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Sedimentary Rock Formation: Clastic, Chemical, and Organic Rock Changes

In: Geology/Ecology (general)

By: Jeri Schott

The Environmental Effects of Mountaintop Removal: The High Cost of Moving Mountains for Coal in the Appalachians

In: Geology/Ecology (general)

By: K. Gregg Elliott

What are the Different Types of Asbestos Fibres? Chrysotile, Amosite, Crocidolite and Other Silicate Mineral Rocks

In: Minerals

By: Sharon Kirby

What are Minerals? Understanding the Building Blocks of Rocks and Geology

In: Minerals

By: Molly Markey

How the Earth's Continents Move: Understanding Plate Tectonics

In: Geology/Ecology (general)

By: Jeri Schott

Southern Hemisphere Climatic Similarities: Quaternary Similarities in South America, New Zealand and Tasmania

In: Glaciology

By: Rhonda Chalmers

The Abiotic Theory of Petroleum Formation: Theories of Deep Pools of Abiotic Oil Shown to be Flawed

In: Geology/Ecology (general)

By: Feature Writer Rupert Taylor

Diamonds – the World's Most Valuable Gemstones: Where Do Diamonds Come From and Why Are They So Expensive?

In: Minerals

By: Scott Hayden

Mountaintop Removal Mining: Proposed Suspension of Nationwide Permit 21 for Valley Fill

In: Geology/Ecology (general)

By: K. Gregg Elliott

The Ongoing Debate About Global Warming: The Mystery of Why Some People Don’t Believe Climate Change is Real

In: Geology/Ecology (general)

By: Paula Marie Deubel

Glass Buttes, Oregon, USA: The Ideal Field Trip for Finding Obsidian

In: Minerals

By: David Katski

Geothermal Energy Under Newberry Volcano, Oregon: Tapping Volcanoes for Alternative Energy

In: Volcanology

By: David Katski

The Geology of Crater Lake National Park: The Geological History of an Oregon Volcano in Northwestern USA

In: Volcanology

By: David Katski

Is Japan Really a Volcanic Island Arc? Accretionary Tectonics vs. Volcanism

In: Volcanology

By: Gina Barnes

Volcano Krakatoa becoming Active: Volcanic Island has Begun Throwing out Magma

In: Volcanology

By: Feature Writer Rupert Taylor

Types of Volcanic Hazards: Eruptions of Volcanoes Can Have Devastating Effects

In: Volcanology

By: Feature Writer Dianne Turgeon

Life in the Clouds: Are Clouds an Ecological Zone for Microorganisms?

In: Geology/Ecology (general)

By: Feature Writer Dennis Holley

Examples of Ecological Succession: How Ecological Communities Develop Over Time

In: Geology/Ecology (general)

By: Feature Writer Megan Jungwi

Island Conservation in California and Mexico: Improving the Ecosystem Health of Baja and California Islands

In: Geology/Ecology (general)

By: K. Gregg Elliott

Where Beach Tar Comes From & How to Remove It: Petroleum From Offshore California Becomes Tar On Your Skin and Feet

In: Geology/Ecology (general)

By: Gretchen Martin

Causes of Five Mass Extinctions: Life on Earth Has Endured Several Devastating Extinction Events

In: Geology/Ecology (general)

By: Jenny Ashford

La Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta: Some of the Highest Species Endemism and Biodiversity in the World

In: Geology/Ecology (general)

By: Kelli Hanrahan

Giant's Causeway, Basalt, and Cornstarch: Cornstarch Aids Science's Uderstanding of Basalt Column Formation

In: Volcanology

By: Anne Hamre

Ecology Resources - Spirituality and Ethics: Online Resources for Research and Education

In: Geology/Ecology (general)

By: Elaine Walker

The Literature of Ecology: Online Resources for Researchers

In: Geology/Ecology (general)

By: Elaine Walker

Ecology – an Interdisciplinary Subject: Crossing Boundaries to Save the Planet

In: Geology/Ecology (general)

By: Elaine Walker

Birth of Volcanic Island Caught on Camera: See Photos of New Land Forming in the Tonga Islands

In: Volcanology

By: Christine Fadhley

Hydroelectric Alternative Energy Source: A Green Environmental Option for America

In: Hydrogeology

By: Feature Writer Martha R. Gore

Geothermal Energy Development in the U.S. New Initiative Opens More Federal Land to Exploration

In: Hydrogeology

By: Feature Writer Martha R. Gore

Mimosa Pigra Damages African Game Parks: The Destructive Weed Jumped From Mexico to Ravage Africa and Austral

In: Geology/Ecology (general)

By: Lewis Mwanangombe

Evolution in the Mineral Kingdom: How Life Altered Minerals on Earth and What It Means for Exobiology

