The Green Elephant

Episode 35

1. Swimming in the New Ocean

2. Human-made Earthquakes and Tsunamis

3. Saving the Sea

SHOW NOTES

1. One of the great pleasures of life, swimming in the ocean and how to do it safely.

2. Earthquakes and Tsunamis are grand geological forces - you may be surprised to hear that we humans are actually powerful enough to generate these planetary shocks.

3. A fascinating look at one of the most immutable planetary processes, everything ends up in the ocean – we mean everything.

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Swimming Water Quality Guides

Find Information about a Particular U.S. Beach | US EPAFind information on your beach

Your Summer Beach Trip Could Put You at Risk of Getting Sick. Here's What You Need to KnowStay safe this summer

Pro surfers hit artificial waves in the heat of the climate crisisBianca Valenti belongs to a class of surfers that runs down monster waves, including the legendary Jaws break on Hawaii’s North Shore that sometimes delivers 60-foot swells.

Swim Guide -Swim Guide is the most comprehensive beach information and water quality service on the web.

Vissla Launch Bio-Defence Wetsuit - The Business of SurfDesign in collaboration with Surfrider Foundations top scientists

Opinion | Who Will Get to Swim This Summer?History is repeating itself as pools, beaches and clubs open — but mostly for the privileged few.

Muddy waters: why swimming in the sea might make you sickA study has found that sea-bathers are three times as likely to report infections as people who don’t have a dip. Shame the sea is one of the few places you can swim right now

Mega-Tsunamis

Potential Landslide Could Trigger Destructive Tsunami in Alaska, Scientists WarnThe natural disaster could strike Prince William Sound at any point within the next 20 years

Alaska's new climate threat: tsunamis linked to melting permafrostScientists are warning of a link between rapid warming and landslides that could threaten populated areas and tourist attractions

Looming Landslide in Alaska Could Trigger Enormous Tsunami at Any Moment, Scientists WarnThe collapse of an unstable mountain slope in Alaska could trigger a catastrophic tsunami in Harriman Fjord. A retreating glacier is producing this precarious situation, highlighting yet another type of hazard caused by climate change.

NASA images reveal potential for "mega tsunami" In AlaskaScientists warn that an unstable mountain slope above Barry Arm could collapse, triggering a massive landslide.

Fracking up a Quake

Fracking-related Earthquakes - Earthworks Homeowner Joseph Reneau, third from left, shows friends the damage caused to his home’s family room after the chimney toppled onto the roof. A 5.7 earthquake caused extensive damage to the two-story ranch-style home of Joseph and Mary Reneau… More »

How Oil and Gas Disposal Wells Can Cause Earthquakes Does Fracking Cause Earthquakes? Hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking,” (a drilling process that injects millions of gallons of water, sand and chemicals under high pressure into a well, cracking the rock and to release natural gas and oil) has only been known to rarely cause earthquakes. But the disposal of drilling wastewater used in fracking has now

Saving the Ocean

10 Ways You Can Help Save the Oceans

7 ways you can help save the ocean | Stories | WWFCovering more than 70% of our planet’s surface, the ocean contains the largest diversity of life on Earth and affects everything from global weather patterns to food systems. Learn what steps you can take help protect the ocean.

Tackling degraded oceans could mitigate climate crisis - reportSanctuaries and treaties to restore seas’ ecosystems would boost their capacity to absorb heat and store carbon

Save The Oceans: A Guide to Protecting Our Greatest Natural Resource - Grow Ensemble

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