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Professor of Geosciences

Professor of Geosciences

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Environment|Science|US

Rain on wildfire burn scars can trigger destructive debris flows − a geologist explains how

Debris flows can move with the speed of a freight train, picking up and demolishing anything in their path.

Rain on wildfire burn scars can trigger destructive debris flows − a geologist explains how
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What causes earthquakes in the Northeast, like the magnitude 4.8 that shook New Jersey? A geoscientist explains

The earthquake, one of New Jersey’s largest on record, could be felt from Maryland to Boston. But don’t read too much into it.

What causes earthquakes in the Northeast, like the magnitude 4.8 that shook New Jersey? A geoscientist explains
Science

Tiny crystals capture millions of years of mountain range history – a geologist excavates the Himalayas with a microscope

Measuring the concentration of radioactive elements in a single, sand-size crystal reveals the growth of the Himalayan mountain range over time.

Tiny crystals capture millions of years of mountain range history – a geologist excavates the Himalayas with a microscope
Science

Meteorites from Mars help scientists understand the red planet’s interior

These rare rocks come in a few different types, which can tell geologists about Mars’ volcanic past and hint at its potential habitability.

Meteorites from Mars help scientists understand the red planet’s interior
Environment|News|Science

Iceland’s recent volcanic eruptions driven by pooling magma are set to last centuries into the future

The eruptions that began in 2021 in Iceland could last for centuries, which is bad news for Icelanders but good news for scientists seeking to understand how the inner Earth works.

Iceland’s recent volcanic eruptions driven by pooling magma are set to last centuries into the future

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