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Geoscience Bulletin Board – 1 March 2021 – compiled by Elaine J. Hanford

Newest fleet of radar satellites measuring geological activity on Earth https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2021/02/fleets-radar-satellites-are-measuring-movements-

earth-never

New meteorite mineral named for Dr. Carleton Moore (I was honored to be a TA for him in my ASU days)

https://news.asu.edu/20210215-mineral-carletonmooreite-named-founder-asu-center- meteorite-studies

Earthquakes on the San Andreas are seasonally modulated https://eos.org/editor-highlights/why-are-earthquakes-on-the-san-andreas-seasonally-

modulated

Don’t blame “global warming” for a wiggly jet stream https://arstechnica.com/science/2021/02/blaming-a-wiggly-jet-stream-on-climate-change-not-

so-fast/

OC-SMART to process ocean color in satellite images https://www.spacedaily.com/reports/

Tool_that_more_efficiently_analyzes_ocean_color_data_will_become_part_of_NASA_program_999.html

Cancer resistance in whale is genetic https://www.terradaily.com/reports/Whales_cancer_resistance_in_their_genes_999.html

Widespread effects of past Ice Ages in unglaciated areas https://www.spacedaily.com/reports/

Effects_of_past_ice_ages_more_widespread_than_previously_thought_999.html

M5.6 earthquake in Iceland signals increased volcanic activity https://www.terradaily.com/reports/

Quake_rocks_Reykjavik_raises_Icelands_volcano_activity_999.html

Proxy data suggests the Gulf Stream (AMOC) at weakest in more than 1,000 years https://phys.org/news/2021-02-gulf-stream-weakest-millennium.html

New model predicts “killer waves” in straits and channels https://phys.org/news/2021-02-behavior-straits-killer.html

El Niño impacts precipitation recycle ratio over Tibetan Plateau at interannual timescale https://phys.org/news/2021-02-el-nintildeo-impacts-precipitation-recycle.html Paper: https://agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1029/2020JD033733

Arctic freshwater to flow from Beaufort Gyre in Arctic Ocean to Labrador Sea https://phys.org/news/2021-02-record-high-arctic-freshwater-labrador-sea.html Paper: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-021-21470-3

Post-wildfire landslides are more frequent in southern California https://news.agu.org/press-release/post-wildfire-landslides-becoming-more-frequent-in-

southern-california/

Mt Etna erupts again https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/2/25/22301294/mount-etna-puts-on-latest-spectacular-

show https://www.nzherald.co.nz/travel/continued-mt-etna-eruptions-awe-residents-and-shock-

scientists/YKWPCNQS2F2AK52PSTRAUQXU54/ Images: https://sputniknews.com/photo/202102241082168145-lava-spews-lighting-up-

sicilys-sky-eruption-of-mount-etna-europes-highest-active-volcano/ https://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-news/sicily-mount-etna-eruption

Most powerful earthquake ever recorded – 1960 in Valdivia, Chile https://www.grunge.com/341313/this-is-the-most-powerful-earthquake-ever-recorded/

So much noise that marine creatures cannot hear themselves think https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2021-02-24-theres-so-much-noise-that-sea-

creatures-cant-hear-themselves-think/

Frequency of debris flows in southwestern US https://www.usgs.gov/natural-hazards/landslide-hazards/science/how-often-do-rainstorms-

cause-debris-flows-burned-areas?qt-science_center_objects=0#qt-science_center_objects

Evidence for submarine volcano in Aleutian Chain http://www.sci-news.com/geology/islands-of-four-mountains-09119.html

Ursus kudarensis praekudarensis is likely ancestor of Late Pleistocene Caucasian cave bear http://www.sci-news.com/paleontology/ursus-kudarensis-genome-09392.html Paper: https://www.cell.com/current-biology/pdfExtended/S0960-9822(21)00138-X

Asteroid dust found inside Chicxulub Impact Crater http://www.sci-news.com/paleontology/chicxulub-asteroid-09394.html Paper: https://advances.sciencemag.org/content/7/9/eabe3647

