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Join the experts in discussing earth science topics. Earth science is the physical state of the earth and its atmosphere. Such as Geology, Meteorology, Oceanography, Ecology.

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What New Discoveries Are Revolutionizing Our Understanding of Mammoths?

Oct 28, 2004 · Replies 24 · Dec 20, 2004

Replies: 24

Views: 8K

Hailstorm kills 200: Himalayas, 9th Century

Nov 10, 2004 · Replies 1 · Dec 19, 2004

Replies: 1

Views: 4K

Himalaya glaciers melt unnoticed

Nov 15, 2004 · Replies 6 · Dec 19, 2004

Replies: 6

Views: 4K

Is Mount St. Helens Ready to Erupt Again?

Oct 1, 2004 · Replies 44 · Dec 17, 2004

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Replies: 44

Views: 11K

How oxygen is released as a byproduct of photosynthesis

Dec 16, 2004 · Replies 2 · Dec 16, 2004

Replies: 2

Views: 5K

Is Peak Oil Happening This Decade?

Nov 19, 2004 · Replies 9 · Dec 16, 2004

Replies: 9

Views: 6K

Temperature Variations in Earth's Atmospheric Layers

Dec 7, 2004 · Replies 3 · Dec 9, 2004

Replies: 3

Views: 4K

Old Earth Debate: Need Arguments and Resources

May 13, 2004 · Replies 71 · Dec 8, 2004

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Replies: 71

Views: 10K

Which type of rains are most powerful?

Nov 28, 2004 · Replies 1 · Dec 4, 2004

Replies: 1

Views: 3K

Past sea-level suggests troubling future

Nov 9, 2004 · Replies 8 · Dec 4, 2004

Replies: 8

Views: 3K

Heatwave study may fuel global warming lawsuits

Dec 2, 2004 · Replies 3 · Dec 3, 2004

Replies: 3

Views: 2K

The Mystery of Planetary Cores: Fission or Fusion?

Nov 23, 2004 · Replies 6 · Dec 2, 2004

Replies: 6

Views: 5K

Poll

Is Global Warming a Real Threat? Views and Opinions on the Controversial Topic

Nov 18, 2004 · Replies 12 · Dec 1, 2004

Replies: 12

Views: 15K

Arctic Warming: Bad and Good News - Andrew C. Revkin, NYT

Oct 31, 2004 · Replies 10 · Nov 30, 2004

Replies: 10

Views: 5K

Climate change sceptics 'wrong'

Nov 18, 2004 · Replies 29 · Nov 29, 2004

Replies: 29

Views: 7K

Is these statements about temperature true?

Nov 4, 2004 · Replies 3 · Nov 28, 2004

Replies: 3

Views: 3K

Why Coriolis Force Impacts Wind Direction, Not Speed

Nov 14, 2004 · Replies 1 · Nov 14, 2004

Replies: 1

Views: 4K

Solar activity at 8000 year high

Nov 3, 2004 · Replies 9 · Nov 12, 2004

Replies: 9

Views: 5K

Shed any light on future weather patterns

Nov 6, 2004 · Replies 1 · Nov 11, 2004

Replies: 1

Views: 3K

What are potential terrestial acoustic zeitgebers?

Oct 3, 2004 · Replies 9 · Nov 8, 2004

Replies: 9

Views: 3K

Which Kind Of Regim Will Be Best For Earth People?

Oct 20, 2004 · Replies 33 · Nov 8, 2004

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Replies: 33

Views: 6K

Jefferys – Bullen Table and other earthquake knickknacks

Nov 1, 2004 · Replies 4 · Nov 4, 2004

Replies: 4

Views: 5K

The hockeystick of 600 million years

Oct 31, 2004 · Replies 3 · Nov 1, 2004

Replies: 3

Views: 5K

What Is the Average Lapse Rate for a Rising Radiosonde?

Oct 24, 2004 · Replies 1 · Oct 24, 2004

Replies: 1

Views: 4K

Cool Weather Site - Detailed Info & Fun to Explore!

Oct 13, 2004 · Replies 1 · Oct 22, 2004

Replies: 1

Views: 3K

Is infrared rays belonging to solar energy?

