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Subduction zone earthquakes off Oregon, Washington more frequent than previous estimates

Core samples of sediments on the ocean floor were taken at these locations. The Big One could rattle Oregon sooner A new analysis suggests that massive earthquakes on northern sections of the Cascadia Subduction Zone, affecting areas of the Pacific … Continue reading

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bijoux-et-mineraux: Oregon Opal

bijoux-et-mineraux: Oregon Opal Geology Nerd

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Ice-Age Mammoth Bones Found Under Oregon Football Stadium

The femur of a mammoth found at an OSU construction site.  (photo: Theresa Hogue) On Saturdays in the fall, cleats pound the turf at Reser Stadium at Oregon State University. But new evidence dug up during an expansion of the … Continue reading

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OREGON SUNSTONE – OREGON SUNSTONE

Categoria: Pietre PrezioseSottoCategoria: Pietre SemiprezioseCommento: alcuni rari cristalli mostrano differenti colori che si manifestano pi? o meno intensamente a seconda della direzione di osservazione. Altre pietre sembrano essere perfettamente trasparenti, ma quando vengono osservate nella giusta direzione, appaiono dei lampi … Continue reading

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Indian Summer

2013 Calendar update: at the time of this post I only need $39 more to fully fund the project! Of course, once it

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Indian Summer

2013 Calendar update: at the time of this post I only need $39 more to fully fund the project! Of course, once it

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