Comments on: Mars is Great, But Virginia Beach is Closer

By: Marion

Marion — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 20:04:57 +0000

I love Google Earth, but presently my ancient PC refuses to support it. I’ve been trying to fly Google Earth over to Iraq, specifically Balad, where my son will be for a year. Maps of that area are awful! I paid $8 for a wall map at Barnes & Noble, and there isn’t even a key to locate towns. GRRR

By: Jeff Blakley

Jeff Blakley — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 12:41:50 +0000

Fascinating topic, Fred. Thanks for gathering all the information and sharing it! What I find reassuring, in the face of massive human environmental impacts, is the fact that life always prevails. Krakatoa, Tunguska, Mt. St. Helen, these bays, and so many other examples of sudden environmental change present no obstacles to re-colonization by a multitude of life forms. Not too long ago, you shared a link to the work of Paul Stamets. He’s done some fascinating investigations into the resiliency of nature. None of this excuses the arrogance of homo sapiens, but it does offer lessons in humility.

By: Murph

Murph — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 12:31:00 +0000

I have been waiting for your explanation… little did I know I got a big hint last night. On a PBS travel program about White Lake in Eastern NC, they said the lake was thought to have been formed by a meteor that crashed to earth.