Earth, Atmosphere & Environment
Earth, Atmosphere and Environment
From the red plains of Broken Hill to Antarctica, we study the Earth’s core, its atmosphere and everything in between. A new, hands-on way to explore and learn earth sciences.
Latest news from School of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment
Extraordinarily warm temperatures above Antarctica cause hot and dry extremes in Australia, researchers warn
Changes in springtime winds high above the South Pole are set to trigger higher than usual temperatures and fire-prone weather conditions in Australia, an international study involving Monash scientists has warned.
Monash study sheds new light on how the Earth’s crust was formed
A new international study led by a Monash geoscientist has found that more crust was formed on the early Earth than previously thought.
Global Day of Climate Action, why it matters
There is no doubt about it – climate change is one of the biggest threats to civilisation, according to Professor Andrew Mackintosh, who heads the Monash School of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment (EAE).
Mathematical modelling sheds new light on how continents may have formed
Life is unique to our planet.
Or is it?
Central to this question is the emergence of plate tectonics, which transported oxygen and water from the Earth’s interior to the atmosphere and formed mountain highs and deep oceans, where life thrived.
Investigating thunderstorms to better predict when they might strike
Thunder claps, lightning bolts, wind and hail – all the opera of an ordinary thunderstorm – aren't entirely understood by climate scientists. As the planet warms, thunderstorms are expected to become more intense, but no one can say for certain how the winds will blow.
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RT @Monash_Science: "If fire frequency, ash and dust transport increase, there is a chance that this will hasten the demise of New Zealand…
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RT @scimissionowen: End of year lunch for @MonashEAE with @adamjohnkessler at al! great to celebrate the School's 2019 achievements! #thero…
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A hard earned celebration for a great year of Earth Science.
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A hard earned celebration for a great year of Earth Science. https://t.co/whS2T3PgXw
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#MonashEAE is stoked to have three fantastic Discovery Projects announced today. Well done to all involved! https://t.co/ZyqjWwxZFK
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Rocks might look solid and unchangeable, but they're changing all the time. Last week, two year 11 students from Pentleigh and Essendon School (PEGS) visited PhD student Owen Missen and learnt all about the dynamic world of minerals. Over a week, the students generated their own secondary minerals by dissolving primary minerals, and also learnt the basics of 3D mineral structure descriptions. This program has been pretty successful at getting school students into research - Owen completed a similar program in 2011! #theworldisourlab
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Last week saw a meeting of the AMIRA P1202 team - Far field and near mine footprints - finding the next generation of Tier 1 deposits team. Here is Angela Rodriguez presenting her talk 'Automated mineral classification from hyperspectal data through semantic segmentation'
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Prof. R Weinberg (on the right) in the field in the Puna Plateau in NW Argentina with Prof. Becchio (left) and colleagues from Salta. Notice folded amphibolite in the background as a result of the Paleozoic Famatinian Orogen.