Wednesday 25 December 2013
Wednesday 11 December 2013
Yellowstone supervolcano far large than previously thought
The supervolcano that lies beneath Yellowstone National Park in the US is far larger than was previously thought, scientists report.
A study shows that the magma chamber is about 2.5 times bigger than earlier estimates suggested.
A team found the cavern stretches for more than 90km (55 miles) and contains 200-600 cubic km of molten rock.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-25312674
Friday 6 December 2013
Cake photos in Bath Geol Soc Journal
A selection of the delicious geology cakes from this term.
Having some of last year's wonderful creations featured in the Bath
Geological Society Journal really was the 'icing on the cake'!
Thursday 5 December 2013
Seattle Seahawks football fans 'caused minor earthquake'
A celebration by football fans in the US city of Seattle grew so loud on Monday evening it registered as a minor earthquake.
Raucous fans jumped up and down during an early first-quarter touchdown in the game between the Seattle Seahawks and the New Orleans Saints.
The Pacific Northwest Seismic Network detected the vibrations, measuring between a magnitude 1 and 2 earthquake.
NASA launch (!) new app
NASA iPad App Shows Earth Changing Before Your Eyes
Useful for geography and geology.
Website:
To download the app:
Tuesday 3 December 2013
The Infinite Monkey Cage: Science Rocks!
A witty, irreverent and unashamedly rational look
at the world of fossils and geology.
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