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USGS reports a magnitude-5.2 earthquake has hit near the east coast of Honshu, Japan today 07 May 2008.

NASAs Terra satellite captured the ash plume flowing southeast from the volcano summit.

Chaiten volcano of Chile eruption news from the BBC.

A magnitude-5.2 earthquake, centered 131 miles east of St. Louis, Missouri, shook southern Illinois at 4:36 a.m. Friday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

You can report a felt earthquake using the map shown on this site.

This site shows exactly where in Illinois the 4-18-08 earthquake occurred.

This article is from the BBC website.

OSU only access to article by Schmitz et al., links the breakup of an asteroid to the Great Ordovician Biodiversification Event, and was published in Nature in 2008. Stig Bergstrom is one of the authors of this paper (for students that might not know, Stig in an emeritus professor in SES).

OSU only access to article by Pahleven and Stevenson, discusses refinements to and implications of the impact theory for the origin of the moon, and was one of the papers listed in Research highlights for 2007 selected by the editors of Nature.

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change: What do they have to tell the world? With Dr. Gordon Aubrecht WHEN: Wednesday, April 2, 6:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6:00 p.m.) WHERE: Study Place Along High (SPAH) 1836 N High Street (the old Long's Bookstore) ADMISSION: FREE

A robotic spacecraft circling Mars has snapped the first image of a series of active avalanches near the planet's north pole.

This ancient frog, from Madagascar, was intimidating enough that scientists who unearthed its fossils dubbed the beast Beelzebufo, or Devil Toad.

A small toothless pterodactyl with curved toes has been found in China.

Earth should brace itself for a new Ice Age rather than global warming, a Russian scientist said in an interview with RIA Novosti.

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Researchers from The OSU School of Earth Sciences brave Antarctica wind and chill to track climate change at the bottom of the world.

This website celebrates the 50th anniversary in 2008 of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), which began operation in October 1958. Provides a history of this government agency, a calendar of anniversary events through October 2008, photos, press releases, publications, and links to popular NASA websites.

Polar Science is an international, peer-reviewed and quarterly journal. It is dedicated to provide original research articles for sciences related to the polar regions of the Earth and other planets. Polar Science has basically 12 disciplinesspace and upper atmosphere physics, atmospheric science/climatology, glaciology, oceanography/sea ice studies, geology/petrology, solid earth geophysics/seismology, marine earth science, geomorphology/Cenozoic-Quaternary geology, meteoritics, terrestrial biology, marine biology, animal ecology

The journal welcomes papers in all topics of hydraulics, in particular articles on sustainable water management, water-health issues, environmental hydraulics, eco-hydraulics, coastal engineering and integration of hydraulics with hydrology. Inter-disciplinary problems and linkage of theory to field application are particularly encouraged. Solutions of water problems in the form of prediction models, flow simulations, engineering systems, monitoring, management strategies covering basic scientific investigations and/or experimental studies of flow behaviour, hydrodynamics, fate and transport of aquatic constituents, and related biological and chemical processes are all within the scope of the Journal.

Geology Library new book shelf from May 05 to May 12

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Check out our new Newsletter for April 2008

Online book "Dynamical Oceanography" from Springer now available in the OhioLINK Electronic Book Center.

Online book "Mountains: Sources of Water, Sources of Knowledge" from Springer now available in the OhioLINK Electronic Book Center.

Online issue "Climate Change and Groundwater: 2008; Vol. 288" is now part of the Lyell Collection.

Online book "West Gondwana: Pre-Cenozoic Correlations Across the South Atlantic Region" is now part of the Lyell Collection.

The Lyell Collection, created to mark the Geological Society of London's 200th anniversary in 2007, represents one of the largest integrated collections of online Earth science literature available. You can access this through OSCAR by title "Lyell Collection" and click on the Link.

Precise definitions of units of rock and periods of geological time are required, especially for mapping and study of geological history. The International Stratigraphic Guide (Hedberg 1976; revised Salvador 1994) was adopted for New Zealand use by the Geological Society of New Zealand soon after its initial formulation (Hornibrook et al. 1965), and its principles are used in the maps and publications of GNS.

The Climate Change Science Program integrates federal research on climate and global change, as sponsored by thirteen federal agencies and overseen by the Office of Science and Technology Policy, the Council on Environmental Quality, the National Economic Council and the Office of Management and Budget.

