earth science
noun
: any of the sciences (such as geology, meteorology, or oceanography) that deal with the earth or with one or more of its parts compare geoscience
earth scientist
noun
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Biosphere 2 Sitting at the base of the Santa Catalina Mountains in Oracle, north of Tucson, this giant experiment houses seven model ecosystems, earning it the title of the world’s largest earth science lab.
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Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 26 Oct. 2024
However, close monitoring will help reduce any chances of loss of life or massive economic damage.
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Despite an increasing number of women involved with earth sciences, over 94 percent of new minerals named after people have been named after men, according to a survey of over 5,900 mineral names.
—David Bressan, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
This means our models for how likely an eruption could be in the works can be better refined.
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Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 26 Oct. 2024
However, close monitoring will help reduce any chances of loss of life or massive economic damage.
natural disasters
earth science
1 free article left
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—Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
Despite an increasing number of women involved with earth sciences, over 94 percent of new minerals named after people have been named after men, according to a survey of over 5,900 mineral names.
—David Bressan, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
This means our models for how likely an eruption could be in the works can be better refined.
natural disasters
earth science
1 free article left
Want More?
—Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 30 Sep. 2024
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“Earth science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earth%20science. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
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