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Geoscience Bulletin Board – 11 June 2018 – compiled by Elaine J. Hanford

Fuego volcano in Guatemala https://phys.org/news/2018-06-guatemala-volcano-threatens-eruptions.html https://news.sky.com/story/guatemalas-volcano-of-fire-deadly-eruption-one-of-the-biggest-in-

500-years-11396640 Photos: http://tass.com/world/1008255 https://globalnews.ca/news/4256156/guatemala-volcano-of-fire-more-evacuations-ordered/ https://metro.co.uk/2018/06/06/huge-eruption-right-front-people-doesnt-stop-filming-7609544/ http://www.terradaily.com/reports/A_volcanologists_take_on_Fuego_eruption_999.html http://www.digitaljournal.com/news/world/landslide-threat-forces-suspension-of-guatemala-

volcano-search/article/524119

Kilauea in Hawaii https://www.usgs.gov/news/k-lauea-volcano-erupts Volcanic tornado: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/hawaii-volcano-

latest-tornado-kilauea-eruption-twister-lava-pictures-a8385851.html Rainbow: http://www.foxnews.com/science/2018/06/06/rainbow-spotted-in-crater-hawaiis-

kilauea-volcano.html https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/970395/hawaii-volcano-eruption-aerial-pictures-latest-

vacationland-evacuated-Kilauea-USGS-map https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2018/06/06/hawaii-volcano-kapoho-bay-never-

cute-little-bay-again/676416002/

http://www.iflscience.com/environment/this-drone-footage-of-the-ongoing-eruption-at-kilauea- is-pure-melty-rage/

https://eos.org/articles/huge-spike-in-quakes-badly-damages-kilauea-observatory

8 of the most dangerous volcanoes http://time.com/5300683/volcanoes-most-dangerous-active/

10 active volcanoes (slide show) https://www.travelpulse.com/gallery/destinations/watch-mother-nature-in-action-at-these-10-

active-volcanoes.html 4-D scanning used to predict behavior of volcanoes

https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2018-06/uom-su4060718.php

Baseball-sized hail hits Dallas, Texas, area (video) http://abc13.com/baseball-size-hail-knocks-out-windows-of-several-cars-in-dallas/3568417/ http://www.wbap.com/2018/06/06/baseball-to-grapefruit-sized-hail-reported-in-parts-of-north-

texas/ https://www.dallasnews.com/news/weather/2018/06/06/hail-across-north-texas-produces-

heavy-damage-early-morning-storms

Plate tectonics plays an essential role in life on Earth https://www.quantamagazine.org/plate-tectonics-may-be-essential-for-life-20180607/

3 episodes of “slowdown” in global temperature due to natural causes since 1891 https://phys.org/news/2018-06-periods-global-slowdown-due-natural.html

Cambrian Sauk transgression redefined by detrital zircons in the Grand Canyon region http://news.unm.edu/news/unm-researchers-help-redefine-grand-canyons-rock-

layers#.WxDHhX_enxM.twitter

Oceanographic instruments will be deployed along lagoon & ocean shoreline throughout Majuro atoll

https://reliefweb.int/report/marshall-islands/oceanographic-instruments-deployed-majuro- atoll-wave-data-collection

New paleoclimatic map shows sea level in Cuba 125,000 years ago http://plenglish.com/index.php?o=rn&id=28916&SEO=new-map-reflects-cuban-maritime-

level-of-125000-years-ago

As the Moon moves away from Earth rotation slows & day gets longer - 0.00001542857 seconds/year

https://www.sciencealert.com/earth-days-getting-longer-lunar-retreat-astrochronology

Interactions among the crust, mantle & outer core of Earth – subduction & magnetic reversals https://www.astrobio.net/also-in-news/new-insight-into-earths-crust-mantle-and-outer-core-

interactions/

Cores from coral reefs provide record of changes in ocean over thousands of years

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/cores-from-coral-reefs-hold-secrets-of-the-seas- past-and-future/

Previously unmapped deep faults in Oklahoma identified by magnetic imaging https://www.usgs.gov/news/oklahoma-study-reveals-possible-previously-unknown-sources-

earthquakes http://www.newson6.com/story/38333811/usgs-releases-new-data-on-oklahoma-earthquake-

activity

Retreat of Llewellyn Glacier leaves icebergs in lake in northern British Columbia http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/llewellyn-glacier-retreat-ice-1.4693128

10 things to know about coral reef microbiomes in honor of World Oceans Day https://www.nsf.gov/discoveries/disc_summ.jsp?cntn_id=245520&org=GEO&from=news

Video of the heart of a nighttime thunderstorm https://www.nsf.gov/discoveries/disc_videos.jsp?

