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Department of Earth Sciences
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- Geology and Geophysics
- Study of Earth's structure, materials, and processes.
- Seismology and seismic hazards.
- Plate tectonics and continental drift.
- Volcanoes and earthquakes.
- Meteorology and Atmospheric Sciences
- Weather patterns and forecasting.
- Climate change and global warming.
- Atmospheric pressure systems.
- Study of hurricanes, cyclones, and other weather phenomena.
- Hydrology and Water Resources
- Groundwater and surface water systems.
- Hydrological cycles and water conservation.
- Flood forecasting and management.
- Water quality and pollution issues.
- Paleontology
- Fossils and their role in understanding Earth's history.
- Evolution of life forms through geological time.
- Paleoclimatology: studying past climates through sediment records.
- Environmental Geology
- Impact of human activities on the Earth's systems.
- Natural resource management and sustainability.
- Soil erosion and land degradation.
- Environmental hazards (e.g., landslides, flooding, pollution).
- Geochemistry
- Chemical composition of Earth’s crust, mantle, and core.
- Biogeochemical cycles (e.g., carbon, nitrogen, water).
- The role of trace elements in Earth processes.
- Volcanology
- Study of volcanoes, their eruptions, and impact on the environment.
- Prediction and monitoring of volcanic activity.
- Oceanography
- Marine ecosystems and their role in global climate systems.
- Ocean circulation patterns and their influence on weather.
- Coastal erosion and management.
- Geospatial Technologies (GIS, Remote Sensing)
- Use of satellite imagery and mapping techniques.
- Geospatial data analysis for environmental monitoring and planning.
- Application of GIS in natural disaster management.
- Sustainability and Resource Management
- Sustainable mining practices.
- Renewable energy sources: geothermal, hydroelectric, etc.
- Urbanization and its impact on Earth systems.
