geology

Aug 24, 2022

Rocks, Rivers and Roadside Lectures: Geology Field Camp in Photos

Look back on the experiences of 14 geology students as they explored rock formations in New Mexico. 

May 4, 2022

Getting a Better View of Landslide Risk With LiDAR

Geologist Karl Wegmann from the Department of Marine, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences is using LiDAR technology to figure out where landslides are more likely to occur. 

Mar 29, 2022

What the Sparta Earthquake Tells Us About Shallow Quakes

Paula Marques Figueiredo, a postdoctoral research assistant in the Department of Marine, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, discusses the significance of the 2020 Sparta, North Carolina earthquake. 

Sep 8, 2021

Expedition Extreme: A Summer in the Field With the Zanno Lab

Paleontologist Lindsay Zanno recounts her research team's summer in the field. 

Jun 23, 2021

‘Pack Ice’ Tectonics Reveal Venus’ Geological Secrets

Venus' surface shows evidence of tectonic motion that could mean the planet is still geologically active. 

Apr 12, 2021

Podcast: Volcanoes

Arianna Soldati, a volcanologist and assistant professor of marine, earth and atmospheric sciences, explains what volcanoes do and what it feels like to get up close and personal with a lava flow. 

Sep 17, 2020

Venus’ Ancient Layered, Folded Rocks Point to Volcanic Origin

Some of the oldest terrain on Venus could provide insights into the enigmatic planet's geological history. 

Dec 16, 2019

Mercury’s Volcanic Activity — or Lack of It — Could Help Us Find Other Earth-like Worlds

Planetary geologist Paul Byrne's research on how volcanic activity changes rocky planets over time can help us identify other planets similar to Earth. 

Sep 25, 2019

Planetary Geology Graduate Student Selected for NASA Honor

Rachel Atkins was selected for the prestigious Future Investigators in NASA Earth and Space Science Technology funding opportunity. 

Aug 30, 2019

The Newest Members of the Sciences Pack

The college is welcoming more than 750 new students this fall. Meet three of them.