Geology NewsNews on Geology continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.USGS names associate director for water- June 26, 2008 Dr. Matthew C. Larsen has been named Associate Director for Water of the U.S. Geological Survey .http://www.topix.net/science/geology/2008/06/usgs-names-associate-director-for-water?fromr... 3.3-magnitude quakes strikes Imperial County- June 26, 2008 A 3.3-magnitude earthquake has struck the Southern California desert in Imperial County, near the border with Mexico.http://www.topix.net/science/geology/2008/06/3-3-magnitude-quakes-strikes-imperial-county?... U.S. Helps Chile Build Volcano Warning Net- June 26, 2008 The U.S. Geological Survey says it is working with the Chilean government to develop a volcano early warning and emergency response system.http://www.topix.net/science/geology/2008/06/u-s-helps-chile-build-volcano-warning-net?fro... U.S. Geological Survey Releases Incredible Video of Bears & Wolf "Playing"- June 26, 2008 A video posted on the Web site of the U.S. Geological Survey captures remarkable interaction between a wolf and a family of three grizzly bears in Montana's Glacier National Park.http://www.topix.net/science/geology/2008/06/u-s-geological-survey-releases-incredible-vid... Biggest ever asteroid crater found on Mars- June 25, 2008 The remains of the largest asteroid impact crater known anywhere in the solar system have been identified on Mars, explaining the origin of the lowland basin that dominates the planet's northern hemisphere.http://www.topix.net/science/geology/2008/06/biggest-ever-asteroid-crater-found-on-mars?fr... Rocks for kids- June 25, 2008 Mini Me Geology has created a one-stop geology education shop for parents, children and teachers.http://www.topix.net/science/geology/2008/06/rocks-for-kids?fromrss=1 Two earthquakes hit Indonesia&x26;39;s Sumatra- June 25, 2008 A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia's Sumatra island on Wednesday, an hour after a 5.6-magnitude quake had hit the area, geologists said.http://www.topix.net/science/geology/2008/06/two-earthquakes-hit-indonesia-39-s-sumatra?fr... Minor Quake Shakes South of Palm Springs- June 25, 2008 A minor earthquake struck the Palm Springs area Tuesday morning but there are no reports of damage or injuries.http://www.topix.net/science/geology/2008/06/minor-quake-shakes-south-of-palm-springs?from... Early Earth Marred by Acid Rain- June 24, 2008 The climate of early Earth was no day at the beach, with stinging acid rains and an intensely warm surface, a new study suggests.http://www.topix.net/science/geology/2008/06/early-earth-marred-by-acid-rain?fromrss=1 Minor Earthquake Near Dalton- June 24, 2008 No damage has been reported after a weak earthquake shook parts of northwest Georgia.http://www.topix.net/science/geology/2008/06/minor-earthquake-near-dalton?fromrss=1 |