Monthly Archives: May 2010

Accretionary Wedge Call For Posts: Geo-Image Bonanza!

Posted on May 7, 2010 by Anne Jefferson

We want to amass a gallery of all of your favorite geologically-themed pictures.
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Categories: bloggery

Where on Google Earth #202

Posted on May 6, 2010 by Anne Jefferson

A few days ago I got to learn about the Stikine terrane, its beautiful folded rocks, and its potential fossil fuel reserves during the course of searching and winning the 201st edition of Where on Google Earth. Now it’s my … Continue reading →

Categories: by Anne, outcrops

Drilling for oil is more risky than it used to be

Posted on May 4, 2010 by Chris Rowan

Our unabated demand for oil is driving drilling in places where accidents of this sort – major, hard to stem leaks – are going to be a major risk.
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Categories: environment, geohazards