Caught on video – Mandurah dolphin doing an octopus toss https://www.mandurahmail.com.au/story/7137344/dolphin-doing-an-occy-toss-in-mandurahs-

estuary-video/

Ships may be leaving trail of micro-plastic particles in their wake – skid marks in the water https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/study-antifouling-may-be-a-major-source-of-

microplastic-pollution

Brunt Ice Shelf in Antarctica calves a 1270 square kilometer iceberg https://www.bas.ac.uk/media-post/brunt-ice-shelf-in-antarctica-calves/

New fault line maps released for San Diego, California – expand regulatory zones https://patch.com/california/san-diego/ca-releases-new-fault-line-maps-shaking-san-diego-

city-zoning

Pyrite not a reliable proxy for studying oxygenation of early Earth https://www.upi.com/Science_News/2021/02/26/pyrite-ancient-ocean-oxygen/

5151614366697/ Paper: https://advances.sciencemag.org/content/7/9/eabb7403.full

Deep seafloor microbes are living on byproducts of irradiated water https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-02/uori-urm022421.php

M5.3 earthquake near Anchorage was aftershock of M7.1 2018 event https://www.alaskapublic.org/2021/02/27/anchorage-quake-saturday-was-an-aftershock-

from-2018-temblor/

Retrospective on 2010 Chile earthquake and tsunami https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/this-day-in-weather-history-february-27-

2010-chile-earthquake

Malaspina Glacier is a surging glacier https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/science/2021/02/27/scientists-study-why-the-malaspina-

glacier-seems-to-get-up-and-go/

Geological tourism in East Africa https://eturbonews.com/2985908/geological-tourism-new-tourist-product-in-east-africa/

Geology is in the eye of the beholder – tectonic shifts in perception https://www.miningnewsnorth.com/story/2021/02/26/news/geology-is-in-the-eye-of-the-

beholder/6714.html

Formation of the White Cliffs of Dover and elsewhere in England https://www.theguardian.com/news/2021/feb/23/rock-of-ages-how-chalk-made-england-

geology-white-cliffs

Spotlight on environmental geology https://www.mining.com/spotlight-environmental-geology/

Geology and fossil record of Kentuckiana https://www.whas11.com/article/news/kentucky/kentucky-science-geology-falls-of-the-ohio-

fossils/417-4e2d8e7b-bda9-41e9-b7aa-4f29978597ca

Just how cold was it? https://earthsky.org/earth/whats-coldest-earth-has-ever-been

Career opportunities in paleontology https://theshillongtimes.com/2021/02/28/career-opportunities-in-palaeontology/

In Memoriam: Robert E “Butch” Pendergast (1936-2021) – engineering geologist https://www.crowrivermedia.com/onlinemarketplace/tributes/obituaries/robert-e-butch-

pendergast-84/article_795009fe-983d-5c14-9431-bb6fd236fae0.html

Did you know Idaho has an official glacier? And now it has a name: Borah Glacier https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/idahos-only-official-glacier-gets-a-name/

article_ca11622c-fb11-5b7b-b903-78c47568f1a5.html

Juan de Fuca Plate is just a remnant https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquakes/news/122783/Juan-de-Fuca-Plate-Remnant-

of-a-nearly-extinct-plate.html

Updated map of Rose Canyon Fault could jeopardize development at Seaport Village in California Interactive Map: https://maps.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/EQZApp/App/index.html https://www.cbs8.com/article/weather/earthquakes/california-releases-new-fault-line-maps-

shaking-up-san-diego-city-zoning/509-6fc797a7-3d0d-4d59-b389-045cbc2ded25 https://www.10news.com/rose-canyon-fault

NSF grant will support research on geologic history of eastern Washington https://whitmanwire.com/news/2021/02/25/studying-eastern-washingtons-landscape-15-

million-years-ago-geology-professors-receive-research-grant/

Professors unsure of future as University of Vermont considers eliminating Geology Department https://www.mychamplainvalley.com/news/local-news/uvms-geology-departments-proposed-

termination-leaves-students-and-faculty-concerned/

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Environmental Science Bulletin Board – 1 March 2021 – compiled by Elaine J. Hanford

