Geology and Geophysics papers

A discussion of the possible causes of mass extinctions such as that of the dinosaurs.

This paper discusses the possibility of a meteor destroying all life on earth.

A basic overview of geology and plate tectonics.

A discussion of Henry Stommel and Gabriel Csanady's article "A Relation Between T-S Curve and Global Heat and Atmospheric Water Transports."

A look at the medical possibilities that lie in the sea.

This paper examines the relevance of the study of oceanography in addressing contemporary societal, economic, political and natural hazard problems.

A discussion on volcanoes in the United States and the dangers they pose.

An examination of the factors that act as the most reliable predictor of earthquakes and how to measure earthquake strength.

A look at the impact the sea level has on the city of Venice.

A discussion on the plate tectonic movements under the Red Sea.

This paper discusses how scientists predict the number of hurricanes expected during a season as well as the development and motion of a single hurricane.

Compares the weather on Mars and Venus with that of Earth.

A look at the controversy surrounding the strange phenomena attributed to the Bermuda Triangle.

A discussion of the debate over the nature and causes of the events ascribed to the "Bermuda Triangle."

A discussion of the recent de-classification of Pluto as a planet.

This paper reviews the article entitled: "Mount St. Helens: A Case Study of Managing for Change in Wildland Recreation" written by Alan Ewert and published by the USDA Forest Service in Riverside, California.

Looks at Bowers Ridge and Shirshov Rise, two ancient seafloor ridges.

A micro economic analysis of the diamond industry in the United States.

This paper studies the impact of Hurricane Katrina on America and in particular on the environment.

A review of global warming and the consequences of our mistreatment of the environment.

A analysis on the geology of the Alps.

A discussion on soil permeability and its relation to soil and rock parameters.

A review of research and innovative technologies that have evolved to assist the removal of heavy metal from groundwater.

A review of current and future arsenic remediation technologies at the Deloro mine.

A comparative research of the natural disasters in South Africa and New Orleans.

A biography of the German geographer Alexander Humboldt and the influence he had on modern geographic theories.

A geological discussion on Napa Valley for the production of wines.

An overview of the issues associated with the development of the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste project in Nevada.

This paper examines the water management issues in Florida.

An illustration of science and skepticism when referring to climate change modeling.

A report on remediation chemistry at chromium contaminated sites.

A look at the possibility that the first landing on the man was an elaborate hoax pulled off by the US Government.

A discussion of the volcano Vesuvius, its history and its potential threat to the people living near it today.

This paper looks at the real situation of motorcycle clubs today.

A review of current technological innovations to improve mine safety.

This paper discusses the qualities, uses and safety measures of silica.

This paper provides a company overview and analysis of ExxonMobil.

An analysis of the effects of pollution on marine life.

An examination of Ukraine's geological resources and composition.

A review of the importance and role of Karst processes in forming limestone caves.

An analysis of the cause and devastating impact of the 2004 tsunami disaster.

Researches and examines the differences in salt weathering upon chalk limestone coasts versus hard-rock coasts.

This paper discusses marine conservation and governmental intervention to impact the declining health of the marine environment.

A research proposal to examine the improvement in the seismic behavior of timber structures using fiber reinforced polymers (CFRP).

A discussion which relates to the formulation of an early warning system for Tsunamis.

This paper discusses the historical interaction between Californian societies and California's climate, location and geology.

A review of "One Dead in the Attic" by Christopher Rose.

This paper highlights the benefits of geothermal energy as an alternative to fossil fuels.

This paper discusses geomorphology and looks at the Lemieux landslide in Canada.

An overview of the geomorphology of Hog's Back Falls.

A look at how Christians throughout Europe responded to natural disasters and the ways in which they contributed to certain widespread notions of eschatology.

This paper takes a look at the geomorphology of the Bonnechere Caves.

An analysis of global warming and climate threats examined on a local (Brisbane), national (Australia), and global level.

This paper explores Perth, Australia's reverse osmosis desalination plant.

This paper is written as a speech on the topic of earthquakes.

An overview of hurricanes, procedures for dealing with them and why Katrina was such a disaster.

This paper examines the potential of coal as an environmentally responsible means of energy production.

An analysis of the impact of geo-information science on the developing region of sub-Saharan Africa.

An analysis of the cause and impact of the 2002 central European floods.

An analysis of the cause, impact and coverage of the 1925 Tri-State Tornado.

A research proposal exploring the environmental viability of coal as an energy source.

This paper describes the characteristics of the Florida blue crab.

This paper discuses the geological history of Joshua Tree National Park, located within the Transverse Ranges Province near Riverside County, California.

An analysis of the geology and ecosystem of the Everglades in Florida.

This paper discusses earthquakes and focuses on the Los Angeles area.

An overview of the make-up of the Republic of the Congo with particular emphasis on environmental issues that face the nation.

This paper looks at the past and the future of the Gobi Desert.

This paper examines and discusses Hoover Dam in Nevada.

This paper discusses why Pluto is no longer considered a planet.

A look at Earth as compared to the other planets in our solar system.

This paper provides a strategic analysis of the Exxon Mobil Corporation.

An analysis of specific examples of volcanic eruptions and earthquakes throughout history.

This paper examines three major earthquakes of the previous century and the damage they caused.

This paper looks at the The Yellow River of China and discusses the county's water demand and supply.

A description of how hurricanes are formed and how they strengthen and weaken.

This paper discusses the proposal to develop a three-story beachfront hotel on Sanibel Island.

This paper evaluates volcanic hazards as it relates to people and the environment.

A newspaper article describing a tornado in Gallatin, Middle Tennessee.

This paper presents an in-depth look at oceans and earth science in general.

This paper discusses Hurricane Katrina and looks at the related social aspects of class and race.

An analysis of the effects of chemical fertilizers on aquatic life.

An in-depth look at the serious issue of marine pollution.

A discussion of disaster management in the event of volcanic activity.

This paper explores how satellite imagery has affected deforestation in the Amazon.

A review of Douglas H. Erwin's book "Extinction."

A discussion of tornadoes from the viewpoint of an emergency management director.

This paper examines how hydrothermal vents can be a new way to monitor the earth's core.

An overview of the hydrologic cycle and a discussion of its various processes.

This paper explores how the diamond trade in West Africa is used for Hezbollah financing.

An in-depth research proposal regarding the price of gas prices and foreign policy.

This paper discusses the work "Oil for What? Illicit Iraqi Oil Contracts and the UN Security Council" by P. Heaton.

A discussion regarding planktonic animals.

A look at the history of the oil industry.

An assessment of the impact of hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

A review of the world's sources of energy.

An analysis of the scarce water resources in Phoenix and how the city has coped with this shortage.

This paper discusses the depleting supply of world oil and looks at the implications.

An analysis of the Colorado Compact and its impact on water settlement in the western United States.