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Geoscience Bulletin Board – 22 June 2020 – compiled by Elaine J. Hanford

Geologic hazards of Bullfrog & Wahweap portions of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area https://www.deseret.com/utah/2020/6/12/21289644/lake-powell-geologic-hazards-new-

publication-utah-geological-survey-nps-national-park-service UGS SS166: https://www.deseret.com/utah/2020/6/12/21289644/lake-powell-geologic-

hazards-new-publication-utah-geological-survey-nps-national-park-service

99% of all species ever living on Earth are now extinct – ongoing rapid sixth mass extinction https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidbressan/2020/06/14/researchers-argue-that-earth-is-in-

the-midst-of-a-modern-man-made-sixth-extinction/#794b43682f44 Paper: https://www.pnas.org/content/early/2020/05/27/1922686117 https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/animals/a32743456/rapid-mass-extinction/

Perspective: When does a rolling stone gather moss? https://www.times-standard.com/2020/06/14/science-for-you-when-does-a-rolling-stone-

gather-moss/

Continent-sized zones at core-mantle boundary https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-have-found-surprise-structures-wrapped-around-the-

centre-of-earth https://bgr.com/2020/06/12/earth-structures-core-mantle-boundary/

Visualizing the deep carbon cycle https://eos.org/articles/visualizing-the-deep-carbon-cycle

Geologic controls of giant crater development on the seafloor in the Arctic https://www.newsweek.com/arctic-sea-methane-craters-fault-system-1510493?piano_t=1 Paper: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-65018-9

Deep sea currents control distribution & accumulation of micro-plastics

https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2020/06/deep-sea-currents-are-behind-ocean-s-thickest- piles-microplastics

Paper: https://science.sciencemag.org/content/368/6495/1140

CRS In Focus Report: Wildfire Statistics https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/IF/IF10244

Engineers develop model of deep-seated landslides – basal clay layer temperature is key in Andorra

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/06/200615155112.htm

Geology field camp via “Minecraft” - just not the same as really being in the field https://www.kansas.com/news/local/education/article243494711.html https://happygamer.com/geology-field-camp-cancelled-professor-utilizes-minecraft-to-give-

students-the-camp-they-want-70120/

Perspective: Geology & Genesis http://resourceclips.com/2020/06/17/geology-and-genesis/

Discarded clam shells create snapshot of the past – geologist Susan Kidwell goes dumpster diving https://cen.acs.org/environment/climate-change/Geologist-studies-cast-off-clamshells/98/i23

Book Review: Minnesota’s Geologist: The Life of Newton Horace Winchell https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53132495-minnesota-s-geologist

Fish fossils may provide clues to deposits of rate-earth elements https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/06/200618102418.htm https://phys.org/news/2020-06-fossilized-fish-rich-deposits-valuable.html Paper: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-66835-8

Fluvial strata, like the Torridon sandstone, may appear mundane – morpho-dynamic hierarchy https://phys.org/news/2020-06-reveals-geographical-perplexing-fluvial-strata.html https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/06/200616135743.htm

Fossilized eggs from Protoceratops & Mussaurus reveal soft, leathery shells http://www.sci-news.com/paleontology/eggs-earliest-dinosaurs-soft-leathery-shells-

08549.html Paper: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-01732-8

In Memoriam: Richard Kearney Jones (1928-2020) – petroleum geologist http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/061720_jones_obit/richard-kearney-jones-1928-

2020/

In Memoriam: Pablo Martinez (1927-2020) – Ministry of Natural Resources & Geological Mining - Nicaragua

https://santamariatimes.com/lifestyles/announcements/obituaries/pablo-martinez/ article_a93029cc-66ef-5609-9c6f-e5484e6f1ae3.html

In Memoriam: Jeffrey W Schoettgen (1955-2020) – geologist & general contractor

https://lostcoastoutpost.com/2020/jun/17/obituary-jeffrey-w-schoettgen-1955-2020/

Warnings issued to illegal new brick kilns in Thadagam Valley https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/warnings-issued-to-nine-brick-kilns-

coming-up-in-thadagam-valley/article31854221.ece

Permo-Triassic Extinction related to extensive coal burning caused by Siberian Traps magmas https://www.technologynetworks.com/tn/news/earths-biggest-extinction-event-was-caused-

by-coal-burning-336192

Modeling fluid migration associated with subduction zone processes https://eos.org/science-updates/modeling-fluid-migration-in-subduction-zones

