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Geoscience Bulletin Board – 22 July 2019 – compiled by Elaine J. Hanford

CITES may give protection to extinct woolly mammoth to preserve specimens from unregulated prospectors

https://www.newser.com/story/277796/the-species-is-extinct-it-may-soon-be-protected- anyway.html

Energy released by M7.1 Ridgecrest EQ was equivalent to 45 Hiroshima-sized nuclear bombs https://www.vcstar.com/story/news/local/2019/07/13/southern-california-earthquake-packed-

power-45-nuclear-bombs/1726253001/

Major earthquakes in Australia & Indonesia https://earthsky.org/earth/earthquakes-australia-indonesia-ring-of-fire-july-14-2019

Topography influences emplacement of small-volume pyroclastic flows https://phys.org/news/2019-07-reveals-topography-emplacement-small-volume-

pyroclastic.html

New computer model for calculating water content in snowpacks https://phys.org/news/2019-07-snowpacks.html

Heavy rains produced abundance of growth in California grasslands – fuel for destructive wildfire season

https://www.technology.org/2019/07/12/fuel-surplus-could-cause-another-destructive-wildfire- season/

Auroraceratops rugosus – a Triceratops relative that walked on two feet https://www.technology.org/2019/07/15/small-horned-dinosaur-from-china-a-triceratops-

relative-walked-on-two-feet/

Oreochromimos material from fossil-fish Lagerstätte in Tugen Hills, Keyna - evolutionary history https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-07/lm-pnl071519.php

AI analysis of satellite data to monitor volcanoes – MOUNTS Monitoring System https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-07/ggph-if071519.php

Microraptor zhaoianus – four-winged early Cretaceous dinosaur ate Indrasaurus wangi for lunch http://www.sci-news.com/paleontology/microraptor-indrasaurus-wangi-07381.html Paper: https://www.cell.com/current-biology/fulltext/S0960-9822(19)30713-4

Anthropocene – relevant concept? – or is it about human ego? – or is it plastic? https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/scientists-give-the-thumbs-up-for-anthropocene-

epoch/article27279092.ece https://www.mintpressnews.com/end-human-civlisation-war-empire-racism-anthropocene/

260057/ https://www.pnas.org/content/115/33/8252 http://m.thedailynewnation.com/news/222308/the-anthropocene-epoch https://www.iflscience.com/environment/this-is-pictorial-evidence-that-we-are-in-the-

anthropocene/ http://www.anthropocenemagazine.org/2019/06/how-to-die-in-the-anthropocene/

Compilation of seismic & geologic data details integrated history of Australian-Antarctic Basin https://eos.org/research-spotlights/an-integrated-history-of-the-australian-antarctic-basin

Earth & atmospheric tide signatures reflected in groundwater levels to monitor confined aquifers https://eos.org/editors-vox/unlocking-a-treasure-trove-for-subsurface-characterization

Dense network of 48 seismic sensors used to investigate active magma system beneath Lipari https://eos.org/project-updates/seismic-sensors-probe-liparis-underground-plumbing

Toward understanding granular flows important to pyroclastic flows, debris flows & avalanches https://eos.org/editor-highlights/finessing-granular-flows

Oppose seabed mining? Global warming alarmists say could release carbon to impact climate https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/seabed-mining-foes-press-u-n-to-weigh-climate-

impacts/

Stronger EQs can be induced by deep underground wastewater injection https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-07/vt-sec071119.php

Developing new methods & smart wellbore materials for geothermal drilling https://phys.org/news/2019-07-methods-smart-wellbore-materials-geothermal.html

Sahara Desert dust is blowing across the Atlantic

https://www.ehn.org/dust-in-the-wind-what-climate-change-means-for-globe-traveling-sahara- desert-dust-2639130912.html

USGS update on Ridgecrest earthquakes https://www.usgs.gov/news/update-magnitude-71-earthquake-southern-california?qt-

news_science_products=7#qt-news_science_products

Charting path of iceberg A68 since it calved off Larson C ice shelf in Antarctica two years ago http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Giant_iceberg_on_the_move_in_Antarctica_999.html

“Correcting” data sets of sea surface temperatures (SST) leads to better correlation with land temperatures – SST records reflect physical & social dimensions of data collection

https://phys.org/news/2019-07-historic-sea-surface-temperature.html

Red Sea surface temperatures may be cooling, rather than warming https://phys.org/news/2019-05-red-sea-cooling.html

