The science of NIRS hinges on some of the fundamental principles of pulse oximetry as they relate to the transmission of light through living tissues and the absorption of light by tissue chromophores (naturally occurring compounds that absorb light [e.
U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: El Nido, Merced County, California; U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: El Nido, Merced County, California. El Nido is a census-designated place in Merced County, California. It is located 15 miles (24 km) west-southwest of Le Grand, at an elevation of 141 feet (43 m), and a population of 160 The population was 330 at the 2010 census. 1 History.
This volcano had been known as the Sleeping Lion, as it had been dormant for 150 years prior to this eruption. Nevado del Ruiz is a volcano located in Colombia, South America. It's location is 75km west of the city of Armero, and only 90km from the capital, Bogota.