Dawson Geophysical reports fiscal 4Q loss, but says overall demand no longer falling

Dawson Geophysical posts fiscal 4Q loss

MIDLAND, Texas — Dawson Geophysical Co., which provides seismic data to oil and gas companies, on Tuesday reported a loss for its fiscal fourth quarter, hurt by lower prices and downtime due to foul weather.

ION Geophysical shares soar on word of ION-BGP joint venture for land seismic work

ION Geophysical soars on ION-BGP joint venture

Strong earthquake causes panic among residents in Indonesia’s Papua province

\JAKARTA, Indonesia — A strong earthquake shook eastern Indonesia’s remote Papua province Friday, sending panicked resident fleeing outdoors and reportedly toppling a building.

Type of quake, depth of ocean, location of Samoa all add up to devastating high-speed tsunami

WASHINGTON — Because of a lethal combination of geology and geography, the people of American Samoa didn’t stand much of a chance. Almost every condition that triggers bad tsunamis was in place this time, generating waves that raced toward the island territory at speeds approaching 530 mph, or as fast as a 747 jumbo jet. And there was almost nothing to slow the water down.

Strong earthquake shakes western Indonesia; no immediate reports of injuries

JAKARTA, Indonesia — A strong undersea earthquake caused minor damage and made buildings in Indonesia’s capital sway Friday, but there were no immediate reports injuries.

Researchers see dramatic drop in Indian groundwater; fear severe water shortages

NEW DELHI — Excessive irrigation and the unrelenting thirst of tens of millions of people are causing groundwater levels in northern India to drop dramatically, a problem that could lead to severe water shortages, according to a study released Wednesday.

Italy deploys thousands of police for G8 summit, readies evacuation plan in case of quake

L’AQUILA, Italy — With the world’s most powerful leaders gathering in this city just three months after a devastating earthquake, Italian security officials have prepared an emergency evacuation plan to airlift the leaders to safety in case of another powerful tremor.

Italy deploys thousands of policemen for G8 summit, readies evacuation plan in case of quake

L’AQUILA, Italy — With the world’s most powerful leaders gathering in this city just three months after a devastating earthquake, Italian security officials have prepared an emergency evacuation plan to airlift the leaders to safety in case of another powerful tremor.

The dying of the winds: Study hints at reduced wind speed in US, may be a problem for turbines

WASHINGTON — The wind, a favorite power source of the green energy movement, seems to be dying down across the United States. And the cause, ironically, may be global warming — the very problem wind power seeks to address.