Tag: "coast range"

The Switching Outlets of Clear Lake

The Switching Outlets of Clear Lake

Why has Clear Lake drained two different ways in recent geologic time? Volcanoes and landslides made it happen.

 
Andrew Alden

Post on Apr 19, 2012 by from

Side Trips from Interstate 5: Panoche and Tumey Hills

Side Trips from Interstate 5: Panoche and Tumey Hills

Interstate 5 doesn't have to be a dreary drive. Take a geological side trip on the way, for instance to the hidden Coast Range treasures due west of Fresno.

 
Andrew Alden

Post on Mar 08, 2012 by from

Discuss the "California's Fire Future" Radio Report

Discuss the "California's Fire Future" Radio Report

Scientists predict we’ll be seeing hotter conditions and drier forests in the near future. The Summit Fire that's been burning in the Santa Cruz Mountains is likely a part of that trend. QUEST talks to Malcolm North with the U.S. Forest Service. He says any area that's burned before is vulnerable to burning again, including [...]

 
Amy Standen

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