by Ben | Nov 27, 2010 | Energy, Geology, Science
It is safe to assume that none of you have seen the trailer for this movie so here it is. The basis for the movie is that CO2 from a Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) project will somehow escape from the earth and kill people in a low-lying valley. CO2 is heavier than...
by Ben | Nov 12, 2010 | Energy, Geology, Science
Do not let the title of this post fool you. This post has nothing to do with abiotic oil generation. While discussing EOR and CO2 sequestration with a co-worker, we both had noticed a note in a paper that we needed to be mindful of destroying newly discovered or...
by Ben | Jul 13, 2010 | Flooding, Videos
It is a few weeks from the promised date, but here is the updated time laps of the Grand Forks Red River flood to flood video. In all likelihood I will keep adding to this video year after year.
by Ben | Apr 1, 2010 | Flooding
I once attended a talk where the speaker posed a rhetorical question “What is it about water that makes people so stupid?”. The question certainly seems to hold true. In Texas we see continued use of water for irrigation when cities do not have enough...
by Ben | Mar 16, 2010 | Flooding
GRAND FORKS (AP) — Two bridges connecting Grand Forks with East Grand Forks, Minn., are being closed as the Red River continues to rise. The Point and Sorlie bridges are to close Thursday (March 18 2010). The National Weather Service is predicting a river crest in the...
by Ben | Mar 12, 2010 | Flooding, Meteorology, Photography
Useful Links: Eastern North Dakota River Gauges Fargo Specific River Gauge Fargo Sandbagging Info Moorhead Flood Information Know how to sandbag: Information and instructional videos. (Look at the lower left side ) How to build a proper sandbag dike. How to not screw...
