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Kilauea's Explosive Eruption, Wasatch Fault Discoveries, and Yellowstone Thermal Mapping: Geological Insights Across the US
The latest geological news from across the United States reveals significant volcanic activity in Hawaii, where Kilauea's eruption episode 20 recently ended after 4.5 hours of sustained fountaining. The event, which concluded at 9:58 p.m. HST on May 6, 2025, featured impressive lava fountains reaching heights of over 500 feet from the north vent, while the south vent produced fountains up to 65 feet high. This activity was preceded by 31 hours of precursory low-level events including gas-pistoning in the north vent.
Meanwhile, geologists have made important discoveries about the Wasatch Fault in Utah. Recent research published in the Geological Society of America's journal reveals why Utah communities are more vulnerable to earthquake damage than previously thought. Although the fault appears to dip sharply near Salt Lake City, it curves more gently at depth as it moves westward. This configuration means that earthquake ruptures could lead to more intense surface shaking, increasing the risk of damage and injuries.
In Yellowstone National Park, USGS scientists are using machine learning to identify potential future thermal areas. This work is part of a broader effort to locate undiscovered geothermal resources across the western United States, which could contain thousands of megawatts of potential electrical power production. Researchers have found that decision tree approaches perform better than other forms of artificial intelligence for identifying the "Goldilocks conditions" that foster hydrothermal systems.
Hydrologists from the University of Utah recently revealed that most streamflow from the Western mountains is actually older snowmelt on a multi-year timeline, challenging previous assumptions about spring runoff patterns.
The U.S. Geological Survey has also released several resource assessments, including projections that global lithium and cobalt production capacity will nearly double between 2025 and 2029, while other critical minerals will remain relatively flat in production. Additionally, the USGS has identified 35.8 trillion cubic feet of undiscovered gas along the Gulf Coast in the Hosston and Travis Peak formations, representing approximately 14 months of supply for the nation.
For those interested in geological sciences, the International Union of Geological Sciences has scheduled several major conferences for May 2025, including the Initiative on Forensic Geology conference in Rome, Italy, taking place from May 21-23.
Meanwhile, geologists have made important discoveries about the Wasatch Fault in Utah. Recent research published in the Geological Society of America's journal reveals why Utah communities are more vulnerable to earthquake damage than previously thought. Although the fault appears to dip sharply near Salt Lake City, it curves more gently at depth as it moves westward. This configuration means that earthquake ruptures could lead to more intense surface shaking, increasing the risk of damage and injuries.
In Yellowstone National Park, USGS scientists are using machine learning to identify potential future thermal areas. This work is part of a broader effort to locate undiscovered geothermal resources across the western United States, which could contain thousands of megawatts of potential electrical power production. Researchers have found that decision tree approaches perform better than other forms of artificial intelligence for identifying the "Goldilocks conditions" that foster hydrothermal systems.
Hydrologists from the University of Utah recently revealed that most streamflow from the Western mountains is actually older snowmelt on a multi-year timeline, challenging previous assumptions about spring runoff patterns.
The U.S. Geological Survey has also released several resource assessments, including projections that global lithium and cobalt production capacity will nearly double between 2025 and 2029, while other critical minerals will remain relatively flat in production. Additionally, the USGS has identified 35.8 trillion cubic feet of undiscovered gas along the Gulf Coast in the Hosston and Travis Peak formations, representing approximately 14 months of supply for the nation.
For those interested in geological sciences, the International Union of Geological Sciences has scheduled several major conferences for May 2025, including the Initiative on Forensic Geology conference in Rome, Italy, taking place from May 21-23.
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By Quiet. PleaseThe latest geological news from across the United States reveals significant volcanic activity in Hawaii, where Kilauea's eruption episode 20 recently ended after 4.5 hours of sustained fountaining. The event, which concluded at 9:58 p.m. HST on May 6, 2025, featured impressive lava fountains reaching heights of over 500 feet from the north vent, while the south vent produced fountains up to 65 feet high. This activity was preceded by 31 hours of precursory low-level events including gas-pistoning in the north vent.
Meanwhile, geologists have made important discoveries about the Wasatch Fault in Utah. Recent research published in the Geological Society of America's journal reveals why Utah communities are more vulnerable to earthquake damage than previously thought. Although the fault appears to dip sharply near Salt Lake City, it curves more gently at depth as it moves westward. This configuration means that earthquake ruptures could lead to more intense surface shaking, increasing the risk of damage and injuries.
In Yellowstone National Park, USGS scientists are using machine learning to identify potential future thermal areas. This work is part of a broader effort to locate undiscovered geothermal resources across the western United States, which could contain thousands of megawatts of potential electrical power production. Researchers have found that decision tree approaches perform better than other forms of artificial intelligence for identifying the "Goldilocks conditions" that foster hydrothermal systems.
Hydrologists from the University of Utah recently revealed that most streamflow from the Western mountains is actually older snowmelt on a multi-year timeline, challenging previous assumptions about spring runoff patterns.
The U.S. Geological Survey has also released several resource assessments, including projections that global lithium and cobalt production capacity will nearly double between 2025 and 2029, while other critical minerals will remain relatively flat in production. Additionally, the USGS has identified 35.8 trillion cubic feet of undiscovered gas along the Gulf Coast in the Hosston and Travis Peak formations, representing approximately 14 months of supply for the nation.
For those interested in geological sciences, the International Union of Geological Sciences has scheduled several major conferences for May 2025, including the Initiative on Forensic Geology conference in Rome, Italy, taking place from May 21-23.
Meanwhile, geologists have made important discoveries about the Wasatch Fault in Utah. Recent research published in the Geological Society of America's journal reveals why Utah communities are more vulnerable to earthquake damage than previously thought. Although the fault appears to dip sharply near Salt Lake City, it curves more gently at depth as it moves westward. This configuration means that earthquake ruptures could lead to more intense surface shaking, increasing the risk of damage and injuries.
In Yellowstone National Park, USGS scientists are using machine learning to identify potential future thermal areas. This work is part of a broader effort to locate undiscovered geothermal resources across the western United States, which could contain thousands of megawatts of potential electrical power production. Researchers have found that decision tree approaches perform better than other forms of artificial intelligence for identifying the "Goldilocks conditions" that foster hydrothermal systems.
Hydrologists from the University of Utah recently revealed that most streamflow from the Western mountains is actually older snowmelt on a multi-year timeline, challenging previous assumptions about spring runoff patterns.
The U.S. Geological Survey has also released several resource assessments, including projections that global lithium and cobalt production capacity will nearly double between 2025 and 2029, while other critical minerals will remain relatively flat in production. Additionally, the USGS has identified 35.8 trillion cubic feet of undiscovered gas along the Gulf Coast in the Hosston and Travis Peak formations, representing approximately 14 months of supply for the nation.
For those interested in geological sciences, the International Union of Geological Sciences has scheduled several major conferences for May 2025, including the Initiative on Forensic Geology conference in Rome, Italy, taking place from May 21-23.