Humans transmitted leprosy to armadillos – now they are returning the favor https://www.yahoo.com/news/humans-gave-leprosy-armadillos-now-212712356.html

The Spring Creek Watershed Atlas in central Pennsylvania https://www.centredaily.com/living/liv-columns-blogs/article249517940.html Atlas: https://www.springcreekwatershedatlas.org/

CRS In Focus Reports: FY2021 funding for US Forest Service & Wildfire Management https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/IF/IF11638 https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/IF/IF11675

Invasive B&W tegu lizard spotted in South Carolina – may soon be outlawed https://www.yahoo.com/news/invasive-lizards-spotted-midlands-could-201947165.html

Florida planning to ban owning pythons & other high-risk reptiles https://www.yahoo.com/news/snake-pocalypse-florida-plans-ban-120033363.html

Rejoining Paris Accord does not mean there is a good plan for the country https://www.yahoo.com/news/rejoining-paris-easy-heres-where-112857420.html

Mono Lake Paiute population is at 83 persons – an unrecognized & landless people https://www.yahoo.com/news/century-old-fight-tribal-recognition-140004465.html

Irony: VC fund 2150 with $240M to develop high-tech to attempt to achieve sustainability https://techcrunch.com/2021/02/23/2150-launches-with-281m-fund-to-reduce-the-carbon-

footprint-of-the-worlds-growing-cities/

Another man-made crisis looming at our southern border https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/recipe-for-disaster-dem-fears-mount-over-

immigration-overhaul/ar-BB1dMVLF

There is no climate crisis – executive order does not make it so

https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/contrary-to-biden-s-executive-orders-there-is- no-climate-crisis/ar-BB1dTnPb

Playing semantics with those who are in our country illegally – does not make Americans safer https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/from-aliens-to-noncitizens-the-biden-administration-is-

proposing-to-change-a-legal-term-to-recognize-the-humanity-of-non-americans/ar-BB1dWWEc

CRS Legal Sidebar: Court rules Dakota Access Pipeline needs further environmental review https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/LSB/LSB10457

Are coyote hunts ethical or unethical? Blood sport bagging carcasses or rural culture? https://www.yahoo.com/news/coyote-contests-cruel-just-part-033500960.html

“World Whale Day” did not save this calf https://currently.att.yahoo.com/att/recent-calf-death-blow-tenuous-142000964.html

Recycled plastic roads – “dispose” of plastic and handle water to “eliminate” floods https://redshift.autodesk.com/plastic-roads/

Idaho introduces legislation to cut wolf population by 66% - there are only 900 to 1550 in the State https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/hundreds-of-idaho-wolves-could-be-killed-under-new-

legislation/ar-BB1dZpcd

CRS Report: Long-term Federal Management of Uranium Mill Tailings – Background & Issues https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/R/R45880

Toward a better understanding of erosion, runoff & water quality in agricultural watersheds https://eos.org/research-spotlights/big-benefits-from-experimental-watersheds

Visualizing per capita consumption of solar energy https://www.visualcapitalist.com/how-much-solar-energy-is-consumed-per-capita-1965-2019/

Visualizing territorial claims in Antarctica https://www.visualcapitalist.com/mapping-territorial-claims-in-antactica/

Electric power grids in Texas – storm driven power bills up to $15,000 https://theconversation.com/whats-behind-15-000-electricity-bills-in-texas-155822 https://www.energy-daily.com/reports/

How_the_Texas_electricity_system_produced_low_cost_power_but_left_residents_out_in_the_cold_999.html

Protecting rare birds along busy trail in Banff National Park https://www.nationalparkstraveler.org/2021/02/protecting-rare-birds-one-banff-national-parks-

busiest-trails

Living in chemical soup is impacting human sperm fertility https://www.ehn.org/our-failure-on-fertility-2650557307/web-of-life-at-risk https://www.ehn.org/how-your-environment-influences-infertility-2650236671/in-the-bathroom