Ozone loss may have been responsible for end Devonian mass extinction https://eos.org/articles/did-ozone-loss-cause-the-end-devonian-mass-extinction

Shifts in above-ground ecology influence groundwater recharge in the Arctic https://eos.org/research-spotlights/how-does-a-greening-arctic-affect-groundwater-recharge

Dry inland waterways may contribute significant global carbon dioxide emissions https://eos.org/articles/frequently-dry-waterways-still-contribute-to-carbon-emissions

Naturally occurring injection of underground fluids triggered EQ swarm near Cahuilla, California https://phys.org/news/2020-06-natural-fluid-triggered-cahuilla-earthquake.html

Massive Sahara dust plume crossing the Atlantic – could create sensational sunsets in the US https://phys.org/news/2020-06-massive-sahara-plume-southeastern-sensational.html https://www.mlive.com/weather/2020/06/saharan-dust-cloud-heading-toward-us-brings-a-

silver-lining.html

Underwater rivers along continental shelf are unique to Australia https://phys.org/news/2020-06-scientists-unusual-underwater-rivers-australia.html Paper: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-66711-5

High-resolution 3-D images of dynamic geological processes https://phys.org/news/2020-06-geoscientists-deeper-earth-surface-d.html Paper: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-020-15492-6

“The Thing” is recognized as largest soft-shell egg from extinct see lizard in Antarctica https://www.spacedaily.com/reports/

First_egg_ever_found_in_Antarctica_may_come_from_extinct_sea_lizard_999.html

Book Review: “Exploring the Berryessa Region – A Geology, Nature & History Tour” https://www.dailydemocrat.com/2020/06/19/geology-history-and-nature-come-together-in-

book-on-berryessa/

Quick clay landslides in Russia https://blogs.agu.org/landslideblog/2020/06/18/rissa-ngi-video/

Weishan magma chambers recharging & may lead to eruption in the Wudalianchi volcanic field of China

https://www.ibtimes.com/scientists-warn-volcano-china-recharging-could-erupt-soon- 2996055

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-8437695/Volcano-China-believed-extinct- recharging-eruption.html

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Environmental Science Bulletin Board – 22 June 2020 – compiled by Elaine J. Hanford

29-mile St Mary Canal that irrigated the high plains has partially collapsed & may soon dry up https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/a-canal-that-opened-the-montana-prairie-

may-soon-dry-up/ar-BB15t4nx

More than 1,000 tons of plastic dust blowing into US National Parks each year https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2020/06/plastic-dust-blowing-us-national-parks-more-

1000-tons-each-year

Derecho wind caused tree to impale man & his daughter in Denver, Colorado https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/one-week-after-being-impaled-by-tree-from-derecho-

colorado-man-is-home/ar-BB15t4Ow

FEMA study shows modern building codes avert $1B per year in structural damage in CA & FL https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/tougher-building-codes-would-avert-major-losses-

fema-study-shows/

New law in Florida may result in more electric charging stations https://apnews.com/ed3a30359210e1ce883d94bb409a89c0

Perspective: What’s the dam problem with deadbeat dams? California & across the US https://californiawaterblog.com/2020/06/14/whats-the-dam-problem-with-deadbeat-dams/

Do we really need a $23.5+B Mexico to Canada highway? https://www.fox34.com/story/42251399/us-reps-file-to-designate-the-future-extension-of-i27

Florida shelves $1.4B local 9-mile toll road project in east Orange County https://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/news/2020/06/15/floridas-turnpike-holds-off-on-11-

billion.html

SCOTUS reverses lower court ruling & upheld USFS permit for tunnel for Atlantic Coast Pipeline https://grist.org/energy/scotus-appalachian-trail-atlantic-coast-pipeline/

Five new board games on the planet for “eco-conscious” players https://grist.org/climate/5-board-games-for-a-world-thats-falling-apart/

North Brooklyn Pipeline now in phase four – phase 5 not yet approved & needs $185M https://grist.org/energy/a-bike-ride-through-brooklyn-traces-the-path-of-national-grids-

proposed-pipeline/

Diego, the giant Galapagos tortoise, retired from breeding program to his native Espanola island https://www.yahoo.com/news/giant-tortoise-diego-hero-species-home-205939946.html

