Monthly Archives: March 2008

Lava Flows and Their Effects

Posted on March 19, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

Fluid basalt lava flow, Mauna Loa, Hawai`i What are Lava Flows? Lava flows are streams of molten rock that pour or ooze from an erupting vent. Lava is erupted during either nonexplosive activity or explosive lava fountains. Lava flows destroy … Continue reading →

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ESA Leads Endeavour To Save Earth Science Data

Posted on March 19, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

The amount of information being generated about our planet is increasing at an exponential rate, but it must be easily accessible in order to apply it to the global needs relating to the state of the Earth. GENESI-DR (Ground European … Continue reading →

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Russia to be covered with stereo images from Cartosat-1

Posted on March 19, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

Russia, March 6 2008 – ScanEx on last Thursday announced about its right to receive 6 000 minutes (100 times more!) of Cartosat-1 data and exclusive right in distribution of acquired data. The contract signed between ScanEx and ANTRIX Corporation … Continue reading →

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Anatomy of Magma

Posted on March 17, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

Magma is molten or partially molten rock beneath the Earth’s surface. When magma erupts onto the surface, it is called lava. Magma typically consists of (1) a liquid portion (often referred to as the melt); (2) a solid portion made … Continue reading →