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This
chapter
from
the
book
History
of
Life
describes
the
results
of
the
K-T
extinction
and
looks
at
the
Impact
theory
and
a
giant
volcanic
eruption
as
possible
causes.
The
essay
covers
the
catastrophic
scenarios
for
extinction
that
could
result
from
these
events.
After
reviewing
the
paleontological
record
across
the
K-T
boundary,
the
author
concludes
that
it
is
not
clear
that
the
catastrophes
themselves
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The
National
Weather
Service
provides
weather
and
marine
data
from
buoys
surrounding
North
America,
the
Carribean,
and
Great
Britain.
Historical
and
realtime
data
are
featured.
Data
include
wind,
waves,
atmospheric
pressure,
air
and
water
temperature,
and
dewpoint.
Frequently
Asked
Questions
explain
how
the
marine
stations
collect
and
transmit
data,
how
quality
is
assured,
and
how
the
National
Data
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This
Web
site
includes
over
50
individual
Earth
system
science
modules
that
faculty
can
select
from
to
use
in
their
courses
or
directly
with
their
students.
Online
courses
for
school
teachers
are
offered
by
colleges
and
universities
across
the
United
States
as
part
of
the
NASA-NOAA-NSF-funded
ESSEA
Program
(Earth
System
Science
Education
Alliance).
The
courses
are
structured
as
a
collaborative
experience
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This
portal
provides
links
to
selected
United
States
Geological
Survey
(USGS)
educational
resources
that
may
be
useful
to
educators
in
primary
school
grades.
Many
of
these
resources
can
be
used
directly
in
the
classroom,
as
preparation
for
lessons
or
demonstrations,
or
as
resources
for
teacher
education
and
curriculum
development.
Major
topic
areas
include
biology,
geography,
geology,
and
water
resources.
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This
portal
provides
links
to
selected
United
States
Geological
Survey
(USGS)
educational
resources
that
may
be
useful
to
undergraduate
educators.
Many
of
these
resources
can
be
used
directly
in
the
classroom,
as
preparation
for
lessons
or
demonstrations,
or
as
resources
for
teacher
education
and
curriculum
development.
The
resources
are
also
searchable
by
state
or
region
with
the
use
of
an
interactive
...
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This
section
of
VolcanoWorld
contains
details
about
the
Mt.
St.
Helens
volcanic
eruption
of
1980.
Photos,
personal
accounts,
and
scientific
information
provide
a
look
at
before,
during,
and
after
the
1980
eruption.
There
is
a
section
covering
the
eruptive
history
of
the
mountain,
as
well
as
the
ongoing
effects
of
the
1980
blast
on
the
people,
landscape,
and
wildlife
of
the
area.
A
description
of
the
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This
collection
of
animations
shows
episodic
tremor
and
slip
(slow
earthquakes)
from
a
subducting
plate
with
locked,
slow
slip,
and
no
slip
zones.
The
first
two
show
wood
blocks
being
pulled
over
sandpaper
to
simulate
buildup
and
release
of
strain
in
locked
and
slow
slip
zones
of
a
subducting
tectonic
plate,
and
to
simulate
episodic
movement
of
a
subducting
tectonic
plate.
Graphs
display
time
versus
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This
site
offers
access
to
information
on
worldwide
earthquake
activity,
earthquake
science,
and
earthquake
hazard
reduction.
Materials
presented
here
include
maps
and
information
on
recent
activity
in
the
United
States
or
worldwide,
news
and
highlights,
and
a
link
where
users
can
report
ground
motion
from
an
earthquake.
For
teachers,
there
is
a
set
of
quick
links
to
photos,
a
slideshow,
and
USGS
...
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The
Oregon
Department
of
Geology
and
Mineral
Industries
brings
geologic
information
about
the
state
of
Oregon
to
the
public.
Topics
covered
include
general
geology
of
Oregon,
fossils,
earthquakes,
volcanoes,
landslides,
gems
and
minerals,
and
debris
flows.
Details
about
mined
land
reclamation
and
oil,
gas,
and
geothermal
projects
are
given.
Oregon
Geology
magazine's
latest
issue
is
available
to
download,
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The
NOAA
Marine
Debris
Program
(MDP)
supports
national
and
international
efforts
to
research,
prevent,
and
reduce
the
impacts
of
marine
debris.
The
MDP
serves
as
a
centralized
capability
within
NOAA,
coordinating
and
supporting
activities
within
NOAA
and
with
other
federal
agencies,
as
well
as
using
partnerships
to
support
projects
carried
out
by
state
and
local
agencies,
tribes,
non-governmental
...
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