“The Volcano Next Door” – A National Geographic Exclusive

March 29, 2011by Nate 3 Comments

In “The Volcano Next Door,” from the April issue of National Geographic magazine, writer Michael Finkel takes readers on a journey of 1800°F temperatures, killer gases, and fiery eruptions. The article follows scientists as they descend to the scorching lava lake of Nyiragongo, a two-mile-high volcano that has the potential to destroy the nearly one million people that live at its base near the eastern edge of the Democratic Republic on the Congo.

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Friday Photo: Garden of the Gods

February 17, 2011by Nate 1 Comment

Garden of the Gods is one of the most spectacular geologic formations in the United States, and maybe even the world. While the park was opened to the public in the early 1900s, it’s history began long before that…over 300 million years ago.

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And Now to Your Local Earthquake Forecast…

December 8, 2010by Nate Leave a comment

Earthquake “forecasting” may not only help to mitigate the catastrophic damages associated with earthquakes, but has the potential to save thousands of lives. For at least the last century scientists have struggled to develop an accurate prediction of earthquakes prior to their occurrence. Based on current research, we may be closer to accurate predictions than you think!

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Research Provides Better Understanding of Changes in Climate System

December 2, 2010by Nate Leave a comment

Congratulations are due to Dr. Joseph Ortiz, associate professor of geology at Kent State University, for his research on long-term El Niño climactic oscillations which will appear in this month’s […]

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Visiting Sharon

October 16, 2010by Nate 6 Comments

While I may have plenty of work to keep me busy, I am not kept from getting out to explore the world of geology. Last month was a good example, and one which is exciting to me not only because it allowed me to look at some local geology, but because it presented an opportunity to teach students about the subject and open their eyes to what is all around them.

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