Los Angeles mayor, now ambassador, talks earthquake resilienceFormer Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, who was just confirmed as the next ambassador to India, talks with Temblor about resilience, the importance of neighborhoods and his love of earthquakes. By Megan Sever, TEN Editor in Chief and News Director… Mar 31 23March 31, 2023Article at Temblor.net
Western wildfire smoke poses health risks from coast to coastAfter a relaxing July day at the Jersey Shore in 2021, Jessica Reeder and her two children headed home to Philadelphia. As they crested a bridge into Pennsylvania, they were greeted with a hazy, yellow-gray sky. It reminded Reeder of what she often… Aug 18 22August 18, 2022Article at Science News for Students
Wildfire smoke seems to pose its biggest health risk to kids“Asthma is a very widespread common health condition,” notes Yang Liu. He’s an environmental scientist at Emory University in Atlanta, Ga. Up to 8 percent of U.S. children suffer from this breathing problem. It temporarily shrinks the airways, which… Aug 18 22August 18, 2022Article at Science News for Students
Western wildfires’ health risks extend across the countryAfter a relaxing day at the Jersey Shore last July, Jessica Reeder and her son and daughter headed back home to Philadelphia. As they crested a bridge from New Jersey into Pennsylvania, they were greeted with a hazy, yellow-gray sky. It reminded… Jun 17 22June 17, 2022Article at Science News
Wildfire smoke seeds the air with potentially dangerous microbesA rare fungal infection has been spreading throughout the western United States. In a little more than two decades, cases in Arizona and California have climbed more than sixfold. Called Valley fever, the disease can cause coughing, fever, chest pain… Sep 02 21September 02, 2021Article at Science News for Students
Wildfire smoke seeds the air with potentially dangerous microbesA rare fungal infection has been spreading throughout the western United States. In a little more than two decades, cases in Arizona and California have climbed more than sixfold. Called Valley fever, the disease can cause coughing, fever, chest pain… Sep 02 21September 02, 2021Article at Science News for Students
Wildfires launch microbes into the air. How big of a health risk is that?As climate change brings more wildfires to the western United States, a rare fungal infection has also been on the rise. Valley fever is up more than sixfold in Arizona and California from 1998 to 2018, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease… Apr 13 21April 13, 2021Article at Science News
Dispatches from AGUFriday’s coverage of the American Geophysical Union (AGU) 2020 Fall Meeting focuses on preparing for cascading hazards, searching for unusual subduction zone earthquakes and helping illuminate earthquake hazard in Haiti. By Megan Sever, science… Dec 12 20December 12, 2020Article at Temblor.net
Hazardous Living: Maps, according to geologistsIf you have geologist friends, you may have run across some humorous world maps on social media lately. These maps have garnered lots of attention — both positive and negative, the latter especially from those living in Kansas. Italian geologist… Aug 25 15August 25, 2015Article at EARTH Magazine
A public service announcement: Improve geologic literacy starting on the home frontIt’s also nice to know a little something about the geology of where you vacation, such as when the last eruption on Maui occurred. While on a tour in May, the guides asked, “So, is anyone here a geologist?” I tentatively raised my hand. “Oh no, now… Nov 18 13November 18, 2013Article at EARTH Magazine
Hazardous Living: Italian seismologists tragically convicted of manslaughterToday, six seismologists and one government official were convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to six years in prison. The seismologists and official had been on trial for not adequately warning the public about the danger of a potential… Oct 22 12October 22, 2012Article at EARTH Magazine
Hazardous Living: Watching Curiosity land safely was exhilaratingSometimes humanity accomplishes something absolutely awesome. Tonight was one of those nights. We put another rover on Mars — by far the most advanced rover yet. Curiosity is now out exploring Gale Crater and much is expected of her. Think about how… Aug 06 12August 06, 2012Article at EARTH Magazine
Hazardous Living: Good reading - is the apocalypse upon us?Earthquakes, volcanoes and blizzards, oh my. Is this year anomalous? Has Mother Nature turned on us and decided to shake up the planet? Are we headed toward an apocalypse? Or is God punishing us for passing health care reform by blowing up a volcano… Jan 05 12January 05, 2012Article at EARTH Magazine
Hazardous Living: Geologists to be charged for not predicting earthquake?News out of Italy suggests that seven researchers who did not predict the L’Aquila earthquake in April 2009 are under formal investigation and may be charged with gross negligent manslaughter. A news report suggests that these researchers —… Jan 05 12January 05, 2012Article at EARTH Magazine
Blogging on EARTH: AGU: Japan tsunami actually made population more vulnerable?Usually, when a major natural disaster strikes, a population becomes more alert and aware. People know what warning signs to watch for; they know what to do should such an event occur again. They increase their chances of staying alive. For example,… Jan 05 12January 05, 2012Article at EARTH Magazine
Forensic geology on the small screenGeomedia Geotimes.org offers each month's book reviews, list of new books, book ordering information and new maps. Check out this month's On the Web links, your connection to earth science friendly Web sites. The popular Geomedia feature now… Article at geotimes.org
