Geology News - November 2005
News stories about geology and earth sciences in the world. News articles will be archived monthly. All links are to external sites.
November 29, 2005
Geology professor gets close-up view of erupting volcano
The minute she heard of a plume of steam and rivers of lava pouring from Ecuador's Sierra Negra volcano, Colgate University's Karen Harpp dropped everything and embarked on the long journey to South America.
Due to his failing sight, Western geology professor David Engebretson is teaching a class this quarter he developed pioneering the study of earth science in a unique manner - using sound.
November 28, 2005
In geology, women undergrads outnumber men
The proportion of women receiving a bachelor's degree in earth, atmospheric and ocean sciences has been rising for more than a decade.
November 23, 2005
Geology plays part in developing sonar technologies
Researchers in the University of Leicester Department of Geology are playing a major role in a consortium of UK universities, led by the British Geological Survey, to develop sonar systems based on those in the animal kingdom. Such technologies will have far-reaching effects in medical and geological
imaging.
November 22, 2005
Residents' fear of a landslide comes true in Malaysia
Residents in Jalan Meru were proved right when a landslide occurred at a construction site in neighbouring Taman Desa.
November 21, 2005
Angola mining project to profit $11 Billion in 40 years
The mentioned prospecting area, which occupies 639 square metres, is composed of a complex geological structure. Catoca's kimberlite is considered the world's fourth largest.
Grizzly Diamonds discovers kimberlite boulders on Alberta property
Grizzly Diamonds has discovered two kimberlite boulders on the Smokey the Bear Property in the Buffalo Head Hills area of Alberta.
Satellite images of 76 U.S. cities
These images at Geology.com provide a colourful view of city geography along with important vegetation, landscape, geological and land-use features of the surrounding environment.
November 20, 2005
New Orleans is sinking
A controversial 60 Minutes story interviewing geology professor Tim Kusky. Questions about his expertise on this subject have arisen since.
November 18, 2005
Anglo Swiss adds 52K acres to Canada diamond claims
The claims are in the Northwest Territories of Canada, southeast of Diavik Diamond Mine.
Geology professor's studies suggest life moulded from clay
Simulated volcanic vents show minerals changing over time. Maybe clay was somehow involved in the early origins of life.
November 15, 2005
Colombia recommends evacuation of town near volcano
The Colombian government asked 9000 people living near the Galeras volcano to evacuate after scientists said it could erupt soon.
November 14, 2005
Seven Norwegians Swept Away by Landslide
Seven people working on a house in western Norway were swept away by a landslide triggered by heavy rain.
November 12, 2005
Geology students help solve murder case
Using a device resembling a canister vacuum cleaner hooked up to a laptop, the two students found the shallow grave containing the remains of Christine Baldry, who had been missing since 2002.
November 8, 2005
Botswana has impressive mineral sector growth
The mineral sector - the mainstay of the economy has continued to register impressive growth rates although the diamond industry - the major player - is nearing its full production level.
November 6, 2005
Attawapiskat and De Beers sign Impact Benefit Agreement for Ontario's first diamond mine
The Victor Project will be the first diamond mine in Ontario and De Beers' second mine in Canada.
It will take three years to construct and is scheduled to begin production at the end of 2008.
November 4, 2005
World-first driverless trucks launched in underground gem mine
Diamond company De Beers launched the world's most advanced underground automation system - driverless trucks - now under way in the Finsch underground diamond mine in the Northern Cape.
A train carrying about 100 people was derailed after it hit a landslide caused by heavy rain in Lancashire, England.
November 3, 2005
Grizzly Diamonds completes sampling on Silver Bear property
Grizzly has dispatched a crew to collect till samples on the Preston upon the Wolverine Property near the location where the Alberta Geological Survey (AGS) diamond indicator mineral sampling yielded a positive result. The AGS stream sediment sample yielded more than 30 high interest diamond indicator minerals including 8 pyrope garnets and 23 chromites, a number of which were recovered from the 0.5 to 1 mm size fraction.
Knowledge of American Sign Language comes in handy when studying structural geology
Structural geologists have to visualize the bending, breaking and folding of rock formations that are usually motionless and firm. This often requires the processing of complex spatial information-something that individuals experienced in American Sign Language already do well.
November 2, 2005
Pasquia Hills oil shale still a question mark
A portion of the world's massive reserves of oil shale is in Saskatchewan. Exploration companies in Canada believe 7.8 billion barrels of oil is trapped in the shale of the Pasquia Hills. In other words, northeast Saskatchewan may be sitting on a liquid gold mine.
November 1, 2005
Fort a la Corne diamond companies come together
The two diamond companies competing in the Fort a la Corne Forest, Shore Gold and Kensington Resources have officially joined forces.
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