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Earthquakes, Volcanoes and Tsunamis
This book suggests taking a case study
approach featuring Vesuvius of 75 AD, the
San Francisco earthquake of 1906, and the
South Asian tsunami of 2004 to learn about
earthquakes and volcanic eruptions as players
in the dynamic system that has shaped the
environment of Earth’s surface throughout
history. Key concepts include the components
of Earth’s systems, the hazards that volcanoes
and earthquakes present, and how to reduce
the risks associated with them.
Water-rich gem points to vast ‘oceans’ beneath Earth’s
surface, study suggests
The first terrestrial discovery of ringwoodite confirms
the presence of massive amounts of water 400 to 700
kilometers beneath Earth’s surface. Ringwoodite is a form
of the mineral peridot, believed to exist in large quantities
under high pressures in the transition zone. Ringwoodite
has been found in meteorites but, until now, no terrestrial
sample has ever been unearthed because scientists
haven’t been able to conduct fieldwork at extreme depths.
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Geology
by Loyola Academy
Geology Rocks
The Earth is constantly changing and evolving.
Some of these changes occur naturally while
others are caused by human actions. By
studying Earth’s dynamic geologic make-up
and rock cycle, students will understand the
forces and processes that create Earth’s various
landforms and develop an appreciation for the
importance of geology in people’s lives.
Geology of the Moon
This e-book takes a look at the Geology of the
moon and draws some comparisons with our
Earth.
Earthquake
Explore the science behind earthquakes. This
book is a collaboration between KQED and the
California Academy of Sciences. This can be
used on a computer or iPad and has interactive
features and quizzes!
Moon Rocks: An Introduction to the Geology of
the Moon
Moon Rocks is the story of the Moon through
the eyes of a geologist. The authors worked
with thin sections of Moon rocks provided by
NASA, and use interactive panoramas, videos,
and many many images to tell the story of the
Moon. The interactive virtual microscopes are
a new feature that allow the reader to easily
explore rocks from the Apollo missions up
close. Additionally, chapter 4 makes a detailed
comparison between a volcanic rock on the
Moon and a volcanic rock on Earth. The book
also contains original NASA scientific reports,
quizzes to test your knowledge and a glossary
of terms. At the end of the experience the user
will have a good insight into how scientists
study Moon rocks.
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How Earth might have looked
Break-up of the supercontinent Gondwana about 130
Million years ago could have led to a completely different
shape of the African and South American continent with
an ocean south of today’s Sahara desert, as geoscientists
have shown through the use of sophisticated plate
tectonic and three-dimensional numerical modelling.
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Take A Look in The World’s Largest Cave!
Son Doong Cave in Vietnam – which is so big it contains a
jungle and a river – is now open for public tours. But don’t
expect it to become crowded: just 224 tourists will be
permitted to visit this year. READ MORE...
Oldest bit of crust firms up idea of cool early Earth
With the help of a tiny fragment of zircon extracted from
a remote rock outcrop in Australia, the picture of how our
planet became habitable to life about 4.4 billion years
ago is coming into sharper focus. New research reveals
data that confirms that Earth’s crust first formed just 160
million years after the formation of our solar system. It also
confirms that the timeframe that the planet was a fiery ball
covered in a magma ocean came earlier, and that in order
to become habitable, Earth cooled and formed its crust
during the first geologic eoner Space
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may help scientists to understand how other habitable
planets may form. READ MORE...
This course covers topics in modern Geology, including rocks and minerals,
weathering, soil, running water and groundwater, glaciers and deserts,
earthquakes, plate tectonics, volcanoes, and Earth history.
Environmental Geology
by The Ohio State University
This course is a study of geology concepts in conjunction with the challenges
of geological hazards, resources, and global change sustainability. The course
webpage containing student work can be found at: Uncovering Geology.
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