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Sunday, 10 April 2016

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Streptelasma (Enterolasma) strictum ? coral from the Bois D'Arc formation of Oklahoma. 

Views of the Mahantango [09:01:00]  recommend  recommend this post  (766 visits) info
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 Devonian; DE,US
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I can't find very much info on the corals that are found within the Bois D'Arc formation so I have been comparing what I found with similar examples from the Kalkberg formation of New York which is of equivalent age. I found numerous examples of a small, conical rugose coral that had prominent raised lines running along the flanks.  It looks very similar to Streptelasma (Enterolasma) strictum from the Kalkberg formation.Specimen #1Specimen #2I found the specimens shown on this page in [...]

Scientific Conferences on a Budget 

The Way of the Geophysicist [16:36:36]  recommend  recommend this post  (670 visits) info
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 Ordovician; CA
Conferences are an important part of the world of science and technology. We get to publish preliminary results and bounce them off of our colleagues (or sometimes strongest competitors). It’s time for networking and also helps to take a break from the lab grind. But conferences take a huge burden on our budget. We have […] The post Scientific Conferences on a Budget appeared first on The Way of the Geophysicist. Related posts: Today I want to be Canadian Got geophysics? It [...]

New papers on paleoseismology, tsunami, and active tectonics (Apr 2016) 

Paleoseismicity [16:25:27]  recommend  recommend this post  (651 visits) info
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 Quaternary; PK,MQ,MX,NZ,
This is the April edition of my paper round-up. Today I recommend papers on high-resolution topography data, fault mechanics, earthquake environmental/archaeological effects (liquefaction, rotated objects, [...]

Moar Magnificent Mount St. Helens Photos For Your Viewing Pleasure 

Rosetta Stones [09:00:00]  recommend  recommend this post  (599 visits) info
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 ES,US
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We continue our journey through the USGS database full of delicious Mount St. Helens photos. Today, I have a fine selection spanning before, during, and after the May 18 1980 eruption. Enjoy! -- Read more on [...]

Scientific Conferences on a Budget 

The Way of the Geophysicist [16:36:36]  recommend  recommend this post  (631 visits) info
Conferences are an important part of the world of science and technology. We get to publish preliminary results and bounce them off of our colleagues (or sometimes strongest competitors). It’s time for [...]

Living the Dream, Day 5 – Granite Gorge and The Great Unknown 

WATCH FOR ROCKS - Travels of a Sharp-Eyed Geologist [00:05:47]  recommend  recommend this post  (357 visits) info
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We huddle together, this early May day, on a 12–person (14, if you include the guides) inflatable J–rig party boat that glides through the rapids with relative ease. We are ready for whatever thrill [...]
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