Climate Counts is a collaborative effort to bring consumers and companies together in the fight against global climate change. Working together, consumers and companies can raise awareness, change behavior, and move markets to promote environmentally and economically sound solutions to the climate crisis. Find out what companies are taking climate change seriously.

A hypertext history of how scientists came to (partly) understand what people are doing to cause climate change by Spencer Weart. American Institute of Physics

From the Discovery Channel - Global Warming - What you need to know with Tom Brokaw

The world's most significant fossil discovery. Located in the Canadian Rockies, check out the enrichment centre, the hikes and much, much more

website to accompany the PBS program

Official Energy Statistics from the U.S. Government

API is the only national trade association that represents all aspects of America’s oil and natural gas industry. Our 400 corporate members, from the largest major oil company to the smallest of independents, come from all segments of the industry. They are producers, refiners, suppliers, pipeline operators and marine transporters, as well as service and supply companies that support all segments of the industry. A good source for statistics.

The only U.S. national laboratory devoted to fossil energy research.

Starts with the basics, including a good glossary of jargon. Goes into a section with more detail and alternative energy and then looks to the future. Further information includes a good list of books and other web sites. There is a link for the current oil prices.

Oil On My Shoes will help you understand the science of Petroleum Geology

This library contains a vast array of books from the American Geophysical union. OSU access only.

Using a combination of linked text, images, and short movies this page is designed to help the above users gain an instant understanding of the principles of sequence stratigraphy. Often persons exposed to this topic for the first time, even experienced sedimentary stratigraphers, are confused with the extensive terminology of this burgeoning science and the complex geometric response of the sedimentary record to changing rates of sedimentation and relative sea level (whether this latter is the product of world wide changes in sea level [eustasy], or vertical tectonic movement). This web site is designed to help navigate these common problems while helping improve the users understanding of the sedimentary section of the earths crust and the principles of this important earth science discipline.

The Mission of the Society is to advance the science of petroleum geology, foster professional development and esprit de corps of members, and promote community awareness of the profession.

The Society of Petrophysicsts and Well Log Analysts (SPWLA) is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to the advancement of the science of petrophysics and formation evaluation, through well logging and other formation evaluation techniques and to the application of these techniques to the exploitation of gas, oil and other minerals. Founded in 1959, SPWLA provides information services to scientists in the petroleum and mineral industries, serves as a voice of shared interests in our profession, plays a major role in strengthening petrophysical education, and strives to increase the awareness of the role petrophysics has in the Oil and Gas Industry and the scientific community.

To collect, disseminate, and exchange technical knowledge concerning the exploration, development and production of oil and gas resources, and related technologies for the public benefit; and to provide opportunities for professionals to enhance their technical and professional competence.

The Society of Exploration Geophysicists is a not-for-profit organization that promotes the science of geophysics and the education of applied geophysicists. SEG, founded in 1930, fosters the expert and ethical practice of geophysics in the exploration and development of natural resources, in characterizing the near surface, and in mitigating earth hazards. The Society, which has more than 26,000 members in 129 countries, fulfills its mission through its publications, conferences, forums, Web sites, and educational opportunities.

The membership of AAPG includes geologists, geophysicists, CEOs, managers, consultants, students and academicians. The purpose of the organization is to foster scientific research, advance the science of geology, promote technology and inspire high professional conduct.

"Our approach has been to provide a content-rich site that attempts to cover most of the major aspects of the geology of oil, while giving the user some geologic fundamentals along the way. We have also attempted to base the site around perceived visitors' experiences - specifically with the "Geology in Your Backyard" section. The current plan is to broaden this topic to ten or more sites across North America, and eventually to other locations worldwide - much of this work is already underway. The site has been written with the 13-15 year age group in mind, although we feel it has value to both younger and older individuals with an interest in the fascinating world of oil.

This page deals with the Hubbert peak, the projected maximum production of oil and its consequences on humanity.

A documentary of tectonics.

Website for this environmental restoration project in San Francisco Bay, which is "the largest tidal wetland restoration project on the west coast of the United States." Includes a project description (featuring restoration of tidal marshes and other wetland habitats that had been used for commercial salt production since 1854), a FAQ, reports, maps, and video clips. Also include events and meeting listings and newsletters. In English and Spanish. From California state and federal agencies.

