Java mud volcano seems unstoppable
Could Indonesia's mud flow be put to good use?
As steaming mud continues to pour over Sidoarjo, in eastern Java, Indonesia, geologists who have visited the scene say the four-month-old eruption may never be stopped — at least not by human intervention.
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Hi,
I am sure I did it !!! I cursed Turkey earthquake followed 100 000 dead:I am a Professor the deacon said of Oxford ( who would not minding the mud under Oxford say that in such a situation, but I am brainy ).I prayed God to link attack on me with curse on man as I had worked some miracles and could not believe rejection of Christ in rejection of mine and sought reconciliation after God´s exhortation of creation.
Sorry !!!
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Posted by: Bernhard Franz | September 29, 2006 06:40 PM
I am a geologist.
Your news story doesn't give enough information for a scientist to work with. What is the composition of the mud. How hot is the mud. What are its characteristics after it has cooled off. Does it stay mud.
It could be mud dragged under the island on ocean dottom by a subduction zone. or, it could be a result of nearby volcanic activity.
I rather suspect it isn't mud trapped in a ancient coral reef being released to the surface. That scenario isn't really possible because unless at one time recently the coral reef was above waterlevel. Coral reefs are pretty solid otherwise.
Johh Carter
Posted by: John Carter | October 2, 2006 05:31 AM
There doesn't yet seem to be official agreement on the important questions you ask above. For example, ‘how hot is the mud’: I was told by three different site visitors that the mud temperature as close as they could measure to the source was respectively 60 degrees, 80 degrees, 120 degrees Celsius.
It looks like scientists are still guessing what exactly is going on, geologically, in Sidoarjo, and the answer could well be a combination of different possibilities. We need more analysis, but work is focused – understandably - on dealing with the immediate emergency.
Posted by: Richard Van Noorden | October 6, 2006 11:39 PM
This post is addressed to Mr Richard VAn Noorden. I arrived here while searching for contact info.
Mr. Van Noorden, why do journalists always think they are up to date on everything under the sun?
I read an article on cellulosic ethanol (the quest for)done by you where breakthoughs were just a few short years away (perhaps).
In just a few short months a little known company is gonna reveal to the world the process and product every biofuel researcher is looking for. Bad news for the research community, but good for the planet.
U.S. Sustainable Energy is in the final completion stages of a continuous batch plant cellulosic biodiesel plant and refinery utilizing soybean husks to produce an amazing 5 gallons plus of biocrude per bushel.
Known as the Riviera Process, wood chips, switch grass, corn stalks, - any biomass, can be converted quickly and efficiently to any of 68 identified products (AMSPEC certified cellulosic).
Definitely a disruptive technology, this little underfunded company is light years ahead of any research being done.
While I do admit a world class journalist such as yourself is very informed, perhaps it might behoove you to research a little more.
Cornell University, Alcorn University is aware of the company, as has written glowing reports.
In reference to the hot mud, are you aware of a new company (cyclone power) than has developed an engine that runs off of just heat and could be powered by the sun (or hot mud for that matter)?
Sometimes a subject can be analysed to death by scientists, while inventors such as Mr. Riviera already have solutions. Is too much emphasis on placed on scientific research and the funding needed?
Woe, the lonely innovator, toiling in obscurity.
Posted by: Joel T. Maki | December 8, 2007 11:37 PM