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About Us| Why Geosciences?
Where do mountains come from? How hot is it inside a volcano? Why is a diamond clear and emerald green? Is global warming really a threat? If so, perhaps a career in Geosciences is for you.
Geoscientists study and help mitigate volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, floods, and landslides. Geoscientists discover and help develop groundwater supplies, construction materials, mineral ores, and fossil fuels. Geoscientists also explore new ideas about the natural world from the core of the Earth, to the the depths of the oceans, to the outer reaches of space.
Geoscientists work with people, data, information, ideas, and technology.
They work in the field and in the laboratory. They gather and interpret
data, generate ideas, Though much has been learned about the Earth, much more is yet to be discovered. Consider the Challenge! For more information, see our Geosciences Career and Resources guide.
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are some examples of what geoscientists do.
Geoscientists
study physical and chemical processes in order to understand the origin
and distribution of resources. Geoscientists also provide scientific
counsel and advice on preserving the environment, improving ecologically
damaged areas, and determining the environmental impact of land development.
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communicate their results in writing, illustrations, and oral presentations.
Geoscientists often work with other scientists and engineers in teams,
reflecting the complexity of problems addressed.