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The Earth Sciences are not static subjects! Scientists are making new discoveries every day. We've created this Web page in order to feature some of the exciting new research in the Earth Sciences.

Each month, we select an article or Web page to feature, with an emphasis on new research results. When possible, we draw on articles published on-line from resources listed in our Science in the News section. We provide links to related materials and Web sites, and identify relevant classroom activities. We've also provided a template for student reports.

If you are interesting in receiving email when we publish a new edition of Earth Science in the News, drop us a line and we'll add you to the list!

School year 2001-2002
March 2002	Antarctic Ice Sheet Collapses
February 2002	Congo Volcano: The facts
January 2002	Rockslide fears hang over condo owners
December 2001	Double Feature: Dams
November 2001	Odyssey Arrives at Mars
October 2001	Threat of killer waves: Recent scientific studies show the power of tsunamis
September 2001	Bad Forecast for Western Firefighters
School year 2000-2001
June 2001	Small California Towns Feel Heat
May 2001	Hidden Earthquake Potential in Northwest
April 2001	Skull May Redefine Evolution
March 2001	Forensic seismology and the sinking of the Kursk
February 2001	Earthquake in India - January 26, 2001
January 2001	More stormy seas ahead?
December 2000	A stirring tale from inside the Earth
November 2000	Europe's Biggest Glacier Sinks
October 2000	Magnitude 5.2 Earthquake near Yountville
September 2000	Arghh. Waylaid by the Yountville earthquake
School year 1999-2000
June 2000	Even the Ice Age had its El Ninos
May 2000	1906 survivors show up for anniversary
April 2000	Another Birdlike Dino Unveiled
March 2000	The Mayon Volcano Eruption
February 2000	Composer turns earthquakes into music
January 2000	Earthquakes of 1999