Explorer September 2004 Issue: Gulf Coast

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Celebrations Began With Cognac

Since Cognac was discovered in 1975 (we're talking oil fiel...

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Shipwrecks Tell Deep Reef Tales

A new study of sunken vessels in the Gulf of Mexico has ra...

Extended Reading

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Louisiana Pitches Woo to Industry

They see a good thing going: Louisiana officials are making an all-out effort to encourage increased oil industry activity in...

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U.S. Oil Research Funding Clouded

The challenge of exploration isn't always about understanding what's in the ground. Sometimes, the challenge is getting enoug...

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Lecturers Ready for New Season

Speakers are now picked and preparing for this year's AAPG Distinguished Lecture slate of talks, both in the United States an...

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It's Back to School Time for VGPers

AAPG's Visiting Geologist Program is ready for a new school year.

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Officials Expect Historic Highs By Year's End

Rocky Mountain high? Colorado drilling permits are expected to hit a record this yea...

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Creative Planning Can Make a Deal

APPEX Success: AAPG's fourth annual Prospect and Property Expo, set this month in Houston -- is proving to be a serious place...

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Survey Results Fuzzy At Best

We wanted to know if an earth science course counts toward high school science graduation requirements

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Curtain Going Up for APPEX '04

As with the previous three Houston APPEX events, geoscientists will once again have the chance to buy, sell and trade their w...

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Deadline Looms for Cancun Conference

Online Registration closes SEPTEMBER 23

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State Solons Hear AAPG's Message

'Are you concerned about America's National Energy Policy?'

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Student Resumes Available Online

Hey, AAPG Student members! Want a job?

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System Switchover Makes Strides

We here at AAPG headquarters have been working hard for months to upgrade our member relationship computer system, and after ...

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Students Launch Web-Based Forum on Carbonates

A pair of students in Norway have taken the initiative to start-up a Web-based forum...

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My, How Times Have Changed

There was a time (and not that long ago) when many oil companies didn't allow geologists to talk to geophysicists -- and neve...

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Tell It, Just Tell It — Briefly

Perhaps a review — and awareness — of the past may make us better geologists in the future.

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Putting All the Steps Together

Once more I am taking up golf. I was an enthusiast at a young age, and often played more than 72 holes per day. My son now ha...

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DEG's Issues Are Your Issues

These are exciting times for the Division of Environmental Geosciences:

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Design of Land 3-D Surveys

In designing a 3-D survey, the geometry (arrangement of shots and receivers on the surface) must measure signal correctly and...

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AAPG Team Working Hard in Africa

The AAPG Africa International Region has come to stay, thanks to the coordinated effort of all members, the headquarters staff...

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