UC Santa Barbara Geography / Earth Gate / Weekly News
from Earthweek - A Diary of the Planet
Week Ending Fri, 6 Nov 2009
African Rift
A new ocean is likely one day to separate northeastern Africa from the rest of the continent due to a developing volcanic rift.
A new ocean is likely one day to separate northeastern Africa from the rest of the continent due to a developing volcanic rift.
Arctic Freeze Delayed
Warm southerly winds during October warmed the Arctic so much that they prevented sea ice from reforming at a rate typical of the past 30 years.
Warm southerly winds during October warmed the Arctic so much that they prevented sea ice from reforming at a rate typical of the past 30 years.
Global Warming Whitewash
A Peruvian scientist says global warming could be combated by painting reflective white paint over rock and ground exposed by receding glaciers.
A Peruvian scientist says global warming could be combated by painting reflective white paint over rock and ground exposed by receding glaciers.
Iran Quake Injuries
More than 700 people sustained injuries during a 4.8 magnitude quake centered near Iran’s southern port of Bandar Abbas.
More than 700 people sustained injuries during a 4.8 magnitude quake centered near Iran’s southern port of Bandar Abbas.
Typhoon Mirinae
The Philippines was battered by the fourth tropical cyclone within a month when Mirinae slammed into Luzon Island.
The Philippines was battered by the fourth tropical cyclone within a month when Mirinae slammed into Luzon Island.
Andean Rumblings
Colombia’s Galeras volcano joined nearby Huila volcano in causing concern for officials and residents in the south of the country.
Colombia’s Galeras volcano joined nearby Huila volcano in causing concern for officials and residents in the south of the country.
Westfjords: Earth Image
The snow-covered high terrain of the Westfjords and other highlands across the rest of Iceland show up in contrast to the ocean.
The snow-covered high terrain of the Westfjords and other highlands across the rest of Iceland show up in contrast to the ocean.
Hybrid Bears
Giologists show what the offspring of polar bears mating with grizzlies might look like as the two species come in contact due to global warming.
Giologists show what the offspring of polar bears mating with grizzlies might look like as the two species come in contact due to global warming.
China Quake Damage
China’s Yunnan province jolted by a sharp quake before dawn that injured 28 people while collapsing 1,000 homes.
China’s Yunnan province jolted by a sharp quake before dawn that injured 28 people while collapsing 1,000 homes.
Hurricane Ida
Hurricane Ida slammed into Nicaragua’s Caribbean coast, ripping off roofs and knocking out power.
Hurricane Ida slammed into Nicaragua’s Caribbean coast, ripping off roofs and knocking out power.
Extreme Temperatures
The world’s hottest and coldest temperatures of the week.
The world’s hottest and coldest temperatures of the week.
