geology

Geology is more than just studying rocks—it’s about understanding the history of our planet, from shifting continents to ancient climates. For two Case Western Reserve University students, Patricia Carrig and Takele Mihretie, this field has taken them from classrooms to remote landscapes, where…

New research from Case Western Reserve University also challenges timing of Andes mountains uplift As the Earth faces unprecedented climate change, a look into the planet’s deep past may provide vital insights into what may lie ahead. Knowledge of the natural world millions of years ago is…

Geologist Day, celebrated on the first Sunday in April each year since 1966, brings awareness to the critical work of scientists who study Earth and other planets' history, nature, materials and processes that impact everyday life. In honor of the day, we talked to James Van Orman, professor in…

Year: Rising senior Major: Environmental geology, Russian language, political science Kyle Rickert has always had an affinity for learning about the Earth, its innerworkings, and how humans have interacted with it throughout history. Unlike some who are drawn to these topics after reading science…

Case Western Reserve, collaborators study carbonate melts dispersed in the Earth’s mantle; findings could illuminate long-term carbon exchanges New geologic findings about the makeup of the Earth’s mantle are helping scientists better understand long-term climate stability and even how seismic…