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Reports on the structural geology of Landers, California, in the aftermath of the June 28, 1992 earthquake. Effect of the seismic waves on the pressure in the magma chamber; Release of gases from the magma chamber; Possibility of a volcanic eruption in the area.

Explains the presence of kinks from the island of Molokai to the northern end of the island of Hawaii. Formation of a new island called Loihi; Fracture in Earth's crust beneath Molokai; Material upwelling under Hawaii; Motion of the Pacific plate.

Explains the origin of the mysterious formations that run in a perfectly straight line from western Kansas, through Missouri and into Illinois. Description of the formations; How the craters were formed; Explanations of geology graduate student John Luczaj on the formations.