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Department of Earth Sciences

Posted: Tue Jan 28, 2025 3:31 pm
by Buela_Vigneswaran
Department of Earth Sciences
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  1. Geology and Geophysics
    • Study of Earth's structure, materials, and processes.
    • Seismology and seismic hazards.
    • Plate tectonics and continental drift.
    • Volcanoes and earthquakes.
  2. Meteorology and Atmospheric Sciences
    • Weather patterns and forecasting.
    • Climate change and global warming.
    • Atmospheric pressure systems.
    • Study of hurricanes, cyclones, and other weather phenomena.
  3. Hydrology and Water Resources
    • Groundwater and surface water systems.
    • Hydrological cycles and water conservation.
    • Flood forecasting and management.
    • Water quality and pollution issues.
  4. Paleontology
    • Fossils and their role in understanding Earth's history.
    • Evolution of life forms through geological time.
    • Paleoclimatology: studying past climates through sediment records.
  5. 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).
  6. 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.
  7. Volcanology
    • Study of volcanoes, their eruptions, and impact on the environment.
    • Prediction and monitoring of volcanic activity.
  8. Oceanography
    • Marine ecosystems and their role in global climate systems.
    • Ocean circulation patterns and their influence on weather.
    • Coastal erosion and management.
  9. 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.
  10. Sustainability and Resource Management
    • Sustainable mining practices.
    • Renewable energy sources: geothermal, hydroelectric, etc.
    • Urbanization and its impact on Earth systems.