College of Mines and Earth Sciences
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Discover Atmospheric Sciences, Geology & Geophysics, Metallurgial Engineering, and Mining Engineering.
COLLEGE NEWS
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Seismology meets botany
Towering structures must be able to bend and sway when subjected to the forces of wind and ground movement, or they will topple, whether it’s a building, a geological formation, tree—or even a cactus.
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Preserving atmospheric oxygen in sulfate
New research led by U geoscientist shows O₂ in sulfate deposits, coupled with geochemical clues, could help identify microbial activity in Earth’s rock record and even in Martian sediments
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Hub For Earth System Sciences Amplifies Impact
In mid-September of this year, even before thunderstorms over the Pacific Ocean began to significantly build, experimental forecasts at the U.S. National Science Foundation National Center for Atmospheric Research (NSF NCAR) showed the emerging weather system intensifying into Super Typhoon Ragasa. With 165-mile-per-hour winds it was the most powerful storm on Earth so far this year.
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Andrew Snyder
As a Lead Meteorologist, Andrew serves as the shift leader. The National Weather Service keeps watch over the weather 24/7/365, meaning rotating shifts are necessary. On a routine basis, they provide a variety of weather, water, and climate related services. In addition to public forecast information (high temperature, sky cover, snow amounts, etc.), they provide marine forecasts for the Maryland Chesapeake Bay and Tidal Potomac River, tide level forecasts for a number of shoreline locations, aviation forecasts for six airports, and (with the assistance of the Mid Atlantic River Forecast Center) river level forecasts for the Potomac, Shenandoah, and Rappahannock basins. Through their forecasts and observational analysis, they are the official source for weather watch and warning information for the greater Baltimore and Washington region. Andrew and his team also provide weather briefings and other decision support services to government partners so they can prepare and plan to keep the citizens of the area safe during hazardous weather while ensuring responses are proactive instead of reactive. Finally, they collect weather observations from volunteer observers and local airports for inclusion in the national climate database.
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