The Landslide Blog is written by Dave Petley, who is widely recognized as a world leader in the study and management of landslides. At about 2 pm local time on 13 February 2024, a large landslide struck the Çöpler Mine in Erzincan Province, eastern Turkey. The landslide was caught on a remarkable video that has […]
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Bridging Gaps Between the Geosciences and National Security
The geoscience community and national security agencies need effective, two-way communication to exchange information.
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Sandy Fingerprints Trace Supply Sources
Geological forensics can trace raw materials back to their source. As global sand demand increases, a new tool could help identify illegal and informal sand mining.
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A Transformative Carbon Sink in the Ocean?
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How to Find a Volcanic Diamond Mine
New 3D modeling illustrates the mechanism behind the intriguing volcanic eruptions that bring diamonds to the surface.
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In New Zealand, Fish Are Helping Scientists Find Gold
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Prospecting for Copper with Machine Learning and Zircons
Using artificial intelligence, researchers can now identify zircons derived from valuable copper deposits.
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Grains of Sand: Too Much and Never Enough
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