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these earthquakes are made by humans. According to the United States Geological Survey, “Human activities, such as wastewater disposal from drilling oil and gas can cause earthquakes.” From 1973 to 2008, they have seen 20 earthquakes that range from a magnitude 3.0 and larger on the richter scale. These numbers grew enormously from 2009 to 2015 and rose to 318 earthquakes in one year. A process called “Fracking” has become popular in these states. Fracking blasts millions

Intro: Mercury can be used in many different products such as barometers, florescent lamps, and electrical switches and can be in the fish that we eat, whether the fish was caught in a local lake or bought from the grocery store. Mercury is a naturally occurring element in the earth’s crust that can be moved around from volcanoes, coal burning plants, mining, and other natural or human actions. “Mercury is well-documented as a toxic chemical that is atmospherically transported on a local, regional

Introduction While studying water systems and landforms in our lab, we begin to wonder about certain climates and regions. In this paper, I will discuss the water systems and landforms found in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, as well as two other cities in the United States. I will explore the amount of water that comes and leaves their systems, as well as the natural landforms that occupy their regions. Background Throughout this paper, there are terms you will need to know. While discussing the water systems of

Shale extraction has brought both economic growth and environmental destruction. The current United States shale gas thriving in the opinion of advocates has begun a new age of low-priced, clean domestic energy and widespread economic benefits. However, there have been strong calls to assess the public health impact; associated risks to human health

Physical State of Texas Extreme Weather Records Weather Event History Rainfall First Freeze Last Freeze Weather Data by County Major Rivers Lakes and Reservoirs Extending from sea level at the Gulf of Mexico to over 8,000 feet in the Guadalupe Mountains of far West Texas and from the semitropical Lower Rio Grande Valley to the High Plains of the Panhandle, Texas has a natural environment best described as "varied." Below is a summary of the size, the boundaries, the highs and the lows of the state. Area

Then chlorpyrifos was eliminated from the pesticides used in the Dietzel 4 homes. Even though it is not used in household pesticides, it is a common chemical in pesticides for the agricultural business not only in the United States, but throughout almost 100 countries and there are more than 50 different types of crops sprayed with chlorpyrifos, including the crops such as corn and soybeans in the Midwest to a variety of fruit in California (D’Angelo). Chlorpyrifos is used in pesticides

It’s been called the sleeping giant. Myths of California breaking off and floating away into the Pacific Ocean. This myth is one of the most popular to this day. Why? Because of a 800 mile long fault that makes it’s way through California called the San Andreas Fault. Beginning when the East Pacific Rise submerged under the North American Plate about 40 miles away from what is now Los Angeles. Spreading northwest and southeast, The San Andreas Fault or SAF gradually grew, and is still growing. The

of the box” thinking. Hall graduated which honors in 1832 and immediately started working out in the field all around New York state. Just 6 years later one of Hall’s most important surveys and scientific works was to commence. Important Works: The New York Survey: In 1836 the legislature of New York assigned 4 geologists to do a four-year geological survey of the state of New York in which Hall’s former teacher, Ebenezor Emmons, was one of the scientists assigned. Hall acted as

of many since their people did not have to walk long distances and carry heavy jars full of water. Unfortunately, the water was not checked for arsenic. A dermatologist believed the water from the tube wells contained arsenic but the British Geological Survey insisted it was safe. Today the tubewells are known to have 50 micrograms of arsenic per liter. The article also explains some of the symptoms that could be experienced after 10 years of consuming arsenic contaminated water, these include: black

which the most innovative example will be evaluated; following this, the disadvantages will be given. Geolocation has the capability of protecting and saving peoples’ lives from natural disasters, for instance earthquakes. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), two technologies associated with geolocation can be utilized to detect an upcoming earthquake. In 2014, an earthquake occurred in San Francisco, and it took only half a minute to spot it with the help of Twitter. Twitter uses geolocation