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Science News for December 6, 1998


West Coast Measurements Confirm Asian Air Pollution Can Travel To U.S.

Researchers have confirmed that Asian air pollution can travel to the US West Coast under specific meteorological conditions, with pollutants including carbon monoxide and particulates. The study found that air reaches the West Coast in about seven days, but can take as few as four or 10 days, depending on weather patterns.

SourceUniversity of Washington·DateDec 6, 1998
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New View Of Mars' North Pole Reported InScience

A new study using precise elevation measurements from the Mars Global Surveyor spacecraft provides a detailed picture of Mars' north polar region. The findings suggest that any water in the region should flow towards the pole, rather than the equator, due to its depression-like structure.

SourceAmerican Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)·JournalScience·DateDec 6, 1998

Gas Releases At Mammoth Mountain More Complex Than Expected

Researchers continuously monitored carbon dioxide flux at a 35-acre tree-kill area near Horseshoe Lake, discovering daily cycles that defy temperature explanation. The data suggests barometric pressure oscillations and Earth tides may influence the degassing rate, highlighting the complexity of volcanic gas emission.

SourcePenn State·DateDec 6, 1998