Here’s something you do not often hear: TVA Boone Dam repair project on schedule & under budget

https://wcyb.com/news/local/tva-boone-dam-project-on-schedule-and-under-budget

Shoreline collapse on Detroit River prompts proposal for new seawall https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/wayne/2020/06/16/egle-revere-dock-

rebuild-detroit-river/3202255001/

Federal judge declares much of 2015 North Carolina ag-gag law unconstitutional https://www.agriculture.com/news/business/judge-declares-much-of-nc-ag-gag-law-

unconstitutional

Intense rains challenge stormwater system in The Dalles, Oregon https://www.thedalleschronicle.com/free_news/intense-rain-challenges-td-stormwater-

systems/article_2ef999b6-affa-11ea-98fa-6773714ecc45.html

Update: US Senate passes Great American Outdoors Act https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2020/06/17/national-parks-bill-addresses-long-

deferred-maintenance-projects/3205195001/ https://www.outsideonline.com/2414708/great-american-outdoors-act

Perspective: Promoting teaching evolution: but still get it wrong – “Evolution teaches children that they and all living things have the same common ancestors”

https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-01454-x

US District Judge revokes federal permit for high-voltage transmission line through Sand Hills in Nebraska – would have allowed killing or severe disturbance to endangered American burying beetle

https://www.omaha.com/news/state_and_regional/judge-delivers-blow-to-controversial-sand- hills-transmission-line-project/article_b4a9fa60-abd6-583e-9870-859f6f5160b6.html

GMO mosquitoes approved for insect population control in the US https://www.huffpost.com/entry/oxitec-genetically-modified-

mosquitoes_n_5eeb978dc5b6674372343148

Deadly diseases “cured” by modern science – some making a comeback https://www.treehugger.com/deadly-diseases-cured-by-modern-science-4869365

BPA exposure & hormone changes in later life may damage urinary system and overall health of men

https://www.ehn.org/prostate-bpa-2646167213.html

Infographic on longevity of plastic in the environment https://www.whoi.edu/news-insights/content/the-many-lifetimes-of-plastics/

PG&E pleads guilty – equipment started 2018 Camp Fire in northern California https://www.npr.org/2020/06/16/879008760/pg-e-pleads-guilty-on-2018-california-camp-fire-

our-equipment-started-that-fire

High growth rates for deep water photosynthetic corals https://www.spacedaily.com/reports/

Surprising_growth_rates_discovered_in_worlds_deepest_photosynthetic_corals_999.html

Deforestation of Amazon hits new record in the month of May – 320 square miles https://www.terradaily.com/reports/

Brazilian_Amazon_deforestation_hits_new_record_in_May_999.html

Independent investigation of failures of Edenville & Sanford dams in Michigan https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2020/06/18/egle-edenville-sanford-dam-

midland-flood/3216219001/

CORONAVIRUS

Coronavirus COVID-19 statistics by country (click on USA to get State statistics) https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/

Swedish approach was and still is effective https://www.yahoo.com/news/inside-swedish-city-may-prove-124025849.html

PPE creating more ocean pollution https://grist.org/climate/great-now-the-ocean-is-filled-with-covid-trash-masks-gloves-and-

hand-sanitizer/

Navajo Nation battling outbreak https://www.yahoo.com/news/navajo-nation-people-battling-americas-230714805.html

Virology, human infections, animal hosts & other zoonotic viruses https://news.berkeley.edu/2020/06/12/of-virulent-viruses-and-reservoir-hosts/

Americans becoming less likely to use contact-tracing apps https://arstechnica.com/science/2020/06/more-than-7-in-10-americans-dont-want-contact-

tracing-data-shows/

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Coastal Zone Management Bulletin Board – 22 June 2020 – compiled by Elaine J. Hanford

$3M to restore half-mile of shoreline adding habitat & fighting erosion in Anne Arundel County https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/environment/ac-cn-shoreline-contract-0611-20200610-

nxgzjnkfmfbfzgubwxsjhgglmy-story.html

Re-introduced otters along the Pacific coast – cascading social-ecological costs & benefits https://www.terradaily.com/reports/

