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About Earth Sciences

Here you will find information about what Earth Science is, what Earth Scientists do, educational requirements, and ways to find out if the earth sciences are for you. More detailed descriptions of the various earth science disciplines are available at an American Geophysical Union web site.

The geosciences cover the breadth of the Earth's physical makeup and history, investigate how and where sources of useful Earth materials originate, and attempt to understand Earth processes that affect our lives.

Careers in Geosciences

Fossils, like this Utaspis Marjumensis, Provide Key Clues About Our Planet's Past

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