Geology.com | News - November 7, 2009

Oregon Geology Field Trip Guides Posted: 06 Nov 2009 09:30 PM PST The Fall 2009 issue of Oregon Geology features field trip guides and information about the new state geologic map… * Field trip guide to the middle Eocene Wildcat Mountain caldera, Ochoco National Forest, Crook County, Oregon * Field trip guide to the Oligocene Crooked River caldera: Central Oregon’s supervolcano, Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson Counties, Oregon * Field trip [...]

Future Copper Prices and Supply Situation Posted: 06 Nov 2009 09:11 PM PST “A financial analysis of the global copper market predicts uncertainty in the short term but the possibility of “severe shortages and much higher prices” in the longer term.” Quoted from the Arizona Geology Blog.

Cleaning the North Pacific Gyre Posted: 06 Nov 2009 05:05 PM PST The Great Pacific Garbage Patch – a mass of trash and debris the size of Texas – has been growing in the North Pacific Gyre. Project Kaisei is an endeavor that aims to retrieve the garbage and somehow use it as fuel. This article includes a video and photo slideshow.

Mechanical Fish Study Water Conditions Posted: 06 Nov 2009 01:35 PM PST Faculty at Michigan State University have been creating a new type of robot to study water conditions: mechanical fish. The fish will be able to measure things like water temperature, oxygen levels, contaminants, and more.

National Geothermal Data System Posted: 06 Nov 2009 01:06 PM PST The Arizona Geological Survey has received a $15.7 million grant that will enable them to lead the development of a national geothermal data system. Forty state geological surveys will be contributing state-specific geothermal data. Press release for this event.

Geothermal Well Erupts into a Geyser Posted: 06 Nov 2009 12:56 PM PST A German news site reports on a geothermal contractor drilling a well that would be used for a home heating system. At a depth of 130 meters the well erupted into a geyser spraying 6000 liters of water per minute.