Return_of_the_otter_How_reintroduced_predators_benefit_ecosystems_999.html

More accurate data modeling of coastal flow patterns may facilitate more rapid search & rescue https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/06/200617121435.htm

Wind turbine parts on route to installation site off Virginia Beach https://www.offshorewind.biz/2020/06/18/coastal-virginia-turbines-start-their-final-journey/

If sea level rises, septic & sewer systems will be at risk https://www.coastalreview.org/2020/06/sea-level-rise-puts-septic-sewers-at-risk/

2020 commercial flounder seasons announced for North Carolina https://www.coastalreview.org/2020/06/commercial-flounder-season-announced/

Advancing ocean exploration in the US EEZ (Exclusive Economic Zone) https://news.hamlethub.com/somers/life/4465-the-white-house-is-advancing-ocean-

exploration

Monterey Peninsula Water District asks California Coastal Commission to deny permit for proposed desalination plant

http://www.montereycountyweekly.com/blogs/news_blog/water-district-calls-on-coastal- commission-to-deny-cal-ams-desalination-permit/article_13388a5e-b002-11ea-96ea-1bf211c2cf50.html

New Jersey plans to develop New Jersey Wind Port for offshore wind projects https://dailyenergyinsider.com/news/25986-new-jersey-to-build-wind-port-for-offshore-wind-

projects/

Innovative concrete anchor might help secure offshore wind projects to seafloor https://energynews.us/2020/06/16/midwest/an-innovative-anchor-that-could-help-floating-

offshore-wind-take-hold/

Offshore drilling tied to funding for National Parks in Great American Outdoors Act https://thebusinessjournal.com/bill-ties-offshore-drilling-to-national-parks-funding/

Saudi Arabia has idled offshore rigs in response to decreased demand https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Saudi-Arabia-Idles-Offshore-Rigs-

Amid-Demand-Slump.html

Shanghai Free Trade Zone (FTZ) policies are attracting foreign businesses https://www.china-briefing.com/news/shanghai-ftz-offshore-trade-new-policies-attract-foreign-

businesses-explainer/

Institute of Energy Research (IER) cautions Biden campaign against plan to ban offshore O&G drilling

https://pennbizreport.com/news/16743-ier-cautions-against-biden-campaign-plan-to-ban-on- new-offshore-oil-gas-drilling/

SpaceX building floating superheavy-class spaceport in Gulf of Mexico https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/SpaceX-is-looking-to-

add-an-offshore-rocket-15347360.php https://www.tesmanian.com/blogs/tesmanian-blog/spacex-spaceports https://www.cairnspost.com.au/technology/elon-musk-confirms-spacex-spaceports-for-

hypersonic-travel/news-story/aebf5c0a0ce05ce53e633f5bdd43ac8d

Appease fishermen if offshore wind farms are to be developed along the East Coast https://www.forbes.com/sites/scottcarpenter/2020/06/16/offshore-wind-companies-are-racing-

to-develop-americas-east-coast-first-they-must-appease-the-fishermen/#40453d2337d8

Offshore wind projects off the California Coast? https://nawindpower.com/california-dreaming-offshore-wind-on-the-west-coast

Offshore Timor-Leste seismic data now under review https://www.offshore-mag.com/geosciences/article/14178006/offshore-timorleste-seismic-

data-review-under-way

Potential offshore O&G discovery in Flemish Pass Basin in the Newfoundland & Labrador sector

https://www.worldoil.com/news/2020/6/12/potential-offshore-discovery-off-canada-s-eastern- coast-fuels-optimism

Beginning of legal battle over fishery vs marine sanctuary in Northeast Canyons https://www.capecodtimes.com/news/20200609/environmental-groups-fight-rollback-of-

marine-monument-protections

Piracy in the Gulf of Mexico – warning issued https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/piracy-surges-in-gulf-of-mexico-prompting-u-s-

warning/ar-BB15Ggck

The Warren beach in Folkestone remains closed due to asbestos that came from a former landfill

https://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/asbestos-that-closed-beach-came-from-old- landfill-site-228924/

Port of Mobile, Alabama, to be deepened & widened – estimated project cost of $365.7M https://mynbc15.com/news/local/mobile-port-widening-project-expected-to-be-complete-by-

late-2024-or-early-2025