Sep 7, 2004 · Replies 13 · Oct 21, 2004

Replies: 13

Views: 5K

Reductionism vs holism in earth science

Oct 11, 2004 · Replies 2 · Oct 11, 2004

Replies: 2

Views: 3K

Solar Wind: What Is It & Its Effect on Earth

Oct 3, 2004 · Replies 2 · Oct 6, 2004

Replies: 2

Views: 3K

Is global warming a natural phenomenon?

Oct 3, 2004 · Replies 5 · Oct 6, 2004

Replies: 5

Views: 19K

Climate & Clathrate Impact on Global Warming

Sep 9, 2004 · Replies 12 · Oct 1, 2004

Replies: 12

Views: 4K

How does the Earth's rotation affect our planet?

Sep 29, 2004 · Replies 1 · Sep 29, 2004

Replies: 1

Views: 3K

Mussels Found Near North Pole: Global Warming Sign

Sep 27, 2004 · Replies 9 · Sep 29, 2004

Replies: 9

Views: 3K

Surprising Carbon Loss in Arctic Tundra: Study

Sep 26, 2004 · Replies 5 · Sep 28, 2004

Replies: 5

Views: 3K

Unveiling the Mystery of Greenland's Ancient Plant Remains

Aug 17, 2004 · Replies 3 · Sep 17, 2004

Replies: 3

Views: 4K

Hurricane Ivan: Climate Change Impact

Sep 15, 2004 · Replies 7 · Sep 16, 2004

Replies: 7

Views: 3K

Monitoring Buoy Data from Pascagoula, MS During Hurricane Ivan

Sep 15, 2004 · Replies 1 · Sep 16, 2004

Replies: 1

Views: 3K

Does Accelerated Thermohaline Circulation Increase Tropical Water Vapor?

Aug 17, 2004 · Replies 11 · Sep 15, 2004

Replies: 11

Views: 5K

What are the benefits and drawbacks of using biodiesel fuel?

Jun 26, 2004 · Replies 9 · Sep 12, 2004

Replies: 9

Views: 6K

Devastation linked to global warming [?]

Sep 12, 2004 · Replies 1 · Sep 12, 2004

Replies: 1

Views: 3K

Anyone know how much xenon is in our atmosphere?

Sep 11, 2004 · Replies 1 · Sep 11, 2004

Replies: 1

Views: 5K

1 year: 1.08 F rise in Arctic ocean temp

Aug 29, 2004 · Replies 49 · Sep 11, 2004

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Replies: 49

Views: 12K

Finding Interesting Books on Carbon Dating for Earth Science Beginners

Aug 30, 2004 · Replies 17 · Sep 10, 2004

Replies: 17

Views: 8K

Scientist: Extreme Weather Will Kill Millions

Sep 8, 2004 · Replies 15 · Sep 9, 2004

Replies: 15

Views: 4K

Sub-tropical Arctic - global warming?

Sep 8, 2004 · Replies 2 · Sep 9, 2004

Replies: 2

Views: 3K

Fixed Earth Opinion: A Closer Look

Aug 26, 2004 · Replies 38 · Sep 5, 2004

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Replies: 38

Views: 10K

Earth's Geomagnetic Poles: Effects & Sun's Polar Shifts

Aug 16, 2004 · Replies 25 · Sep 5, 2004

Replies: 25

Views: 10K

How Can Acoustic Emission Reveal Insights into Earth's History?

Aug 30, 2004 · Replies 2 · Sep 3, 2004

Replies: 2

Views: 3K

Did Earth's Rotation Slow During the Great Flood?

Aug 29, 2004 · Replies 16 · Sep 1, 2004

Replies: 16

Views: 9K

Sea life reacts unpredictably in warming waters

Aug 31, 2004 · Replies 2 · Sep 1, 2004

Replies: 2

Views: 3K

Global Warming Retreat: Evidence Shows Sun is Responsible

Jul 19, 2004 · Replies 15 · Aug 31, 2004

Replies: 15

Views: 5K

Land mass on earth:Northern Hemisphere vs. Southern Hemisphere

Aug 30, 2004 · Replies 5 · Aug 31, 2004

Replies: 5

Views: 52K

Why global warming is very good for mankind

Jul 14, 2004 · Replies 7 · Aug 31, 2004

Replies: 7

Views: 4K

European Winters Could Disappear by 2080

Aug 19, 2004 · Replies 9 · Aug 24, 2004

Replies: 9

Views: 4K

A severe localized wind blasting down from a thunderstorm

Aug 21, 2004 · Replies 2 · Aug 21, 2004

Replies: 2

Views: 3K

Did the Moon make life possible on Earth ?

