Environment & Geology

Magazine articles on environmental science and geology.

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Wired December 2004 Robert D. Ballard	Gearing Up Advanced deep-ocean exploration technologies are allowing us to discover incredible creatures, unlock the mysteries of Earth's history, even reveal the origins of life.
Wired December 2004 Joe MacInnis	Aliens of the Abyss The expedition for James Cameron's latest film, "Aliens of the Deep," wasn't just for the big screen. It led to the recovery of important biological and geological samples and marked the first time four subs had worked at 2,700 feet.
Wired December 2004 Sylvia A. Earle	The Wild Blue Under The more we understand about life in extreme environments, the greater chance we'll know where to look in space.
Wired December 2004 Jennifer Hillner	The New Atlantis Welcome to Vent-Based Alpha: a permanent, manned outpost 5,000 feet beneath the ocean's surface.
Wired December 2004 Penny Boston	Cave New World Working in caves can be hazardous and even life-threatening.
Geotimes November 2004 Laura Stafford	Earthquake strikes Indonesia again A magnitude-7.2 earthquake that struck Papua, Indonesia, was followed by multiple aftershocks, one of which registered magnitude-6.1. The main pulse and the aftershocks resulted in 19 deaths, more than 180 people reported injured and at least 300 buildings destroyed.
Reactive Reports Issue 42 David Bradley	River Deep An ancient and dried up riverbed in north-eastern Ohio prevents a pool of chemical waste from infiltrating the Ohio River
Wired December 2004 Michael Menduno	Dive! Dive! Dive! Milestones on the voyage to the bottom of the sea
Geotimes November 2004 Naomi Lubick	Detecting Marine Gas Hydrates To better find large enough deposits to extract, scientists are working to improve seismic profiling techniques and other tools for better mapping of gas hydrates.
Geotimes November 2004 Jay Chapman	Playing the Slots in Utah The arid Southwest is known for its open spaces and expansive vistas, but some of the most interesting features are the tight, winding slot canyons hidden from view.
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