Global warming alarmists still hoping to develop a model that shows they are right about CO2 https://phys.org/news/2019-07-climate-carbon-untangled.html

Archeologist committing “vandalism to volcanology” at Pompeii https://www.newsweek.com/popmpeii-archaeologists-vandalism-vesuvius-eruption-1449676

Remembering the 20 March 1033 Long Beach Earthquake https://abc7.com/community-events/remembering-the-1933-long-beach-earthquake/

5399342/

Plan to “stop sea level rise” by blasting gigatons of ocean water snow onto Antarctica https://phys.org/news/2019-07-west-antarctic-ice-collapse-ocean.html https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/8xzym5/this-plan-to-stop-sea-level-rise-by-blasting-

antarctica-with-snow-is-extremely-wild Paper: https://advances.sciencemag.org/content/5/7/eaaw4132 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/article/artificial-snow-west-antarctic-ice-sheet/

U-California System in showdown with Elsevier – did not pay for their online subscription & access got shut down

https://theconversation.com/university-of-californias-showdown-with-the-biggest-academic- publisher-aims-to-change-scholarly-publishing-for-good-120323

Komatiitic magma in the Abitibi greenstone belt of Canada yields clues to early tectonics https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-07/arsc-sdh071819.php

Following Ridgecrest EQs, federal government urged to reassess seismicity at Yucca Mountain https://www.heraldonline.com/news/business/article232805117.html

Analysis of “crystal clocks” to calculate how long magma can be stored in volcanic systems https://phys.org/news/2019-07-crystal-clocks-magma-storage-volcanic.html

Is arsenic in groundwater the result of enrichment due to deep tectonic activity?

https://scroll.in/article/930607/tectonic-upheavals-under-earths-surface-could-be-a-cause-of- arcenic-contamination-in-groundwater

Eruption of Yellowstone supervolcano could mean humans will be among first species to go extinct https://www.medicaldaily.com/yellowstone-supervolcano-eruption-erupt-439107

Oilfield wastewater disposal will cause EQs in Oklahoma for at least a decade after disposal ends http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/d-brief/2019/07/17/earthquakes-will-rock-central-u-s-a-

decade-after-oil-extraction-ends/ Paper: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-019-11029-8

Underwater impacts at Devils Hole of M7.1 Ridgecrest EQ in Southern California https://www.kqed.org/science/1945073/underwater-video-shows-violent-shaking-during-7-

1m-socal-earthquake

Geologic history is repetition of tectonic events – continental puzzle over & over again https://www.dispatch.com/news/20190714/geology-earth-came-together-like-continent-

puzzle-over-and-over-again

Idaho Museum of Mining & Geology celebrating 30th anniversary - video https://www.kivitv.com/news/30-years-anniversary-celebration-at-idaho-museum-of-mining-

and-geology

George A Wheeldon, emeritus professor of geology, shares secrets of gold sources https://www.mtdemocrat.com/prospecting/geologist-george-wheeldon-shares-secrets-of-

gold-sources/

Two new kimberlites discovered as part of Timantti project in Finland near the Vasa dikes https://www.geologyforinvestors.com/arctic-discovers-more-kimberlites-by-excavator-timanti-

project-finland/

Harry Moore knows the geology and rockslides of Tennessee https://www.knoxnews.com/story/news/2019/07/16/east-tennessee-rockslides-expert-

department-of-transportation-harry-moore/1706574001/

Process may control calving of glaciers on Greenland https://phys.org/news/2019-07-geoscientists-mechanisms-greenland-ice-sheet.html

Fake lunar rocks? Faking lunar rocks is more difficult than landing on the Moon https://www.iflscience.com/space/landing-on-the-moon-was-easier-than-faking-lunar-rocks-

explains-a-geologist/

The power of geodetic data in monitoring earthquakes https://eos.org/articles/how-satellite-data-improve-earthquake-monitoring

Improved understanding of ore genesis & exploration may facilitate finding new mineral deposits https://eos.org/editors-vox/developments-in-the-continuing-search-for-new-mineral-deposits

Improved understanding of magnetic fields surrounding Earth & other planets

http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/ Scientists_deepen_understanding_of_magnetic_fields_surrounding_Earth_and_other_planets_999.html

