The year 1978 saw the passage of the nation's energy bill, but this is offset by stalemates in other areas. (BB)

Developments in this field during 1978 included four major meetings, two treatises on copper, one on arsenic, an assessment of mercury, and a book on "Modern Methods of Trace Element Analysis." (BB)

Discusses the process of star formation. Infrared and radio astronomy, particularly microwave astronomy is used to provide information on different stages of stellar formation. The role of dust and gas which swirl through the interstellar regions of a galaxy and the collapse of a cloud in star formation are also presented. (HM)

The Numbered Interval System, a proposed geologic time scale based on 20 million-year intervals and radiometric dating, is presented. (MDR)

Several examples that have been used by geology teachers to convey a sense of geologic time are presented. (MDR)

The argument presented here, against the principle of uniformitarianism as a means of transforming an inductive argument into a deductive one, is based on the fact that this principle is itself established by inductive reasoning. (MDR)

The life and work of James Hall are described in this article. (MDR)

With the use of graphs, the phenomenon of deep ocean water mixing is discussed. Research methodologies and findings are detailed. (CP)

Analyzes the distributions of particles and particle flux in the Atlantic Ocean. (CP)

Plate tectonics concepts require a definition of fault, a new term to compliment epeirogeny, and a clarification of transform fault characteristics. This article makes proposals for these changes. (Author/MA)

Forty-two minority students receiving American Geological Institute (AGI) scholarships are discussed in this article. The value of the AGI scholarship program is examined with regard to student academic success, future professional success, and minority representation. Most faculty members and employers involved in the program were favorably…

Describes approximately 15 hours of activities in the Sellicks Beach Area suitable for high school students interested in studying sedimentary and structural geology, geomorphology, and human land use patterns. (CP)

Describes the characteristics of rare earth elements. Details the physical chemistry of rare earths. Reviews the history of rare earth chemistry and mineralogy. Discusses the mineralogy and crystallography of the formation of rare earth laden minerals found in the earth's crust. Characterizes the geologic history of rare earth elements. (CW)

Traces the historical events that linked geology with the planetary sciences. Reviews the origins of meteorities as a modern science and highlights the advances made in this area. Discusses lunar related theories and research. (ML)

Provides background information and references on Comet Halley (which will be observable by telescope in October 1985 and reach its most brilliant appearance in March and April of 1986). Suggestions for equipment and maps of its path through the sky are included. (DH)