New method to measure ancient land elevation developed by Field Museum scientist
A Field Museum scientist has developed a novel way to determine land elevation as continents moved around the Earth through geological ages.
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Iranian mining industry expenses are 62% of North America
The expenses of mining activities in Iran are much less than North America. In fact, the cost of open pit mining and processing in Iran is 62% of North America. Minerals business is an international ...
Foreign sedimentologists have completed the Zagrous basin
An expert of the Geological Survey of Iran said that sedimentologic study of the Zagros basin would be completed by French and Spanish professors during the current week.
14m Undetected mines in Iran
Iran daily, Islamic Republic, known as the second largest mine-infested country worldwide, is believed to have more than 14 million yet undetected mines, remaining from the 1980-88 Iraq-imposed war in border areas.
From total 375 Mohabad mining area 22 mines operational
Quoted by IRNA Persian News- An authority in Mohabad province said that: There are 375 registered mine areas in this province out of which 22 mine have come on stream.
First Papua volcano refugees rescued
The first of an estimated nine thousand people have been taken off a remote island in Papua New Guinea that is threatened with a major volcanic eruption.
St. Helens has largest earthquake since mid-October
A 3.1-magnitude earthquake shook the crater at Mount St. Helens Saturday morning, the strongest quake at the volcano since its new lava dome began growing in mid-October.
20th World Mining Congress & Expo 2005 Gain exposure to the world of mining.
World Mining Congresses have been organized by an international committee for many years now. They take place in different countries at intervals of about every three years.
Geodynamics reports geothermal steam
Shares in Geodynamics Ltd jumped almost five per cent on Wednesday after the renewable energy company reported the venting of geothermal steam for the first time.
Thousands flee island as volcano erupts
More than 9 000 people will be evacuated from a tiny Papua New Guinea island, starting on Friday, as a volcanic eruption continues and heavy falls of ash destroy crops and pollute water supplies.
Indonesian earthquake kills at least 13
A strong earthquake rocked Indonesia's West Papua province Friday, killing at least 13 people and causing dozens of buildings and homes to collapse, officials said.The magnitude-6.4 quake struck at 11:25 a.m.
Arctic Climate Change Uncovered
56 million years of Arctic history were recently uncovered during the course of the world’s largest Earth Science programme, which should enable scientists to understand climate change more effectively.
Charles University and Czech Geological Survey to cooperate with GSI
Following the visit of the representative of Czech Geological Survey and Charles University, Prague to the Geological Survey of Iran ,The two sides agreed to have cooperation on the following mentioned fields;
Exploration of 3mt Iran's potash reserves
Exploration and exploitation of brine potash in the best situation can supply only one fourth of Iran’s demand.
Mount St. Helens' new dome is growing fast
If lava continues to pile up inside the blasted crater of Mount St. Helens at the current rate, the volcano could rebuild its summit in about 10 years.Geologists say it's unlikely the current furious lava ...