Coronado to Lewis and Clark, the Quivira Collection Companion to an exhibition of "maps, books and illustrations, dated 1544 through 1802, of the west coast of North America." View annotated map images (some with audio clips) on topics such as early explorers, California as an island, secret Russian exploration in the Pacific, Captain James Cook's voyages to the north Pacific, and overland to the Pacific in the late 1700s. From the Sonoma County (California) Museum and a California winery.

Website for this park in Marin County, California, that was proclaimed a National Monument by President Theodore Roosevelt on January 9, 1908. "Muir Woods become the 7th National Monument, and the first created from land donated by a private individual." Features a timeline, brief background about John Muir and William Kent (who donated the land), and details about animals and plants (such as the old-growth coastal redwoods). From the National Park Service (NPS).

Includes some nice illustrations of geology terms Definitions of "more 20,000 terms ... [and] more than 6,000 stunning illustrations of a wide variety of objects from all aspects of life." Also includes audio clips of pronunciations. Searchable, or browsable by topics: astronomy, earth, plants, animals, humans, food, housing, clothing, arts and architecture, communications, transportation and machinery, energy, science, society, and sports and games. From Merriam-Webster. Note: may not work properly in all browsers.

The United Nations maintains this website "to support arrangements for meetings organized under the [Climate Change] Convention, [and] to transmit official documents and reports. ... It also serves the Kyoto Protocol." Features background about climate change science and what can be done, discussion of methodologies and tools to evaluate global warming impacts, reports and data (such as greenhouse gas emissions data), and related material.

Background and news from this Chinese facility researching space science topics in areas such as space engineering technology, space physics, and weather exploration. Find overviews of research areas and projects, news about China's space program, such as the first successful moon photo captured by its lunar probe project (November 2007), and announcements of conferences. In Chinese and English (occasional translation errors).

Background about the "Keeling Curve," a monthly record of atmospheric carbon dioxide levels that began in March 1958 at an observatory in Hawaii. "The Keeling Curve provided the first clear evidence that carbon dioxide was accumulating in the atmosphere as the result of humanity's use of fossil fuels." Features a slideshow about Charles Keeling and the curve, and links to information about climate change. From the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California, San Diego.

This exhibit tells the story of the "race to the South Pole" in 1911 by explorers Roald Amundsen and Robert Scott through excerpts from their letters and additional text and images. Be sure to turn on your computer's sound for the full effect of this presentation, which includes music digitized from the "Flag of Victory March," recorded in 1905. In Norwegian and English. From the National Library of Norway.

Website for the South Pole Observatory (SPO), which was "established at the geographical south pole at 2837 m above sea level in 1957 as part of the International Geophysical Year." Features live views of the South Pole, current weather, background about South Pole scientific facilities, material about the ozone hole, photos and time-lapse movies, and links to related websites. From the Earth System Research Laboratory, Global Monitoring Division, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

In support of the International Polar Year (IPY 2007-2008), LIMA brings the coldest continent on Earth alive in greater detail than ever before through this virtually cloudless, seamless, and high resolution satellite view of Antarctica." Includes images, an interactive atlas of Antarctic research, and related material. From the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the British Antarctic Survey (BAS), and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),with funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF).

The Photojournal is your interface to the Planetary Image Archive (PIA) contained within the Planetary Data System Imaging Node. The home page graphic serves as a high-level entry point to the thousands of high-resolution images and their accompanying products which have been made available to the public from data returned by various JPL missions over the course of many years.

The ESL is a satellite data receiving station and image processing facility for environmental data from six unique earth observing sensor systems. We specialize in real-time access to satellite imagery and measurements of the atmosphere, oceans and coastal areas within the Gulf of Mexico / Caribbean Sea region. The Web page also showcases satellite imagery of the Gulf Coast region which is updated daily, research publications , research projects, info on satellites, their orbits and schedules, K-12 education events such as Ocean Commotion, and the history of the ESL.

(ESA) Satellite Images Observing the Earth contains over 1100 images from around the world.

Intute hosts more than 2,000 satellite images covering many world regions; images include phenomena such as wildfires, coastal waters, mountain ranges, rivers, landmarks, cities, and much more. Images courtesy of a range of sources including: NASA Image Exchange, Visible Earth, ISS EarthKAM, and The Gateway to Astronaut Photography of Earth.

