Category: SciTech » Environment
2013-06-19 21:29:11 (m5.7) Mendoza, Argentina -32.6 -70.0 (29192)
5:41 pm Eastern | U.S. News
== PRELIMINARY EARTHQUAKE REPORT ==
Region: MENDOZA, ARGENTINAread more »Cleveland Daily Update issued Jun 19, 2013 10:55 AKDT Volcano Alert Level ADVISORY - Aviation Color Code YELLOW
4:34 pm Eastern | SciTech
No elevated surface temperatures were observed in satellite images. We have received no other reports of activity at the volcano. Sudden explosions of blocks and ash are still possible with little or no warning. Ash clouds, if produced, could exceed 20,000 feet above sea level. If a large ash-producing event occurs, nearby seismic, infrasound, or volcanic lightning networks should alert AVO staff quickly. However, for some events, a delay of several hours is possible. Cleveland volcano does not have a local seismic network and is monitored using only distant seismic and infrasound ...read more »
Pavlof Daily Update issued Jun 19, 2013 10:55 AKDT Volcano Alert Level WATCH - Aviation Color Code ORANGE
4:34 pm Eastern | SciTech
The eruption at Pavlov volcano is on going. Seismic tremor continues. Elevated surface temperatures consistent with lava effusion were detected in satellite images. A small ash plume from the summit vent is also seen in satellite data. Web camera images yesterday showed small, low level ash puffs emitting from the volcano. Current web camera images show mostly cloudy conditions. Previous eruptions of Pavlof Volcano have lasted for weeks, months or years and often exhibit fluctuating levels of activity and it is not uncommon for the volcano to enter short periods of repose followed ...read more »
Veniaminof Daily Update issued Jun 19, 2013 10:55 AKDT Volcano Alert Level WATCH - Aviation Color Code ORANGE
4:34 pm Eastern | U.S. News
The eruption of Veniaminof volcano continues. Recent satellite images show very high elevated surface temperatures at the cinder cone inside the caldera consistent with continued effusion of lava. No plumes have been observed in satellite images however, small ash bursts rising to less than 15,000 ASL were seen in web camera images intermittently throughout yesterday. Volcanic tremor continues unchanged in the past 24 hours. Recent eruptions of Veniaminof volcano have all occurred from vents located on the cinder cone inside the caldera and were characterized by brief bursts of ash ...read more »
Outlook Grim For Mammals And Birds As Human Population Grows
3:28 pm Eastern | SciTech
The ongoing global growth in the human population will inevitably crowd out mammals and birds and has the potential to threaten hundreds of species with extinction within 40 years, new research shows.read more »
Opportunity to Study Hayward Fault Comes with Cal State East Bay's Planned Building Demolition
2:00 pm Eastern | U.S. News
Note to Editors: It is critical to the success of this scientific experiment that news media outlets do not deploy helicopters in the area during the planned implosion. The roar and "thump-thump-thump" of helicopter blades will drown out the small signal created by the implosion that we are trying to record. With planning, there are many vantages where news crews will be able to film the building demolition without using a helicopter. MENLO PARK, Calif. — When California State University, East Bay demolishes its seismically unsafe Warren Hall this summer on its Hayward campus, the landmark building's implosion will produce energy similar to a small earthquake that can be used to study and map the nearby Hayward Fault. In cooperation with the university, the U.S. Geological Survey will observe and record the mid-August implosion on hundreds of seismographs temporarily set out in a roughly one-mile radius from Warrread more »
Kilauea Daily Update issued Jun 19, 2013 07:18 HST Volcano Alert Level WATCH - Aviation Color Code ORANGE
1:35 pm Eastern | U.S. News
Activity Summary: Eruption continues. Summit tilt and the lava lake level fluctuated minor amounts but remained fairly steady at the summit. At the middle east rift zone, the Kahauale`a II lava gushed out of its tube on the flank of Pu`u `O`o cone and continued burning forest to the north. Southeast of Pu`u `O`o, the Peace Day flow had active breakouts at the base of the pali and on the coastal plain. Most of the flow, however, stayed within its lava tube until reaching the ocean on both the east and west sides of the Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park boundary. Gas emissions remained ...read more »
