Jade Reveals Motagua Fault Activity Posted: 07 Aug 2009 01:05 AM PDT Geologists have discovered some jade deposits in Guatemala that reveal past activity at the Motagua Fault. It appears that the North American and Caribbean plates have collided at least twice. |
| Photos: Yellowstone National Park Posted: 06 Aug 2009 10:35 PM PDT This is a gallery showing the natural beauty of Yellowstone National Park. Included are photos of the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, a Fountain Paint mudpot in the Lower Geyser Basin, Grand Prismatic Spring, Rustic Falls, Old Faithful, the Morning Glory Pool, and more. Learn More About Geysers. |
| Typhoon Morakot Doubles in Size Posted: 06 Aug 2009 10:05 PM PDT Typhoon Morakot, which is expected to make landfall in China, has doubled in size in less than two days. The cloud top grew to about 1,700 km (1,056 miles) across. The infrared satellite image at right shows Morakot’s cold clouds (depicted in purple and blue) over the East China Sea on August 6th. |
| Posted: 06 Aug 2009 11:27 AM PDT It is not very often that you can see two large storms this close to one another. From Earth Observatory: “This image shows both Hurricane Felicia as a strong Category 3 hurricane, left, and Tropical Storm Enrique, right. Felicia has a distinct eye surrounded by spiraling bands of clouds. Enrique, at this time [...] |
| Posted: 06 Aug 2009 10:40 AM PDT National Geographic Channel has a television program titled “Drain the Ocean” that reveals mountains, canyons, plains and volcanoes of the ocean floor. Their program airs on Sunday, August 9th at 9 PM ET/PT. At right: White coral boulders amidst black volcanic ones are taken as evidence for a giant tsunami. [...] |
| Posted: 06 Aug 2009 10:35 AM PDT When fossils are stolen from a dig site, valuable information is taken along with them. Researchers are working on developing a way to link fossils with their original surroundings so that stolen fossils (and thieves) can be positively identified. |
| Hurricane Felicia Tracks Towards Hawaii Posted: 06 Aug 2009 07:45 AM PDT Hurricane Felicia is now a Category 4 storm moving west in the Pacific towards Hawaii. It is expected to slowly decline in strength over the next couple of days as it moves over cooler waters on its way to Hawaii. |
| Posted: 06 Aug 2009 06:35 AM PDT Amusement parks across the U.S. have been taking steps to become greener. Some of the changes include replacing incandescent bulbs with LED lights, using alternative fuels, installing solar panels, using biodegradable plates and utensils, and recycling more. |
Friday, August 7, 2009
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