Indonesia pledges it will enforce 2022 ban on raw mineral ore exports https://www.reuters.com/article/us-indonesia-minerals/indonesia-will-enforce-2022-ban-on-

raw-mineral-ore-exports-official-idUSKCN1UD268

Modern societies require minerals and mining for critical resources https://townhall.com/columnists/pauldriessen/2019/07/13/modern-societies-require-minerals-

and-mining-n2550000

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Environmental Science Bulletin Board – 22 July 2019 – compiled by Elaine J. Hanford

WHO finally declares Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo a global health emergency https://news.yahoo.com/ebola-outbreak-congo-declared-global-175202499.html

Grand Canyon National Park marks 100th anniversary https://fortune.com/2019/02/26/grand-canyon-100-years-old/

Perspective: Sophomoric climate change – “No one will be allowed to dissent from the consensus.” https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2019/07/

a_sophomoric_look_at_climate_change.html When thinking about flood risks across the US – time to recognize the limits of levees

https://theconversation.com/as-flood-risks-increase-across-the-us-its-time-to-recognize-the- limits-of-levees-118326

Raising the specter of an “apocalyptic horror” – Diablo Canyon nuclear facility https://www.thestar.com/opinion/contributors/2019/07/14/an-apocalyptic-horror-is-closer-

than-you-think.html

PFAS contamination at military bases and in drinking water – man-made toxic “forever chemical” also on farms and making way into food supply

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/a-new-drinking-water-crisis-hits-us-military-bases- across-the-nation/ar-AAEhcai

https://www.ehn.org/how-toxic-pfas-chemicals-could-be-making-their-way-into-food-from- pennsylvania-farms-2639142267.html

Recommendations with regard to sugar drink intake & cancer risk – less sugar is better https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/sugary-drinks-linked-to-breast-cancer-in-new-study-experts-

weigh-in-210018587.html Paper: https://www.bmj.com/content/366/bmj.l2408

Perspective: Living in the shadow of Utah’s next big earthquake https://www.guernicamag.com/before-the-shaking-starts/

New Zealand will make changes to managing earthquake-prone buildings http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1907/S00108/easing-the-impact-of-earthquake-

strengthening.htm

Environmental disaster in Gulf of Mexico resulting from Mississippi River water loaded with chemicals, pesticides & human waste from 31 states & 2 Canadian provinces – “Cat 5 aquatic hurricane”

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/theres-an-environmental-disaster-unfolding-in-the-gulf- of-mexico/ar-AAEaSom

Houston, Texas, wants to add $2B to sewer system improvements, maintenance, education https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/Approval-of-2B-consent-decree-

could-hike-14082287.php

Man-made “green” infrastructure can spread disease – “what can go wrong” https://stormwater.wef.org/2019/07/study-green-infrastructure-can-spread-disease-when-

poorly-planned/ Paper: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.3402/iee.v5.30082

30 years of data confirm coral bleaching is caused by nitrogen pollution from sewage, fertilizers & top soil – “caused by humans, rather than warming temperatures”

https://phys.org/news/2019-07-years-unique-reveal-coral-reefs.html

Eruptions of super volcano interrupt recovery of Antarctic ozone layer https://phys.org/news/2019-07-super-volcanic-eruptions-ozone-recovery.html

Challenges for drought management in the Willamette River Basin in Oregon https://phys.org/news/2019-07-analysis-reveals-drought-oregon-willamette.html

Do not kill your friendly neighborhood spiders – “scary but helpful”

https://www.folio.ca/why-you-shouldnt-kill-your-friendly-neighbourhood-spiders/

Significant harmful algal bloom predicted for western Lake Erie during summer season https://news.umich.edu/large-summer-harmful-algal-bloom-predicted-for-western-lake-erie/

Nuclear contamination of Marshall Islands still dangerously high after only 65 years https://eos.org/articles/marshall-islands-nuclear-contamination-still-dangerously-high https://phys.org/news/2019-07-atomic-marshall-islands-high-human.html Paper: https://www.pnas.org/content/early/2019/07/09/1903421116

Network model for inference of prediction of flood duration & timescales of flooding https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-07/ccon-cce071519.php

Impacts of selective logging on intact forest landscapes in Republic of Congo https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-07/wcs-sdi071519.php

Human-induced land use change is primary driver of emerging infectious disease – a legal framework

https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-07/esoa-alf071519.php

Humans in Europe will rely on air conditioners to “adapt” to climate change https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-07/ucfv-trt071519.php

