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Solved: How Tides Can Trigger Earthquakes
A new study reveals the inner workings of tidally triggered earthquakes, and finds that even the slightest stress can set off a tremor.
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Center for Climate and Life Announces 2019 Fellows
The three new Fellows, all scientists at Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, will pursue high-risk, high-reward research that furthers understanding of how climate change impacts human sustainability.
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A Seismologist Present at the Discovery of Plate Tectonics
Lynn Sykes, a pivotal figure in the development of plate tectonics, discusses a new memoir of his career.
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Great Fish Count Nets Huge Number of Sea Creatures
The annual survey of biodiversity in New York City’s waterways had a great turnout on Saturday.
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How Changes in Climate Impacted Ancient Civilizations
William D’Andrea studies past climates to see how societies such as the Vikings and the Rapanui of Easter Island dealt with environmental change. His work may help us adapt to a hotter future.
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Study Uncovers Surprising Melting Patterns Beneath Antarctica’s Ross Ice Shelf
ROSETTA-Ice project reveals that local ocean currents may play a critical role in the ice shelf’s future retreat.
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On June 1st, Fish Will Be Filling Our Nets All Around New York City
Join us on Saturday, June 1st to explore one of New York’s most underrated treasures: our productive waterways!
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Climate Change is Destroying a Barrier That Protects the U.S. East Coast from Hurricanes
A new study finds that as air circulation patterns change with the climate, coastal states could get hit with stronger hurricanes.
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Climatologist Testifies to Senate Subcommittee Regarding Costs of Extreme Weather
Lamont’s Radley Horton explains that enhanced forecasts and better communication can reduce climate risks and create new economic opportunities.

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