State of the Planet » Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory

The leading hypothesis for a mass extinction that cleared the way for dinosaurs to dominate the Earth has long been excessive heat. A new study says the opposite.

https://news.climate.columbia.edu/2024/10/29/dinosaurs-thrived-after-ice-not-fire-says-a-new-study-of-ancient-volcanism/

Through interactive exhibits, games and lectures, people of all ages learned about geology, earth science and climate change.

https://news.climate.columbia.edu/2024/10/23/highlights-from-the-2024-lamont-open-house-75th-anniversary-edition/

Seeking to understand the history of the southeast Asian monsoon, researchers venture into the remote highlands of Vietnam to sample the rings of behemoth cypress trees that have survived for a t...

https://news.climate.columbia.edu/2024/10/23/tree-rings-climate-change-and-the-rainy-season/

An earthquake on April 5, 2024, was felt at surprisingly long distances. What does it mean for assessing regional hazard?

https://news.climate.columbia.edu/2024/10/21/shaking-from-aprils-new-jersey-quake-went-oddly-far-raising-questions-on-regional-hazard/

Take a look back at historic discoveries from the past seven-and-a-half decades at Lamont.

https://news.climate.columbia.edu/2024/10/17/lamont-doherty-earth-observatory-celebrates-75-years-of-geosciences/

In this pre-college workshop, students explore the critical role that sustainable development, planning and design play in building community resilience.

https://news.climate.columbia.edu/2024/10/14/amplifying-youth-voices-in-sustainable-planning/

In light of Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory's 75th anniversary, this year's Open House will feature new exhibits, art and lectures.

https://news.climate.columbia.edu/2024/10/09/come-visit-us-at-lamont-open-house-3/

The Climate School's first-ever showcase highlighted the school's mission to partner with organizations outside of Columbia to build climate solutions.

https://news.climate.columbia.edu/2024/10/07/a-showcase-combining-knowledge-and-action/

Leaders from Columbia and NYC gathered in Morningside Park to celebrate a partnership to clear the park’s pond of toxic algal blooms, repair broken water pumps, and restore its iconic waterfall...

https://news.climate.columbia.edu/2024/10/04/in-morningside-park-a-restored-waterfall-a-renewed-pond-and-a-blueprint-for-climate-resilient-public-space/

An introduction to seismic imaging and how the R/V Marcus G. Langseth uses it to make detailed maps of the seafloor.

https://news.climate.columbia.edu/2024/09/26/marine-seismic-imaging-langseth/