Our work stretches from Earth's deep interior to the outer atmosphere.  We study how to increase energy supplies and energy options; assure the availability and quality of water; forecast and avoid natural hazards (weather events, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions,  ionosphere activity, and more); predict and plan for climate change (see article from Finger Lakes Energy Choices) ; use the history of life to better understand the impacts of ongoing environmental stressors on biodiversity, both terrestrial and marine.  All of these applications of earth science knowledge rely on the continued advance of understanding of the complex processes of Earth's surface systems, its biogeochemical cycles(including how those biogeochemical cycles are tied to climate), and the materials and dynamics of Earth's interior.  Our scientists continue to lead in research around the world.

Sander Hunter Photo 2011

For further information about earthquakes, please contact Prof. Rowena Lohman, rbl62@cornell.edu 
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) provides notice of the latest earthquakes around the world at: http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/recenteqsww/