Any trip to the desert has its mishaps, and this one happened on the second to last day, when both vans got stuck in the sand at Sperry Wash. Putting their geology skills to use, the students jacked up the two vans, slid rocks under the rear wheels for traction, and then, as Christie-Blick stepped on the gas, they pushed.
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AGU25, the premier Earth and space science conference, takes place December 15-19, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. This year’s theme—Where Science Connects Us—puts in focus how science depends on connection, from the lab to the field to the ballot box. Once again, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory and Columbia Climate School scientists, experts, students, and educators are playing an active role, sharing our research and helping shape the future of our planet. #AGU25 Learn More