cntn_id=135631&media_id=78956&org=NSF

Reconstructing longest American water level instrumented flood record in Boston Harbor since 1825

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/06/180601134756.htm

6-foot asteroid disintegrated over Botswana http://www.sci-news.com/space/2018-la-asteroid-06070.html

Marine life recovered rapidly in vicinity of Chicxulub impact crater http://www.sci-news.com/paleontology/sea-life-chicxulub-impact-crater-06065.html

Whale that died in southern Thailand had swallowed more than 80 plastic bags http://www.terradaily.com/reports/

Whale_dies_in_Thailand_after_swallowing_80_plastic_bags_999.html http://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/390476-dead-whale-in-thailand-had-17-pounds-

of-plastic-in-its-stomach

Lake muds from Greenland reveal warmer conditions during early Holocene & Last Interglacial http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/

Ancient_Greenland_was_much_warmer_than_previously_thought_999.html

Inaccuracies in radiocarbon dating raise questions about historical time markers https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/06/180605112057.htm

Large igneous provinces contribute to variations in atmospheric carbon dioxide https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/06/180605103437.htm

Fluctuating oxygen levels may have led to Cambrian explosion of life https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/06/180604124852.htm

New study suggests tropical cyclones are moving slightly slower (6 - 10%) over land & water – more localized precipitation

https://phys.org/news/2018-06-unhurried-hurricanes-tropical-cyclones.html

Pre-earthquake activity in central Alaska includes very low-frequency earthquakes https://phys.org/news/2018-06-scientists-pre-earthquake-central-alaska.html

Study raises doubts on predictive value of foreshocks https://phys.org/news/2018-06-earthquake-foreshocks.html

Planetary geology: new data-mining technique improves resolution of Martian mineralogy https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2018-06/cifs-ndt060618.php

Travels in Geology: Rafting the Salmon River through the Idaho Batholith https://www.earthmagazine.org/article/travels-geology-rafting-salmon-river-through-idaho-

batholith

Taking the surprise out of sneaker waves https://www.earthmagazine.org/article/taking-surprise-out-sneaker-waves

“The Bonanza King: John Mackay and the battle over the greatest riches in the American West” https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/mining-millionaire-americans-couldnt-help-love-

180969244/

Antarctica frequently experiences earthquakes https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/east-antarctica-experiences-many-more-

earthquakes-previously-thought-180969263/ Paper: http://sci-hub.tw/10.1038/s41561-018-0140-6

Women have not always been properly recognized for their contributions to paleontology – including those in the “bearded lady project”

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/many-ways-women-get-left-out- paleontology-180969239/

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Environmental Science Bulletin Board – 11 June 2018 – compiled by Elaine J. Hanford

Predicting future zoonotic disease outbreaks? https://www.the-scientist.com/?articles.view/articleNo/54660/title/Predicting-Future-Zoonotic-

Disease-Outbreaks/

Nipah virus outbreak and rising death toll in India – may become global health emergency – no cure https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/nipah-virus-kerala-india-

outbreak_us_5b0d09c9e4b0568a880e28de

Fungus that causes White Nose Syndrome now detected in bats in Wyoming http://www.sweetwaternow.com/fungus-that-causes-white-nose-syndrome-in-bats-detected-

in-wyoming-for-first-time/

Smithsonian exhibit focused on “Outbreak: Epidemics in a Connected World” https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/how-globalization-changed-way-

we-fight-disease-180969222/ https://naturalhistory.si.edu/exhibits/outbreak/

Ground-breaking for first major new reservoir in North Texas in 3 decades – estimated $1.6B cost https://www.constructiondive.com/news/north-texas-breaks-ground-on-16b-reservoir/525016/

Toward a goal of “ethically responsible and transparent research” on human reproduction https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-018-0072-0

Report on plant protection products (i.e., pesticides) highlights fragmented decision-making on agriculture

https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-018-05327-2 Report: https://ec.europa.eu/research/sam/index.cfm?pg=pesticides https://ec.europa.eu/research/sam/pdf/sam_ppp_report.pdf#view=fit&pagemode=none

Book Review: “The Human Planet: How We Created the Anthropocene” https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-018-05315-6

Book Review: “Genetics in the Madhouse: The Unknown History of Human Heredity” https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-018-05313-8

Nostalgic pictures of tourists in our national parks https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/destinations/north-america/united-states/national-

parks/sightseer-american-tourists-in-national-parks/

Breeding dairy cattle without horns – introducing polled trait to high-merit dairy breeds https://www.farmanddairy.com/news/eliminating-dehorning-in-dairy-cattle/492490.html

“Core competencies” worked so well in general education that we lost a generation – will they work for setting core standards for training next generation of One Health Programs

https://www.ucdavis.edu/news/training-next-generation-one-health-professionals Report: https://nam.edu/core-competencies-in-one-health-education-what-are-we-missing/