In: Minerals

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Geothermal Features of Yellowstone National Park: Geysers, Hot Springs, Mudpots, Thermal Pools, Fumaroles

In: Hydrogeology

By: Patti Hutchison

Bushmeat Links Land and Sea: How Fluctuations in Ocean Fisheries Can Affect Wildlife Conservation

In: Geology/Ecology (general)

By: Ian Parnell

Digital Corn: Using Computer Models to Simulate Agricultural Ecosystems

In: Geology/Ecology (general)

By: Ian Parnell

Assessing Corn-Ethanol's Impacts: Modeling Corn-Ethanol’s Impact on Nitrogen Pollution

In: Geology/Ecology (general)

By: Ian Parnell

Biofuels and Dead Zones: More Corn-Ethanol Means More Nitrogen Pollution

In: Geology/Ecology (general)

By: Ian Parnell

Three Marine Keystone Species: Examples of Animals that Maintain Diversity

In: Geology/Ecology (general)

By: Esther Eder

Sea Urchin Effects on Kelp Forests: Finding A Balance Between Flourishing Forests and Devastated Barrens

In: Geology/Ecology (general)

By: Esther Eder

'Dead Zones' and Climate Change: Hypoxia in Coastal Ecosystems May Increase As Oceans Warm

In: Geology/Ecology (general)

By: Ian Parnell

Geothermal Energy, Past and Future: A Clean Source of Power Waiting to be Tapped in America

In: Hydrogeology

By: Feature Writer Martha R. Gore

Agriculture Impacts Oceans: Runoff of Agricultural Fertilizers Pollutes Coastal Ecosystems

In: Geology/Ecology (general)

By: Ian Parnell

Merrimack Village Dam Cam: Web Based Camera Set to Capture Removal of River Blocking Dam

In: Geology/Ecology (general)

By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

How Can the Laser Drill Solve Our Energy Crisis? Drill Geothermal Wells to Produce Cheap Electricity

In: Geology/Ecology (general)

By: Ray Austin Kampa

How Glaciers Are Formed: Ancient Rivers of Ice Flow for Centuries

In: Glaciology

By: Naomi Judd

Hibashi Lava Tube, Saudi Arabia: One of the World’s Most Unusual Volcanic Caves

In: Volcanology

By: John Pint

Exploring Lava Tubes: Uncovering the Secrets of Volcanic Caves From Mexico to Mars

In: Volcanology

By: John Pint

The Origins of Petroleum: A Look at the Inorganic Abiotic and Organic Fossil Fuels Theories

In: Geology/Ecology (general)

By: Harry P. Schlanger

Conserving More of Madagascar: Scientists Take a New Approach to Protecting Threatened Ecosystems

In: Geology/Ecology (general)

By: Adam Hinterthuer

The Science of Quicksand: Unraveling a Dangerous and Dirty Mystery

In: Geology/Ecology (general)

By: Isaac M. McPhee

The Volcano at Paricutin: The Story of Mexico’s Newest Eruption

In: Volcanology

By: Isaac M. McPhee

Sedimentary Rocks: Rock Formations Laid Down Over Vast Amounts of TIme

In: Minerals

By: Isaac M. McPhee

Metamorphic Rock: Nature's Ever-Changing Mineral Formations

In: Minerals

By: Isaac M. McPhee

Igneous Rocks: Important Mineral Bi-Products of Earth's Plate Techtonics

In: Minerals

By: Isaac M. McPhee

The Production of Heavy Elements: The Collision of Geology and Physics in Stars and Supernovae

In: Geology/Ecology (general)

By: Isaac M. McPhee

Scientific Classification of Lava: Categorizing the Various Forms of this Volcanic Liquid

In: Volcanology

By: Isaac M. McPhee

Fumaroles: A Sign of Volcanism: Also kKown as Solfataras, these Features let off a lot of Steam

In: Volcanology

By: Lisa A. Bessasparis

Hot Springs & Mudpots: Processes and Factors Underlying These Geothermal Features

In: Volcanology

By: Lisa A. Bessasparis

The Science of Diamonds: Some Basic Priciples Behind the World’s Most Popular Gemstone

In: Minerals

By: Lisa A. Bessasparis

Geysers: Rare Geologic Wonders: The Scientific Process Behind Geysers

In: Volcanology

By: Lisa A. Bessasparis

Ethanol is not All: Unconventional Fuels Rise to Forefront of Energy Needs

In: Geology/Ecology (general)

By: David Vernon Gibson

Fairy Grottoes: Geodes Are Humble Rocks; They Do Not Flaunt Their Beauty.

In: Minerals

By: Juliette Riitters

Guide to Australia's big rocks: Bungle Bungles, Devil's Marbles, Wave Rock, Mt Augustus & Olgas

In: Geology/Ecology (general)

By: David Whitley

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