Laser Technology Helps Track Changes in Mount St. Helens
October 25 — United States Geological Survey (USGS) and NASA scientists studying Mount Saint Helens are using high-tech light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) technology to analyze changes in the surface elevation of the crater, which began deforming in late September 2004. More

Researchers Find Frozen North May Accelerate Climate Change
October 12 — Despite their sub-zero temperatures, a warming north may add more carbon to the atmosphere from soil, accelerating climate warming. More

Study Shows Potential for Antarctic Climate Change
October 6 — While Antarctica has mostly cooled over the last 30 years, the trend is likely to rapidly reverse, according to NASA researchers. More

Earthquake Forecast Program Has Amazing Success Rate
October 4 — A NASA funded earthquake prediction program predicted the locations of 15 of California's 16 largest earthquakes this decade. More

NASA Infrared Images May Provide Volcano Clues
October 4 — NASA scientists took infrared (IR) digital images of Mount Saint Helens' last week. More

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