The Volcanoes Of Papua, New Guinea
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This 11 page research paper examines the historical phenomena of volcano eruptions in Papua. The writer is particularly concerned with caldera eruptions, predictors, etc; Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Papuav.wps

The Whittier Earthquake Of 1987
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In this 7 page essay, the writer uses the Whittier Narrows Quake to show how frighteningly unpredictable and random California's earthquakes have become. The writer discusses the occurrence of that particular quake, its socioeconomic devastation, and most importantly-- describes what "lessons" we should have learned from this random example of geologic terror. Comparisons are also made between the Whittier quake and the Loma Prieta quake of 1989. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Whittier.wps

Tsunami
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A 5 page paper which provides an overview of tsunami. The paper discusses the causes of tsunami and also illustrates where threats are likely. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAtsunam.wps

Using Geographic Information Systems for Wildlife Conservation
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A 10 page paper which discusses Geographic Information Systems technology and illustrates how it can be used for wildlife conservation. The paper discusses the general uses of GIS and clearly indicates its usefulness in the field of wildlife conservation. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: RAgiswild.wps

Volcanic Activity on Io
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This 5 page paper considers the fourth moon of Jupiter. The moon is the most volcanically active planet in the solar system, the paper gives general back ground to this planet and discusses the reasons for the high levels of volcanic activity. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEiomoon.wps

Wetlands Restoration in Wisconsin
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This 5 page report discusses the fact that state officials in Wisconsin are well aware that wetlands have important value in both ecological and hydrologic terms. Wetlands furnish fundamental habitat for a wide variety of plants and animals and also improve overall water quality through trapping sediment, lowering nutrients and reducing contaminants. Unique legislation in Wisconsin has been enacted to assure that wetlands are both restored and protected. In addition, the report considers the importance of water quality as well as habitat maintenance in the restoration process. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: BWwiswet.rtf

What is Sustainability?
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5 pages in length. In light of the fact that the world's population continues to explode, thus requiring more and more room and resources in which to appease the earth's inhabitants, the environment is facing continued degradation. The time has come for a drastic change in thinking with regard to the current environmental crisis. It has become necessary for the world to think of the economy and ecosystem as one, altogether forfeiting the idea of economic gain at the environment's expense. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: JGAsustn.wps

Why Nature's Goods and Services can't be Priced
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8 pages. A discussion on why a monetary value cannot be placed on nature's ecosystems. A price would be unable to reflect the true market value and could not benefit the consumer or the public interest in the same way that it benefits nature. This paper discusses the role played by nature's ecosystems and why this is of intangible value. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: JAnature.rtf