Geological Current Events

Below are a few resources for staying informed about the latest geology. This list is just a starting point - you'll want to look for other sources of information, as well. Note that some of the resources are listservs which allow you to sign up for regular email updates.

General Information

Earthweek - A Diary of the Planet (including a RSS feed option)
Science Daily
Search CNN, BBC News , Reuters, or the Associated Press for recent geology news.
Local News - Komo4, King5, and Kiro7

Earthquakes

U.S. Geological Survey Latest Earthquake Info (Click on maps and individual quakes fro more detail)
- U.S. Geological Survey's (USGS) Earthquake Notification Services - a listserv that sends you an email every time a large quake occurs
- Or sign up for an RSS News Feed for earthquakes
World-Wide Earthquake Locator
"TremorSkimmer" - for those with a Mac - a "Widget" for your dashboard that will show you the latest quakes
Pacific Northwest earthquakes including Latest Quakes

Volcanoes

Global Volcanism Program Weekly Reports - from the Smithsonian and USGS
- Sign up for the listserv to get regular email updates on volcanic activity
Volcano World - Current Activity
Keep up with the Activity at Mt. St. Helens
- Cascade Volcano Observatory Updates and Mt. St. Helens page Volcano Cam (Live pictures)
- Real Time Seismology (U of Washington)

Rivers, Floods and Mass Wasting

Geology 101 Homepage / Science Division / Bellevue College Home Page

Tuesday, June 16, 2009