Calling for “expedited full upgrade” to levees along the Arkansas River near Tulsa, Oklahoma https://www.tulsaworld.com/news/local/with-tulsa-levees-unacceptable-since-how-did-they-

beat-a/article_30347f6e-ad7c-5869-a105-7acb5ead3ca9.html

“Vortex Swim” – a swim in the most polluted part of the ocean https://www.huffpost.com/entry/the-vortex-swim-ben-lecomte-great-pacific-garbage-

patch_n_5d2623d7e4b0cfb595ffba2e

Focus should be on earthquake preparedness not response https://phys.org/news/2019-07-earthquake-americans-unaware-focus-response.html

Crater Lake National Park opens Rim Drive access road & closes two backcountry campsites https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/northwest/oregon-opens-crater-lake-access-road-

closes-2-campsites/

Holocene break-up & re-establishment of Petermann Ice Tongue in northwest Greenland https://www.bas.ac.uk/data/our-data/publication/holocene-break-up-and-reestablishment-of-

the-petermann-ice-tongue-northwest/

Monoculture farming is not good for pollinators – crop diversity is need for them to thrive https://www.ehn.org/monoculture-farming-is-not-good-for-the-bees-study-2639154525.html

Measles killing more people than Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo https://arstechnica.com/science/2019/07/measles-is-killing-more-people-in-the-drc-than-

ebola-and-faster/

Invasive Haemaphysalis longicornis ticks reproduce by cloning & are killing animals by exsanguination

https://arstechnica.com/science/2019/07/savage-tick-clone-armies-are-sucking-cows-to- death-experts-fear-for-humans/

Chinese air pollution blocks solar energy and reduces energy output of solar panels https://arstechnica.com/science/2019/07/air-pollution-costs-china-1-9-billion-in-solar-

electricity-each-year/

Managing fresh water resources across the US http://bit.ly/2Y0pWm3

Over-fishing results in dramatic drop in fish populations in Lake Malawi in Africa http://www.africadaily.net/reports/

Empty_nets_as_overfishing_and_climate_change_sap_Lake_Malawi_999.html

Judge significantly reduces court awarded damages for Roundup cancer verdict against Monsanto https://start.att.net/news/read/category/news/article/newser-

judge_may_have_just_saved_monsanto_55m-rnewsernor

One cannot assume that protected areas like Doñana National Park are not polluted https://phys.org/news/2019-07-protein-oxidation-reveals-environmental-pollution.html

Perspective: “sustainable development will falter without data” – but the real problem is that sustainability is a myth and the UN Sustainable Development Goals are not achievable

https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-019-02139-w

Native village of Igiugig in southwest Alaska to derive power from local river https://www.apnews.com/9014bfaf806d4bb69199505b00e0e44a

Three design proposals for the Los Angeles River intended to restore wildlife habitat, create people-friendly landscapes & develop flood-control strategies

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/arts/la-et-cm-river-taylor-yard-park-design-proposals- 20190708-story.html

$1B Montana closed loop, pumped storage hydro-electric project secures funding https://www.utilitydive.com/news/1b-montana-pumped-hydro-project-secures-funding/

558833/

New poll shows 92% of Californians have no plans to relocate from the State due to recent earthquakes

https://www.modbee.com/news/state/california/article232800407.html

New legislation across many states addresses animal welfare https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/2019/07/first-time-animal-welfare-laws-in-us-

states/

Only about 400 North Atlantic right whales remain – 6 recent deaths push species toward extinction

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/2019/07/north-atlantic-right-whales-mass-mortality/

US F&W investigating death of endangered Mexican Wolf in New Mexico https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/us-authorities-investigate-death-of-mexican-gray-wolf/

ar-AAEyc3d

Environmental permitting completed for first large-scale biosolids gasification facility https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190715005754/en/

Famous McLaughlin’s Daffodil Hill farm in California closing indefinitely to protect from over-tourism https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/famous-daffodil-hill-in-california-is-closing-

indefinitely-due-to-overtourism/ar-AAEzBH8

Sediment from motorway construction running into waterways impacting wildlife & water quality https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/reports-sediment-mud-running-into-auckland-

stream-major-motorway-project

Uncontrolled releases of household, industrial & agricultural chemicals during natural disasters pose hazards and risks to human health & environment

https://eos.org/opinions/uncontrolled-chemical-releases-a-silent-growing-threat

Monsoons bring heavy rains, floodwaters & landslides across Asia http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/

