NASA’s rapid response plan for gathering atmospheric data amid major volcanic eruptions, paired with efforts to improve eruption simulations, will offer better views of these events’ global effects.
Hazards & Disasters
Posted inScience Updates
Making the Most of Volcanic Eruption Responses
Last year, a new collaborative initiative conducted a hypothetical volcano response exercise. A month later, they put the knowledge gained to use during an actual eruption.
Posted inENGAGE, GeoFIZZ
Los geomojis traducen la geociencia a cualquier idioma
Pictogramas recién creados tienen como objetivo comunicar fácilmente los términos de geociencia y geopeligro.
Posted inEditors' Highlights
New Inversion Method Improves Earthquake Source Imaging
A new method uses Bayesian inference to jointly invert for non-planar fault geometry and spatially variable slip (with associated uncertainties) in earthquake source modeling, based on geodetic data.
Posted inENGAGE, Research Spotlights
Amazon Deforestation and Fires are a Hazard to Public Health
Deforestation in the Amazon has dropped since the early 2000s, but it is slowly climbing again. A new study shows the impact of that climb on public health—and how much worse conditions could be.
Posted inENGAGE, News
How Can Wristbands Monitor Pollution, PAHs, and Prenatal Care?
Silicone wristbands can help monitor pregnant women’s exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Tracking these toxic chemicals, produced by combustion, could improve public health outcomes.
Posted inENGAGE, News
Climate Change and Extreme Weather Linked in U.N. Climate Report
A major scientific assessment of global climate science found a much stronger connection between climate change and extreme weather than ever before.
Posted inResearch Spotlights
The Health and Climate Benefits of Reducing Air Pollution
In a new study, researchers apply a global Earth system model to estimate the impacts of emissions reductions by sector.
Posted inEditors' Highlights
Looking Down to See Upwards
Hydrological observations of cosmic ray neutrons scattered by water in soil can also provide information on space weather events such as Forbush decreases and ground level enhancements.