Topic: geology

With COVID-19, a seismic quiet like no other

With COVID-19, a seismic quiet like no other

William J. Broad, The New York Times
Posted at Jul 24 03:59 AM

Now, a team of 76 scientists from more than two dozen countries reports that lockdowns from the COVID-19 pandemic led to a drop of up to 50% in the global din tied to humans. The main quieting, from March through May, was compared with levels in previous months and years. Read more »

Rolando Peña: portrait of a rock scientist as a rare gem

Rolando Peña: portrait of a rock scientist as a rare gem

Barbara Mae Naredo Dacanay
Updated as of Dec 12 06:38 AM

Rolando Peña, arguably the country’s most important geologist, passed away on November 30, 2018. His scholarly work on Philippine geology and stratigraphy show not just a vast intellectual sweep, but an enduring love for his country. Read more »

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