By Jim Tucker
As I talked to exhibitors at the recent AAPG Annual Convention and Exhibition, I asked their views on current industry economic conditions, since by appearance, they all had likely been through downturns before. Without fail, they all said, “There will be the other side of this slump,” and whether it comes in six months or two years, they are working to be prepared for when it comes – and surviving until then.
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Explorer President’s Column
01 August, 2015
By David Curtiss
I’m not suggesting we avoid technology. It’s too powerful and enables us to be more productive, both personally and professionally. However, if we fail to recognize its power and how our brains respond to and crave continual engagement and stimulation, we may fall victim to its dark side.
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Explorer Director’s Corner
01 August, 2015
By Robert Trevail
In the coming year, the Energy Minerals Division is looking to improve and expand its information delivery system. EMD also is seeking volunteers to fill a number of vacant section and region councilor positions.
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Explorer Division Column EMD
01 August, 2015
By Arnaud Huck, Ayrat Sirazhiev, Richard Huis in't Veld, Andries K.T Wever, Claire Pierard
This month’s column starts with a staged stochastic inversion scheme that was applied in a southern North Sea Carboniferous setting.
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Explorer Geophysical Corner
01 August, 2015
By Edith Allison
There’s been a lot of good news recently about water and hydraulic fracturing: the EPA’s and other scientists’ research into water consumption for hydraulic fracturing found minimal strain on water resources, and natural gas power generation significantly reduces water use in power generation.
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Explorer Policy Watch
01 August, 2015
By Peter Wigley
Geological investigations in the Weald area of southeast England have occurred for the past two centuries, but recently there has been a flurry of speculation, particularly in the popular press, over the possibility of the Weald basin becoming a major hydrocarbon province with billions of barrels of oil in place.
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Explorer Historical Highlights
01 August, 2015
By April Stuart
The AAPG Foundation has announced the first recipients of the financial aid through its new U.S. Military Veterans Scholarship Program. Ten veterans who are returning to school to pursue a geosciences education will be receiving $2,000 scholarships to help support them and their families in their efforts to transition to life beyond the military.
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Explorer Foundation Update
01 August, 2015