Calls for Advances in Resotration Sedimentology to Protect World’s River Deltas
As land is disappearing from river deltas at alarming rates, rapid advances in the new and developing field of restoration sedimentology will be needed to protect the world’s river deltas from an array of threats.
Sandy-Battered NYC, NJ Prepare for New Storm
Residents of New York and New Jersey who were flooded out by Superstorm Sandy waited with dread Wednesday and heard warnings to evacuate for the second time in two weeks as another, weaker storm spun toward them.
Laos Approves Xayaburi Mega Dam On Mekong
Laos has given the go-ahead to build a massive dam on the lower Mekong river, despite opposition from neighbouring countries and environmentalists.
Philippines Black Sand Mining Operations, Gonzaga, Cagayan Province
A dossier and photo reportage by Juergen Lorenz.
New Storm Could Brewing Could Threaten Sandy-Damaged Beaches
With coastal communities in New York and New Jersey still reeling from the devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy, the last thing the area needs is another storm. But that’s exactly what it might get. A nor’easter is predicted to potentially hit the East Coast on the 7th, and beach erosion experts are concerned about further damage to shorelines devastated by Sandy.
World’s Rarest Whales Washed Ashore New Zealand Beach
The vast expanses of the South Pacific Ocean have, until recently, concealed the identity of the world’s rarest whale. Two individuals of this species, previously known from only two skull fragments and a mandible, were recently discovered beach-cast in New Zealand. New Zealand has an extensive coastline and is a known hotspot for whales stranding.
A Changed Coastline in Jersey
On October 29, 2012, lives were changed forever along the shores of New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, and in the two dozen United States affected by Superstorm Sandy. The landscape of the East Coast was also changed, though no geologist would ever use the word “forever” when referring to the shape of a barrier island.
USGS and Google Partner on Emergency Alerts
Emergency notifications for earthquakes, severe weather and other public safety matters are now available through Google Public Alerts. The system provides access to information during crises through the online tools you use every day.
Sampling Water for Pollution in Hurricane Sandy’s Aftermath
As recovery efforts for those impacted by Hurricane Sandy continue, U.S. G.S crews are sampling water for nutrients, sediment, and pesticides to document water quality in areas affected by the hurricane. The contaminated waters are also raising concerns among those who monitor the health of beaches and bays along the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.