Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center | College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences

Warm Winds in Autumn Could Strain Antarctica’s Larsen C Ice Shelf

Warm Winds in Autumn Could Strain Antarctica’s Larsen C Ice Shelf
New UMD-led research shows unusual three-year spike in late-season surface melt due to bursts of warm, dry wind from Antarctic Peninsula’s mountains.
Revising the History of Big, Climate-Altering Volcanic Eruptions

Revising the History of Big, Climate-Altering Volcanic Eruptions
New method, co-developed at UMD, refines the 2,600-year history of large eruptions that inject planet-cooling particles into the stratosphere.
Saltier Waterways are Creating Dangerous “Chemical Cocktails”

Saltier Waterways are Creating Dangerous “Chemical Cocktails”
New UMD-led research highlights the need for better regulation and pollution management strategies.
Eight College Faculty Members Named 2018 Highly Cited Researchers

Eight College Faculty Members Named 2018 Highly Cited Researchers
Sankar Das Sarma, Daniel Gruner, Mihai Pop, Ian Spielman, Nathan Swenson, Dennis vanEngelsdorp, Chunsheng Wang and Ning Zeng received the honor.
Middle Eastern Desert Dust on the Tibetan Plateau Could Affect the Indian Summer Monsoon

Middle Eastern Desert Dust on the Tibetan Plateau Could Affect the Indian Summer Monsoon
New atmospheric modeling study could explain the mechanism behind a century-old hypothesis.
North American Waterways are Becoming Saltier and More Alkaline

North American Waterways are Becoming Saltier and More Alkaline
New UMD-led research highlights the need for better regulation of road salt, fertilizers and other salty compounds.