Summary (Summary adapted from the Scout Report Signpost description)
Provided by the Department of Geology and Geophysics at the University of Hawaii, this educational Website covers topics in and beyond the fields of geology and geophysics. At the site, users may send (electronic) questions to 'real live scientists' regarding: Volcanoes and Igneous Rocks; ... Geochemistry, the Environment, and Pollution; Geophysics and General Geology; Earthquakes and Seismology; Hydrology and Water Quality; Natural Hazards; Minerals, Gems, Ores and Crystals; and Sediments and Sedimentary Rocks. Answers are thoughtful and content-rich, although many are specific to the Hawaiian Islands (as expected). To submit a question, users must select from a related topic area and then complete the online submission form. First-time users should begin by browsing previous questions and FAQs, however. This is a wonderful resource for students wishing to interact with established scientists, or for educators seeking clear and interesting explanations of natural phenomena.
Although there is not a complete list of prior answers, several recently answered questions and answers are available for browsing. The answers are categorized by geological topic in the same way that questions can be posted. Links to related sites and services give users the opportunity to find additional resources.
Service Citation
Originators:
University of Hawaii, Department of Geology and Geophysics
Title:
Ask An Earth Scientist
Release_Date:
1995
Provider:
University of Hawaii, Department of Geology and Geophysics
URL:
http://www.soest.hawaii.edu/GG/ASK/
Access Constraints ATTENTION AOL USERS: we receive many requests from you but close to 80% of our attempted responses are bounced back by AOL as UNDELIVERABLE MAIL. This problem is at your end (e.g., full mailbox, domain block, etc.). WE OFTEN TEST ALL AOL ADDRESSES BEFORE COMPOSING A RESPONSE.
Use Constraints
Overly general questions are not answered nor are questions which supercede normal study/library research. Most requests are answered within 2 to 3 weeks although there is no guarantee that all submitted questions will be answered.
Name:
DR. KEN
H.
RUBIN
Phone:
808-956-8973
Phone:
808-956-6836
Fax:
808-956-2538
Email:
krubin at soest.hawaii.edu
Contact Address:
Department of Geology and Geophysics
University of Hawaii at Manoa
1680 East-West Road
United States City:
Honolulu
Province or State:
HI
Postal Code:
96822
Country:
USA
Distribution Media
Distribution_Media:
electronic
Distribution_Format:
html
Personnel
TYLER
B.
STEVENS Role:
SERF AUTHOR
Phone:
(301) 614-6898
Fax:
301-614-5268
Email:
Tyler.B.Stevens at nasa.gov
Contact Address:
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
Global Change Master Directory City:
Greenbelt
Province or State:
MD
Postal Code:
20771
Country:
USA
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