Feb 29, 2004 · Replies 29 · Aug 19, 2004

Replies: 29

Views: 7K

Am I Understanding the Basic Theory of Evolution Correctly?

Mar 8, 2004 · Replies 15 · Aug 19, 2004

Replies: 15

Views: 5K

Can We Cool, Without Increasing Warming?

Aug 18, 2004 · Replies 3 · Aug 19, 2004

Replies: 3

Views: 3K

Heat waves set to become 'brutal'

Aug 12, 2004 · Replies 9 · Aug 14, 2004

Replies: 9

Views: 3K

Could the Lost Cuban City Be a Man-Made Marvel?

Aug 9, 2004 · Replies 17 · Aug 11, 2004

Replies: 17

Views: 15K

Hallucinogenic mushrooms (don't read if this topic offends you)

Jun 10, 2004 · Replies 30 · Aug 9, 2004

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Replies: 30

Views: 34K

Why is sunrise less red than sunset?

May 22, 2004 · Replies 19 · Aug 8, 2004

Replies: 19

Views: 28K

Detailed motion of Earth's crust - accurate to mm/year

Aug 6, 2004 · Replies 1 · Aug 7, 2004

Replies: 1

Views: 5K

Urban Heat Islands Make Cities Greener

Aug 1, 2004 · Replies 1 · Aug 2, 2004

Replies: 1

Views: 3K

Disaster at sea: global warming hits UK birds

Aug 1, 2004 · Replies 3 · Aug 2, 2004

Replies: 3

Views: 3K

The Ringing Rocks of Pennsylvania

Jul 29, 2004 · Replies 1 · Jul 30, 2004

Replies: 1

Views: 4K

Fresh data on sprites, jets and elves

Jul 25, 2004 · Replies 3 · Jul 27, 2004

Replies: 3

Views: 3K

What happens to nitrates that flow into the sea?

Jul 20, 2004 · Replies 9 · Jul 22, 2004

Replies: 9

Views: 4K

Oceans Found to Absorb Half of All Man-Made Carbon Dioxide

Jul 18, 2004 · Replies 4 · Jul 21, 2004

Replies: 4

Views: 5K

What causes the round shape of pebbles?

Apr 22, 2004 · Replies 18 · Jul 21, 2004

Replies: 18

Views: 24K

Global Confusion: Examining Weather Trends

Jul 16, 2004 · Replies 8 · Jul 21, 2004

Replies: 8

Views: 4K

Extremophiles' Prove Their Worth

Jun 26, 2004 · Replies 8 · Jul 16, 2004

Replies: 8

Views: 3K

Climate expert fears for London

Jul 15, 2004 · Replies 4 · Jul 16, 2004

Replies: 4

Views: 3K

San Andreas Fault: Will CA Split from US?

Jul 10, 2004 · Replies 5 · Jul 11, 2004

Replies: 5

Views: 8K

Weakening magnetic field and ozone layer

May 10, 2004 · Replies 5 · Jul 9, 2004

Replies: 5

Views: 16K

Which part of the earth has less ozone ?

Jul 7, 2004 · Replies 2 · Jul 8, 2004

Replies: 2

Views: 3K

Sunspots reaching 1,000-year high

Jul 7, 2004 · Replies 1 · Jul 7, 2004

Replies: 1

Views: 3K

How much gold is there on planet Earth

Jul 1, 2004 · Replies 2 · Jul 2, 2004

Replies: 2

Views: 5K

Opinions on Replacing Oil: What's Next?

Jun 19, 2004 · Replies 3 · Jun 26, 2004

Replies: 3

Views: 3K

Fun Q&A: Gravity of the Earth - Answers Surprising!