Count Down – the infertility crisis https://www.ehn.org/environmental-causes-of-infertility-2650430077.html

Count Down – hormonal havoc from exposure to chemicals – chance of extinction https://www.ehn.org/environmental-toxics-infertility-2650517682/chance-of-extinction

Attempting to eradicate poverty in China https://www.sinodaily.com/reports/

Chinas_poverty_eradication_what_has_been_achieved_999.html https://www.sinodaily.com/reports/

Poverty_road_in_China_drives_some_to_riches_leaves_others_behind_999.html

Irish pub becomes first wildlife hospital https://www.terradaily.com/reports/Locked-

down_pub_becomes_Irelands_first_wildlife_hospital_999.html

Changes in brain morphology from caffeine intake are temporary http://www.sci-news.com/medicine/daily-caffeine-intake-changes-gray-matter-09385.html

Selenium contamination of freshwater ecosystems – timing is important for trophic transfer https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/02/210223110700.htm Paper: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.est.0c06582

Do not be afraid of viruses – A good thing you have more than 140,000 species in your gut https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/02/210218142739.htm Paper: https://www.cell.com/cell/fulltext/S0092-8674(21)00072-6

Urban coyotes at risk from eating diet of human food https://phys.org/news/2021-02-human-food-urban-coyotes.html Paper: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-78891-1

Mining continues to threaten Pilbara cultural landscape https://theconversation.com/destruction-by-a-thousand-cuts-the-relentless-threat-mining-

poses-to-the-pilbara-cultural-landscape-155941

How accurate are measurements of micro-plastics in table salt? https://phys.org/news/2021-02-salt-reliable-microplastics-table.html

What, if anything, has changed since the 2001 M6.8 Nisqually earthquake https://www.kuow.org/stories/two-decades-later-what-s-changed-since-the-nisqually-

earthquake

USGS issues strategy for the future – stewardship, disasters, resources https://pubs.er.usgs.gov/publication/cir1476 Report: https://pubs.usgs.gov/circ/1476/cir1476.pdf

Proposed dam will endanger the Brahmaputra

https://www.hindustantimes.com/opinion/the-brahmaputra-is-in-danger-delhi-and-dhaka- must-challenge-beijing-101614181248822.html

The Ruddiman Hypothesis – humans have been impacting biosphere for 1,000s of years https://www.globalpolicyjournal.com/blog/24/02/2021/ruddiman-hypothesis-debated-theory-

progresses-along-interdisciplinary-lines

You are what you eat – effects of drinking soda: obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and now RA https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/nutrition/one-major-side-effect-of-drinking-soda-

according-to-science/ar-BB1e3nub

Central American milk snake discovered in Everglades National Park – like a pet that was released – species never before documented in the Everglades

https://www.yahoo.com/news/exotic-invasive-snake-captured-everglades-200400009.html

University of Michigan temporarily shuts down library after venomous Mediterranean recluse spiders found in the building

https://www.yahoo.com/news/college-library-shut-down-discovery-144804385.html

Grand Canyon Protection Act to ban new uranium mines near the Grand Canyon advances to the Senate

https://www.grandcanyontrust.org/blog/Grand-Canyon-Protection-Act-Senate

New York City collecting data to map street-level flooding https://www.govtech.com/public-safety/Data-Project-May-Drive-Policy-for-Hyperlocal-

Flooding-in-NYC.html

US DOE awards $46M for geothermal initiative projects https://www.energy.gov/articles/doe-awards-46-million-geothermal-initiative-projects-

potential-power-millions-us-homes

CRS Report: Climate change adaptation https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/R/R46694

