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Geologists could be studying reasons behind earthquake for years
Geologists say Tuesday's magnitude-5.8 earthquake in Central Virginia released forces that have probably been building for tens of thousands, perhaps millions, of years.
And the event may not be over.
"Aftershocks are always a possibility, and they're...Tags: Earthquakes, U.S. Geological Survey, Natural Disasters, Salisbury (Wicomico, Maryland), Disasters
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John M. Wilson, geologist, dies
Baltimore Sun reporterJohn Mackenzie Wilson, who mapped the Eastern Shore for the Maryland Geological Survey, died of a lung disease, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, July 3 at the University of Maryland Medical Center. The Fells Point resident was 57. Born in Salisbury,...Tags: History, Hospitals and Clinics, Christianity, University of Maryland Medical Center, Employees
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Maryland side of Great Falls is a scenic wonder
Special To The SunThe Great Falls of the Potomac may not have the instant name recognition of, say, Niagara Falls. But each year, about 3 million people visit this series of rapids and cascades along the Potomac River, where the rushing water and varied topography make...Tags: Frederick Law Olmsted, Nature, Dining and Drinking, Climbing, Central Park
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Star Trekking
Sun StaffFor two nights, the skies above a remote and nearly treeless campground in north-central Nebraska produced only disappointment for the 350 eager stargazers gathered there for the ninth annual Nebraska Star Party. Sunday evening was socked in by clouds....Tags: Eastern Africa, Nature, Forests, Wildlife, Satellite Technology
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Prophecy of diamonds keeps Israeli firm digging
Reuters* Company says it found positive signs for diamonds * Faith is known to spur exploration in the Holy Land * Potential new mines are rare in the industry * Analysts say success rate about 5-10 pct By Tova Cohen and Ari Rabinovitch AKKO, Israel, May 30...Tags: Israel, Petroleum Industry, Judaism, Companies and Corporations, Mining
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Area students graduate from Juniata College
Three hundred and eighty six seniors were awarded Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees May 12 during ceremonies marking Juniata College's 134th commencement. Brittany Violet Danel of Stoystown, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in...Tags: High Schools, Colleges and Universities, Science, Schools
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Water Plagues Wethersfield Home
The Hartford CourantWETHERSFIELD — Waterfront property is usually desirable. Unless the "waterfront" is some strange underground flow that's eroding subsoil, seeping into your home and causing your lawn to buckle, foundation to shift, pipes to groan, fixtures to leak,...Tags: Wethersfield, Science
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UPDATE 1-Tanzanian president sacks finance, energy ministers
Reuters(Adds detail, analyst comment, background) * New energy minister is a geology professor * Tanzania has found natural gas offshore * Ruling, opposition lawmakers had criticised ministries By Fumbuka Ng'wanakilala DAR ES SALAAM, May 4 (Reuters) -...Tags: Parliament, Petroleum Industry, Tanzania, Africa, Science
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Not-So-Mad Scientists On The Loose In Hartford
The Hartford CourantMore than a thousand geologists were swarming the streets of Hartford earlier this week during the 47th annual meeting of the Northeastern Section of the Geological Society of America, held at the Marriott Hotel Downtown. Hardly anyone seems to have...Tags: Connecticut River, University of Connecticut, Exxon Mobil Corporation, Science, Long Island Sound
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78 students honored for academic achievement
Seventy-eight University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown students were honored for exemplary academic achievement in a variety of fields at the college's annual Academic Honors convocation, held March 25, on the Pitt-Johnstown campus. The following donor...Tags: Colleges and Universities, Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, Electronics, Science
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Climate Change Heating Up Our Winters
The Hartford CourantLoaded dice: The perfect analogy for deciding whether our weirdly warm winter was the result of climate change or luck. I heard this from climatologist Michael Mann, who visited the University of Connecticut last week to round out this year's Edwin Way...Tags: University of Connecticut, Michael Mann, Ecosystems, Science, National Government
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Students embark on moonlight hike
Staff WriterOne by one, hikers made their way up the path with only moonlight guiding them to the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park wind caves Friday evening. The group of more than 30 was mostly made up of Imperial Valley College and San Diego State University-...Tags: Caves and Caverns, Mini, Landforms, Facebook, Jose Serrano
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