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Kentucky Geological Survey's annual seminar features USGS director

U.S. Geological Survey Director Dave Applegate will deliver the keynote presentation at the Kentucky Geological Survey's annual seminar on May 25.

Kentucky Geological Survey installs new seismic station in Mammoth Cave

Kentucky Geological Survey seismologist Seth Carpenter says this new station fills an earthquake monitoring gap in south-central Kentucky.

KGS project measures methane emissions from orphaned oil, gas wells

Kentucky Geological Survey geologist Marty Parris is leading a two-year project to measure methane emissions from orphaned oil and gas wells in Kentucky. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas that contributes significantly to global warming.

KGS explores Earth science and more on 'The Big Blue Rock Pod'

In each 45- to 60-minute episode, co-hosts Matt Crawford, Sarah Arpin and Doug Curl delve into earth processes, emerging research and other areas in Earth science.

Through Fulbright Scholar Program, UK geology professor unravels the erosion of the Appalachians — from Ireland

Work done by Dave Moecher and his Irish collaborators investigated how the Appalachian Mountains in North America were eroded over geologic time.

Meet the 1st Cohort of KGS Paul Edwin Potter Interns

The first cohort of interns in a new Kentucky Geological Survey (KGS) program are spending their summers contributing to statewide research projects focused on geologic resources, environmental issues and natural hazards affecting Kentucky.

Kentucky Geological Survey, Energy and Environment Cabinet Announce Project to Measure Methane Emissions

The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet and the Kentucky Geological Survey at the University of Kentucky have announced a collaborative project focused on mine methane (CH4) emissions in the state.

New UK Program Offers Opportunities to Learn About State’s Natural Resources

The University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension-led program will include 15 classes aimed at making its participants stewards of the state’s natural resources.  

KGS to Explore ‘Big Earth Data’ at Annual Seminar

The online event on May 20 is expected to draw interest from a variety of disciplines including geology, geography, environmental sciences, forestry, public health, computer science and statistics.

UK Faculty Member, Alumna Expand Access for Students Who Are Blind

Alumna Sydney Clark never allowed her disability to stop her from achieving her goals: attending and graduating from the University of Kentucky. Now Clark, along with a team of dedicated faculty and staff, are looking to expand access for students who are blind or vision impaired.

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