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March 2010

Earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides, sinkholes. Dangerous stuff, geology – but geologic experts are helping societies to study, explain and deal with geohazards.

Iraq Potential Faces a Lot of 'Ifs'

Experts have spoken about its oil potential for decades. Finally, Iraq is primed to fulfill its promise – and its opportunities aren’t just for the super-big players, either.

Illinois Basin Shale Gets Tech Focus

Not all shales are created equal; the Illinois Basin’s New Albany shale, for example, has yet to be mistaken for the Barnett. But geoscientists, armed with new technology, are about to find out why.

Emphasis: Seismic

Interpretation Skills Hone With Experience

The eye of the beholder: Seismic data interpretations are notoriously varied – and sometimes just plain wrong. But now a team of Scottish geoscientists is shedding some light on what often goes wrong – and why.

Play This: Game Chip Aids Exploration

At last, a reason to thank your kids for playing video games: PlayStation 3 technology is elevating seismic imaging to a whole new level of refinement.

'Conversation' Without Velocity

Chat room redux: New technology and research efforts are making it possible for seismic data to “talk” to seismic data. And the stories they can tell…

Standing Columns

President’s Column

The Energy Ratio Limit

Believe it or not, gasoline and other hydrocarbon products are better bargains now than they were 50 years ago, and given the improved fuel economy of modern cars we probably spend a lower percentage of our income on gasoline than we did back then.

Director’s Corner

Taking It to the Next Level

Communication is a key element to improvement.

Division Column DEG

DEG Covers Broad Interest Spectrum

Every now and then I get the opportunity to talk about the AAPG, and in particular the Division of Environmental Geosciences – but until now I have not had the opportunity to discuss the DEG with such a wide audience.

Geophysical Corner

Shining Light on a Shady Situation

Seismic reflection data come alive when displayed with shaded relief.

Policy Watch

Oil, Gas Take Hits on Proposed Budget

The president has proposed to repeal a series of oil and natural gas tax “preferences.”

Regions and Sections

Imperial Barrel Program Rolls Into New Orleans

AAPG’s Imperial Barrel Award program (IBA) continues to expand its global outreach as it offers a unique opportunity for earth science students from around the world to analyze real geologic, geophysical, land, economic and production data.

Foundation Update

Projects Receive Funding

The AAPG Foundation Board of Trustees recently approved funding of $12,000 to support EXPLORER correspondent Susan Eaton’s Elysium Epic Expedition to Antarctica.

News & Features

Young Pro Gives Back to Profession
VGP

By Larry Nation
Follow Antarctic Trek Via Blog

By Janet Brister
'Climategate' and the Ethics of Science
Environmental

By Lee Gerhard

March 2010

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Emphasis: Seismic

Standing Columns

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