Holes in the Floor of Heaven - The Ozone Layer Issue
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A 5 page paper that examines the environmental problem of the depletion of the ozone layer. The opposing views of this issue are discussed, along with the initial goals and objectives set by the Montreal Protocol in 1987 and the present lapse in the fulfillment of those goals and objectives. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: LCozone.doc

Human Habitation and Geological Disasters
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A 10 page research paper on flood, earthquake, and volcano destruction of human civilizations. The writer details the causes of such disasters and famous instances including Vesuvius, Krakatoa, New Madrid, San Francisco, and the great Mississippi floods of 1993. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Volcano.wps

Human Influence on Mono Lake
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A 5 page paper reviewing the human component of the natural history of California’s Mono Lake, and the restoration requirements that have been in place since 1998. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: KSmonoLake.rtf

Hurricanes: A Description of this Climatic Phenomenon and a Guide for Preparedness
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A 5 page outline of the many considerations which surround hurricanes. Hurricanes present one of the most catastrophic of all natural disasters. Their development and maturation offers a fascinating climatologic study, a study which is intensified when one realizes the damage to life and property which can result with their advent. Climatologists are constantly seeking to better the techniques which they can use to sense the development of these storms and to track their path from their point of origin to landfall. Accurately predicting the course of these storms and providing adequate warning to those in the area of their potential swath is critical to saving both lives and property, as is proper personal and regional preparations for these devastating events. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPhurrc2.wps

Hydrology Questions
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A 10 page paper answering 9 questions addressing topics including design storm; Richards and Green and Ampt infiltration models; baseflow separation; hydrograph analysis; subbasins; and flood routing. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: KShydroQu.rtf

Hydrothermal Vents in the Ocean Floor
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A 9 page overview of this recently discovered geologic phenomena. This paper provides a description of hydrothermal vents as well as a detailed overview of their geology and the biology which they drive. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PPocnVnt.rtf

Ignimbrite Formations in North America
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A 10 page paper which examines the various Ignimbrite Formations in the Western portion of North America. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: RAignim.rtf

In Search of Planet Vulcan
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This 7 page paper discusses the search for the planet Vulcan, which at one time was thought to orbit between Mercury and the Sun. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: HVPlVlcn.rtf

Influence of Geography on History and Development
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This is a 5 page paper discussing geography’s influence on history. Geography has a great impact on history, development, and social, cultural, religious and political affiliations. Historically, regions with geographical advantageous positions, such as those with access to navigable waterways have led other areas in regards to exploration, market economy and development. Geographically, Britain provides an excellent example of the advantages of a land with fertile soil, navigable waterways and a long coastline with natural harbors. This led England to exploration and navigation which in turn led them to other lands which they could develop. Other regions with water access also gained a great deal in trade and exploration. New lands which were developed were also those which were easily accessible, had irritable soil, and navigable waterways. Lands which did not have these geographically preferred features were largely neglected unless they were geophysically blessed with natural resources such as oil or gold. Today geography still plays an essential influence on the historical affiliations of many peoples who despite political, religious or international alliances are still mostly affected with their geographical locale. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TJGeoHt1.rtf