On 9 March, a French researcher traveling to a science conference near Houston, Texas, was denied entry to the United States and expelled back to France.
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Volunteers Track Parisian Pollution with the Help of Tree Bark
Participants in the Ecorc’Air project are using magnetic particles deposited on tree bark to reveal local traffic pollution patterns.
The 25 July 2024 landslide at La Rivière quarry near Rovon in France
The Landslide Blog is written by Dave Petley, who is widely recognized as a world leader in the study and management of landslides. On 25 July 2024, a major landslide occurred at La Rivière quarry near Rovon in Isère, France. This landslide, which occurred at around 7 pm local time, crossed the D1532 road. At […]
Watching and Listening for Signs of Slope Failure
Ten years of data preceding a rockfall in the French Alps suggest the need for more comprehensive monitoring systems.
The evolution of damage in large rock slope failures – the La Praz landslide
The Landslide Blog is written by Dave Petley, who is widely recognized as a world leader in the study and management of landslides. Large rock slope failures are a very substantial hazard in areas with steep topography, as was recently shown by the catastrophic 24 May 2024 landslide at Kaokalam in Enga province, Papua New […]
Sharing the Geology of the Tour de France
In short broadcasts, a team of educators brings geological knowledge to the cycling world.
Meteor Impact Site Holds 200-Million-Year-Old Atmospheric Snapshot
Minerals formed in short-lived hydrothermal systems set off by a meteor impact in France preserved information about noble gases in the ancient atmosphere.
Collaboration Helps Overcome Challenges in Air Quality Monitoring
Everything looks ideal for collaboration: interest from community members, a new method for monitoring air quality by scientists, and interest from policymakers. What happens next?
Searching for the Sculptor of France’s Caves
Spelunking scientists searched for the original source of the French Pyrenees’ magnificent caves.
Revealing How Rock Glaciers Respond to Climate Change
Detailed measurements of the geometry and flow of Laurichard rock glacier over 67 years reveal the distinctive behavior of these landforms through periods of warming and cooling.