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Scientists with the Geosciences Research Division (GRD) address a wide range of topics in the earth, ocean and atmospheric sciences, including studies of physical, chemical, and geobiological processes of Earth's mantle, crust, ocean and atmosphere. They carry out detailed investigations in marine geology, petrology, paleomagnetism, tectonics, geophysics, isotope geology, geochemistry, mantle and crustal evolution, and paleontology.

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Volcano Expedition to the Mariana Islands: The Ins and Outs of how Earth Works
A team of researchers taking part in the National Science Foundation MARGINS initiative traveled to the Mariana Islands at the western edge of the Pacific Ocean to answer some of the most challenging questions of plate tectonics. This Web site will take you to nine volcanic islands in the chain, offering a guided tour through photos, video and day-by-day accounts of what the research team found. Along the way, get to know the history of the Mariana Islands.
http://scripps.ucsd.edu/marianas/

Reading Earth History in Papua New Guinea
This web site shares the experiences of ocean research onboard the R/V Melville off-shore Papua New Guinea aimed at understanding Earth's history. Experience with us the excitement of discovery.
http://scripps.ucsd.edu/png/

Volcano Expedition: From the Field in Costa Rica
Welcome to the official web site of an exciting scientific adventure that took place in Central America in January 2001. Join Scripps scientists and fellow researchers from their field sites amid the active volcanoes of Costa Rica. You will find detailed reports of research findings, video of scientists in action, and dramatic photographs of this spectacular tropical region. Enjoy!
http://scripps.ucsd.edu/volcano/

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