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Geochemistry, Mineralogy, Volcanology
On a mountainside in El Manzano, Mendoza Province, Argentina, volcanic rock intrusions contrast with surrounding organic-rich shale

Science Update 17 December 2020

A Fresh Perspective on Intricate Volcanic Plumbing Systems

Combining commercial hydrocarbon and mineral exploration data with novel academic research and modeling capabilities helps answer key questions about underground magma systems.
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A Raspberry Shake seismograph on an empty University of Michigan field

News 17 December 2020

Students Monitor Campus Noise in Seismic Silence

Researchers are engaging their students with low-cost seismology research to monitor local noise on campus.
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Atmospheric Sciences
Dust cloud over the Ä’äy Chù/Slims River formed by a retreating glacier in Yukon, Canada

News 16 December 2020

Dust from Receding Glaciers May Have Major Atmospheric Impacts

New research is helping scientists understand how Arctic dust created by receding glaciers affects local air quality and global climate.
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News 15 December 2020

Long-Term Drought Harms Mental Health in Rural Communities

In rural and remote communities in Australia, psychological distress worsened during the first few years of a prolonged drought. Other signs of poor mental health persisted beyond that time.
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Geochemistry, Mineralogy, Volcanology
Satellite image of the island of Mayotte and its surrounding fringing reef

News 15 December 2020

New Volcano, Old Caldera

Researchers suggest a magma chamber sits within an old submarine caldera structure that extends into the mantle. Nearby, a new underwater volcano emerged with a flurry of seismicity.
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A researcher climbs through dead mangrove trees on the island of Vieques in November 2019.

News 15 December 2020

Hurricane Maria Killed Mangroves Months After Storm

An overgrown channel between a lagoon and the ocean on the Puerto Rican island of Vieques created a backup of freshwater, disrupting the delicate balance of salinity in coastal mangrove forests.
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News 14 December 2020

Saving Lives by Predicting Dust Storms

In the southwestern United States, dust storms form suddenly, quickly reducing visibility to zero. A new warning system may allow motorists to avoid these deadly hazards.
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A roadcut in Kentucky reveals layers of Camp Nelson Limestone

Research Spotlight 11 December 2020

Certain Rock Formations Can Lead to In-Home Radon Risks

Researchers in Kentucky have merged results from home test kits with the state’s geologic map to produce a map of indoor radon potential based on the geology underlying homes in the state.
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Dam gates over nearly dry land

News 11 December 2020

Coastal Brazil Is Likely to Face More Heat Waves and Droughts

In 2014, São Paulo experienced its greatest water crisis ever, caused by an intense drought. New research indicates that it is likely to happen again and be even more severe.
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Geochemistry, Mineralogy, Volcanology
Tourists take photos of black clouds during the eruption at Whakaari/White Island in 2019.

News 10 December 2020

Can Volcano Forecasting Make Visiting Whakaari Safe Again?

Last year’s explosive eruption at the New Zealand volcano tragically took tourists by surprise.
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