Geology and Geophysics papers

An analysis of two types of tanks used for storage of liquids, above-ground storage tanks (AST) and underground storage tanks (UST), with a focus on the need for maintenance.

An analysis of the history and development of the National Weather Service.

An analysis of Hurricane Andrew, by far one of the costliest natural disasters in this nation's history.

A definition of geothermal energy and its uses today.

A look at the family of organisms made up of animals with multiple legs, like spiders, crustaceans, scorpions, etc.

An analysis of the earth's geothermal energy.

This paper discusses the human tragedy and economic loss of the massive 1906 San Francisco earthquake.

A look at different life origin theories.

A look at the theory proposed by British atmospheric chemist, James Lovelock, which characterizes earth as a complex living organism rather than merely an inanimate host for the many terrestrial life forms dependent on it for sustenance.

A look at factorial ecology versus radiocentric explanations of urban development.

An exploration of how carbon-14 and uranium-238 are used frequently in today's scientific community to analyze the dates of fossils.

A discussion of alternative energy sources, focusing on the example of wind power.

This paper is a risk analysis and management assessment of a tornado striking a university in the Midwest.

Compares the Salem witch trials to the experience of those in modern society who are attempting to break into a career field dominated by one particular caste.

This paper examines the mechanism of a tornado.

A paper on Tungurahua Volcano of Ecuador that has been in active volcanic state since the October of 1999.

An overview of the geologic history of the Great Lakes region.

A case study to resolve the flooding problems of Park Lane in Columbia County, Georgia.

A discussion of the result of meteor strikes on earth, the possibility of a 1 km meteor striking earth, and the effects the meteor would have.

Discusses the different theories about the Bermuda Triangle and the disappearances that have occurred there.

A paper that explains the ecological importance of wetlands.

Discusses potential hazards of a northern West Coast earthquake and its impacts on urban populations.

Examines the climate, soil, and vegetation patterns of Madison, Wisconsin, and Waycross, Georgia.

This paper discusses the industrial and gemstone capacities of synthetic diamonds.

Discusses the role the oceans have in climate control.

An assessment of the relative contribution that geoscience has made to our contemporary understanding of physical oceanography.

An overview of the changing prices of gasoline over the years and the effect on the American economy.

A discussion of the pros and cons of the use of magnesium chloride as a de-icing agent.

Discusses research efforts to find physical evidence to prove that asteroid impacts caused great catastrophes.

Discusses land use.

Discusses the high level of oil production.

An analysis of the relationship between groundwater and seawater.

A history of the bedrock movement that is thought to have caused the creation of Staten Island.

Study of the Tungurahua Volcano of Ecuador, which has been in an active volcanic state since October 1999.

An overview of the study of earthquakes produced by the San Andreas Fault in Southern California.

The effects of ENSO on the Northern Hemisphere weather.

A discussion of the impact of this earthquake on Indian society.

An analysis of the relationship between man and the earth regarding climate change.

A history of the geological development of the Earth.

Discusses the geological features of the Garden of the Gods and the Manitou Springs in Colorado, U.S.

A book review of "The 13th Element: The Sordid Tale of Murder, Fire and Phosphorus" by John Emsley.

Examines the history and formation of the Grand Canyon and the ecological threats to it.

Discusses the geologic route from Indianapolis to Bloomington.

A discussion on why the climate is changing and its impact on man.

A look at the different theories on the creation of the Universe and the development of the Earth.

An overview of the geological history of Louisiana.

Explains different geological theories of the formation of the Grand Canyon and its rocks.

Examines the validity of the traditional view of Canada as a heartland in the Windsor-Montreal corridor and a hinterland.

Examines the eruption of Mount Pinatubo (Philippines) and its serious environmental health and safety consequences.

This paper examines proposals to initiate development on Alaska's North Slope.

This paper examines craton tectonics, stress and seismicity with reference to the North American Cordillera.

This paper provides the reader with a look at the history and development of the field of meteorology.

A study of geothermal heating and cooling in residential housing.

An essay on the physical properties of the element copper.

A paper that depicts a natural disaster.

The history and the formation of Iceland.

A paper which explains the geographical issues behind the gold rush.

A look at the fog in the San Francisco Bay area and how it affects aviation.

An analysis of applications for Geographic Information Technologies.

An examination of the process of predicting tornadoes.

A study of the dangers of volcanoes.

Compare/contrast paper on Mount Saint Helen and Mount Rainier.

An overview of the geological features of New Mexico including landscapes, mountains and volcanoes.

Discusses the Ray Copper Mine in Arizona and its significance to the state.

This paper discusses the trauma of natural disaster on European history of the 17th and 18th centuries.

This paper discusses the volcano Vesuvius in Italy.

Examines the geolographic characteristics of the southeastern tip of Vancouver Island.

An overview of the geology of Trans-Pecos Texas and the Llano Uplift.

General discussion of the science of predicting earthquakes and the impact earthquakes have had on the real estate industry in California.

Discusses the discovery of gold and diamonds in South Africa and its effect on the country's history.

Examines why the terrain in Vietnam was to the disadvantage of American and Allied forces during the Vietnam War.

Discusses the mammals who lived in the ancient Michigan basin area.

This paper gives a brief biography of Alfred Wegener, his theory of continental drift and other contributions to the world of science.

Provides various perspectives on the population crisis and the problems it imposes on the environment.

An overview of the eruption of Mount St. Helens volocano in 1980.

A discussion of the causes and effects of ocean tides.

A discussion of the effects which the 1900 storm had on the development of Galveston City from a business perspective.

Presents several extinction theories and the thought process behind them.

An insight into glaciations and their contribution to Canada's environment and appeal.

A study of the typhoon "Pongnosa" which struck Guam in December 2002.

Examines the pros and cons of both types of water.

An examination of the geology of the Great Lakes.

An overview of these composite volcanoes.

This paper examines briefly the phenomenon of water pollution by both foreign matter and heat.

This paper examines the phenomenon of waves, looking to understand how waves work.

This paper discusses the Global Positioning System (GPS) and includes technical data.

This paper discusses the geologic and environmental aspects of the Anoka Sandplain, a large sandy glacial outwash plain covering approximately 2200 square kilometers to the north of the Twin Cities Area in Minnesota.

Summarizes and analyzes the article, "Toward a General Theory of Hurricanes" by professor of meteorology Kerry A. Emanuel.

A discussion of the different causes and their detrimental effects on the ozone layer.

A discussion of recent phenomena of earthquakes and hurricanes and their effects.

A study of the sources that support and question the Big Bang Theory of the beginning of the universe.

This paper looks at the dangers of global warming, or the rising of the earth's temperature, as it is affecting Canada.

An El Nino event manifests as the appearance of warm sea surface water in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean near the equator. This paper discusses the effect this event has had on Ecuador.

An analysis of the October 1989 Northern California earthquake.

An analysis of the January 1994 Southern California earthquake.

Discusses different kinds of Hermit Crabs, their habitats and their characteristics.

A discussion of the volcanic Mount St. Helen's, its history, eruption process and aftermath.

An introduction to the history and methods of the various types of radio carbon dating.

An insight into tsunamis and their potential threat to the North Carolina coast.

An overview of the topic and dangers of red tide - the blooming of a specific form of marine algae which accumulate in a small area.