Geosciences Bulletin Board 10 October 2016 compiled by Elaine J. Hanford

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  http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3828622/Climate-change-scientist-said-Arctic-free-sea-ice-month-eats-humble-pie-data-s-four-years-ago.html
  

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  http://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/north-america-once-had-hyena-its-very-own-180960673/
  

USGS installing storm-tide sensors along Atlantic Coast prior to arrival of Hurricane Matthew

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  https://www.usgs.gov/news/usgs-installs-storm-tide-sensors-along-atlantic-coast-prior-hurricane-matthew-s-arrival
  

8 winning images from the Weatherwise photo contest

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  http://www.treehugger.com/slideshows/natural-sciences/extraordinary-winning-images-weatherwise-photo-contest/
  

Incorporating millennium-scale processes into glacial cycle models

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  https://eos.org/project-updates/comprehensive-earth-system-models-of-the-last-glacial-cycle
  

GEER team uses drone cameras to capture images of devastation from August 2016 EQ in Italy for future study (video)

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  http://gizmodo.com/striking-maps-show-the-devastation-of-italys-huge-earth-1787435525
  
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  Geer Report: http://www.geerassociation.org/administrator/components/com_geer_reports/geerfiles/Central_Italy_GEER_Report_Ver1.pdf
  

Millennium Tower may be sinking, but report deems it will remain safe in an EQ

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  https://sfbay.ca/2016/10/04/millenium-tower-deemed-safe-in-earthquake/
  
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  http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Sinking-Millennium-Tower-can-survive-big-9683701.php
  

Possible new oil field discovery in Smith Bay near the northern tip of Alaska

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  http://finance.yahoo.com/news/oil-explorer-just-made-one-123227955.html
  

Increased seismic activity at Teide volcano on the island of Tenerife may be precursor to eruption

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  http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/volcanologists-fear-infamous-tenerife-volcano-will-erupt-after-100-earthquakes-are-recorded-1584962
  

Radiation from Fukushima continues to leak & has contaminated the entire Pacific Ocean

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  http://peakoil.com/enviroment/fukushima-radiation-has-contaminated-the-entire-pacific-ocean-and-its-going-to-get-worse
  

Drones track coastal erosion, map coral reefs and even give whales a breathalyzer

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  http://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/how-drones-sky-can-help-unlock-secrets-sea-180960676/
  

USGS releases assessment of mineral resources in six Western States

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  https://www.usgs.gov/news/usgs-assesses-mineral-potential-sagebrush-habitats-six-western-states
  

TWC photographer captures images of lightning sprites above Hurricane Matthew

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  http://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/vibrant-lightning-sprites-spark-above-hurricane-matthew-180960669/
  
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  Video: https://weather.com/news/weather/video/lightning-sprites-seen-above-hurricane-matthew
  

After 7-year legal saga, Italian Civil Protection Department official is cleared of manslaughter in EQ

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  http://www.sciencemag.org/news/2016/10/seven-year-legal-saga-ends-italian-official-cleared-manslaughter-earthquake-trial
  

Violent landslide roughly 4,800 years ago created Zion Canyon

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  http://www.earthmagazine.org/article/ancient-landslide-gave-us-zion-canyon
  

Magneto-telluric imaging provides high-resolution mapping of mechanical properties the lithosphere

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  https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/10/161003111456.htm
  

Puna geothermal energy plant in Hawaii being monitored following overnight steam release

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  http://khon2.com/2016/10/03/officials-monitoring-puna-geothermal-energy-plant-after-overnight-stream-release/
  

Investigating the deep reefs in the “Twilight Zone” off the coast of Hawaii

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  http://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/heres-what-scientists-found-hawaiis-mysterious-twilight-zone-180960682/
  

Smithsonian Global Volcanism Project reflects dynamic patters

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  http://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/how-earthquakes-and-volcanoes-reveal-beating-heart-planet-180960564/
  

Titanosaur footprints uncovered in the Gobi Desert are largest ever found

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  http://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/researchers-digging-gobi-desert-uncovered-one-largest-dinosaur-footprints-ever-found-180960674/
  

Aerial expeditions reveal Great Pacific Garbage Patch is even worse than we thought

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  http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/great-pacific-garbage-patch-aerial-survey-ocean-cleanup_us_57f2c33be4b01b16aafe80a5
  
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  Aerial expeditions: https://www.theoceancleanup.com/milestones/aerial-expedition/
  

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  http://www.sci-news.com/paleontology/megalolamna-paradoxodon-04243.html
  

CRS Report: “Human-Induced Earthquakes from Deep-Well Injection – A Brief Overview”

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  https://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R43836.pdf
  

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  http://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/newsroom/news-releases-statements-transcripts/news-release-archives-by-year/archive/2016/nr-100516-01
  

US Army Corps of Engineers plans to move forward with massive Fargo-Moorhead flood diversion project on Red River despite permit denial

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  http://www.mprnews.org/story/2016/10/05/red-river-flood-plan-ok-without-permit-army-corps
  

Perspective: The limits of human lifespan must be respected – transcendence poses risks

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  http://www.nature.com/news/the-limits-to-human-lifespan-must-be-respected-1.20728
  

New data suggests that US agribusiness is not doing a good job of feeding the world

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  http://civileats.com/2016/10/05/does-big-ag-really-feed-the-world/
  

Bonfol chemical toxic waste dump was one of most toxic in Switzerland: mix of heavy metals, pesticides, organic solvents, batteries, tracer ammunition & $390.5M clean-up (video)

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  http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/chemical-waste_the-end-of-a-toxic-nightmare/42491088
  

These tourist posters pay homage to species that no longer exist

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  http://www.treehugger.com/animals/fictional-travel-posters-commemorate-animals-weve-lost.html
  

A call for more curbs on use of antibiotics in livestock

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  http://www.nasdaq.com/article/group-calls-for-more-curbs-on-use-of-antibiotics-in-livestock-20161004-00634
  

Defenders of Wildlife charges US F&WS with violating Endangered Species Act regarding red wolf

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  http://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/conservationists-butt-heads-us-over-red-wolf-repopulation-program-180960701/
  

CRS Report: “The Endangered Species Act: A Primer”

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  https://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/RL31654.pdf
  

Cows engineered with human genes….what’s next?

