AGI Press Releases

AGI is a dynamic organization that is constantly working to advance the geosciences. Stay up-to-date with the latest news and announcements from AGI through our press releases.

Geoheritage the Focus of New Earth Science Week Site

August 16, 2016

Geoscience heritage, or geoheritage, is the wealth of natural marvels, landforms, and resources that have formed over time and passed to people today to manage, use, and conserve effectively. Educators know that geoheritage shows students the relevance of Earth science.… [Read More]

The American Geosciences Institute Announces Appointment of Allyson K. Anderson Book as New Executive Director

August 11, 2016

The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Allyson K. Anderson Book as its new Executive Director, effective September 6, 2016. Mrs. Anderson Book comes to AGI from the Department of the Interior, where she has served as the… [Read More]

Sand Shouldn't Stand In for Volcanic Ash in Jet Engine Tests

August 10, 2016

When Eyjafjallajökull volcano erupted in Iceland, spewing ash into the air, it was an expensive decision to ground all flights. The threat that ash poses to aircraft, crews, and passengers is real. When ash enters an aircraft turbine, which can reach temperatures of up… [Read More]

On the Trail of Hannibal's Army - and Elephants - in the Alps

July 26, 2016

During the Second Punic War, Hannibal led a massive army over the Alps, surprising the Romans from the supposedly impenetrable northern border. The exact route Hannibal took is unknown, although some geographic information can be gleaned from historical accounts such as… [Read More]

Earth Science Week Geologic Map Day: Celebrate October 14!

July 25, 2016

Celebrate the fourth annual Geologic Map Day! On October 14, as a part of the Earth Science Week 2016 activities, join leading geoscience organizations in promoting awareness of the importance of geologic mapping to society. Geologic maps are vital to education,… [Read More]

Illustrating Geology: Great Images that Transformed the Field

July 18, 2016

Alexandria, VA - Smith, Steno, and Wegener, among many others, reshaped contemporary understanding of geology and paved the way for the field we know today. But it is not just the theories they articulated that greatly impacted the future of the discipline. It s also… [Read More]

AGI Honors Dr. Ernest 'Ernie' A. Mancini at AAPG Annual Meeting

July 13, 2016

Alexandria, VA - The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) announces Dr. Ernest Ernie A. Mancini as the 2016 recipient of the Marcus Milling Legendary Geoscientist Medal. Dr. Mancini has been recognized for his distinguished career in the geosciences, spanning research,… [Read More]

Bringing Geoscience to Bear on the Problem of Abandoned Mines

June 30, 2016

Alexandria, VA - Last summer, while the abandoned Gold King Mine in Colorado was being studied for acid mine drainage, the earthen plug blew out, releasing millions of gallons of acid mine water into the Animas River. This event added momentum to the national dialog on… [Read More]

American Geosciences Institute Now Accepting Advance Orders for Earth Science Week 2016 Toolkit

June 22, 2016

Alexandria, Va. - The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is now accepting advance orders for the Earth Science Week 2016 Toolkit. The Toolkit contains educational materials for all ages that correspond to this year s event theme, Our Shared Geoheritage. Materials… [Read More]

Dating of Landslides Around Oso Reveals Recurring Patterns

June 21, 2016

In March 2014, 43 people were killed when 7.6 million cubic meters of mud and debris violently engulfed a portion of Oso, Wash., after a period of heavy rain. The region where this occurred is characterized by impermeable clay and silt deposits, sometimes measuring more… [Read More]