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Research finds link between CO2, big volcano eruptions

Volcanologists from the University of Georgia (Dr. Pistone) and two Swiss universities found a link between carbon dioxide and the volume of gas trapped in magma, which could help predict the intensity and magnitude of a volcanic eruption.

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Christian Klimczak receives Award to study Martian tectonics

Dr. Christian Klimczak, Associate Professor, has been awarded the UGA M.G. Michael Award.

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Interested in History? Check out the new section on the website “A History of the University of Georgia Department of Geology”

With the help of Bruce Railsback, we have added new section to our website about the history of Geology Department at UGA.

ABOUT US - A History of the University of Georgia Department of Geology

Picture2 -A rendering of a house beside a greenhouse on Mars. (Courtesy of NASA)

Geologists dig into question of Martian soil fertility

Humankind’s next giant step may be onto Mars.

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UGA Today - Focus on Faculty features Sally Walker

UGA Today Focus on Faculty features a Q & A with Dr. Sally Walker. The Shellebarger Professor in Geology in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, gives students field research experiences through which they propose hypotheses, collect and analyze data, and communicate their findings.

Your gift helps to fund research, travel, and field experience for students and faculty.