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  https://www.technologyreview.com/s/602530/cows-engineered-with-human-genes-could-stop-our-next-disease-outbreak/
  

$2.5M four-year study launched to fight White Nose Syndrome in bats across North America

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  http://www.newswise.com/articles/bat-signals-2-5m-four-year-study-launched-to-fight-bat-decimating-disease
  

US DOT Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued new rule to expand power to regulate pipelines posing imminent threat to public safety or environment

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  http://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/299175-pipeline-agency-issues-rule-expanding-emergency-powers
  

Residual sewer warmth is recovered to heat Aspirant Dunand swimming pool in Paris, France

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  http://in.reuters.com/article/us-france-environment-sewers-idINKCN125192
  

Up close and personal with the cassowary – most dangerous bird in the world

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  http://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/behind-scenes-national-zoo-worlds-most-dangerous-bird-180960704/
  

Images from the less popular national parks in America

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  http://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/experience-america-least-visited-national-parks-180960430/
  

USDA seeking comment on new NLRAD Framework for reportable animal diseases

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  https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_health/downloads/us-national-list-of-reportable-animal-diseases-framework.pdf
  
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  https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/program-overview/ct_national_list_reportable_animal_diseases
  

Mega-drought looming in the American Southwest

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  http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/megadrought-risk-climate-change_us_57f7b124e4b0b6a430318a03
  
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  Paper: http://advances.sciencemag.org/content/advances/2/10/e1600873.full.pdf
  

Using satellites to spot deforestation in real time

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  http://www.nature.com/news/warning-to-forest-destroyers-this-scientist-will-catch-you-1.20730
  

Are prairie dogs “serial killers” or are they simply killing off the competition (much like humans)?

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  http://www.treehugger.com/animals/prairie-dogs-are-serial-killers-snuff-out-competition.html
  

Well-researched and written series on groundwater withdrawal and potential impacts in Oregon

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  http://www.oregonlive.com/environment/index.ssf/2016/09/draining_oregon_think_out_loud.html
  

Can’t wait to see the peak color in the foliage of New England? Then try these locales

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  http://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/unusual-places-see-fall-foliage-180960540/
  

Images of wheel tracks carved by covered wagons on the historic Oregon Trail

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  http://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/follow-relics-oregon-trail-180960589/
  

US Customs & Border Patrol intercepts seeds of a parasitic Federal noxious weed that poses potential harm to agricultural & horticultural crop industries

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  https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/local-media-release/cbp-atlanta-intercepts-federal-noxious-weed-seeds
  

Plant and animal menageries common to Great Britain saved these “extinct” Wentworth elm trees

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  http://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/extinct-variety-tree-rediscovered-queens-palace-scotland-180960697/
  

Native Americans continue to protest the Dakota Access pipeline to protect their environment

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  http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2016/09/portraits-from-dakota-access-pipeline-protest/
  

Patrick Meier creates “crisis maps” that help save lives

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  http://www.npr.org/sections/parallels/2016/10/02/495795717/when-disaster-strikes-he-creates-a-crisis-map-that-helps-save-lives
  

What to do following a natural disaster?

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  http://www.backdoorsurvival.com/what-to-do-following-a-natural-disaster/
  

The rare green sea turtle disappeared and has now reappeared – attempting to solve the mystery

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  http://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/curious-case-bermudas-mysterious-turtle-180960677/
  

Botswana reverses decision on limited ivory sales and now supports protection of animals

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  http://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/botswana-makes-dramatic-unexpected-u-turn-ivory-trade-180960684/
  

Last known Rabb’s Fringe-limbed Tree Frog dies in Atlanta, the species is now extinct

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  http://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/adios-toughie-last-rabbs-fringe-limbed-tree-frog-dies-atlanta-180960671/
  

EU vote to ratify Paris Climate Accord, but it is still just an “agreement” and not necessarily binding

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  http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2016/10/04/496565736/with-eu-vote-paris-climate-agreement-is-poised-to-become-binding
  

Dirtiest power plant in Victoria, Australia, to close early next year, up to 1,000 jobs lost

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  http://www.canberratimes.com.au/victoria/hazelwood-shutdown-victorias-dirtiest-power-station-set-to-close-early-next-year-20160923-grn0ph.html
  

US F&W Service gives endangered species status to 7 species of bees native to Hawaiian Islands

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  http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2016/10/03/496402620/bee-species-added-to-u-s-endangered-species-list-for-1st-time
  

Hemp (no, it is not marijuana) becoming the new major cash crop in the US

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  http://www.allgov.com/news/controversies/hemp-starts-to-take-its-place-among-cash-crops-in-us-161003?news=859554
  

Residents directed to move from East Chicago because of lead contamination find few housing options

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  http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-east-chicago-lead-20161004-story.html
  

$8B “clean” energy dam may poison food supply with methylmercury when completed

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  http://www.vice.com/read/this-11-billion-clean-energy-dam-could-poison-locals-with-methylmercury