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Sierra Nevada

Hiking, Horses & Helicopters: NSF Study of Sierra Negra

Scientists from University of Rochester, University of Idaho-Moscow, Instituto Geofísico, EPN (Quito, Ecuador) and UM Rosenstiel School are studying one the world’s most active volcanoes, Sierra Negra in the Galápagos. For nearly 3 weeks they hiked, rode horses and navigated treacherous waters to deploy an experimental seismic network of 16 stations that will record data for the next three years and allow them to combine seismic, geodetic and volcanological info. Read more…

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Workshop: Decadal Climate Prediction

UM’s Rosenstiel School will be the site for “Predicting the Climate of Coming Decades,” from January 11–14, 2010. The goal of this interdisciplinary workshop is to bring together researchers involved in developing climate prediction systems and potential users to discuss the prospects for decadal climate prediction. Water resources, long-term risk management, marine ecosystems, extreme weather events, coastal processes and public lands are among the topics to be discussed. Read more…