Geology

First Critters to Kick Up Dust on the Seafloor Immediately Affected Ocean Chemistry

First Critters to Kick Up Dust on the Seafloor Immediately Affected Ocean Chemistry
UMD geologists find evidence for massive shifts in ocean chemistry directly after the first animals began piercing microbial mats.
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.
New Research Uses Curiosity Rover to Measure Gravity on Mars

New Research Uses Curiosity Rover to Measure Gravity on Mars
UMD geologist Nicholas Schmerr and collaborators repurposed data from Mars rover’s navigational instruments to learn about the geologic history of Gale Crater and Mount Sharp.
Mass Spectrometry Sheds New Light on Thallium Poisoning Cold Case

Mass Spectrometry Sheds New Light on Thallium Poisoning Cold Case
UMD geologist Richard Ash developed a mass spectrometry standardization method for generating a timeline of thallium poisoning by analyzing the victim’s hair.
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.
College’s Alumni Network Announces 2018 Summer Undergraduate Award Winners

College’s Alumni Network Announces 2018 Summer Undergraduate Award Winners
The awards will enable two students to study abroad and three students to continue their research on campus this summer.
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.