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Stuff we linked to on Twitter last week
Christmas is approaching – as are annoying relatives you want to hide from, big meals to induce lazy afternoons and evenings on the sofa, and cold weather you snuggle indoors to avoid. All of these activities will be greatly improved … Continue reading
Stuff we linked to on Twitter last week
Volcanoes It’s that time of year again – cast your ballot for the 2012 Pliny for Volcanic Event of the Year: http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2012/12/nomination-time-for-the-2012-pliny-for-volcanic-event-of-the-year/ (via @eruptionsblog) Earthquakes How combining GPS sensors with seismometers can speed up identification of large/dangerous earthquakes, and emergency … Continue reading
Stuff we linked to on Twitter last week
A rather eventful week in Earth Science this week, so lots of links for you all to enjoy. Earthquakes The big news this week was obviously the conviction of six Italian seismologists and one official for multiple manslaughter. The reason? … Continue reading
Stuff we linked to on Twitter last week
We interrupt our regularly scheduled link-fest for a brief celebration of how much the geoblogosphere – and our readers – rock. At the end of Earth Science week, we can only look in awe at the generosity and commitment of … Continue reading
Stuff we linked to on Twitter last week
Autumn is upon the northern hemisphere (the Chicago and Ohio parts of it anyway) meaning that the urge to curl up with a hot drink and some good reading is stronger than ever. We can help with the latter part, … Continue reading