Kalamazoo River oxbow filled with dam sludge to be dredged https://www.mlive.com/public-interest/2021/02/dredging-on-deck-for-kalamazoo-river-oxbow-

filled-with-dam-sludge.html

Would a few seconds notice allow you to do much in anticipation of a major earthquake? https://www.kuow.org/stories/what-could-you-do-with-a-few-seconds-warning-that-an-

earthquake-was-coming

Humans transmitted leprosy to armadillos – now they are returning the favor https://www.yahoo.com/news/humans-gave-leprosy-armadillos-now-212712356.html

Warning: don’t drink the bath water – nitrate, arsenic, chromium, 1,2,3TCP in California https://www.yahoo.com/news/toxic-blend-where-kids-warned-110011730.html

Invasive zebra mussels were apparently not affected by the Texas storm

https://www.yahoo.com/news/no-effect-even-record-freeze-222959217.html

Wind energy company to breed endangered California condors to replace those killed by wind turbines

https://www.yahoo.com/news/energy-company-breed-endangered-california-140022000.html

CORONAVIRUS

Coronavirus COVID-19 statistics by country (click on USA to get State statistics) https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/ https://time.com/5800901/coronavirus-map/ interactive maps: https://geodacenter.github.io/covid/map.html

Fauci just likes to give dire warnings & wants wearing masks until “there is virtually no threat” – how many times has he been wrong with his proclamations?

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/fauci-expects-americans-could-still-need-to-wear-face- masks-in-2022/ar-BB1dSB7m

Perspective: Response in New York “bungled the pandemic basically from the jump” – “malign neglect and active harm”

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/opinion/resign-andrew-cuomo/ar-BB1dTUGr

Dems and “experts” see no future without masks and social distancing – should be a personal choice

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/stop-looking-to-fauci-and-biden-for-permission-on- returning-to-normal/ar-BB1dWNEA

Impacts of increased disinfectant use – bacterial resistance https://www.ehn.org/quats-health-covid-disinfectant-2650608215/bacterial-resistance Paper: https://www.ehn.org/quats-health-covid-disinfectant-2650608215/bacterial-resistance

Social tsunami in French town hit by virus https://www.terradaily.com/reports/

In_gritty_Paris_suburb_virus_sparks_social_tsunami_999.html

Very low risk of re-infection https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/02/210224143532.htm Paper: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2776810

One shot … or two shots … or three shots? Which vaccine? At this point, do we really need any? https://www.wtvm.com/2021/02/26/third-us-vaccine-could-raise-question-which-shots-are-

best/ https://www.fiercepharma.com/pharma/three-shots-pfizer-and-biontech-rolls-third-dose-

vaccine-trial-as-real-world-data-verifies https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/medical/people-who-ve-had-covid-19-might-only-need-to-

get-vaccinated-once-studies-suggest/ar-BB1e4gbF https://fox4kc.com/tracking-coronavirus/third-covid-19-vaccine-could-raise-question-which-

shots-are-best/

https://wbng.com/2021/02/26/the-latest-hong-kong-starts-virus-jabs-at-community-centers/

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Coastal Zone Management Bulletin Board – 1 March 2021 – compiled by Elaine J. Hanford

Seeking $10B for US Army COE for ports and harbors https://www.ttnews.com/articles/us-house-transportation-leaders-press-biden-ports-funding

Coastal flooding may enhance methane buildup in forests https://eos.org/research-spotlights/coastal-flooding-enhances-methane-buildup-in-forests

Calving retreat of Taku Glacier https://eos.org/science-updates/the-imminent-calving-retreat-of-taku-glacier

Coastal erosion in northern Italy causes landslide and caskets tumbled into the sea https://www.huffpost.com/entry/italian-graveyard-crumbles-off-cliff-200-

coffins_n_6036c062c5b68379f9853c1e

Push for oil led to Oregon approach to coastal habitat protection https://www.opb.org/article/2021/02/24/how-reagans-oil-push-led-to-the-oregon-way-of-

coastal-habitat-protection/

What is a clam worth to a coastal community? – Nitrogen removal services of shellfish aquaculture https://phys.org/news/2021-02-clam-worth-coastal.html

