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The hydrogeology and water resources of Maine are closely related to the state's surficial geology, soils, climate, land use and environment. The Maine Geological Survey began a continuing process of mapping sand and gravel aquifers beginning in 1978. Statewide, Maine receives an annual rainfall total of 42 inches or 24 trillion gallons.
Its rapid intensification resulted in heavy snowfall between February 17 and 18, accumulating to 12 to 30 inches (30 to 76 cm). High winds also affected central and northern New England. The nor'easter is estimated to have caused 42 fatalities. In Maine, over 1,000 travelers became stranded on roadways. [2]
The Maine Mineral and Gem Museum (MMGM) is a geology museum located in Bethel, Maine. [1] [2] It displays a collection of rocks, minerals, and meteorites.The Maine Mineral & Gem Museum celebrates Earth and cultivates critical thinking through education, research and dynamic exhibits—all designed to inspire visitors about Maine's geologic history, pegmatite mining, and our planet's place in ...
The 3.8 magnitude earthquake was centered off York Harbor, Maine. / Credit: CBS Boston "This is like a once-in-every-five-years kind of earthquake," John Ebel, ...
According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the 3.8 magnitude earthquake was located about 6 miles southeast of York Harbor, Maine, at 10:22 a.m. ET. There were no immediate reports of damage ...
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake shook parts of New England on Monday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey. The earthquake occurred around 10:30 a.m. about 8 miles of the coast of ...
Karen H. Johannesson is an American geochemist and professor in the School for the Environment at the University of Massachusetts Boston and the Intercampus Marine Sciences Graduate Program of the University of Massachusetts System. She teaches geochemistry and has expertise in environmental geochemistry, biogeochemistry, trace element ...
YORK HARBOR, Maine – A magnitude 3.8 earthquake was reported in York Harbor, Maine, on Monday morning, causing shaking throughout New England. The U.S. Geological Survey initially reported the ...