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Canberra, Australia (SPX) Jan 11, 2005Almost two weeks after the earthquake and ensuing tsunami that devastated huge areas of Asia, the Earth is still ringing like a bell, according to ANU scientists. Subduction Zone, Shallow Depth Make Lethal Mix In Earthquake 
Bethlehem PA (SPX) Jan 11, 2005The position of the earth's tectonic plates is key, says Lehigh University seismologist. The location of the recent earthquake that triggered a deadly tsunami in the Indian Ocean came as no surprise to geologists, says Anne Meltzer, a world-renowned seismologist at Lehigh University. |
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Ants Genetic Engineering Leads To Species Interdependency
Tucson NM (SPX) Jan 11, 2005Findings reported a fortnight ago reveal how an evolutionary innovation involving the sharing of genes between two ant species has given rise to a deep-seated dependency between them. The Dynamo In The Cornfield 
Madison WI (SPX) Jan 07, 2005Scientists from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, are trying to solve an enduring cosmic mystery: how does the Earth generate its magnetic field - the vast, invisible web that shapes the aurora, makes compass needles point north, and shields us from solar storms? Space To Move 
Moffett Field CA (SPX) Jan 07, 2005One of the great unknowns in the climate change debate is the effect of regional alterations on individual species. Connie Millar, a geneticist from the Pacific Southwest Research Station, discusses the importance of allowing a species to move, even as space becomes more precious and fenced off. More Than 2,500 Aftershocks In Wake Of Asia Tsunamis 
Vienna, Austria (AFP) Jan 06, 2005More than 2,500 aftershocks have been recorded in the wake of the 8.9 magnitude earthquake which triggered devastating tidal waves in south Asia 11 days ago, the body set up to monitor nuclear tests said Thursday. Tsunami-Hit Nations To Get Warning System 
New Delhi (UPI) Jan 4, 2005Most of the Asian nations battered by the tsunamis were taken by surprise when the waves wrecked havoc following the 9.0-magnitude earthquake off the tip of Sumatra Island in Indonesia. Despite the time difference between nations and the travel hours taken by the giant waves, there was no communication between the Asian countries over the impending disaster. Blue Planet: Setting Endangered Priorities 
Blue Planet: Setting Endangered PrioritiesBoulder CO (UPI) Dec 28, 2004 The 30-year history of the Endangered Species Act has shown while its goals are popular, there are not enough resources to protect every species that needs saving. Choices - often subtle, yet harsh - must be made. Reducing The Death Toll From Tsunami 
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 04, 2005The devastating Indian Ocean tsunami of 26th December 2004 was caused by the largest earthquake that has been recorded in 40 years. Within minutes of the quake occurring the Tsunami Warning Centers in Hawaii and Alaska knew of the potential for a severe tsunami in the Indian Ocean. |
Clusters Of Earthquakes Yield An Ominous Scenario
Corvallis OR (SPX) Jan 04, 2005 The newest studies on the Cascadia Subduction Zone off the coast of the Pacific Northwest have identified a "clustering" of great earthquakes of the type that would cause a major tsunami, yielding a historical record with two distinct implications - one that's good, the other not. Catastrophic Tsunami Possible On West Coast 
by David StauthCorvallis OR (SPX) Jan 04, 2005 The type of devastating tsunami that struck the southern coast of Asia is entirely possible in the Pacific Northwest of the United States, but might not cause as much loss of life there because of better warning systems, according to experts at Oregon State University. Researchers Discover Humans Are Of A 'Privileged' Evolutionary Lineage 
Chevy Chase MD (SPX) Jan 04, 2005The genes that regulate brain development and function evolved much more rapidly in humans than in nonhuman primates and other mammals because of natural selection processes unique to the human lineage. Researchers reported their findings in the cover article of the Dec. 29, 2004, issue of the journal Cell. Antarctic May Have Iced Over When Atmosphere Changed 
West Lafayette IN (SPX) Jan 03, 2005A longstanding theory that provides much of the basis for our understanding of climate change � that the mile-thick ice sheet covering Antarctica developed because of a shift in ocean currents millions of years ago � has been challenged by Purdue University scientists. Analysis: Tsunami Tragedy Was Inevitable 
WASHINGTON DC (UPI) Dec 28, 2004Earthquake and tsunami specialists working for the U.S. National Weather service and other agencies, at home and abroad, reacted with lightning speed to the huge earthquake that struck off the northwest tip of the island of Sumatra early Sunday morning. Analysis: Tsunami Waves' Tragic Turns Of Fate 
WASHINGTON DC (UPI) Dec 30, 2004There is a dark familiarity for Americans in studying the tragic twists of fate that led to Sunday's horrific tsunami-wave disaster in southern Asia. The heartbreaking list of precautions that should have been taken and warnings that could have been sent but never were, mount up remorselessly. Near-Earth Asteroid MN4 Reaches Highest Score To Date On Hazard Scale 
Pasadena CA (JPL) December 23, 2004A recently rediscovered 400-meter Near-Earth Asteroid (NEA) is predicted to pass near the Earth on 13 April 2029. The flyby distance is uncertain and an Earth impact cannot yet be ruled out. The odds of impact, presently around 1 in 300, are unusual enough to merit special monitoring by astronomers, but should not be of public concern. |
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