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Geology

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Researchers Solve Ancient Volcanic Mystery

Study Pinpoints Source of 120M-Year-Old Super-Eruption, Explains Submerged Pacific Seafloor

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‘Jurassic Park,’ a Little More Real

At New Dinosaur Museum Led by Paleontologist Alum, Visitors Can Dig In

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Three UMD Faculty Researchers Named AAAS Fellows

National Honor Recognizes Exceptional Scientific Accomplishments

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New Study Proposes Framework to Counter Global Salinization of Freshwater

UMD-Led Research Finds Growing Salt Influx From Land and Sea Spells ‘Double Trouble’

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Geologists Explore Tasmania’s Hidden Gems

Through Mud and Mines, Students and Faculty Uncovered Garnets’ Rich Geological Stories

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Salt Life

Take a Home Tour to Learn How We’re Worsening Salinity Around the World

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Moon Not as ‘Geologically Dead’ as Previously Thought, Study Reveals

UMD Scientist’s Methods to Date Geological Changes on Moon’s Far Side Show Evidence of Recent Activity

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Researchers Solve Mystery of ‘Dinky’ Dinosaur’s Unusually Long Stride

UMD Paleontologist Helped Recreate Movements of Bird-sized Raptor, Shedding New Light on Origin of Flight

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UMD Geologists Discover Ancient Sunken Seafloor From Dinosaur Era

Zone Beneath Pacific Ocean Reveals How ‘Recycling’ Deep Within the Earth May Influence Surface Features

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UMD Geologist Helped Develop Moonquake Detector for Astronauts’ Surface Mission

Monitoring System Will Add to Knowledge of How Moon Formed, Evolved

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UMD Graduate Student Helps Discover Giant Mars Volcano Hidden in Plain Sight

Discovery Is Major Step in Search for Evidence of Life on Mars, Provides Possible Destination for Exploration

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Potomac River

UMD Geologist Helps Create Fresh Approach to Tracking Saltwater Contamination

Project to Monitor Tidal Rivers Near the Ocean to Protect Drinking Supplies

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