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@umdgeology.bsky.social

The official Bluesky account of the Department of Geological, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences at the University of Maryland in College Park, MD.

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UMD Science@umdscience.bsky.social · 2d ago

Water ice buried beneath the lunar surface could keep future astronauts alive—by drinking it, breathing it and even using it as rocket fuel. The problem is finding it. @umdgeology.bsky.social's Nicholas Schmerr and his team discovered that moonquakes could be the key. 🔭

Scientists Use Moonquakes to Locate Lunar Ice | College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences | University of Maryland

By studying how seismic waves travel through frozen soil on Earth, a University of Maryland geophysicist helped

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UMD Science@umdscience.bsky.social · 4mo ago

By studying volcanic rocks in the Pacific, @umdgeology.bsky.social's Val Finlayson discovered chemical fingerprints dating back 4.5 billion years. Learn what her team's discovery reveals about Earth's history ⤵️ 🪨

Volcanic Rocks Reveal Earth’s Earliest Chemical Secrets | College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences | University of Maryland

UMD researchers find evidence that deep pockets of primordial material remained undisturbed within Earth’s mantl

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UMD Geology@umdgeology.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Jay Kaufman is the recipient of the 2026 the Francis J. Pettijohn Medal for Sedimentology, awarded by the Society for Sedimentary Geology. Jay has been recognized for his "Excellence in Sedimentology." The award ceremony is planned for the 2026 GSA Connects in Denver, October 19-22.

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UMD Geology@umdgeology.bsky.social · 5mo ago

#GivingDayUMD is your chance to support and uplift #ScienceTerps! Even small gifts can have a huge impact. Learn how you can give back to our department programs and support geology students: go.umd.edu/givingdaycmns

Support College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences | Giving Day

I’m ready to support College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences on March 4, 2026 during Giving Day. Learn more about College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences and all the ...

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UMD Geology@umdgeology.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Dr. Sujay Kaushal was named as the Goldschmidt Conference F. Earl Ingersol Lecturer for the upcoming meeting in Montreal. F. Earl Ingerson was a founder and the first president of the Geochemical Society. The Ingerson Lecture is named in his honor, and is awarded annually.

Sujay Kaushal along a stream in the snow.
UMD Science@umdscience.bsky.social · 11mo ago

New research revealed that Mars' innermost core appears to be a solid hunk of metal just like Earth's. @umdgeology.bsky.social's Nick Schmerr weighed in on these findings with @sciencex.bsky.social, noting that questions regarding Mars' core are far from settled. 🔭 #PlanetaryScience

Marsquakes indicate a solid core for the red planet, just like Earth

Scientists revealed Wednesday that Mars' innermost core appears to be a solid hunk of metal just like Earth's.

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UMD Science@umdscience.bsky.social · last yr.

@umdgeology.bsky.social Professor Sujay Kaushal's body of research has established that freshwater ecosystems are growing saltier year-round. @washingtonpost.com featured Sujay's important work studying and protecting freshwater ecosystems 🛶

A salt crisis is looming for U.S. rivers

The biggest source of salty freshwater in D.C. and other major northern inland cities is an overapplication of road salt to thaw winter ice, which runs off into rivers or the ground.

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UMD Geology@umdgeology.bsky.social · last yr.

Congratulations to Professor Michael Brown who has been selected as a Distinguished University Professor. The title of Distinguished University Professor is the highest appointment bestowed on a tenured faculty member.

Distinguished University Professor Michael Brown.