Tag: "clear lake"
A New Radiocarbon Yardstick from Japan
A long core of sediment from a Japanese lake is a Rosetta Stone for ice-age climate research.
Post on Oct 18, 2012 by Andrew Alden from QUEST Northern California
Which Are Gassier, Volcanoes or Humans?
Volcanoes release a lot of gas, including carbon dioxide. Can we blame them for climate change instead of us?
Post on May 03, 2012 by Andrew Alden from QUEST Northern California
The Switching Outlets of Clear Lake
Why has Clear Lake drained two different ways in recent geologic time? Volcanoes and landslides made it happen.
Post on Apr 19, 2012 by Andrew Alden from QUEST Northern California
Bay Area Mercury
The Bay Area's mercury problem arises from the special geology of the Coast Range that concentrates the metal in the mineral cinnabar.
Post on Jul 21, 2011 by Andrew Alden from QUEST Northern California
Bay Area Volcanoes
Lava flows and ashfall beds are widespread in our rocks, marking the progress of an ancient volcanic center through the area. Indeed, volcanism helps you read this story.
Post on Apr 28, 2011 by Andrew Alden