A catalog of NASA's images and animations of planet Earth. Browse by satellite, geographic region, topics, or collections.

World Wind lets you zoom from satellite altitude into any place on Earth. Leveraging Landsat satellite imagery and Shuttle Radar Topography Mission data, World Wind lets you experience Earth terrain in visually rich 3D, just as if you were really there. You have to download this onto your computer.

GeoCover Landsat is produced under NASA contract,by Earth Satellite Corporation. Click on the map above to zoom in/out, or 'Select Image' to open a new window.

The Gateway to Astronaut Photography of Earth hosts the best and most complete online collection of astronaut photographs of the Earth, and has clickable map search.

Smithsonian online exhibit has a few nice examples.

On this site "you can view our planet through the beautiful images taken by the Landsat-7 satellite," Landsat 7 is a U.S. satellite maintained by NASA. The online exhibit includes images of deserts, rivers, mountains, and other geographic features. Includes a discussion of how the colors of satellite images differ from photographs. Browsable by continent. From the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and NASA.

"Each state link brings up a menu of links to maps and other online information about the state. There are two main types of links on each state page: maps and images local to this site, and links to external Web sites." A variety of maps are available for each state, including relief maps, topographic maps optimized to show landforms, satellite images, and maps down to county levels (except for Alaska and Hawaii).

GEODE (Geo-Data Explorer) "allows the user to retrieve, display, and manipulate multiple types of information, such as satellite images, geologic maps, graphics, live camera feed, three-dimensional images, and spreadsheet data. The available data coverages . . . are dynamic, as they are frequently updated; some datasets are international in scope, and some are specific to the United States. Users can combine these datasets to design their own maps and digital products." Sponsored by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

TerraServer has assembled the largest variety of aerial photos, satellite images and USGS topo maps on the Internet. You can search and view all of our online imagery and then purchase a digital image download or a high quality print.

Select a weather satellite image map from "...North America from GOES East" to "Satellite imagery of Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Atlantic Ocean from METEOSAT-7" and view it in visible or infrared light or by water vapor.

The Satellite Services Division of the National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS) provides real time access to satellite data and products for the public and government.

Background and news from this Chinese facility researching space science topics in areas such as space engineering technology, space physics, and weather exploration. Find overviews of research areas and projects, news about China's space program, such as the first successful moon photo captured by its lunar probe project (November 2007), and announcements of conferences. In Chinese and English (occasional translation errors).

Companion to a 2001-2002 exhibit that considers why maps are made, whether maps lead or mislead, and the uses of maps. Features a tour of selected items such as a 1783 British map proposing the boundary between the U.S. and British territory (now Canada), and a 1923 map of Africa's Gold Coast with a fictitious depiction of a hill that looks like an elephant. From the British Library.

This presentation, created in 2000 on the 25th anniversary of the sinking of the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald, looks at developments in marine communications and forecasting since that disaster on Lake Superior. Some of the topics include forecast and warning definitions, numerical weather prediction, advances in scientific understanding, and radars and satellites. From the National Weather Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

This website, launched in November 2007, "was created to provide comprehensive information on emerging and ongoing droughts, and to enhance the nation's drought preparedness." Find maps and updates showing current drought conditions in the U.S., drought impact, and forecasts. Also includes educational materials for children and adults, research reports, photos, news, and information about wildfires, hydrology, and water quality. NIDIS was "recommended by the Western Governors Association in 2004 and enacted into law in 2006."

This is "a National Geographic-led campaign -- backed by a coalition of national business and non-profit organizations -- to expand geographic learning in school, at home, and in communities." Find campaign materials, games and activities, geography quizzes, and ideas for parents, educators, and children and teens to incorporate geographic knowledge and learning into daily life. From the National Geographic Society.

Background and updates on drinking water and sanitation issues around the world, focusing on child and family health, hygiene, and access to sanitation facilities. Features stories about the impact of sanitation improvement activities, water and sanitation country profiles, statistics, video clips, and general and technical documents. From UNICEF.

Film created for educational purposes, describing the Southern Appalachian Mountains and how the geologic events that took place millions of years ago influenced the landscape, climate, soils, and living things that can be seen there today. Requires Windows Media Player.