Tag Archives: Down to Earth

Two Recent Events (Geologically Speaking)

Posted on December 16, 2011 by rberkowitz

Two past events—one recorded in the Old Testament, the other in the diary of an 18th-century missionary—have left evidence of geophysical processes that are relevant today. Continue reading →

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Geophysics Yesterday and Today

Posted on December 15, 2011 by rberkowitz

To celebrate the 2011 December AGU meeting, Rachel Berkowitz takes a look at the first paper published in Journal of Geophysical Research. Continue reading →

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It’s Becoming a Smaller World, After All

Posted on December 12, 2011 by rberkowitz

Climate change may cause both animal and plant species to shrink in size, which in turn could impact soil productivity. Continue reading →

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Keepers of the Wind in the Pacific Northwest

Posted on December 6, 2011 by rberkowitz

By taking advantage of some unusual geological formations, scientists in Washington and Oregon are finding ways to make wind energy viable. Continue reading →

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