Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory3
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Dinosaurs Thrived After Ice, Not Fire, Says a New Study of Ancient Volcanism
The leading hypothesis for a mass extinction that cleared the way for dinosaurs to dominate the Earth has long been excessive heat. A new study says the opposite.
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Highlights From the 2024 Lamont Open House: 75th Anniversary Edition
Through interactive exhibits, games and lectures, people of all ages learned about geology, earth science and climate change.
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Tree Rings, Climate Change and the Rainy Season
Seeking to understand the history of the southeast Asian monsoon, researchers venture into the remote highlands of Vietnam to sample the rings of behemoth cypress trees that have survived for a thousand years.
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Shaking From April’s New Jersey Quake Went Oddly Far, Raising Questions on Regional Hazard
An earthquake on April 5, 2024, was felt at surprisingly long distances. What does it mean for assessing regional hazard?
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Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory Celebrates 75 Years of Geosciences
Take a look back at historic discoveries from the past seven-and-a-half decades at Lamont.
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Amplifying Youth Voices in Sustainable Planning
In this pre-college workshop, students explore the critical role that sustainable development, planning and design play in building community resilience.
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Come Visit Us at Lamont Open House
In light of Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory’s 75th anniversary, this year’s Open House will feature new exhibits, art and lectures.
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A Showcase Combining Knowledge and Action
The Climate School’s first-ever showcase highlighted the school’s mission to partner with organizations outside of Columbia to build climate solutions.
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In Morningside Park, a Restored Waterfall, a Renewed Pond, and a Blueprint for Climate-Resilient Public Space
Leaders from Columbia and NYC gathered in Morningside Park to celebrate a partnership to clear the park’s pond of toxic algal blooms, repair broken water pumps, and restore its iconic waterfall.