Invasive Snails are Target of UI, USGS Environmental DNA Study
1:03 pm Eastern | SciTech
MOSCOW, Idaho – Researchers at the University of Idaho and the U.S. Geological Survey have developed a way to identify New Zealand mudsnail infestations in their earliest stages – using only the small bits of DNA the snails shed in the water. When New Zealand mudsnails move into a stream, they can wreak havoc on their new habitat. The tiny, invasive mollusks – barely larger than a sesame seed – multiply rapidly, pushing out native species. Salmon that pass through and eat the snails receive less nutrition than from their usual diet, resulting in smaller fish. The team’s work could help stream managers control mudsnail invasions before they cause significant damage to an ecosystem. “For invasive species, we really want to catch them long, long before they get to the point of being obvious,” said Caren Goldberg, a research scientist in UI’s fish and wildlife department, who led the study. The team used a recenread more »
Crowd-Sourcing the Nation: USGS Seeking More Volunteers
12:00 pm Eastern | U.S. News
The USGS is expanding its crowd-sourcing of geographic data and is seeking more volunteers to contribute structures information to 16 more states.The mapping crowd-sourcing program, known as The National Map Corps (TNMCorps), encourages citizens to collect structures data by adding new features and/or correcting existing data within The National Map database. Structures being mapped in the project include schools, hospitals, post offices, police stations and other important public buildings. The 16 recently added states needing help with structures are: Alabama, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hread more »
2013-06-19 11:05:40 (m4.9) Luzon, Philippines 14.9 122.1 (29192)
19 Jun 07:29 | U.S. News
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Region: LUZON, PHILIPPINESread more »2013-06-19 11:00:36 (m4.4) Offshore Oaxaca, Mexico 15.8 -98.7 (29192)
19 Jun 07:19 | U.S. News
== PRELIMINARY EARTHQUAKE REPORT ==
Region: OFFSHORE OAXACA, MEXICOread more »Kilauea Daily Update issued Jun 18, 2013 07:12 HST Volcano Alert Level WATCH - Aviation Color Code ORANGE
19 Jun 04:35 | SciTech
Activity Summary: Eruption continues. Summit tilt and the lava lake level fluctuated minor amounts but remained fairly steady at the summit. At the middle east rift zone, the Kahauale`a II lava flow continued burning forest north of Pu`u `O`o. Southeast of Pu`u `O`o, the Peace Day flow had active breakouts at the base of the pali and on the coastal plain. Most of the flow, however, stayed within its lava tube until reaching the ocean on both the east and west sides of the Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park boundary. Gas emissions remained elevated. Recent Observations at Kilauea ...http://volcanoes.usgs.gov/activity/archive/current.php?noticeid=8745http://volcanoes.usgs.gov/activity/archive/current.php?noticeid=874519.421 -155.287WATCHORANGEread more »
2013-06-19 07:19:43 Updated: (m4.0) Southern Alaska 61.4 -149.8 (29192)
19 Jun 04:01 | SciTech
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***This event has been revised.read more »2013-06-19 07:19:43 Updated: (m4.1) Southern Alaska 61.4 -149.8 (29192)
19 Jun 03:23 | SciTech
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***This event has been revised.read more »2013-06-19 06:52:38 (m5.3) New Ireland Region, Papua New Guinea -3.8 151.4 (29192)
19 Jun 03:11 | SciTech
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Region: NEW IRELAND REGION, PAPUA NEW GUINEAread more »2013-06-19 05:47:04 (m4.8) Halmahera, Indonesia 1.8 127.6 (29192)
19 Jun 02:27 | SciTech
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Region: HALMAHERA, INDONESIAread more »2013-06-19 05:46:28 (m4.1) Guerrero, Mexico 16.6 -98.9 (29192)
19 Jun 02:14 | SciTech
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Region: GUERRERO, MEXICOread more »2013-06-19 04:40:57 (m4.4) Kermadec Islands, New Zealand -29.6 -178.1 (29192)
19 Jun 01:18 | U.S. News
== PRELIMINARY EARTHQUAKE REPORT ==
Region: KERMADEC ISLANDS, NEW ZEALANDread more »Veniaminof Information Statement issued Jun 18, 2013 18:16 AKDT Volcano Alert Level WATCH - Aviation Color Code ORANGE
18 Jun 22:34 | SciTech
