LaChapelle, Dolores – Sacred Land Sacred Sex Rapture of the Deep
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This 6 page report discusses deep ecologist Dolores LaChapelle’s 1988 book addressing the issues surrounding deep ecology. Her particular area of interest and expertise is the range of the Rocky Mountains called the San Juan Mountains in southwestern Colorado. Bibliography lists only the primary source.
Filename: BWdeep.rtf
Paper Title: LaChapelle, Dolores – Sacred Land Sacred Sex Rapture of the Deep

“Cadillac Desert” by Marc Reisner
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A 5 page paper which examines “Cadillac Desert: American West and Its Disappearing Water” by Marc Reisner. The paper discusses crops and water projects and also discusses the involvement of President Carter. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAreisnr.rtf
Paper Title: “Cadillac Desert” by Marc Reisner

“The blue ring octopus”
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A five page paper on the venomous blue ring octopus of the Great Barrier Reef, describing the creature’s appearance, habitat and life-cycle and the reasons why it is one of the most dangerous marine creatures despite its small size and lack of overt aggression. Bibliography lists 4 sources
Filename: JLOct.rtf
Paper Title: “The blue ring octopus”

"The Way of a Ship"
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This 3 page paper takes its inspiration from the novel "The Way of a Ship" by Derek Lundy to explore the ocean conditions around Cape Horn. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: HVWayShp.rtf
Paper Title: "The Way of a Ship"

A Brief History on the Most Devastating U.S. Hurricanes
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A 5 page overview of several of the most devastating storms that have hit the U.S. This paper discusses how hurricanes form and how they are studied and tracked. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPhurric3.rtf
Paper Title: A Brief History on the Most Devastating U.S. Hurricanes

Acid Rain: Impacts to Soil and Water
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A 6 page discussion of the impacts of acid rain. This paper details the chemical impacts to soil and water as well as to the physiological function of biological organisms. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPacidRC.rtf
Paper Title: Acid Rain: Impacts to Soil and Water

An Exploration of Tsunamis
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A 5 page discussion of the factors that cause tsunamis. Recent theory attributes the majority of these natural disasters to the submarine slumps that occur as a result of seismic activity. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPtsunami2.rtf
Paper Title: An Exploration of Tsunamis

An Overview of the Tidepool Hermit Crab
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This 6 page paper provides an overview of this type of hermit crab that lives in the water. This species is discussed in depth. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA316crb.rtf
Paper Title: An Overview of the Tidepool Hermit Crab

Avoiding the Worst Effects of a Tsunami
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A 3 page paper discussing the Indian Ocean tsunami. On December 26, 2004, two tectonic plates that have been opposing each other for millennia shifted under the earth’s surface, resulting in an earthquake under the Indian Ocean. The earthquake shook the earth enough to change time, albeit only by microseconds. The greater consequence was that the earthquake displaced an immense volume of water. The final result was that the tsunami created by the earthquake killed more than all 20th century tsunamis combined. There was no warning. There were, however, actions that people in the affected areas could take. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KStsunami.rtf
Paper Title: Avoiding the Worst Effects of a Tsunami

Beach & Coastal Erosion
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5 pages discussing beach erosion at Sandy Hook (New Jersey). Discusses and analyzes possible methodologies for slowing such erosion. *Also an excellent resource for those studying meteorology and other related courses. No Bibliography.
Filename: Coastero.wps
Paper Title: Beach & Coastal Erosion