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A Long Way Gone 

I graduated with a master's degree a couple of months ago. Even though I have neglected this blog in recent years and I still don't feel like a real geophysicist, technically graduation marked the end of the Long Way to Go. My blog used to be an important part of the path I had started in 2007 and I therefore decided to conclude this chapter with one last entry. I created A Long Way to Go

Most Dinosaur Species are Still Undiscovered 

A new estimate suggests that we have a long way to go before hitting Peak

Vintage Dinosaur Art: Dinosaur Skeletons 

Regular readers will know that I can't get enough of dinosaur pop-up books, having reviewed several over the years, and 1991's Dinosaur Skeletons is a worthy addition to the canon. Intriguingly, the book's concept is remarkably similar to that of 1984's Dinosaurs - a Lost World in Three Dimensions, only with considerably more up-to-date artwork - the titular skeletons are the pop-ups, while fleshed-out dinos are confined to the 2D illustrations. Not to worry - even a skeleton can threaten to [...]

Last Stop - Greenland Ice Cap and the Russell Glacier 

Our last stop on this amazing trip was to Greenland where we enjoyed a hike and lunch in front of a glacier. It was one of those typical jet set days - breakfast in Iceland, lunch in Greenland, and dinner in Boston, USA. But the views of the ice cap in Greenland were superb and the lunch menu included musk ox. Read on.We approached Greenland from the east and soon were treated to fantastic views of the fjords and glaciers in this very remote landscape. It looks like thin sea ice with a few [...]

Do Natural Remedies Regarding Acne Go a long way? 

The fast answer can be: “Yes, they are doing!Inch The particular extended solution… Nicely, you have to look at leftover of the useful post to determine probably the most effective natural remedies for acne that have made it easier for countless people to find the apparent deal with they have got usually wished. It is […] The post Do Natural Remedies Regarding Acne Go a long way? appeared first on Liberty, Equality, and

One year ago today: crossing the Drake Passage 

Even starting off as far south as Ushuaia, it’s a long way to Antarctica – almost 1000 km of open water. We got a peak of the chart below whilst touring the bridge of the Corinthian – they have computer … Continue reading

What is going on in Bárðarbunga volcano 

This is not a status update article. For Monday 10-November-2014 status update, please check last article. This is not going to be a long article since I have a long way to go in order to properly analyse … Continue reading

Making Progress on Deforestation 

In 2005, Brazil was losing more forest each year than any other country. The good news is that today, Brazil has reduced deforestation in the Amazon rainforest by 70 percent. 17 countries across four continents have also shown progress in reducing tropical deforestation. But there is still a long way to go to save our

Speaking Frankly 

Saturday, June 7, 2014 Hello all. This is Frank Tepley reporting from the JOIDES Resolution (JR). Last night, at about 2 am, we reached our study site. The crew is busy assembling casing tubes, and they will start exploring the sea floor with a video camera for appropriate drilling locations. The water depth here is ~3 miles in depth. That is a long way down to the seafloor. read

The new Digital-Geography.com 

First of all: thank you for your visit. If you come frequently here, you may have noticed it already maybe. We have switched to a new server with a fresh design. The main reason for doing so? Let’s be honest we have found a great PHP developer, and it’s boring to see our blog on a 27″ screen and scrolling down the long way. So let us introduce you the new functions: multi language support At the moment we have articles in English, German and French. The new Digital Geography [...]

Geotalk: The mantle and models and measurements, oh my! Talking geophysics with Juan Carlos Afonso 

This week in Geotalk, we’re talking to Juan Carlos Afonso, a geophysicist from Macquarie University, Sydney. He explains how a holistic approach is crucial to understanding tectonic processes and how a little “LitMod philosophy” can go a long way to achieving this… First, could you introduce yourself and tell us a little about what you

The growth of Tasman Glacier Lake 

The Tasman Glacier is the largest glacier in New Zealand. Its upper section is mostly white as you would expect of a river of ice. However, the lower half is covered with a layer of rock debris about a metre thick. This forms an insulating layer that slows down surface melting and allows the glacier to descend a long way down the valley to warmer elevations. This photo, taken from the location of the the top of the moraine wall near the old Ball Shelter in 2007, shows what the debris covered [...]

IPCC report ‘unprecedented changes’ in climate, urging policymakers to take action 

“Human influence on the climate system is clear” was the key message from the report on the physical science of climate change from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). “We have come a long way since the first IPCC report was published in 1990,” a statement reiterated throughout the press conference for the release

A Toast to the GSA 

Today at lunch I served the chardonnay produced for the Geological Society of America's 125th anniversary by Lava Cap Winery. (Lava Cap is a must-see if your interests combine California geology and wine.) It's intense, mouth-filling and balanced between a tropical-fruit nose and a robust finish, its 14.6 percent alcohol not showing up as hotness. It was a nice companion to a savory stir-fry of shiitake buttons, young Brussels sprouts, tofu and almonds. Now I find myself in a celebratory mood. [...]

Water,water everywhere 

It’s thirsty work running around on a ship!   Victoria was nosing around the other day looking for something to drink.   Where could she get some fresh water?  It hadn’t rained recently so there were no puddles to drink at.  She couldn’t drink the seawater as it was a long way down from the ship.  Too salty anyway! Display on Kids page [...]

Turkey's Indigenous Stealth Fighter Program 

Turkey's aviation industry has come a long way since it began building F-16 Fighting Falcons in the 1980s. Now it is confident that it can produce an aircraft in-country that will not only replace the F-16 but complement the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter in years to come. Turkish Aviation Industries (TAI) has been working quietly on ideas for a fifth-generation fighter, dubbed the F-X,

Keeping the American Kestrel common, an Ohio Ornithological Society conservation priority 

Colorful kestrels animate roadsides wherever adequate habitat is available. A little habitat goes a long way if birds' needs are met. Highway right-of-ways often provide hunting perches and ample mice and insects, common fare for kestrels, but next cavities, natural or otherwise, are hard to come by. We can help. American Kestrel. photo provided by Ohio Division of Wildlife You

Geology Photo of the Week #19 – Jan 27 – Feb 2 

Hi Everyone, Sorry this post is a bit late. Things have been crazy the last few days in the lab. I am trying to get enough done in the next few weeks to submit an abstract to a conference and I still have quite a long way to go. The 19th photo of week was

New ways to fund – the artists rise 

OK, just so you know, I am going to keep bludgeoning you with stuff about the Daspletosaurus project till it’s funded. Please do spare a few pounds / euros / dollars / rand / gold pieces if you can, even a little goes a long way when everyone contributes. It only takes a few moments

All Yesterdays: Some Thoughts 

We've been focusing a lot on All Yesterdays here of late, partially because we're all very artistically minded, and partially because it's just a gorgeous, thought provoking little book. I'm not going to review it here; you've seen enough by now to know that we're all pretty wild about it. Instead, I'm going to list some thoughts inspired by the book, and shamelessly tease you all with promise of a future, All Yesterdays style event.Paleontological art has always been at its most [...]