From the first rapid assessment of a volcano's history to insights on geoengineering, the 15 June 1991 eruption of Mount Pinatubo changed the way we approach and learn from volcanic hazards.
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Seven Ways Climate Change Threatens U.S. Population's Health
A report by the U.S. Global Change Research Program finds health risks from global warming tied to heat, air quality, vector-borne diseases, water issues, extreme weather, nutrition, and mental stress.
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Effectively Evaluate Scientific Posters
In poster sessions, students and scientists convey research to an audience walking through a busy hall. To reach that audience, posters should be eye-catching, to the point, and easy to understand.
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A Guide to Writing an AGU Abstract
Thinking of an abstract as a miniature scientific paper and its creation as a series of simple steps can ease becoming a presenter at an AGU meeting.
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Do All These Weather Satellites Really Improve Forecasts?
A team of researchers put an array of space- and ground-based weather instruments to the test and found that the common weather balloon is irreplaceable for forecasting rainfall.
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2014 Fall Meeting by the Numbers
At last year’s American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting, 24,920 people attended, presenting more than 23,000 abstracts.
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NOAA Lists 20 Coral Species as Threatened
Twenty coral species have been listed as threatened under the U.S. Endangered Species Act, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced on 27 August.
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Mentored Undergraduate Research in the Geosciences
Research programs are strengthened when students and faculty collaborate to build new knowledge. Here are five best practices in mentored undergraduate research that transcend institutions.
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A Quick Guide to Writing a Solid Peer Review
Providing a peer review can be exhaustive and time-consuming. These tips will help you through the process.
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Telling Others About the Science of Earth and Sky
Those seeking to learn about Earth and space science can access quality information through these online portals.