The current eruption of Veniaminof volcano continues, with the effusion of a lava flow from the intracaldera cone in the summit caldera, and occasional, short-lived emissions of volcanic ash. Over the past day, the lava flow has grown in size, and now extends for about 1600 ft (500 m) down the slope of the cone and onto the adjacent snow and ice field. Ash emissions have been observed in web camera data from Perryville (about 35 km to the southeast) during periods of clear weather, and several emissions from this afternoon have produced diffuse ash clouds that were transported beyond the ...read more »
2013-06-19 00:00:12 (m4.0) Crete, Greece 34.2 25.1 (29192)
18 Jun 21:47 | SciTech
== PRELIMINARY EARTHQUAKE REPORT ==
Region: CRETE, GREECEread more »2013-06-18 22:27:05 (m4.6) Crete, Greece 34.4 25.0 (29192)
18 Jun 18:52 | U.S. News
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Region: CRETE, GREECEread more »2013-06-18 19:46:25 (m4.5) Sumbawa Region, Indonesia -8.8 118.1 (29192)
18 Jun 17:20 | SciTech
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Region: SUMBAWA REGION, INDONESIAread more »NOAA, Partners Predict Possible Record-setting Deadzone for Gulf of Mexico
18 Jun 16:39 | SciTech
Also anticipating smaller hypoxia levels than in past in Chesapeake BayScientists are expecting a very large "dead zone" in the Gulf of Mexico and a smaller than average hypoxic level in the Chesapeake Bay this year, based on several NOAA-supported forecast models. NOAA-supported modelers at the University of Michigan, Louisiana State University, and the Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium are forecasting that this year's Gulf of Mexico hypoxic "dead" zone will be between 7,286 and 8,561 square miles which could place it among the ten largest recorded. That would range from an area the size of Connecticut, Rhode Island and the District of Columbia combined on the low end to the New Jersey on the upper end. The high estimate would exceed the largest ever reported, 8,481 square miles in 2002. Hypoxic (very low oread more »
Cleveland Daily Update issued Jun 18, 2013 11:28 AKDT Volcano Alert Level ADVISORY - Aviation Color Code YELLOW
18 Jun 16:34 | SciTech
No elevated surface temperatures were observed in satellite images. We have received no other reports of activity at the volcano. Sudden explosions of blocks and ash are still possible with little or no warning. Ash clouds, if produced, could exceed 20,000 feet above sea level. If a large ash-producing event occurs, nearby seismic, infrasound, or volcanic lightning networks should alert AVO staff quickly. However, for some events, a delay of several hours is possible. Cleveland volcano does not have a local seismic network and is monitored using only distant seismic and infrasound ...read more »
Pavlof Daily Update issued Jun 18, 2013 11:28 AKDT Volcano Alert Level WATCH - Aviation Color Code ORANGE
18 Jun 16:34 | U.S. News
The eruption at Pavlov volcano is on going. Seismic tremor continues with slightly higher amplitudes from yesterday. Elevated surface temperatures consistent with lava effusion were detected in satellite images. A small ash plume from the summit vent is also seen in satellite data. Web camera images show mostly cloudy conditions. Eruptive activity at Pavlof could increase with little warning. read more »
Veniaminof Daily Update issued Jun 18, 2013 11:28 AKDT Volcano Alert Level WATCH - Aviation Color Code ORANGE
18 Jun 16:34 | U.S. News
The eruption of Veniaminof volcano continues. Recent satellite images show very high elevated surface temperatures at the intra-caldera cinder cone consistent with continued effusion of lava. No plumes have been observed in satellite images. Volcanic tremor continues unchanged in the past 24 hours. FAA web camera images have been obscured by clouds. read more »
2013-06-18 17:18:26 (m4.5) Southern Greece 36.9 22.1 (29192)
18 Jun 16:30 | U.S. News
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Region: SOUTHERN GREECEread more »2013-06-18 18:40:00 (m4.6) Near the Coast of Central Peru -11.9 -77.3 (29192)
18 Jun 15:19 | SciTech
== PRELIMINARY EARTHQUAKE REPORT ==
Region: NEAR THE COAST OF CENTRAL PERUread more »Kilauea Daily Update issued Jun 18, 2013 07:12 HST Volcano Alert Level WATCH - Aviation Color Code ORANGE
18 Jun 13:34 | SciTech
Activity Summary: Eruption continues. Summit tilt and the lava lake level fluctuated minor amounts but remained fairly steady at the summit. At the middle east rift zone, the Kahauale`a II lava flow continued burning forest north of Pu`u `O`o. Southeast of Pu`u `O`o, the Peace Day flow had active breakouts at the base of the pali and on the coastal plain. Most of the flow, however, stayed within its lava tube until reaching the ocean on both the east and west sides of the Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park boundary. Gas emissions remained elevated. Recent Observations at Kilauea ...http://volcanoes.usgs.gov/activity/archive/current.php?noticeid=8745http://volcanoes.usgs.gov/activity/archive/current.php?noticeid=874519.421 -155.287WATCHORANGEread more »
