Three Geological Sciences faculty members are appointed to the Faculty In The News
Summer 2010 Ellen Martin
Reading Rocks: UF geologists travel back in time to understand what made Antarctica cold and what that tells us about climate change today
http://www.research.ufl.edu/publications/explore/current/story_2/
Florida's Swiss Cheese-Like Surface Rising
http://news.discovery.com/earth/florida-limestone-swiss-cheese.html
Geologist: Fla. ridges’ mystery marine fossils tied to rising land, not seas
http://news.ufl.edu/2010/06/01/florida-rise/
Marine geologist available to talk about research into rising sea levels
http://news.ufl.edu/2010/04/01/geologist-tip/
UF professor to help gauge future earthquake possibilities
http://news.ufl.edu/2010/03/10/chile-tip-russo/
Geologists push back date basins formed, supporting frozen Earth theory
http://news.ufl.edu/2008/07/03/old-rocks/
LUCKY BREAK GIVES SCIENTISTS UNIQUE VIEW OF UNDERWATER ERUPTION
http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/Newsroom/MediaAlerts/
2006/2006112323736.html
November 24, 2006 Michael R. Perfit
Seafloor volcanic eruption recorded
http://washingtontimes.com/national/20061123-111738-1801r.htm
Opening the Door to a Chilly Climate Regime
http://www.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/full/312/5772/428
Getting to the Core of Climate Change
http://clasnews.clas.ufl.edu/news/alumninotes/05fall/climate.shtml
January 11, 2005 Ray G. Thomas, Jonathan B. Martin, and Kevin M. Hartl
Awarded United States Patent Number 6,840,121 for a "Self-Powered Fluid Sampler."
The automatic water sampler covered by this patent can be deployed directly in the water to be sampled opening up new sampling capabilities such as in large lakes, rivers, estuaries, vadose caves and water-filled conduits. The sampler consists of a pressure case, sample containers constructed of a spring-loaded syringe that is connected to solenoid valves, and electronics to control opening and closing the solenoid valves. Springs in the syringes remain compressed while the solenoid valve is closed. When the valve opens, the spring expands and draws water into the syringe. Once the syringe is filled, the solenoid valve closes, preserving the sample. The sampler is small, and easily transported and deployed. Some examples of hydrologic environments where it could be used include studies of hydrology of karst aquifers, water chemistry of lakes, and with modification, sampling of submarine ground water discharge to estuaries.
BARREN SIBERIA, OF ALL PLACES, MAY BE ORIGINAL HOME TO ANIMAL LIFE
http://sciencenow.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/full/2004/413/2
SUPERCONTINENT’S BREAKUP PLUNGED ANCIENT EARTH INTO BIG CHILL
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2004/03/18/
MNG8H5MU071.DTL&type=science
