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Climate Change Effect on Glacier Behavior: A Case Study from the Himalayas

EarthzineFebruary 22, 2012Articles, Climate Consensus Theme, Original, Past Feature

Location map of study area Source: National Informatics Centre.

Graphic showing the change in the glacier boundary between 1962, 1999 and 2008.Due to rising temperatures, Himalayan glaciers are melting faster than in other areas of the world. The benchmark glacier Chhota Shigri has retreated by 950 meters since the 1960s. This paper details the climate-change related effects, using remote sensing and other data.

Volcanic Crisis Management and Mitigation Strategies: A Multi-Risk Framework Case Study

EarthzineMarch 21, 2011Articles, Disaster Management Theme, Earth Observation, In-Depth, Original, Past Feature, Sections, Themed Articles

Image showing Impact scenario of a Sub-Plinian Eruption at Vesuvius (cumulative effects: EQ+AF+PF).

Detail of Vesuvius Red Zone: Impact of pre-event seismic actions on evacuation roads practicability.The volcanic hazard can involve a sequence of disastrous events, leading to cascading effects in multiple systems. An effective Disaster Operations Management tool should be focused on a dynamic evolution of risk, in order to minimize physical and economic losses.

Phenology Wheels: Earth Observation Where You Live

EarthzineFebruary 14, 2011Earth Observation, Education, In-Depth, Original, Past Feature, Sections

Phenology wheel template. Courtesy Anne Forbes.

Phenology Wheel. Courtesy Anne Forbes.This informative article explains how to create seasonal Earth observation circular journals called Phenology Wheels. The journals are recorded in situ, and are an enjoyable activity for individuals, families, classrooms, youth programs, and workshops for people of all ages.

Smart Energy Management for Households

EarthzineMarch 30, 2009Articles, Economy, Energy, Essay Contest 2009, Essays, Original, Past Feature, Sections, Technology

Image of University of Toledo's logoUniversity of Toledo’s Soma Shekara Sreenadh Reddy Depuru discusses the financial, technical and political issues surrounding energy production and how adoption of smart energy management techniques could not only conserve massive amounts of energy, but could increase security and efficiency.

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