State of the Planet » Earth Sciences

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/

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 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/

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/

The American Geophysical Union, American Association for the Advancement of Science and the American Meteorological Association has cited three scientists.

https://news.climate.columbia.edu/2024/09/18/lamont-doherty-scientists-receive-major-honors/

Analyses of tiny shelled creatures from the distant past allow scientists to understand what might happen to the climate today.

https://news.climate.columbia.edu/2024/09/03/ancient-ocean-sediments-reveal-analog-to-human-influenced-warming/

Greenland is melting—but why and how quickly is the subject of research by polar climate scientist Marco Tedesco.

https://news.climate.columbia.edu/2024/08/26/how-greenland-melts-holds-clues-to-our-future/