Volcanology

Wildfires Creating Dangerous Fire-Induced Storms Result in Extreme Stratospheric Smoke Events

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Earth sciences, Physical sciences, Geology, Pollution, Volcanology, Climate forcing, Volcanism, Volcano, Wildfire, Aerosol, Stratosphere, Types of volcanic eruptions

In the past, scientists assumed that volcanic eruptions were the major contributors to aerosols in the stratosphere,.

Key Points: 
  • In the past, scientists assumed that volcanic eruptions were the major contributors to aerosols in the stratosphere,.
  • However, new research attributes aerosols other than volcanic ash, resulting from these intense fires, reside in the stratosphere and contribute to formation of storms.
  • The authors analyzed the Australian Wildfire Event, which was part of Australia's extreme Black Summer and featured many catastrophic bushfires that scorched a record 7.4 million hectares of land and which revealed the potential for increasingly extreme stratospheric smoke events.
  • The two big events in Western Canada and in Australia caught the attention of meteorologists and other Earth scientists.

Millennial Lithium Corp. Announces Additional License Acquisitions at its Pastos Grandes Project, Argentina to Increase Holdings to 14,091 Hectares

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Andean Volcanic Belt, Pastos Grandes, Supervolcanoes, Volcanoes, Salar, Geology, Volcanology

The two new minas are 968.7 hectares (ha) and 394.8 hectares respectively and increase the Company's landholdings at the Pastos Grandes Salar to approximately 14,091 hectares.

Key Points: 
  • The two new minas are 968.7 hectares (ha) and 394.8 hectares respectively and increase the Company's landholdings at the Pastos Grandes Salar to approximately 14,091 hectares.
  • Farhad Abasov, President and CEO, commented, "We are very pleased to have the opportunity to expand our land position at the Pastos Grandes Salar which now totals just over 14,000 hectares.
  • Millennial is fully engaged at Pastos Grandes with pilot plant operations continuing and discussions progressing with a number of off-takers and strategic investors."
  • The PPG 03 license is located southwest of the Pastos Grandes Salar and just north of the Pozuelos Salar.

Aerial Recovery Group & Global Empowerment Mission Deployed to St. Vincent to Respond to La Soufriere Volcano Eruption

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Monday, April 12, 2021
Professional services, Philanthropy, Law enforcement, Emergency services, Public policy, Government, Other Philanthropy, Consulting, Volcanoes, Stratovolcanoes, La Soufrière, Volcanology, Volcanism, Saint Vincent, Emergency management

b"Aerial Recovery Group, a global emergency management firm, and Global Empowerment Mission, a disaster relief non-profit, are jointly deploying to St. Vincent in the Caribbean to respond to the La Soufriere volcano eruption.

Key Points: 
  • b"Aerial Recovery Group, a global emergency management firm, and Global Empowerment Mission, a disaster relief non-profit, are jointly deploying to St. Vincent in the Caribbean to respond to the La Soufriere volcano eruption.
  • A group of volunteers will be on the ground on Monday, April 12 and Tuesday, April 13 to work with the government and local NGOs on emergency response.
  • The team will be delivering critical aid, conducting emergency response assessment and gathering footage in St. Vincent and the Grenadines in response to the mounting situation from the La Soufriere eruption.
  • The organization frequently uses its skilled team, the Aerial Volunteer Corps, as resources to perform pro-bono volunteer missions in disaster struck areas.

Kandao Obsidian Pro, First 12K VR Camera is Released

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Thursday, April 15, 2021
Fictional characters, Igneous petrology, Petrology, Gemstones, Lithics, Obsidian, Volcanology

Being a breaking through in the VR industry, Kandao Obsidian Pro is the first 360 3D camera that can reach 12K resolution.\nWhy it can be named as Cinematic?\nIt can capture 12K x 12K 30FPS 3D panoramic video, and be output to 12K 60FPS 3D super-resolution under Kandao algorithm.

Key Points: 
  • Being a breaking through in the VR industry, Kandao Obsidian Pro is the first 360 3D camera that can reach 12K resolution.\nWhy it can be named as Cinematic?\nIt can capture 12K x 12K 30FPS 3D panoramic video, and be output to 12K 60FPS 3D super-resolution under Kandao algorithm.
  • Kandao Obsidian Pro is unique because it is the first panoramic camera that has an electronic-control adjustable focus distance and aperture.
  • Kandao Obsidian Pro uses 4mm sixteen heat pipe and 120mm super air cooling to build an efficient heat dissipation system.\nEquipping a visual operating system on Kandao Obsidian Pro is for easy camera setting and parameter adjustment.
  • With it, the transmission speed can be up to 10Gbps.\nKandao Obsidian Pro is a revolutionary product for the VR industry.\n'

Conscious Items Releases Soul Cleansing Black Obsidian Bracelet

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Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Fictional characters, Igneous petrology, Petrology, Lithics, Gemstones, Volcanic rocks, Earth-Two, Obsidian, Volcanology, Bracelet

LOS ANGELES, April 7, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Curators of healing stones and mythic accessories, Conscious Items , has unveiled the newest in their line of gemstone bracelets: black obsidian .