Jun 25, 2004 · Replies 6 · Jun 26, 2004

Replies: 6

Views: 8K

Mother Earth Cited In Wild Drinking Binge

Jun 12, 2004 · Replies 11 · Jun 25, 2004

Replies: 11

Views: 3K

How long since the oceans were fresh-water?

Jun 22, 2004 · Replies 3 · Jun 24, 2004

Replies: 3

Views: 5K

Understanding Creationism: Definition and Relevance in Scientific Discourse

May 24, 2004 · Replies 64 · Jun 23, 2004

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Replies: 64

Views: 14K

Evidence for DNA Panspermia Theory?

Jun 17, 2004 · Replies 1 · Jun 18, 2004

Replies: 1

Views: 5K

Earth's Magnetic Field Flip: Effects on Biosphere?

Jun 5, 2004 · Replies 19 · Jun 18, 2004

Replies: 19

Views: 5K

U.N. Says Globe Drying Up at Fast Pace

Jun 16, 2004 · Replies 1 · Jun 17, 2004

Replies: 1

Views: 3K

Unraveling the Mysteries of the Bermuda Triangle

May 25, 2004 · Replies 25 · Jun 16, 2004

Replies: 25

Views: 20K

Ice cores unlock climate secrets

Jun 10, 2004 · Replies 1 · Jun 10, 2004

Replies: 1

Views: 3K

What Are the Different Types of Years and How Are They Defined?

Jun 7, 2004 · Replies 2 · Jun 8, 2004

Replies: 2

Views: 4K

Uses of Philosophy - Is it the most useless subject on Earth?

May 24, 2004 · Replies 29 · Jun 7, 2004

Replies: 29

Views: 10K

Why Are Agricultural Businesses Investing 65% in Irrigation Research?

Jun 7, 2004 · Replies 1 · Jun 7, 2004

Replies: 1

Views: 3K

Look forward to a darker world: 'Global dimming'

May 23, 2004 · Replies 8 · Jun 5, 2004

Replies: 8

Views: 3K

World 'appeasing' climate threat

Jun 4, 2004 · Replies 4 · Jun 5, 2004

Replies: 4

Views: 3K

CO2 in Earth's Crust: Comparing Levels to the Atmosphere

Jun 3, 2004 · Replies 3 · Jun 4, 2004

Replies: 3

Views: 9K

Is 'The Day After Tomorrow' a Realistic Portrayal of Global Warming Effects?

Jun 3, 2004 · Replies 5 · Jun 4, 2004

Replies: 5

Views: 5K

Interactions Between Sedimentary, Igneous, and Tectonic Cycles

Jun 1, 2004 · Replies 4 · Jun 2, 2004

Replies: 4

Views: 4K

Carbon Catastrophe: The Impact of Greenhouse Gases and Global Warming

Mar 24, 2004 · Replies 10 · May 30, 2004

Replies: 10

Views: 6K

Climate Extremes: Observations, Modeling, and Impacts

May 20, 2004 · Replies 15 · May 28, 2004

Replies: 15

Views: 5K

Space Mining: Pros, Cons, & Financial Return?

May 24, 2004 · Replies 2 · May 26, 2004

Replies: 2

Views: 8K

Why is Carbon Essential for Understanding Earth's Prehistoric Atmosphere?

May 21, 2004 · Replies 2 · May 22, 2004

Replies: 2

Views: 3K

Shifting core may have accelerated land movements

May 22, 2004 · Replies 1 · May 22, 2004

Replies: 1

Views: 3K

Earth Sciences

Earth sciences encompass a multidisciplinary field focused on the study of the Earth and its various processes. This scientific endeavor encompasses geology, meteorology, oceanography, and environmental science.

Geologists investigate the Earth's structure, composition, and the dynamic processes shaping its surface, such as earthquakes and volcanoes. Meteorologists study the atmosphere, weather patterns, and climate. Oceanographers delve into the complexities of the oceans, including currents, marine life, and the impact of human activities. Environmental scientists analyze interactions between human activities and the environment, addressing issues like pollution, climate change, and sustainability.

Together, these Earth sciences contribute to our understanding of the planet's past, present, and future, aiding in the development of strategies for responsible resource management and environmental conservation.

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