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In Harm's Way: Population and Volcanic Risk Approximately 2.7 million people in Central America live in the shadow of an active volcano. A new measure of that population risk could help save lives during a volcanic disaster. John W. Ewert and Christopher J. Harpel Paths of Destruction: The Hidden Threat at Mount Rainier The community surrounding Mount Rainier in Washington is taking action to better prepare for giant mudflows that could sweep off the volcano, with or without advance warning. Lisa M. Pinsker Geoscientists in the Peace Corps: A Strategic Revisit Geologists who once served in the Peace Corps reflect on the present state of the foreign volunteer program. David Hastings Click here to read Geotimes' ongoing coverage of exploration of the red planet.	April 30 Early volcanic living? April 22 Travels in Geology: A Midwest glacial retreat April 16 EPA announces ozone hotspots April 6 Powerful earthquake strikes Afghanistan April 1 Travels in Geology: Red Rock Country March 25 Interior back online March 24 Mars update: Standing water on planet's surface March 19 Steady water use Webextras Archive News Notes Russian oil rumbles Tracks in the Colorado sand Minerals on the line Mars once drenched with water A gem of a model Iron bullets Geophenomena Predicting landslides Hot spring pops up in Paso Robles Dry craters in Bhuj Technology A Climate of Your Own A large climate model is borrowing computing time from more than 47,000 personal computers worldwide. Tim Palucka
Comment A Celebration of 125 Years In its anniversary year, the U.S. Geological Survey continues to provide timely information to the public about the world's changing environment. Charles G. "Chip" Groat Political Scene Breaking Down the Barriers: A Two-Part Series, Part I Lobbying is a powerful tool for getting your message to Congress. Eloise Kendy and Kevin Vranes Energy & Resources New Collaboration in Minerals Research Now more than ever, it is important that the United States be at the forefront of minerals research, and cooperative research centers could be the key. Robert J. Kamilli and Mark D. Barton Geologic Column The Department You Save May be Your Own, Part I One by one, geology departments are fighting for their survival. Lisa Rossbacher and Dallas Rhodes	Profiles Past is Prologue: Honoring young geoscientists Check out this month's Energy Notes! Geomedia The Foreign Founder of the Smithsonian Global Mars maps On the Web Table of Contents Letter from the Editor Where on Earth? Calendar Classifieds Taking a trip? Check out Travels in Geology to find geologically significant places to visit.
ON THE COVER Main photo: From the slopes Illopango Caldera looking north-northwest, Volcán San Salvador looms over the city of San Salvador, population 1.6 million. The main vent (Boqueron) is the rounded volcano in the middle of the skyline. The more conical-shaped peak to the right-middle of the skyline is El Picacho, a remnant of an older volcano. Photo by James Vallance, U.S. Geological Survey. See related stories on pages 14 and 18. Right top: At the Fossil Trace Golf Course near Denver, Colo., paleontologists discovered several well-preserved mammal tracks from the age of the dinosaurs. Photo courtesy of Fossil Trace Golf Course. See story on page 6.	Coming Soon... Later this month: Geologic Column: The Department You Save May Be Your Own (Part I in a two-part series) May: Water conflicts Get your copy of the AGI Publications Catalog! E mail jr@agiweb.org for more. Visit our searchable archive.

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