Monday, November 29, 2010

Geology.com News - 9 Topics

Geology.com News - 9 Topics

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Tundra Fires Increase as Arctic Climate Changes

Posted: 28 Nov 2010 09:57 PM PST

“The Anaktuvuk River Fire in 2007 burned over 1,000 square kilometers of tundra on Alaska’s North Slope, doubling the area burned in that region since record keeping began in 1950. A new analysis reveals that this was the most destructive tundra fire at that site for at least 5,000 years.” Quoted from the NSF press release.

Bolivian Drought Threat

Posted: 28 Nov 2010 09:45 PM PST

“Catastrophic drought is on the near-term horizon for the capital city of Bolivia, according to new research into the historical ecology of the Andes. If temperatures rise more than 1.5 to 2 degrees Celsius (3 to 5 degrees Fahrenheit) above those of modern times, parts of Peru and Bolivia will become a desert-like setting.” Quoted from the NSF press release.

CNOOC and Bulgheroni to Purchase BP’s South American Holdings for $7.1B

Posted: 28 Nov 2010 09:39 PM PST

China National Offshore Oil Corporation and the Bulgheroni Family will purchase BP’s stake in Pan American Energy for $7.1 billion.

Clouds: The Wild Card of Climate Change

Posted: 28 Nov 2010 09:15 PM PST

“The National Science Foundation is releasing an online multimedia package entitled, “Clouds: The Wild Card of Climate Change.” It addresses such pressing questions as, will clouds help speed or slow climate change? Why is cloud behavior so difficult to predict? And how in the world are scientists learning to project the behavior of these ephemeral, ever-changing, high-altitude phenomena?” Quoted from the NSF press release.

Raven Maps: Spectacular State Wall Maps

Posted: 28 Nov 2010 09:00 PM PST

Raven Maps are some of the most beautiful wall maps that you can find. They show the elevation and relief of a complete state through a skillful use of vibrant colors and topographic shading. Maps are available for individual states, the Conterminous United States, North America, Mexico and the world.

Climate Change and the Permafrost Time Bomb

Posted: 28 Nov 2010 09:00 PM PST

Permafrost contains an estimated 1.5 trillion tons of carbon that is being released at an accelerating rate as Arctic climates change. , locked inside icebound earth since the age of mammoths, is a climate time bomb waiting to explode if released into the atmosphere.

See methane flaring video below…. …. and Arctic Shelf Methane Release article.

Video: Flaring Methane From Frozen Alaska Lakes

Posted: 28 Nov 2010 07:59 AM PST

In this video, Katey Walter Anthony, University of Alaska Fairbanks, demonstrates how methane is released in abundance from frozen lakes near Fairbanks, Alaska. Learn about methane for the first 1:20… then enjoy the flare.

Over-Regulating Hydraulic Fracturing?

Posted: 28 Nov 2010 07:49 AM PST

API, the American Petroleum Institute, cautions lawmakers that over-regulating the use of hydraulic fracturing could do significant damage to the oil and gas industry along with consumers who will pay higher prices when less effective technologies must be used.

Halliburton: A Hydraulic Fracturing Fluid Sourced from the Food Industry

Posted: 28 Nov 2010 07:23 AM PST

“Long recognized as the industry leader in advancing the science and engineering of the production enhancement technology known as hydraulic fracturing, Halliburton today announced the introduction of a first-of-its-kind fracture fluid system comprised of materials sourced entirely from the food industry.” Quoted from the Halliburton press release.
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