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This blog provides commentary on interesting geological events occurring around the world in the context of my own work. This work is, broadly, geological fluid dynamics. The events that I highlight here are those that resonate with my professional life and ideas, and my goal is to interpret them in the context of ideas I've developed in my research. The blog does not represent any particular research agenda. It is written on a personal basis and does not seek to represent the University of Illinois, where I am a professor of geology and physics. Enjoy Geology in Motion! I would be glad to be alerted to geologic events of interest to post here! I hope that this blog can provide current event materials that will make geology come alive.

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Susan Kieffer can be contacted at s1kieffer at gmail.com


Saturday, May 29, 2010

Tungurahua volcano, Ecuador, closes Guayaquil Airport!

The second airport in two days has been closed by a volcanic eruption. Tungurahua volcano began erupting yesterday, closing the Guayaquil Airport until at least this afternoon. I was in Guayaquil about 10 years ago on my way to the Galapagos and found it to be a very pleasant and undiscovered seaport town.

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