2013-06-18 13:23:23 (m4.3) Offshore Guerrero, Mexico 16.1 -98.7 (29192)
18 Jun 11:12 | SciTech
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Region: OFFSHORE GUERRERO, MEXICOread more »Determining Rivers Vulnerable to Asian Carp Spawning in the Great Lakes Basin
18 Jun 11:00 | SciTech
Great Lakes resource managers can now determine rivers that may be vulnerable to Asian carp spawning if they were to spread into the Great Lakes Basin, according to a new U.S. Geological Survey report. Findings indicate that two species of Asian carp—silver and bighead carp—may be able to spawn in more Great Lakes tributaries than previously estimated. This information could help resource managers implement control measures and potentially prevent Asian carp from becoming established in the Great Lakes. This forward-looking study characterized the minimum habitat requirements for successful Asian carp spawning. Results indicate that Asian carp can successfully spawn in river stretches as short as 16 miles, which is considerably shorter than the 62 miles previously thought to be required. Scientists analyzed water temperature, streamflow and water quality in two Lake Michigan tributaries (the Milwaukee and Stread more »
2013-06-18 12:27:13 (m4.8) South of the Fiji Islands -23.5 -179.8 (29192)
18 Jun 08:52 | SciTech
== PRELIMINARY EARTHQUAKE REPORT ==
Region: SOUTH OF THE FIJI ISLANDSread more »Cleveland Daily Update issued Jun 17, 2013 12:04 AKDT Volcano Alert Level ADVISORY - Aviation Color Code YELLOW
17 Jun 16:34 | SciTech
No elevated surface temperatures were observed in satellite images. We have received no other reports of activity at the volcano. Sudden explosions of blocks and ash are still possible with little or no warning. Ash clouds, if produced, could exceed 20,000 feet above sea level. If a large ash-producing event occurs, nearby seismic, infrasound, or volcanic lightning networks should alert AVO staff quickly. However, for some events, a delay of several hours is possible. Cleveland volcano does not have a local seismic network and is monitored using only distant seismic and infrasound ...read more »
Veniaminof Daily Update issued Jun 17, 2013 12:04 AKDT Volcano Alert Level WATCH - Aviation Color Code ORANGE
17 Jun 16:34 | SciTech
The eruption of Veniaminof volcano continues. Recent satellite images show very high elevated surface temperatures at the intracaldera cinder cone consistent with continued effusion of lava. No plumes have been observed in satellite images nor reported by pilots or local observers. Volcanic tremor continues unchanged in the past 24 hours. FAA web camera images have been obscured by clouds. read more »
Pavlof Daily Update issued Jun 17, 2013 12:04 AKDT Volcano Alert Level WATCH - Aviation Color Code ORANGE
17 Jun 16:34 | U.S. News
There has been no significant change in the seismicity at Pavlof in the past 24 hours. Seismic tremor continues, but at lower amplitudes than previously. No elevated surface temperatures were detected in satellite images during the past 24 hours. No plumes were visible in satellite images, and web camera images show mostly cloudy conditions. Although activity at Pavlof has declined, eruptive activity could increase again with little warning. read more »
2013-06-17 19:17:58 (m5.0) Bali Sea -7.8 115.8 (29192)
17 Jun 15:41 | U.S. News
== PRELIMINARY EARTHQUAKE REPORT ==
Region: BALI SEAread more »Jet Stream Changes Cause Exceptional Greenland Ice Sheet Melt: Scientists
17 Jun 15:21 | SciTech
Research from the University of Sheffield has shown that unusual changes in atmospheric jet stream circulation caused the exceptional surface melt of the Greenland Ice Sheet (GrIS) in summer 2012. read more »
Kilauea Daily Update issued Jun 17, 2013 07:35 HST Volcano Alert Level WATCH - Aviation Color Code ORANGE
17 Jun 15:04 | U.S. News
Activity Summary: Eruption continues. Summit tilt and the lava lake level fluctuated minor amounts. At the middle east rift zone, the Kahauale`a II lava flow continued burning forest north of Pu`u `O`o. Southeast of Pu`u `O`o, the Peace Day flow had active breakouts at the base of the pali and on the coastal plain. Most of the flow, however, stayed within its lava tube until reaching the ocean on both the east and west sides of the Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park boundary. Gas emissions remained elevated. Recent Observations at Kilauea summit: At the summit, tiltmeters ...read more »
