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Correlator Article By Rick Vesco

The salt crust at the Bonneville Salt Flats International Speed Way is eroding. Rick Vesco outlines the efforts to “Save the Salt.”

Added on 01 January, 2019

Explorer Historical Highlights By Jon Gluyas

The Emergence of the Helium Industry

Little more than a novelty when first discovered, helium has become a key commodity. It is used extensively in medical cryogenics, analytical and lab applications, breathing mixtures, as a lift gas, for arc welding, leak detection and, contrary to popular belief, only a little is used to inflate party balloons. There are few substitutes for helium and so, as its applications have become more common, demand has grown and supply is struggling to match demand.

Added on 01 January, 2019

Spheres of Influence Article By Kenneth Plato

Zabriskie Point of Death Valley

For avid landscape photographers like myself, Death Valley National Park is a must-see destination. Among the numerous geological wonders in the park are the salt flats at Badwater Basin (the lowest point in North America), the stunning sand dunes of Mesquite Flat, the multi-colored sandstone canyons at Artists Palette and the bizarre, crusted salt formations at Devil’s Golf Course

Added on 20 December, 2018

Explorer Emphasis Article By David Brown

The Exploration Transformation

The world is awash in oil at the moment, but with chronic underinvestment in exploration coupled with global energy demand steadily rising, the stage may be set for an oil price spike in the years to come, according to some analysts. Others, on the other hand, predict that improved production methods and project efficiency will go a long way toward meeting supply demands with existing reserves.

Added on 01 November, 2018

Explorer Emphasis Article By Ken Milam

Supercomputers Push Exploration Boundaries

Saudi Aramco hopes to push the boundaries of exploration by creating and encouraging new technologies. The company said it is pursuing the promise of “the fourth industrial revolution” through Big Data and supercomputing and investigations into nanotechnology applications.

Added on 01 October, 2018

Learn! Blog By Susan Nash

Interview with Scott Hector, Hobby Energy

Being innovative is a survival strategy that serves geoscientists well. Welcome to an interview with Scott Hector, who became passionate about geology at a young age, and whose flexibility in the ups and downs of the industry will inspire geoscientists.

Added on 22 June, 2018

Explorer Division Column DEG By Stephen Testa

'I a Geologist': How We Define Ourselves

The famous phrase “I a geologist” is one from a young man 29 years of age named Charles Darwin. After his introduction to geology at the age of 21 by Adam Sedgwick, Darwin would eventually embark on the famous voyage of the Beagle which lasted from 1831 to 1836.

Added on 01 June, 2018

Explorer Emphasis Article By David Brown

Stanford's Earth Science Program Benefits Energy, Environmentalism

Geoscience education is turning out to be a good fit for the modern university, and an especially good way to position students for the future. In part that’s because of the nature of earth science studies, said Stephan Graham, dean of the geoscience school at Stanford University.

Added on 01 May, 2018

Learn! Blog By Susan Nash

Interview with Jeremy Boak, Oklahoma Geological Survey

The uptick in earthquakes corresponding with increased drilling and produced water disposal has been of great concern. Seeking scientific understanding of the reasons for increased seismicity and determining whether or not it has been induced by human activity has been a key focus. Welcome to an interview with Jeremy Boak, Ph.D., Director of the Oklahoma Geological Survey, which has demonstrated leadership in investigating induced seismicity.

Added on 13 April, 2018

Explorer President’s Column By Charles Sternbach

Resources, Guideposts and Future Directions

Many years ago, I was on the undergraduate Columbia College eight man rowing team in New York. As I think back fondly on those college days, I realize that I learned a lot from my crew team experience on guiding and leading people. I learned that “leadership” is doing the right things, while “management” is doing things the right way. AAPG needs both.

Added on 01 February, 2018

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