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, April 7, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Curators of healing stones and mythic accessories, Conscious Items , has unveiled the newest in their line of gemstone bracelets: black obsidian .
  • The Soul Cleansing Black Obsidian Bracelet is now available in four different variants, coming with a choice of two mystic insignia and with either black or rainbow obsidian.
  • This Soul Cleansing Black Obsidian Bracelet can be purchased with either pure black obsidian or rainbow obsidian, the later of which has hints of color dancing through its facets.
  • Black obsidian is intended to cleanse the soul more thoroughly, and delve deep into your core to pick at your infinite layers.

Thriving Giant Tortoise Population Discovered at Galapagos Volcano

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Monday, February 8, 2021
Volcanoes, Volcanoes of the Galápagos Islands, Volcanology, Igneous petrology, Alcedo Volcano, Giant tortoise, Chelonoidis, Galápagos Province, Tortoise, Galápagos Islands, Galápagos National Park, Isabela Island

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Researchers with the Giant Tortoise Restoration Initiative (GTRI) on an expedition to Alcedo Volcano in the northern part of Isabela Island, Galapagos, recently conducted a complete census of the tortoise population there ('Chelonoidis vandenburghi'), resulting in population estimates far surpassing what was expected for this species.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Researchers with the Giant Tortoise Restoration Initiative (GTRI) on an expedition to Alcedo Volcano in the northern part of Isabela Island, Galapagos, recently conducted a complete census of the tortoise population there ('Chelonoidis vandenburghi'), resulting in population estimates far surpassing what was expected for this species.
  • Danny Rueda, director of the Galapagos National Park Directorate (GNPD), indicated that the expedition revealed that this is the population of giant tortoises in the best condition in Galapagos.
  • The Giant Tortoise Restoration Initiative is a collaborative effort of Galapagos Conservancy, Inc. and the Galapagos National Park Directorate.
  • Images: Available at https://www.flickr.com/gp/galapagosconservancy/U4tub8 ; all images must be credited to: Joshua Vela / Giant Tortoise Restoration Initiative (Galapagos Conservancy)

The Obsidian Collection Archives Launches Site with Licensed Images Curated from Legacy Black Newspapers and Photographers

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Monday, February 1, 2021
Fictional characters, Igneous petrology, Petrology, Gemstones, Lithics, Obsidian, Volcanology, Henry Ford, Digitization

Black history, arts and culture as portrayed in images provided exclusively from legacy Black newspapers, photographers, archives and community groups around the country are now available for viewing and licensing online at theobsidianimages.com .

Key Points: 
  • Black history, arts and culture as portrayed in images provided exclusively from legacy Black newspapers, photographers, archives and community groups around the country are now available for viewing and licensing online at theobsidianimages.com .
  • The Obsidian Collection Archives' Founder and Executive Director Angela Ford describes the platform as "the Black Stock Photos" with a key distinction.
  • "One of the criteria is that the images tell Black stories through the eyes of Black people, the way we see ourselves," Ford said.
  • In her Talk at Google , Ford shared her strategy to digitize black archives to generate revenue streams for black media and help the next generation of Black storytellers tell more authentic stories.

After several centuries spent waiting, the enlightened Atema return to reveal their ancient secrets to seekers in New Zealand

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Monday, January 18, 2021
Volcanoes, Volcanology, Igneous petrology, Geology of New Zealand, Supervolcanoes, Taupo Volcanic Zone, Taupo Volcano, Taupō

A group of spiritual seekers from several countries travel to New Zealand in 1992 to participate in a ceremony called Time Shift at Lake Taupo.

Key Points: 
  • A group of spiritual seekers from several countries travel to New Zealand in 1992 to participate in a ceremony called Time Shift at Lake Taupo.
  • Interwoven throughout the story are several awakenings to the power of love, spiritual teachings and bi-location techniques.
  • Many people are searching for meaning in their lives, especially with changes to lifestyle caused by the current pandemic, the author says.
  • Perhaps some answers will be revealed as they read this book and come to know The Atema.

New book seeks to help people find the power to be resilient, to heal, rise and soar beyond their circumstances

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Friday, December 4, 2020
Volcanoes, Volcanology, Volcanism, Mount Pinatubo, Costa Rica, Hurricane Katrina

She served as chief medical officer and medical director in various psychiatric organizations and hospitals.

Key Points: 
  • She served as chief medical officer and medical director in various psychiatric organizations and hospitals.
  • She volunteered in various parts of the world doing disaster relief work during the Philippines Mt.
  • Pinatubo volcanic eruption, the Katrina evacuees in Houston, the tsunami in Thailand, the Nicaraguan refugees in Costa Rica, and uplifted clean water for the world in Uganda.
  • To start publishing your book with Balboa Press, call 844-682-1282 today.

O3 Mining Intersects 383.4 g/t Au Over 2.0 Metres Including 1,510 g/t Au over 0.5 Metres at Marban Project

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Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Petrology, Geology, Earth sciences, Komatiite, Volcanology

The first interval returned 383.4 g/t Au over 2.0 metres including 1,510 g/t Au over 0.5 metres.

Key Points: 
  • The first interval returned 383.4 g/t Au over 2.0 metres including 1,510 g/t Au over 0.5 metres.
  • The second interval, four metres deeper, returned 5.3 g/t Au over 1.1 metres.
  • Drill hole O3MA-20-002 intersected 1.8 g/t Au over 5.0 metres along the same basalt-komatiite contact as O3MA-20-008.
  • O3 Mining is well-capitalized and holds a 100% interest in properties in Qubec (133,557 hectares) and Ontario (25,000 hectares).