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4 days ago · From a geological perspective, Adam’s Inlet in Alaska has undergone major changes in the blink of an eye. Just 130 years ago, the inlet was covered by ice hundreds of meters thick. Today, it is ice-free. The inlet, which drains into the East Arm of Glacier Bay, lies within Glacier Bay National Park. “Since the end of the Little Ice Age ...
2 days ago · The geologic time scale or geological time scale ( GTS) is a representation of time based on the rock record of Earth. It is a system of chronological dating that uses chronostratigraphy (the process of relating strata to time) and geochronology (a scientific branch of geology that aims to determine the age of rocks).
1 day ago · N. nadir. narrows. Also narrow. A land or water passage that is confined or restricted by its narrow breadth, often a strait or a water gap. nation. A stable community of people formed on the basis of a common geographic territory, language, economy, ethnicity, or psychological make-up as manifested in a common culture. national mapping agency.
3 days ago · Exactly how this layer formed has mystified scientists for years, but according to a new paper in the journal National Science Review, it may have been created when a Mars-sized planet slammed ...
2 days ago · Discover 19 astounding facts about horn, an intriguing geological formation. Explore its formation process, unique features, and its significance in geology.
4 days ago · U.S. Geological Survey. Monday, May 27, 2024, 9:21 AM HST (Monday, May 27, 2024, 19:21 UTC) KILAUEA (VNUM #332010) 19°25'16" N 155°17'13" W, Summit Elevation 4091 ft (1247 m) Current Volcano Alert Level: ADVISORY. Current Aviation Color Code: YELLOW. Activity Summary: Kilauea volcano is not erupting. Heightened seismic unrest beneath the ...
1 day ago · GEOL 101 - Geology: Exploring Planet Earth. Credits: 4 Description Fundamentals of geology including mineral and rock origins through various earth processes. Laboratories include rock identification and interpretation of topographic and geologic maps. Required weekend field trips.
