 — An international group of researchers, with Spanish participation, has analysed the most recent history of the Alhama de Murcia fault. They discovered that it has experienced six major earthquakes ... > full story -
Children, Teens at Risk for Lasting Emotional Impact from Hurricane Sandy
November 6, 2012 — The unseen emotional aftershocks of Hurricane Sandy may linger for children who were in the storm's path. A psychologist discusses why children may experience PTSD and how parents and caregivers can ... > full story -
2011 Virginia Earthquake Triggered Landslides at Extraordinary Distances
November 6, 2012 — The 2011 Mineral, Virginia M-5.8 earthquake was felt over an extraordinarily large area. A new study details landslides triggered by the earthquake at distances four times greater and over an area 20 ... > full story -
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Children's Preexisting Symptoms Influence Their Reactions to Disaster Coverage on TV
November 5, 2012 — After a natural disaster occurs, we often find ourselves glued to the TV, seeking out details about the extent of the damage and efforts at recovery. While research has shown that exposure to this ... > full story -
Massive Volcanic Eruption Puts Past Climate and People in Perspective
November 5, 2012 — The largest volcanic eruption on Earth in the past millions of years took place in Indonesia 74,000 years ago and researchers can now link the colossal eruption with the global climate and the ... > full story -
Taking the 'Pulse' of Volcanoes Using Satellite Images
November 5, 2012 — A new study uses satellite data to investigate deformation prior to the eruption of active volcanoes in Indonesia's west Sunda ... > full story -
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Disaster Defense: Balancing Costs and Benefits
November 2, 2012 — Do costly seawalls provide a false sense of security in efforts to control nature? Would it be better to focus on far less expensive warning systems and improved evacuation procedures? A father-son ... > full story
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