Geological News

• Footage shows a traveller swimming in a natural pool at the Danakil Depression in Ethiopia
  
  Bridget Thackwray discovered this phenomenon at the Danakil Depression - an eye-popping geological wonder in Ethiopia.
  Daily Mail.  Monday, 19 Aug 2019.
• 'The whole house shook!' Earthquake hits Cornwall
  
  The tremor was felt by residents in Helston and Redruth in the west of the county at just before 5pm. The British Geological Survey confirmed the quake, which measured 2.2 on the Richter Scale.
  Daily Mail.  Friday, 9 Aug 2019.
• Research examines groundwater contamination in North Dakota
  
  WILLISTON, N.D. (AP) - Oil and gas practices that were common decades ago in the Williston Basin left behind a salty legacy that still poses problems for groundwater and is the focus of ongoing research by the U.S. Geological Survey. ...
  Washington Times.  Saturday, 27 Jul 2019.
• Lobster organs and reflexes damaged by marine seismic surveys
  
  A new study of the impact on marine life of seismic air guns, used in geological surveys of the seafloor, has found that the sensory organs and righting reflexes of rock lobster can be damaged by exposure to air gun signals.
  Science Daily.  Thursday, 25 Jul 2019.
• Earthquake rattles Seattle area, followed by aftershock
  
  The U.S. Geological Survey reports that a 4.6 magnitude earthquake has rattled the Three Lakes area of Washington state
  CBS News.  Friday, 12 Jul 2019.
• Did You Feel It? Earthquake Recorded Near Mansfield Monday
  
  The United States Geological Survey confirms a 2.6 magnitude earthquake was recorded in northern Johnson County, near Mansfield, at about noon Monday. Photo Credit: NBC 5 News.
  NBC.  Monday, 8 Jul 2019.
• Southern California Hit With Another Big Earthquake
  
  The U.S. Geological Survey reported the magnitude was 7.1. It's the biggest earthquake in the area in 20 years and follows a 6.4 magnitude earthquake Thursday.
  NPR.  Friday, 5 Jul 2019.
• Large earthquake strikes Southern California day after 6.4 temblor hit region, experts warn of more aftershocks
  
  A 5.4 magnitude earthquake struck early Friday near the same region in Southern California where a significant tremor hit one day before, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
  Fox News.  Friday, 5 Jul 2019.
• Magnitude 6.4 Quake Rattles Southern Calif., No One Killed
  
  A powerful earthquake of magnitude 6.4 struck Southern California near the city of Ridgecrest, some 200 miles (320 km) northeast of Los Angeles, the U.S. Geological Survey said on Thursday.
  Newsmax.  Thursday, 4 Jul 2019.
• Strong earthquake sets off fires, damages desert city east of Los Angeles
  
  A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck southern California Thursday, the United States Geological Survey said.
  CNBC.  Thursday, 4 Jul 2019.
• New insight from Great Barrier Reef coral provides correction factor to climate records
  
  Newly developed geological techniques help uncover the most accurate and high-resolution climate records to date, according to a new study. ...
  Science Daily.  Tuesday, 18 Jun 2019.
• Powerful earthquake hits China; USGS warns casualties possible
  
  The U.S. Geological Survey says a strong earthquake has hit Sichuan province in southwestern China
  CBS News.  Tuesday, 18 Jun 2019.
• Another Yellowstone Geyser Has Just Rumbled To Life After Years Of Quiet
  
  It continues to be an interesting time for Yellowstone National Park's hydrology and geology after the huge Ledge Geyser erupted for the first time in three years.
  Forbes.  Tuesday, 14 May 2019.
• Powerful quake hits Papua New Guinea, tsunami alert issued
  
  The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake measured magnitude 7.5 and was centered 45 kilometers (28 miles) northeast of Kokopo.
  CNBC.  Tuesday, 14 May 2019.
• Magnitude 5.3 earthquake strikes near Iraq's Sulaimaniya: USGS
  
  A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck near the Iraqi Kurdish city of Sulaimaniya on Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. Local medics said no injuries were reported and officials said there was no significant material damage.
  Reuters.  Saturday, 11 May 2019.

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