Herb Saperstone
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Debris Flow Chasers
Debris flows are a type of landslide where a liquified jumble of earth and plant materials form a fast moving mixture following a rain event, dam breach or rapid snow or glacier melting ( from a volcanic eruption, for example).… Continue reading
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Solstice Joy
It may not be apparent to many that the first of day of summer (and winter) are truly astronomical events of the highest magnitude. It is the longest (or shortest) day of the year and where the sun’s rays are… Continue reading
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New Subduction Zone
http://monash.edu.au/news/show/new-embryonic-subduction-zone-found Oh my! A new subduction zone is discovered off the coast of Portugal. What does this mean? For fans of Plate Tectonics you can expect the Atlantic Ocean to close- bringing together the North American and European Plates. Don’t… Continue reading
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Tornado Country
PBS’s NOVA reports on tornadoes in the wake of the recent deadly storms that devastated Moore Oklahoma and surrounding areas. Why are almost three fourths of the world’s tornadoes located in the US? The unique climatologic and geographic conditions found… Continue reading
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Florida Clouds
Everyday sky scenes come alive when time is compressed using time lapse imagery. Clearly visible are the low cumulus clouds racing westward during a typical Florida day while you can see upper level clouds moving in almost an opposite direction… Continue reading
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March Snow Leaves Quickly
A fast moving snowstorm comes & goes quickly. The following day brings warm temperatures & strong winds to dissipate the snow from my front lawn. Continue reading
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Third Rock Gratitude
We recently learned about the specatular encounter between us, Earth, and an object from deep space. In our lifetime, this is indeed a remarkable event. Yet, all we need to do is gaze up at the Earth’s moon (or look… Continue reading
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From Donna to Sandy- A Precautionary Tale
Fifty two years and 7 weeks later, my hometown of Rockaway Beach is ravaged by the ‘storm of the century’. Technically that would be this century. The hurricane-turned superstorm “Sandy” struck this part of coastal New York as did Hurricane… Continue reading
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Geologic Walk October 14, 2012
A fun day in the field is second to none. Thanks to all participants for being so curious and allowing me to guide your time travel spanning no less than 18 million centuries. Gives new meaning to the word ‘event’.… Continue reading
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