Door County Coastal Byway designated a National Scenic Byway https://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/story/news/local/door-co/2021/02/25/door-county-

coastal-byway-receives-national-scenic-byway-designation/6787600002/

Coastal cleanup continues years after 2018 Hurricane Florence (video) https://wcti12.com/news/local/coastal-cleanup-continues-years-after-hurricane-florence

Coastal Georgia trees still being ravaged by redbay ambrosia beetle

https://www.coastalillustrated.com/ch/column_gardening/article_dea7e966-546a-56f1-9255- 132e7057c0cc.html

US Coast Guard announces formal investigation of capsizing of fishing vessel Coastal Reign https://www.tillamookheadlightherald.com/news/coast-guard-announces-formal-investigation-

into-coastal-reign-capsizing/article_7f4df388-76c1-11eb-93db-cbefd007e8a7.html

Predicting when beachgoers will get sick from sewage pollution in Pacific Ocean at US-Mexico border

https://www.courthousenews.com/scientists-predict-when-beachgoers-will-get-sick-from- tainted-pacific-ocean/

Extending beach closure: https://timesofsandiego.com/crime/2021/02/25/san-diego-county-extends-water-closure-north-to-imperial-beach-shoreline/

Coastal Access Plan for Hollister Ranch is delayed – change in public hearing format https://www.kcbx.org/post/coastal-access-plan-hollister-ranch-delayed#stream/0

Thames Estuary 2100 – Key findings from monitoring review – with links to full report https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/thames-estuary-2100-te2100/thames-estuary-

2100-key-findings-from-the-monitoring-review

Charlotte Harbor seeks funding under Protect & Restore America’s Estuaries Act https://www.yoursun.com/charlotte/news/federal-focus-on-charlotte-harbor-back-with-new-

congress/article_f684449c-709b-11eb-87af-e3f8efda85d4.html

New York DEC accepting applications for Hudson Estuary “Trees for Tribs Program” https://www.hudsonvalley360.com/artsandlife/localannouncements/dec-now-accepting-

applications-for-hudson-estuary-trees-for-tribs-program/article_a343be97-821f-5c1a-8870-238ca1b0a705.html

Oakland A’s move forward with detailed environmental report on new waterfront ballpark https://www.radio.com/kcbsradio/news/local/oakland-as-new-waterfront-ballpark-plans-

detailed-in-report Draft EIR: https://www.oaklandca.gov/documents/draft-eir-for-the-oakland-as-waterfront-

ballpark-district-project

Migratory birds along coastal waters – gulls, osprey, godwits & egrets https://www.thehindu.com/society/how-about-a-date-with-seagulls-at-ecr/article33888344.ece https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/have-the-migratory-ospreys-

found-an-additional-home/article33937856.ece https://www.odt.co.nz/star-news/star-lifestyle/star-entertainment/event-planned-farewell-

godwits https://www.highlandnews.net/entertainment/get-out-enjoy-nature-at-bolsa-chica-ecological-

reserve/article_70f7c990-785f-11eb-8fbe-13326565f0ec.html

Lost fleet of Sir Francis Drake emerges in northwestern Spain uncovered by environmental study https://english.elpais.com/arts/2021-02-24/francis-drakes-lost-fleet-emerges-in-northwestern-

spain.html

Mystery of the vanishing salmon smolts – here today, guano tomorrow https://www.hakaimagazine.com/news/salmon-smolts-here-today-guano-tomorrow/

Crustaceans and shellfish populate the North Carolina coast https://islandfreepress.org/fishing-report/ncs-crustaceans-shellfish-make-a-big-splash/

Renewed focus on San Francisco Bay ecosystem https://scotscoop.com/climate-legislation-signals-a-renewed-focus-on-the-san-francisco-bay/

Why wave heights are so high along the South Oregon Coast https://beachconnection.net/news/shore_acres_wave_explained.php

Low tide leaves Venice canals almost dry https://www.yahoo.com/news/low-tide-leaves-venice-canals-135700350.html