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Impact of Natural Gas Drilling on Washington County PA

Geology.com — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:54:57 +0000

This video and article feature some of the positive impacts that natural gas drilling in the Marcellus Shale has brought to the economy of Washington County, Pennsylvania and neighboring areas.

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Impact of Natural Gas Drilling on Washington County PA

Lava Flow on Kizimen Satellite Image

Geology.com — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:05:37 +0000

“A thick lava flow has been creeping down the eastern slopes of Kizimen Volcano in eastern Russia since its eruption began in December 2010. The flow has advanced about 600 meters (2,000 feet) since September 2011.” Quoted from the Earth Observatory image release.

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Lava Flow on Kizimen Satellite Image

Solar Activity Causing Spectacular Aurora Displays

Geology.com — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:36:49 +0000

High latitude areas around the Earth are seeing spectacular aurora displays in response to an intense solar storm that occurred last week. These displays are expected to be very frequent over the next two years as the sun goes through a period of frequent activity

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Solar Activity Causing Spectacular Aurora Displays

Carbonation Delivers Kimberlite

Geology.com — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:26:36 +0000

Researchers may have discovered the driving force that delivers kimberlite from deep within the Earth to a surface eruption at supersonic speeds. Diamonds do not form from coal

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Carbonation Delivers Kimberlite

A New Class of Planets

Geology.com — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:46:07 +0000

“Using data from NASA ’s Kepler Mission, astronomers announced the discovery of two new transiting “circumbinary” planet systems–planets that orbit two stars.” Quoted from the San Diego State University press release.

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A New Class of Planets

Monitoring Floods and Fires with LandSat

Geology.com — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:18:40 +0000

USGS has recently published: “ Monitoring Floods and Fires during the Summer of 2011 — The Value of the Landsat Satellite 40-Year Archive “

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Shale Gas Increases 17X

Geology.com — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:57:14 +0000

Since 2000, shale gas production in the United States has increased 17-fold and now comprises about 30 percent of total United States dry production.

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Shale Gas Increases 17X

Uzbekistan Oil and Natural Gas Report

Geology.com — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:12:13 +0000

“Uzbekistan has abundant oil and natural gas reserves. However, several factors such as lack of sufficient foreign investment and inadequate transportation infrastructure have deterred the country from becoming a major energy exporter.” Quoted from the Energy Information Administration.

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Uzbekistan Oil and Natural Gas Report

Forgotten Darwin Fossils Rediscovered

Geology.com — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 07:21:30 +0000

A collection of over 300 specimens collected by Charles Darwin and his associates – then forgotten for generations has be rediscovered at the British Geological Survey.

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Forgotten Darwin Fossils Rediscovered

What Drives Crude Oil Prices?

Geology.com — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:48:45 +0000

“EIA is assessing the various factors that may influence oil prices — physical market factors as well as those related to trading and financial markets. This website describes 7 key factors that could influence oil markets.” Quoted from the EIA article release.

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What Drives Crude Oil Prices?