Articles tagged with Oceanography
George J. Flick Jr.'s Sea Grant Coherent Area projects led to the establishment of the Virginia Graduate Marine Science Consortium, providing educational and research programs along the Virginia coast. His outreach programs have also addressed problems affecting the seafood industry, with funding for industry, academia, and regulators.
The High-Altitude Particle Experiment Aircraft (HIAPER) is a modified Gulfstream V jet that can fly up to 51,000 feet and cover 7,000 miles. With its advanced capabilities, HIAPER will allow scientists to study atmospheric processes, environmental phenomena, and interactions between oceans and atmosphere.
Scientists at British Antarctic Survey tracked albatross migration patterns using tiny logging devices, revealing that over half of birds made round-the-world journeys in just 46 days. The study provides crucial information for governments and fisheries commissions to implement measures reducing bird deaths by up to 95%.
Researchers have created a North American Drought Atlas CD-ROM, mapping year-by-year occurrences of droughts over the last 2005 years. The atlas provides essential paleoclimate data with applications to science, policy, education, and history.
Scientists are conducting an experiment to gather information about the deep underlying structures of the San Andreas fault line using a highly sensitive gravity instrument. The goal is to affordably gather data and compare future surveys to track changes in the shallow crust beneath the surface.
Researchers develop a system to predict West Nile virus risk based on climate factors, including temperature. The model will provide early warnings for public health professionals and serve as a model for other vector-borne disease risks.
A six-week field experiment will gather data on regional air quality, intercontinental transport of polluted air masses, and human health effects. The study, ICARTT, involves five countries, universities, and government agencies.
Researchers create maps of science from vast digital data collections, enabling exploration and analysis of interconnected scientific disciplines. The results provide insights into how scientists and their work are connected, with potential applications in education, funding, and industry.
A long-term ocean pattern, Pacific Decadal Oscillation (PDO), influences West Coast temperatures and precipitation up to a year in advance. The study reveals correlations between PDO patterns and temperature and precipitation trends on the West Coast.
Researchers found a periodic increase in slip rate every three years along the northern half of the central San Andreas Fault, indicating a higher probability of moderate to large quakes. This cycle is characterized by an upswing of microquakes, followed by moderate to large earthquakes six to seven times more likely to occur.
The Jakobshavn Glacier, one of Greenland's major drainage outlets, has been found to be accelerating and retreating rapidly. Glacial scientists have discovered that the glacier is now flowing at speeds of up to 9 kilometers per year, with ice thinning rates reaching an alarming 12 meters per year.
V. Zakharov received the 2003 Dirac Medal of the ICTP for his groundbreaking work on mathematical physics of nonlinear phenomena, particularly in the field of weak wave turbulence. His research has significantly contributed to our understanding of plasma physics, hydrodynamics, magnetism, and optics.
Researchers at UCL create first laboratory-generated deep and intermediate focus earthquakes, recreating extreme pressure and temperature conditions. The study reveals dehydration reactions as the cause of these enigmatic earthquakes, which can occur hundreds of kilometers below the Earth's surface.
Nancy Bowers, a Scripps Institution of Oceanography doctoral student, has been awarded the 2002 Chrysalis Scholarship from the Association for Women Geoscientists. Her research focuses on analyzing high-frequency fluctuations in Earth's magnetic field as observed in oceanic crust data.
Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have discovered an acid-catalyzed process that brings about secondary organic aerosol formation, potentially generating five to 10 times more aerosol in the atmosphere. The study's findings appear to explain various phenomena leading to aerosol formation and have important ...
Researchers uncovered characteristics of faults that move backwards, contrary to conventional observations, and found the material within faults is significantly different than its surroundings. The study provides a new way to identify potentially active faults and better understand the earthquake process.
A recent study reveals that Houston gets more lightning than surrounding areas, with a higher frequency of cloud-to-ground flashes in the summer months. The city's unique combination of urban heat island effects and air pollution may be responsible for this increased activity.
Researchers have developed a new technology-driven approach to improving sea-going investigations using high-speed wireless networking. The system will enable scientists on land to analyze data immediately and provide feedback to ships at sea, reducing costs and increasing data quality.
A Sea Grant study found no Asian or North American lung flukes in over 800 Chinese mitten crabs collected in the San Francisco Bay. The crabs were analyzed alongside more than 400 crayfish, all of which were also free of the parasites.
A recent discovery of buried impact craters on Mars indicates that the planet's northern lowlands formed very early in its history, possibly as a result of a shallow ocean. This finding provides crucial insights into the origin of Mars' crustal dichotomy and challenges traditional theories about the planet's geological evolution.
The TRANSMAP system combines land and marine data to provide real-time information on road conditions and weather forecasts. It allows users to view current and historic data from multiple sensors, as well as overlay maps from the state's Geographic Information System.
Researchers at Michigan Tech have deployed a laboratory on Pico mountain in the Azores to track air pollution drifting across the North Atlantic. The lab, known as PICO-NARE, will detect ozone, black carbon dust, and carbon monoxide, shedding light on the impact of local pollution on global warming.
The Geological Society of America will hold its 112th annual meeting in Reno, Nevada, from November 13-18. The event features eight Pardee Keynote Symposia and a record number of technical sessions covering topics such as active tectonics, oceanic island volcanism, and environmental geoscience.
Researchers from OSU discovered that some Hawaiian sea mounts were influenced by the existence of a mid-ocean ridge subducted under present-day Siberia. The findings provide more evidence on how volcanic hot spots interact with tectonic plates.
Alexandra Witze and Richard Hill win AGU journalism awards for their investigative stories on the Kerguelen Plateau and earthquake forecasting in Oregon. The awards recognize excellence in science writing and honor the scientists who inspired their work.
Researchers found a strong link between westerly winds in the Pacific and hurricane formation in the Gulf of Mexico. The Madden-Julian Oscillation repeats every 30 to 60 days and correlates with increased hurricane activity four times more likely, giving officials advance warning.
Scientists from around the world collaborated to develop improved atmospheric aerosol models for predicting infrared propagation in coastal environments. The project aims to enhance sensor accuracy for detecting incoming threats such as missiles and submarine periscopes.
The ASU geology team is collecting and analyzing data from the Galileo spacecraft, which shows strong evidence of a liquid ocean under Europa's surface. The images transmitted by the spacecraft reveal terrain types similar to an iceberg found on Earth near Europa's surface.
The third Convection and Moisture Experiment (CAMEX-3) campaign observed rare lightning fields and purple sprites in the eye of Hurricane Georges. The team studied the hurricane's unique characteristics, including large cloud turrets and variable wind speeds.
The institution has trained nearly 300 fishermen and helped them establish businesses in hard clam aquaculture. Graduates receive state-owned land leases, equipment, and seed to support their operations.
A newly unearthed version of the Laozi (Tao-te ching), dating back at least 2,350 years, is being studied by 30 international scholars. The Guodian Laozi sheds new light on the debate about its authorship and the relationship between Daoism and Confucianism.
The 2nd International Bioerosion Workshop will bring together experts in microboring, reef carbonate budgets, and modern/fossil collaborators. The workshop aims to exchange information, report on previous work, and continue discussion on the present state of knowledge of bioerosion.
Duke University professors Orrin Pilkey and David Bush will lead a media tour and briefing to highlight the risks of building on beaches prone to hurricane damage. The tour will show better and worse places to build along the Grand Strand, with tips for minimizing storm damage.