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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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Circumpolar Current: Speed & Depth Through the Ages

May 3, 2004 · Replies 1 · May 3, 2004

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What are these mysterious round fossils with raised dimples?

May 1, 2004 · Replies 6 · May 2, 2004

Replies: 6

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Creating an Aurora Lights Model for School Fair

Apr 27, 2004 · Replies 2 · Apr 29, 2004

Replies: 2

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The Martian and the Earthman - and the limit concept

Apr 10, 2004 · Replies 57 · Apr 27, 2004

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Scientists stirred to ridicule ice age claims

Apr 16, 2004 · Replies 2 · Apr 22, 2004

Replies: 2

Views: 3K

Unlock the Secrets of Sleep Cycles - Why We Run on 26-Hour Days

Apr 9, 2004 · Replies 6 · Apr 20, 2004

Replies: 6

Views: 4K

An Earthly Explanation For UFOs?

Apr 13, 2004 · Replies 3 · Apr 15, 2004

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Views: 4K

Arctic melt may dry out US west coast

Apr 13, 2004 · Replies 1 · Apr 13, 2004

Replies: 1

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New Clues to Earth's Mangetic Flip-Flops

Apr 8, 2004 · Replies 1 · Apr 9, 2004

Replies: 1

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[Freak] `Hurricane` Heading Toward Southern Brazil

Mar 26, 2004 · Replies 5 · Apr 8, 2004

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Radioactive material as it relates to Earth

Mar 10, 2004 · Replies 6 · Apr 2, 2004

Replies: 6

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Understanding the Concept of Sea Level in Relation to Mountain Height

Jan 23, 2004 · Replies 31 · Mar 31, 2004

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What's Yellowstone's Explosive Secret?

Mar 24, 2004 · Replies 2 · Mar 24, 2004

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Understanding the Earth's Geo-Magnetic Effect on Life

Mar 18, 2004 · Replies 2 · Mar 18, 2004

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Earth's Rotation: Comparing Upper Ionosphere and Polar Crust Periods

Mar 8, 2004 · Replies 2 · Mar 10, 2004

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Did Researchers Discover a 'Lost World' of Dinosaurs in Antarctica?

Mar 8, 2004 · Replies 2 · Mar 8, 2004

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Sedimentary Strata: Why Chronological Build-Up?

Mar 4, 2004 · Replies 5 · Mar 5, 2004

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Uncovering the Truth About Global Warming and Winter Temperatures

Jan 23, 2004 · Replies 10 · Mar 3, 2004

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What is the mechanism behind the heating of the Earth's core?

Oct 11, 2003 · Replies 83 · Mar 2, 2004

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Dogs 'have sixth-sense for earthquakes': Ananova.com

Sep 25, 2003 · Replies 22 · Mar 1, 2004

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Earth 'shook off' ancient warming

Feb 4, 2004 · Replies 9 · Feb 27, 2004

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What is Geostrophy and its role in the Earth's core-mantle boundary?

Feb 8, 2004 · Replies 2 · Feb 9, 2004

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Do You Believe There is Intelligent Life Beyond Earth?

Dec 4, 2003 · Replies 32 · Feb 4, 2004

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Living Without Fossil Fuels: A New Reality

Jan 28, 2004 · Replies 3 · Jan 29, 2004

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Are fossils really nonrenewable?

Jan 28, 2004 · Replies 4 · Jan 28, 2004

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Views: 4K

Gulf Stream Troubles: What Global Warming Means for Us

Jan 26, 2004 · Replies 3 · Jan 26, 2004

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What Are the Key Layers of the Atmosphere and Their Role in Climate and Ozone?

Jan 20, 2004 · Replies 2 · Jan 23, 2004

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Scientists forecast drastic extinctions

Jan 8, 2004 · Replies 2 · Jan 22, 2004

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Did UV Radiation from the Sun Cause the Ordovician Extinction?

Jan 8, 2004 · Replies 4 · Jan 19, 2004

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'Hole in sky' amazes scientists

Jan 17, 2004 · Replies 1 · Jan 17, 2004

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What Evidence Suggests Humans Lived in the Arctic 30,000 Years Ago?

Jan 5, 2004 · Replies 3 · Jan 15, 2004

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What caused the last great extinction event?

Dec 31, 2003 · Replies 1 · Jan 7, 2004

Replies: 1

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What Could a New Heaven and New Earth Look Like After the Second Coming?