Global Cooling As Significant As Global Warming, Say Scientists
17 Jun 07:55 | SciTech
A "cold snap" 116 million years ago triggered a similar marine ecosystem crisis to those witnessed in the past as a result of global warming, according to research published in Nature Geoscience.read more »
2013-06-17 08:00:12 (m4.3) Andreanof Islands, Aleutian Is., Alaska 52.6 -172.1 (29192)
17 Jun 04:37 | SciTech
== PRELIMINARY EARTHQUAKE REPORT ==
Region: ANDREANOF ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN IS., ALASKAread more »2013-06-16 21:39:09 (m6.1) Crete, Greece 34.5 25.1 (29192)
16 Jun 18:00 | SciTech
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Region: CRETE, GREECEread more »2013-06-16 20:47:10 (m4.6) Hindu Kush Region, Afghanistan 36.5 71.1 (29192)
16 Jun 16:58 | U.S. News
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Region: HINDU KUSH REGION, AFGHANISTANread more »2013-06-16 20:04:59 (m4.1) Slovenia 45.8 14.9 (29192)
16 Jun 16:46 | SciTech
== PRELIMINARY EARTHQUAKE REPORT ==
Region: SLOVENIAread more »Veniaminof Daily Update issued Jun 16, 2013 11:56 AKDT Volcano Alert Level WATCH - Aviation Color Code ORANGE
16 Jun 16:34 | SciTech
The eruption of Veniaminof volcano continues. Recent satellite images show very high elevated surface temperatures at the intracaldera cinder cone consistent with continued effusion of lava. No plumes have been observed in satellite images nor reported by pilots or local observers. Volcanic tremor continues unchanged in the past 24 hours. FAA web camera images have been obscured by clouds. read more »
Pavlof Daily Update issued Jun 16, 2013 11:56 AKDT Volcano Alert Level WATCH - Aviation Color Code ORANGE
16 Jun 16:34 | SciTech
There has been no significant change in the seismicity at Pavlof in the past 24 hours. Seismic tremor continues, but at lower amplitudes than previously. For the first time since May 27, no elevated surface temperatures were detected in satellite images during the past 24 hours. No plumes were visible in satellite images, and web camera images show cloudy conditions. Although activity at Pavlof has declined, eruptive activity could increase again with little warning. read more »
Cleveland Daily Update issued Jun 16, 2013 11:56 AKDT Volcano Alert Level ADVISORY - Aviation Color Code YELLOW
16 Jun 16:34 | SciTech
Low-level clouds obscured the volcano in web camera the past 24 hours. No elevated surface temperatures were observed in satellite images. We have received no other reports of activity at the volcano. Sudden explosions of blocks and ash are still possible with little or no warning. Ash clouds, if produced, could exceed 20,000 feet above sea level. If a large ash-producing event occurs, nearby seismic, infrasound, or volcanic lightning networks should alert AVO staff quickly. However, for some events, a delay of several hours is possible. Cleveland volcano does not have a local seismic ...read more »
2013-06-16 19:07:15 (m4.8) Southern Sumatra, Indonesia -4.7 102.7 (29192)
16 Jun 16:00 | SciTech
== PRELIMINARY EARTHQUAKE REPORT ==
Region: SOUTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIAread more »Kilauea Daily Update issued Jun 16, 2013 07:04 HST Volcano Alert Level WATCH - Aviation Color Code ORANGE
16 Jun 13:34 | U.S. News
Activity Summary: Eruption continues. Overnight, weak inflationary tilt began and the lava lake level started to rise. At the middle east rift zone, the Kahauale`a II lava flow continued burning forest north of Pu`u `O`o. Southeast of Pu`u `O`o, the Peace Day flow had active breakouts at the base of the pali and on the coastal plain. Most of the flow, however, stayed within its lava tube until reaching the ocean on both the east and west sides of the Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park boundary. Gas emissions remained elevated. Recent Observations at Kilauea summit: At the ...read more »
2013-06-16 16:26:13 (m4.9) Southern Peru -15.7 -72.0 (29192)
16 Jun 13:25 | SciTech
== PRELIMINARY EARTHQUAKE REPORT ==
Region: SOUTHERN PERUread more »2013-06-16 15:52:04 (m4.5) Off the East Coast of Honshu, Japan 38.5 143.4 (29192)
16 Jun 12:56 | SciTech
== PRELIMINARY EARTHQUAKE REPORT ==
Region: OFF THE EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPANread more »
