Glaciologists measure, model hard glacier beds, write slip law to estimate glacier speeds
Neal Iverson, professor of geological and atmospheric sciences, led the study which was supported by funding from the National Science Foundation.
Tag: Department of Geological and Atmospheric Sciences
Chasing storm data: machine learning looks for useful data in U.S. thunderstorm reports
Meteorology professor joins forces with data-science team to study and analyze Storm Reports database
Students experience structural geology in the Swiss Alps
A unique field trip course took 20 geology students to the Swiss Alps to experience iconic structural geology.
Change Agent: Cinzia Cervato
Improving science education, rebuilding after a stroke.
Seismologist works to determine the limit of ground accelerations during earthquakes
Igor Beresnev has worked summers and weekends to find the answer to a very old question in seismology. Yes, he says, there is a limit to ground accelerations during an earthquake.
The graves of ancient volcanoes
Sven Morgan studies ancient volcanoes, giving insight into modern day volcanoes as well as the growth of continents.
Ames High School students trace the source of their bottled water in the stable isotope lab
The Department of Geology and Atmospheric Sciences hosted Ames High School students to explore laboratory research.
Five LAS faculty receive donor-funded awards
Five faculty members in LAS College were recognized for excellence in their fields and will receive awards that support their research.
Gutowski selected as lead author in IPCC Sixth Assessment Report
William Gutowski will serve for the second time as a lead author on the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change assessment report.