The tropical oceans are home to the most diverse plankton populations on Earth, where they form the base of marine food chains. Modern plankton biodiversity in the tropics is a surprisingly recent development and the result of 8 million years of global cooling, according to a study led by researchers at The University of Texas… Continue Reading Climate Change Could Cause Mass Exodus of Tropical Plankton
Research Breaks Down Broken Foreland Basins
A study led by The University of Texas at Austin is offering a different take. The researchers present a categorical definition for broken foreland basins and suggest that an array of geological mechanisms, not just flab slab subduction, could lead to their formation. “Many geologists have used broken foreland basins as a definitive marker for… Continue Reading Research Breaks Down Broken Foreland Basins
Scientists Detect Molten Rock Layer Hidden Under Earth’s Tectonic Plates
Scientists have discovered a new layer of partly molten rock under the Earth’s crust that might help settle a long-standing debate about how tectonic plates move. Researchers had previously identified patches of melt at a similar depth. But a new study led by The University of Texas at Austin revealed for the first time the… Continue Reading Scientists Detect Molten Rock Layer Hidden Under Earth’s Tectonic Plates
UTIG Celebrates 50 Years of Geophysics Exploration and Discovery
The University of Texas Institute for Geophysics (UTIG) will celebrate 50 years as a world leader in geophysical research at an anniversary symposium on November 30, 2022. The symposium recognizes UTIG’s leading role in historic discoveries, including those in the areas of plate tectonics, sea level rise, earthquakes, planetary exploration, and the extinction of non-avian… Continue Reading UTIG Celebrates 50 Years of Geophysics Exploration and Discovery
UT Graduate Students Win SEG Challenge Bowl World Final
The University of Texas at Austin is the 2022 Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) Challenge Bowl World Champion thanks to graduate students, Edward Clennett and Ethan Conrad, both from the Jackson School of Geosciences. The international competition tests the general geosciences knowledge of university teams from across the world. The world finals were held online,… Continue Reading UT Graduate Students Win SEG Challenge Bowl World Final
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