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Welcome
Scientists at DTM bring the perspective of several disciplines to broad
questions about nature. DTM's name comes from its original role to
chart the Earth's magnetic field. This goal was largely accomplished by
1929. Since then, DTM has evolved to reflect the growing multi-
disciplinary nature of the Earth, planetary, and astronomical sciences.
Today, the historic goal remains — to understand the physical Earth and
the universe that is our home.
The above image is a map tracing the voyages that the Carnegie and the Galilee research vessels undertook, beginning in 1905.
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Thursday, 04 December 2008 |
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Photo: Mike Colella.
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Applications are invited for a scientific Research Staff Position in the area
of geophysics. We seek a candidate who will take maximum advantage of
the scientific independence and unique facilities that the institution offers to pursue
innovative research. Current areas of geophysical research at DTM include the
formation, evolution, and dynamics of continental lithosphere; mantle dynamics;
and nucleation processes for earthquakes and volcanic events. The department
conducts complementary research programs in geochemistry, cosmochemistry,
solar system exploration, and extrasolar planetary science, and we are collocated
with the Geophysical Laboratory, which carries out research in mineral physics,
petrology, organic and stable-isotope biogeochemistry, and astrobiology.
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Thursday, 04 December 2008 |
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Emily Brodsky of the University of California, Santa Cruz, delivered the second of the DTM Seminar Series’ Brinson Lectures on 2 December. Her talk, entitled “Triggering Earthquakes by Seismic Waves,” focused on her attempts to unravel why earthquakes happen by examining long-range triggered seismicity—one of the few natural situations where the immediate cause of an earthquake is easily isolated. For more on Broadsky’s research, click here.
The Brinson Lecture Series is sponsored by the Brinson Foundation and is intended to highlight innovative work in the field of earthquake seismology, with a special focus on new methods for observing temporal changes in the nature of fault zones and for characterizing conditions that lead to earthquakes. The program provides an opportunity to foster innovative collaborations between the speakers and DTM researchers.
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Monday, 24 November 2008 |
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Photo: Amy Lazicki.
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Mud Cup XXV was held on Friday, 21 November 2008, in Silver Spring, MD. DTM loaned a few players to GL--who were short a few on game day--but ended up keeping the cup all the same. The final score was 4-3. Despite freezing temperatures, wind, and a few snow flurries, both teams put up a good fight—and for the first time in several Mud Cups—no one on either side was injured! Congratulations, Dynamos!
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