Newswise Feature Channel: Geology

Earthquake Seismology Expert, Dr. Stephen Gao, Available for Comment on California Earthquake

Missouri University of Science and Technology — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 15:10:56 EST

Dr. Stephen Gao is available for comment related to the science behind the recent earthquake in California.

Coastal Retreat in Alaska Is Accelerating Because of Compound Climate Impacts

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 15:30:02 EST

The overlapping effects of sea level rise, permafrost thaw subsidence, and erosion may lead to land loss in Arctic coastal regions that dwarfs the land loss from any single one of these climate hazards, scientists say.

Join Us for the Night Museum at Chula on December 13-15, 2024

Chulalongkorn University — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 09:55:03 EST

From 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM this December 13-15, 2024 Chulalongkorn University invites everyone to experience a special event at the Night Museum at Chula, where you can explore the museum at night within the university campus. This year's theme is "Science meets Art - Art meets Science," blending the beauty of science and art to offer a fresh perspective for learning and inspiration, all set against a spectacular atmosphere of lights, colors, and sounds that will enhance your museum experience at Chula at night.

GPS Alternative for Drone Navigation Using Visual Data From Stars

University of South Australia — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 19:50:03 EST

A surge in GPS jamming attacks in drone warfare has inspired Australian researchers to develop a celestial navigation system that uses visual data from stars rather than relying on the global positioning system.

Dragon 5 Unleashed: Charting New Frontiers in Earth Science

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 08:25:04 EST

The journal Geo-Spatial Information Science will soon release a special issue showcasing the mid-term achievements of the China-Europe Earth Observation project, "Dragon 5." Launched in July 2020, the initiative has made significant strides in Earth sciences, fostering cross-border collaboration and advancing the use of satellite data.

Deciphering City Skies: AI Unveils GNSS Error Identification

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 08:20:18 EST

Faced with the persistent challenge of Non-Line-of-Sight (NLOS) errors in urban Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) navigation, researchers have introduced an innovative solution powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI). By leveraging the Light Gradient Boosting Machine (LightGBM), this method analyzes multiple GNSS signal features to accurately identify and differentiate NLOS errors.

Coastal Revelations From Space: New Satellite Tech Maps Sandy Beaches

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 08:15:17 EST

Scientists have developed a groundbreaking method to map sandy beach intertidal zones with unprecedented accuracy using satellite data. This innovative approach allows for precise measurements of coastlines that are constantly shaped by tides and waves, providing crucial information for managing and protecting these dynamic ecosystems. By relying solely on space-based observations, this method promises to revolutionize coastal monitoring and offers new insights into how beaches respond to climate change, sea-level rise, and severe weather events.

UAH Atmospheric Researchers Find Disadvantaged Urban Populations Are Subject to Greater Heat Stress, Poor Air Quality

University of Alabama Huntsville — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 14:40:08 EST

Researchers at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) have employed a NASA open-source program to reveal that disadvantaged populations may be subject to greater heat stress and poor air quality. For this study, the researchers focused on Houston, Tex. Combining changes in heat and land cover with Houston's socioeconomic data demonstrated that economically disadvantaged populations are subject to greater heat stress.

UTEP Researchers Partner with Bhutanese Scientists to Study Glacial Flooding

University of Texas at El Paso — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 14:15:44 EST

Geology researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso are partnering with scientists in the Kingdom of Bhutan to detect and mitigate the impact of glacial floods on rural mountain villages. The new project is supported by approximately $380,000 from the National Science Foundation.

Cambrian Fossil From Utah Illuminates Origins of Vertebrate Life

University of Utah — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 18:25:57 EST

Fossils recovered from Utah's West Desert and held in the Natural History Museum of Utah offer new insights into the origins of vertebrate life during the Cambrian Period.

Buried Alive: Carbon Dioxide Release From Magma Deep Beneath Ancient Volcanoes Was a Hidden Driver of Earth's Past Climate

Rutgers University-New Brunswick — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 06:00:00 EST

An international team of geoscientists led by a volcanologist at Rutgers University-New Brunswick has discovered that, contrary to present scientific understanding, ancient volcanoes continued to spew carbon dioxide into the atmosphere from deep within the Earth long past their period of eruptions.

Have We Found All the Major Maya Cities? Not Even Close, New Research Suggests

Northern Arizona University — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 05:00:00 EST

Researchers' analysis of "found" lidar data from a completely unstudied corner of the Maya civilization revealed countless settlements that archaeologists never knew about. The study demonstrates, once and for all, that there's still plenty of the Maya world to uncover.

The Vandal Theory Podcast - Season 7, Episode 7: Geology on Mars and in Minecraft

University of Idaho — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 21:55:05 EST

Question: Did you ever nerd out about geology as a kid?

WashU Expert: NASA's Europa Clipper Mission Science Goals

Washington University in St. Louis — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 06:45:02 EST

JMU Expert Available to Discuss Flooding Impacts in the Aftermath of Hurricane Helene

James Madison University — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 11:05:56 EST

Simultaneous Detection of Uranium Isotopes, Fluorine Advances Nuclear Nonproliferation Monitoring

Oak Ridge National Laboratory — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 13:30:02 EST

Combining two techniques, analytical chemists at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory became the first to detect fluorine and different isotopes of uranium in a single particle at the same time.

U of I-Led Study Uncovers First Evidence of a Volcanic Spatter Cone on Mars

University of Idaho — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 13:05:19 EST

While working under Erika Rader, an assistant professor in the Department of Earth and Spatial Sciences at University of Idaho, a postdoctoral researcher identified a volcanic vent on Mars as a potential spatter cone and compared it to a spatter cone formed during the 2021 eruption of Fagradalsfjall in Iceland.

How Features in Utah and Arizona Advanced Geoscience

University of Utah — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 15:05:56 EST

University of Utah geoscientists successfully nominated the Henry Mountains, Coyote Buttes and Great Salt Lake to international union's list of the top geoheritage sites, "the world's best demonstrations of geologic features and processes."

Satellite Sleuths: Unveiling Soil Moisture Patterns with Advanced Navigation Tech

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 10:05:28 EST

A pioneering method for soil moisture retrieval using satellite navigation systems has been introduced, significantly boosting the accuracy and efficiency of global data collection.

Uncovering the Story Behind the Mongol Invasions of Japan

Universite de Montreal — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 16:05:06 EST

When Japanese samurai repelled the Mongols, their victories were attributed to typhoons whipped up by divine forces. Now, Ph.D. candidate Jeremy Le Blanc-Gauthier is taking a fresh look at the legend.