Fears_of_worsening_floods_as_monsoon_rains_pound_South_Asia_999.html http://www.terradaily.com/reports/

Nobody_cares_about_us_Hunger_and_despair_for_India_flood_victims_999.html

Cigarette butts may be small & are the forgotten plastic pollution that may be killing our plants https://phys.org/news/2019-07-cigarette-butts-forgotten-plastic-pollutionand.html

Using data from El Niño & Antarctic Oscillation events to predict air pollution levels in northern India https://phys.org/news/2019-07-el-nio-antarctic-oscillation-air.html

Joshua trees may be facing extinction https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/07/190716073719.htm

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Coastal Zone Management Bulletin Board – 22 July 2019 – compiled by Elaine J. Hanford

5th death in 2019 occurs at Oceano Dunes after Coast Commission rejects OHV restrictions https://ksby.com/news/local-news/2019/07/12/5th-death-at-oceano-dunes-follows-coastal-

commissions-rejection-of-new-ohv-restrictions

Memphis man acquires deadly flesh-eating bacteria on family vacation on Gulf Coast https://wreg.com/2019/07/12/family-shares-warning-after-memphis-man-dies-from-coastal-

flesh-eating-bacteria/

Plan to dump 1.5 tons of rodent poison on Farallon Islands is questioned https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/san-francisco-farallons-mice-rats-infestation-

14086006.php https://www.sfgate.com/news/bayarea/article/Federal-Officials-Withdraw-Plan-To-Drop-

Poison-On-14087241.php https://sf.curbed.com/2019/7/11/20690468/farallon-islands-poison-aidrop-mice-us-fish-

wildlife-conservation-san-francisco

North Carolina Coast Conference scheduled for 19-20 November 2019 https://www.coastalreview.org/2019/07/nc-coastal-conference-registration-open/

California Coastal Commission finally approved proposed new wastewater treatment & waster reclamation facility near Morro Bay

https://www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/article232572277.html

Still trying to work out “details” for landscaping & coastal access within Pacific Grove coastal area https://www.montereyherald.com/2019/07/12/pacific-grove-coastal-commission-staff-told-to-

hammer-out-solutions/

Applying Dutch design for flood control to Texas coast https://www.texastribune.org/2019/07/15/can-masters-flood-help-texas-protect-its-coast-

hurricanes/

Perspective: Opening Morganza Floodway prior to Hurricane Barry would have increased flood risks

https://www.nola.com/news/hurricane/article_0cb536be-a4c8-11e9-8be4-5786c3c46116.html

Summary of Hyperspectral Remote Sensing of Coastal & Inland Waters Webinar https://eos.org/meeting-reports/teams-invited-to-test-coastal-hyperspectral-imaging-

algorithms

Predictions for widespread hypoxia in Gulf of Mexico following wet Midwest spring https://eos.org/articles/gulf-dead-zone-looms-large-in-2019

Excessive nitrogen in runoff killing corals in Florida Keys https://www.ehn.org/nutrient-runoff-starves-corals-in-the-florida-keys-2639199442.html

Salt marshes provide important coastal habitat for fish & birds – changing with variation in sea level https://phys.org/news/2019-07-sea-requires-extra-salt-marshes.html

Newly recognized damage from 30 November 1028 EQ in Port of Alaska terminals https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/anchorage/2019/07/17/discovery-of-new-earthquake-

damage-adds-to-troubles-at-port-of-alaska/

NCCR report says 34% erosion of Indian coast due to tropical cyclones – others blame “global warming” & development

https://www.news18.com/news/india/sinking-ship-how-cyclones-sea-erosion-changed-the- fortune-of-coastal-villages-in-odisha2234213-2234213.html

FERC gives approval for construction of Gulf LNG export project in Mississippi https://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/energy/article/FERC-approves-Kinder-Morgan-s-

Gulf-LNG-project-14102776.php

New York announces offshore wind projects totaling 1,700 MW4 – going the way of Al Gore https://www.enr.com/articles/47227-ny-makes-long-awaited-record-offshore-wind-project-

awards https://www.apnews.com/12d3074b7ca04233a0dec17b6344bbd0

Oil hydrocarbon is accumulated in different vegetated coastal habitats of Arabian Gulf from spills, leakages & emissions with considerable impact on marine habitats

https://phys.org/news/2019-07-sediment-libraries-marine-ecosystems-accumulating.html