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Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Geology.com News - 6 Topics

Hydraulic Fracturing Fluids – Composition and Additives
The Ice Caves of Mount Erebus
The New Hydraulic Fracturing
Report: The 2006 Eruption of Augustine Volcano, Alaska
Evacuations in Utah and California
Rain, Snow, Avalanches and Mudslides in California

Hydraulic Fracturing Fluids – Composition and Additives

Posted: 21 Dec 2010 10:01 PM PST

A wide variety of chemical additives are used in hydraulic fracturing fluids. This article explores the types of additives that are used and their purpose.

Related: What is Hydraulic Fracturing?

The Ice Caves of Mount Erebus

Posted: 21 Dec 2010 09:28 PM PST

An interesting post by Kayla Iacovino on the Science Friday blog explores the ice caves produced by the escape of heat from Mount. Erebus, Antarctica. It includes some nice photos.

The New Hydraulic Fracturing

Posted: 21 Dec 2010 09:00 PM PST

An article on the FuelFix.com website reviews improvements in the hydraulic fracturing process that could be implemented in the next few years. These involve more efficient equipment, new and safer chemicals, automation of tasks and recycling waste water.

Report: The 2006 Eruption of Augustine Volcano, Alaska

Posted: 21 Dec 2010 05:56 PM PST

“Augustine Volcano is the most historically active volcano in Alaska’s Cook Inlet Region [...] it erupted from January 11 to Mid-March 2006, the first major eruption in 75 years.” Quoted from USGS Professional Paper 1769: The 2006 Eruption of Augustine Volcano, Alaska.

Evacuations in Utah and California

Posted: 21 Dec 2010 05:38 PM PST

The town of Rockville, Utah was evacuated in fear that a nearby dam might break. Communities in California are being evacuated in fear of landslides.

Rain, Snow, Avalanches and Mudslides in California

Posted: 21 Dec 2010 01:30 PM PST

A major storm is dumping record amounts of rain and snow in some parts of California. The conditions are more severe than many people have ever seen.