Chapman Conference on Slow Slip Phenomena; Ixtapa, Mexico, 21–25 February 2016
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Making a Better Magnetic Map
A new version of the World Digital Magnetic Anomaly Map, released last summer, gives greater insight into the structure and history of Earth's crust and upper mantle.
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Enhancing Safety in a Volcano's Shadow
A new project gives civil authorities and scientists a common set of tools for assessing volcanic hazards and managing associated risks.
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Ocean Observatories Initiative Expands Coastal Ocean Research
OOI Coastal Arrays Community Workshop; Washington, D. C., 5–7 January 2016
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Multicolor Terrain Mapping Documents Critical Environments
The Titan airborne topographic laser system takes spatial and spectral data at three wavelengths at once, mapping threats from climate change and ecological disasters in regions with complex terrain.
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One for All, All for One: A Global River Research Network
Intermittent rivers are an increasing share of the world's river network, but current models don't include them. One research network is gathering knowledge about these rivers from around the world.
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Does Geothermal Exploitation Trigger Earthquakes in Tuscany?
For the past 25 years, power production has been accompanied by a small but steady increase in seismicity near geothermal wells. A new project seeks to explore why.
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Ocean Floor Networks Capture Low-Frequency Earthquake Event
Last August, stations on a newly deployed permanent ocean floor observation network recorded rarely seen, very low frequency signals from shallow earthquakes.
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Satellite Radar to Observe Earth’s Changing Surface
NASA-ISRO SAR Mission Science and Applications Workshops; Ahmedabad, India, 19–20 November 2015
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Nations’ Pledges to Reduce Emissions and the 2°C Objective
Preparatory workshop for the 21st Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change; Paris, France, 3 November 2015