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Texas Geothermal Potential

Geology.com — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:43:29 +0000

“For decades, however, scientists have wondered if the less volatile subsurface in areas such as Texas could provide economically viable locations for geothermal power.” Quoted from the University of Texas at Austin press release.

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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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Lower Natural Gas Prices Expected

Geology.com — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:44:14 +0000

Analysts are expecting natural gas prices to continue falling during 2012 as overproduction and slow adoption of the fuel in the transportation and electricity generation industries continues.

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Turkmenistan Oil and Natural Gas Report

Geology.com — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:47:25 +0000

“Turkmenistan has some of the largest natural gas reserves in the world, yet the country faces a myriad of challenges in bringing those reserves to world markets.” Quoted from the Energy Information Administration report.

Making Blue Marble Images of Earth

Geology.com — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:34:39 +0000

NASA has a short article that summarizes how the “Blue Marble” images of earth were created from satellite data. “The new image is a composite of six separate orbits taken on January 23, 2012 by the Suomi National Polar-orbiting Partnership satellite.” Quoted from the NASA article.

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Negros-Cebu, Philippines Earthquake M6.7

Geology.com — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:58:37 +0000

A strong M6.7 earthquake occurred in the Negros-Cebu Region of the Philippines at 11:49 AM local time on Monday, February 6, 2012. News reports

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Solar Flares

Geology.com — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:20:45 +0000

Following one of the longest and weakest periods of activity in many cycles, the Sun is brimming with activity again. In late January 2012, our nearest star offered a preview of what may be to come in the solar maximum of 2012–13.

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First GRAIL Video of Moon’s Far Side

Geology.com — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:08:09 +0000

NASA ’s GRAIL mission has beamed back its first video of the far side of the moon . The imagery was taken on Jan. 19 by the MoonKAM aboard the mission’s “Ebb” spacecraft.

Geology Field Camp Listings

Geology.com — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:23:32 +0000

Some summer field camps are already filled for the 2012 season. If you have not registered for field camp yet check out our list of over 100 camps.

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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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