May '08 China Quake Could Hasten Other Big Shocks
Researchers analyzing the May 2008 Wenchuan earthquake in China's Sichuan province have found that geological stress has significantly increased on three major fault systems in the region. The magnitude 7.9 quake on 12 May has brought several nearby faults closer to failure and could trigger another major earthquake in the region.
The Great Galveston Hurricane of 1900
We are hearing a lot about the Great Galveston Hurricane lately. AGU
published a book (Hurricanes: Coping with Disaster) on hurricanes, including a chapter by Neil L. Frank
about this tragic event.
Earth Scientists and Meteorologists Create Historically-Based, Realistic Weather Animations
Using data from a NASA satellite, scientists crafted accurate storm animations intended to improve upon current models used by meteorologists. They used historical data to combine all the information from a given storm to indicate the real rain, wind, and temperature data on maps of active Pacific Rim storms.
AGU Fall Book Sale
Fall book sale for AGU members only.