With hurricane season upon us, professor suggests investing in more hazard-resistant construction https://www.usnews.com/news/healthiest-communities/articles/2018-06-01/mits-jeremy-

gregory-building-with-resilience-to-beat-hurricane-damage

US Energy Secretary emphasizes need to view electrical grid resilience as national security issue https://apnews.com/d51a6ac2c61a4475b1e0a12a15b5eb36/Perry-defends-Trump-directive-

on-coal,-nuclear-plants

In effort to reduce ocean pollution, EU proposes ban of everyday plastic items – India to ban by 2022

https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/eu-single-use-plastic- ban_us_5b0cecc8e4b0fdb2aa561ef8

https://www.treehugger.com/plastic/narendra-modi-india-ban-single-use-plastic-2022.html Infographic: https://www.treehugger.com/plastic/plastic-ocean-graphic-overview.html http://www.helloswfl.com/other_stories/developing-rabies-alert-issued-for-the-fort-myers-

area/ Weirdest trash of 2017:

https://www.treehugger.com/slideshows/ocean-conservation/weirdest-trash-has-been-found-beaches/

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/jun/05/the-planet-is-on-edge-of-a-global- plastic-calamity

Pacific rats trace 2,000 years of human impact on island ecosystems https://www.heritagedaily.com/2018/06/pacific-rats-trace-2000-years-of-human-impact-on-

island-ecosystems/120022

Ecosystem services & adaptive decision-making can improve land management

https://www.usgs.gov/news/better-together-how-ecosystem-services-and-adaptive-decision- making-can-improve-land-management

Bayer to take over Monsanto in mega-merger – will ditch “Monsanto” name – may change some policies

http://www.seeddaily.com/reports/Bayer_to_ditch_Monsanto_name_after_mega- merger_999.html

Some deem glyphosate as “safe” but others raise serious concerns for the environment – why not apply the Precautionary Rule?

https://arstechnica.com/science/2018/06/glyphosate-is-safe-but-some-scientists-still- question-how-we-regulate-it/

Global warming alarmists won’t be happy about this – CO2 emissions from power sector drop to lowest level in 30 years – all without being part of the Paris Accord

http://www.energy-daily.com/reports/ Carbon_dioxide_emissions_drop_from_US_power_sector_999.html

Up to 54% of high-seas fishing industry would be unprofitable with large government subsidies – over-fishing continues to cause population declines

https://phys.org/news/2018-06-economics-fishing-high-seas.html https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/environment/flora-fauna/study-warns-of-

alarming-decline-in-australian-fish/articleshow/64473182.cms

Study confirms that groundwater pumping causes increase in arsenic levels in California drinking water

https://phys.org/news/2018-06-groundwater-arsenic-irrigation.html Paper: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-018-04475-3

Same foods create markedly different environmental impacts depending on production practices & geographies

https://phys.org/news/2018-05-reveals-foods-markedly-environmental-impacts.html

Camouflaged plants use many of same methods as animals to conceal themselves https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2018-06/uoe-cpu060618.php

National Park Service seeks to move western office from San Francisco, California, to Fort Vancouver National Historic Site in Washington State – will result in $M of savings

http://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/390588-park-service-seeks-to-move-western- office-out-of-san-francisco

EPA fines “Fixer Upper” for improper handling of lead-based paint on renovated properties in Texas http://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/390833-epa-accuses-fixer-upper-stars-of-

violating-lead-paint-rules

Landfill in Grand Forks, British Columbia, inundated with waste following spring floods https://www.thestar.com/vancouver/2018/06/05/grand-forks-landfill-inundated-with-waste-

from-spring-floods.html

Mink escaped fur farms in Iceland, became invasive species – population has declined since 2003 https://www.hakaimagazine.com/features/the-mysterious-decline-of-icelands-american-

invader/

Blind cave fish harnessed epigenetic system to halt eye development https://arstechnica.com/science/2018/06/for-blind-cave-fish-to-see-or-not-to-see-is-a-matter-

of-epigenetics/

Port Arthur, Texas, to get $1.7B Ethan Steam Cracker at Total Refinery – will create jobs http://kfdm.com/news/local/new-project-at-port-arthur-refinery-expected-to-create-more-jobs

EPA transfers regulating pollution discharge into Idaho lakes and rivers to the state https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/idaho/articles/2018-06-05/idaho-to-take-over-

regulating-water-pollution-from-epa

Anthrax confirms first case in 2018 in Jim Hogg County, Texas – endemic to portions of the State http://www.tahc.state.tx.us/news/2018/2018-06-05_Anthrax.pdf

