Research Highlight: New Images Reveal the Anatomy of an Active Volcano
Integrated Marine Observing System
Published: 1 August 2014
Scripps scientists used advanced seismic imaging to map a massive magma chamber beneath Axial volcano, revealing complex magma pathways and structures, offering the most detailed volcanic image yet.
Keywords: Axial volcano, magma chamber, seismic imaging, Pacific Northwest, Scripps, geology, volcanic activity
From the Field: Explore the California Current with Scripps Researchers
Integrated Marine Observing System
Published: 7 August 2014
Scripps scientists aboard R/V Melville are studying ocean fronts in the California Current to understand their impact on plankton, fish, and carbon cycling, as part of a long-term NSF-supported ecological research project.
Keywords: California Current, Scripps, ocean fronts, plankton, carbon export, R/V Melville, ecological research
Adapting to a Changing Ocean: Preparing for Sea-Level Rise
Integrated Marine Observing System
Published: 26 August 2014
Scripps climate expert Dan Cayan explains how sea-level rise and extreme weather, worsened by El Niño, pose increasing threats to California. Improved forecasting, data, and modeling are key to helping decision-makers plan for these dynamic events.
Keywords: sea-level rise, El Niño, California, extreme weather, forecasting, Dan Cayan