Jan 6, 2004 · Replies 1 · Jan 6, 2004

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Iran Earthquake: 20,000 Killed, 2000 yr Old Citadel Destroyed

Dec 26, 2003 · Replies 35 · Jan 3, 2004

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Replies: 35

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Unsure of Earth's Plasticity: Water Erosion Questions

Dec 20, 2003 · Replies 6 · Jan 2, 2004

Replies: 6

Views: 7K

What is the origin of coal and where can coal veins be found?

Dec 23, 2003 · Replies 4 · Dec 31, 2003

Replies: 4

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Paleo reversals and the dynamo effect

Nov 20, 2003 · Replies 9 · Dec 30, 2003

Replies: 9

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What causes soil to liquefy during earthquakes?

Dec 15, 2003 · Replies 4 · Dec 29, 2003

Replies: 4

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Destruction of the human environment.

Dec 27, 2003 · Replies 1 · Dec 27, 2003

Replies: 1

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Temperature begins to fall at dawn

Oct 18, 2003 · Replies 7 · Dec 20, 2003

Replies: 7

Views: 49K

Planetary Magnetic Feild Inversion

Sep 17, 2003 · Replies 32 · Dec 19, 2003

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Replies: 32

Views: 13K

Will the Badgers' Quest Save Middle Earth?

Dec 18, 2003 · Replies 2 · Dec 18, 2003

Replies: 2

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Could the Earth's Core be a Fission Reactor?

Dec 5, 2003 · Replies 16 · Dec 16, 2003

Replies: 16

Views: 10K

Solving the Mystery of Heat on Earth: Average Energy Needed to Warm the Planet

Dec 12, 2003 · Replies 2 · Dec 14, 2003

Replies: 2

Views: 6K

Geologic Dating: Accuracy and Methods

Dec 10, 2003 · Replies 2 · Dec 11, 2003

Replies: 2

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Evidence for a Global Water Canopy: Examining an Ancient Theory

Dec 6, 2003 · Replies 5 · Dec 10, 2003

Replies: 5

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What is the velocity of the Earth's core?

Nov 29, 2003 · Replies 6 · Dec 6, 2003

Replies: 6

Views: 6K

Hints in Tangential Geostrophy?

Nov 30, 2003 · Replies 3 · Dec 2, 2003

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Views: 4K

Antarctic Prehistory: Evidence of Human Occupation?

Nov 22, 2003 · Replies 4 · Nov 25, 2003

Replies: 4

Views: 6K

Earth tilts only a few degrees and the weather changes

Nov 24, 2003 · Replies 5 · Nov 24, 2003

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How quickly does the Earth's atmosphere dissipate into space?

Nov 17, 2003 · Replies 5 · Nov 24, 2003

Replies: 5

Views: 7K

Is Fog Just a Ground-Level Cloud?

Nov 13, 2003 · Replies 1 · Nov 14, 2003

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Views: 5K

Ocean Colour: Why Does Unpolluted Sea Water Look Different?

Nov 2, 2003 · Replies 2 · Nov 4, 2003

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Views: 5K

Time Running Out? Curb Global Resource Use?

Oct 22, 2003 · Replies 36 · Nov 4, 2003

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The great gas attack: Permian Mass Extinction Theory

Oct 13, 2003 · Replies 6 · Nov 4, 2003

Replies: 6

Views: 6K

Explorers on the trail of Lost City of Atlantis: Telegraph UK

Oct 29, 2003 · Replies 2 · Oct 31, 2003

Replies: 2

Views: 6K

Dating Roman Artifacts: Seeking Expert Advice

Sep 23, 2003 · Replies 6 · Oct 26, 2003

Replies: 6

Views: 5K

Community gripped by mystery [fire] beneath the earth

Oct 14, 2003 · Replies 4 · Oct 16, 2003

Replies: 4

Views: 3K

Tokyo earthquake predicted by astronomer?

Sep 20, 2003 · Replies 25 · Sep 30, 2003

Replies: 25

Views: 16K

Astronomer Predicts Major Earthquake for Japan

Sep 18, 2003 · Replies 65 · Sep 27, 2003

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Replies: 65

Views: 27K

Helicopter Attacks Wiltshire, England: Earthfiles.com

Sep 4, 2003 · Replies 2 · Sep 4, 2003

Replies: 2

Views: 4K

How many LaGrange points does the Earth/Moon system have?

Jul 5, 2003 · Replies 7 · Jul 6, 2003

Replies: 7

Views: 4K

What is the connection between Las Vegas and Nellis Air Force Base?

May 18, 2003 · Replies 6 · Jun 6, 2003

Replies: 6

Views: 6K

Are natural disasters signs of Jesus' second coming?

May 27, 2003 · Replies 6 · May 28, 2003

Replies: 6

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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