Comparing human vision with the acuity of other species https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/humans-see-world-100-times-more-detail-

mice-fruit-flies-180969240/

Texans should know better!! Man nearly dies after being bitten by decapitated rattlesnake head https://www.thestar.com/news/world/2018/06/07/a-texas-man-decapitated-a-rattlesnake-but-

it-bit-him-anyway-and-he-nearly-died-his-wife-says.html

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Coastal Zone Management Bulletin Board – 11 June 2018 – compiled by Elaine J. Hanford

Kilauea – homes destroyed, lava surges into Kapoho Bay (videos) https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/05/us/hawaii-volcano-kilauea.html http://www.staradvertiser.com/2018/06/04/hawaii-news/lava-nears-more-coastal-houses-

earthquake-launches-ash-plume-8000-feet/ http://mauinow.com/2018/06/04/laze-hazard-ocean-entry-plume-at-kapoho-laden-with-

hydrochloric-acid/

Sea cucumbers play critical role in decomposing organic matter – removal degrades coastal waters https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/06/180605172500.htm

Trendiest beaches – places to avoid if you don’t like crowds https://www.coastalliving.com/travel/best-beaches-according-to-pinterest

Industrial growth in Coastal Bend of Texas – more people to follow into hurricane pathways https://www.kiiitv.com/article/news/local/more-houses-needed-in-the-coastal-bend/503-

561798312

New Rhode Island legislation to clarify qualifications for Coastal Resources Management Council http://www.providencejournal.com/news/20180605/bill-aims-to-clarify-make-up-of-ris-coastal-

resources-management-council

Authors of “Fragile Grounds: Louisiana’s Endangered Cemeteries” receive Coastal Stewardship Award

https://www.livingstonparishnews.com/living/fragile-grounds-authors-honored-with-coastal- stewardship-award/article_23f45050-6994-11e8-bcc6-bfc4735c9b85.html

Lower Cape Fear River Blueprint employs oysters to restore habitat Part 3: https://www.coastalreview.org/2018/06/blueprint-employs-oysters-restorative-ability/ Part 2: https://www.coastalreview.org/2018/06/blueprint-water-quality-living-shorelines/ Part 1: https://www.coastalreview.org/2018/05/lower-cape-fear-focus-of-restoration-effort/ Blueprint: https://www.nccoast.org/protect-the-coast/advocate/lower-cape-fear-river-

blueprint/

BLM accepting comments on Coastal Plain drilling in ANWR until 19 June https://www.kallanishenergy.com/2018/06/06/blm-accepting-comments-on-coastal-plain-

drilling/

Mothership & drones being developed by US Navy for coastal defense https://www.defenseone.com/technology/2018/06/us-navy-developing-mothership-drones-

coastal-defense/148671/

As coastal population grows, estimated 6.9M homes at risk of hurricane storm surge damage in 2018 – estimated $1.6T in potential reconstruction costs

http://www.worldpropertyjournal.com/real-estate-news/united-states/miami-real-estate- news/69-million-us-coastal-homes-at-risk-of-hurricane-storm-surge-damage-in-2018-10912.php

Report: https://www.corelogic.com/insights/storm-surge-report.aspx

Art exhibit features marine life https://www.coastalbreezenews.com/articles/stunning-sea-life-exhibit-at-marco-island-center-

for-the-arts/

Perspective: Georgia urgently needs a coastal hazard study and plan https://saportareport.com/georgia-urgently-needs-a-coastal-hazard-study-and-plan/

“Draft CRZ notification dangerous for Kerala, coastal folk” – No Development Zone will be 50 meters

https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/draft-crz-notification-dangerous-for- kerala-coastal-folk-118060400585_1.html

California demands property owners forever waive rights to defend residences from “waves, erosion, storm conditions, liquefaction, flooding, sea level rise, or any other coastal hazards” – lawsuit filed against California Coastal Commission

http://www.wnd.com/2018/05/beachfront-home-dreamin-becomes-california-nightmare/

Authorities asked to develop firm timeline to phase out plastics generating harmful waste especially along coastline of Pakistan

https://www.urdupoint.com/en/pakistan/authorities-urged-to-phase-out-hazardous-wast- 365154.html

Coastal cities in Mozambique need to build resilience to violent storms and recurrent flooding https://reliefweb.int/report/mozambique/helping-mozambique-cities-build-resilience-climate-

change

Protests against massive oil refinery - will displace farmers & coastal fishing villages in Maharashtra district of India

https://thewire.in/rights/thousands-in-maharashtra-are-opposing-what-could-be-globes- largest-oil-refinery

Weirdest trash found on beaches in 2017 – 7 infographics https://www.treehugger.com/slideshows/ocean-conservation/weirdest-trash-has-been-found-

beaches/