Ol Doinyo Lengai Volcano: Eruption Effects Posted: 21 Sep 2009 10:26 PM PDT Explosive eruptions at Ol Doinyo Lengai Volcano in 2008 built a cone over 100 meters (330 feet) high with a steep-walled crater. This NASA image shows the gray ash-covered landscape and other eruption effects. |
| Smithsonian Education Online Conference Posted: 21 Sep 2009 08:15 PM PDT “The Smithsonian is addressing the global challenge of climate change with special exhibitions and ongoing research. You will be able to participate in these investigations and deepen your understanding through the Smithsonian Online Education Conference: Climate Change. Throughout the days of September 29 through October 1, 2009, you’ll explore Smithsonian research and collections related to [...] |
| Posted: 21 Sep 2009 07:21 PM PDT Heavy rains have caused extensive flooding throughout the Atlanta, Georgia area. Several people have been killed and there has been extensive damage. This article at the WSBTV website includes lots of reader-submitted photos and video. |
| Posted: 21 Sep 2009 07:04 PM PDT Cassini acquired lots of images and data while Saturn progressed through its recent equinox. These scenes revealed new information about the planet, its rings and its moons. |
| Posted: 21 Sep 2009 06:34 PM PDT An article at National Public Radio explores how natural gas has been “rediscovered” in the United States. “The Potential Gas Committee, reported in June that natural gas reserves in the United States are actually 35 percent higher than believed just two years ago, and some geologists say even that estimate is too conservative.” |
| Posted: 21 Sep 2009 05:51 PM PDT Sixty years ago today the Beddgelert Meteorite crashed through the roof of the Prince Llewelyn Hotel in Beddgelert, Wales. You can read the full story at the BBC website. |
| If You Can’t Make Wind Power in Florida Posted: 21 Sep 2009 05:47 PM PDT There is not a single wind farm in Florida, however, FPL Group, a power company with a primary business of providing electricity to Florida homes and businesses, now operates wind power stations at 65 locations in 16 states and Canada. |
| Posted: 21 Sep 2009 05:36 PM PDT The German Cabinet approved dedicating offshore areas of the Baltic Sea and North Sea for the development of up to 40 offshore wind farms. |
| Posted: 21 Sep 2009 05:25 PM PDT A 6.1 magnitude earthquake occurred in Bhutan at 2:53 PM local time. At least ten people were killed and many buildings were damaged. |
| Volcanic Eruptions in Australia? Posted: 21 Sep 2009 05:18 PM PDT Australia has two active volcanoes and hundreds that are inactive. This article explores the historical record and the certainty that future eruptions will occur. |
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