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Papers On Earth & Physical Sciences
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Mineralogy & The Peabody Museum Collection
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A 5 page overview of mineralogy, the branch of science dealing with minerals in the Earth's crust and also those found outside the Earth (such as in lunar samples and meteorites). The writer focuses specifically upon a very important (and well-known) collection stored in the Peabody Museum at Yale University. That particular collection's history is discussed in light of mineralogy itself. Bibliography is missing.
Filename: Mineralg.wps
Mono Lake, California
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A 5 page paper. Mono Lake has been called a geologists paradise. It is a unique region that incorporates 14 different ecological zones, more than 1,000 plant species and at least 400 vertebrate species. Volcanoes surround the lake. It is only one of three lakes on the continent that acts as host to productive ecosystems and migrating birds. The writer describes the lake and briefly discusses the political controversies related to the diversion of water to Los Angeles. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PGmonol.wps
Mount Saint Helen's Volcano:
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This 12 page paper discusses the geography and geologic information regarding Mount Saint Helen's Volcano. Furthermore, an in-depth history of the volcano is given as well as the effects of its most recent eruption in 1980. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: GSStheln.rtf
Mount Saint Helens
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This 5 page report discusses Mount Saint
Helens in the Cascade Range in Washington State, a volcano that
had been dormant since 1857, which erupted on May 18, 1980. The
report focuses on geological aspects of the eruption. Over the
past two decades, Mount Saint Helen as proven itself to be one of
the best opportunities for modern scientist to understand the
post-eruptive aspects of an active volcano in terms of both the
anomalies caused and the recovery of the surrounding affected
areas. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: BWgeodis.rtf
Mt. Etna Volcano
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A 4 page paper which examines the Mt. Etna Volcano on Sicily.
Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAetna.rtf
Mt. Etna, Past and Present
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A 7 page paper which examines the deaths that have occurred as the result of Mt. Etna and also discusses the towns and villages that have been destroyed by its frequent volcanic eruptions. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: TGmtetna.rtf
National Air Pollution Control Policy
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5 pages. The Clean Air act requires National Ambient Air Quality Standards to be set for six principal pollutants. This paper explains what the NAAQS does and how it works. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: JGAnaaqs.rtf
Natural Bridge Caverns
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There are quite a few natural caves and caverns
throughout the country that are as much, if not more so, of a tourist
attraction than Natural Bridge Caverns in Texas. This 5 page paper
explores the geological and social aspects of this natural wonder.
Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KTnatbdg.wps
Natural Hazards in Chile
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An 8 page paper which discusses the variety of natural
hazards that can be found in the country of Chile. The paper presents an examination of
earthquakes tsunami, floods, and volcanoes. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: RAchilehaz.wps
Nebulae:
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This 5 page paper discusses what nebulae are and some history on the topic. Furthermore, this paper discusses the four different types of nebulae and gives a thorough description of each kind. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: GSNebula.rtf
Nebular Emission
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A 4 page paper which examines nebular emission. Bibliography lists
3 sources.
Filename: RAnebula.rtf
