The 61st annual KGS seminar is expected to draw interest from numerous disciplines including geology, geography, environmental sciences, forestry, public health, computer science and statistics.
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.
The Kentucky Geological Survey, the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences and the Appalachian Center are sponsoring the “Geoscience & Environmental Justice in Appalachia” speaker series beginning Tuesday, Feb. 15.
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.
“The main goal of this project is to reduce sinkhole related damages in Kentucky. The tasks we planned are aiming to help emergency management officials better pinpoint areas most affected by sinkhole hazards," said Junfeng Zhu.
The Kentucky Geological Survey at the University of Kentucky is hosting its 21st annual open house in celebration of Earth Science Week, Oct. 11–17. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, this year’s event will be virtual.
KGS researchers received $64,462 in funding from the U.S. Geological Survey's National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program for their project, "Improving Estimates of Ground-Motion Site Response in the New Madrid and Wabash Valley Seismic Zones."
“By putting forth these efforts today, we are ensuring the availability of our collections and data for future use by researchers, educators and the general public."
It cannot be seen, smelled or tasted, and people are exposed by breathing radon in air when it comes in through gaps and cracks in their homes. It is the second-leading cause of lung cancer after tobacco smoking.
The NSF has awarded funding to the Kentucky Geological Survey (KGS) at UK to lead a team of collaborative researchers in an innovative project to study groundwater flow in karst aquifers.
