Earth scientists investigate history and hazards of the Hawaiian Island chain
International team of researchers includes students and faculty from School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology.
Icy Jupiter moon shows tectonic activity
This is the first study to exhaustively consider the role of strike-slip tectonism in Ganymede's geologic history.
Summer interns get grounded on geology, geophysics
Participants conduct a wide range of original research, including studies of active and inactive Hawaiian volcanoes, environmental science in tropical watersheds, effect of groundwater discharge on corals and more.
Grant improves understanding of Hawaiian and Strombolian volcanism
Bruce Houghton at the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology is helping to improve fundamental knowledge of eruption behaviors.
SOEST volcanologists sought for expertise during Kīlauea eruption
The Kīlauea eruption has generated extensive news coverage and UH Mānoa’s School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology experts have been sought by local, national and international media to provide background and information.
SOEST volcanologists, past and present, play a major direct role in Kīlauea science response
Bruce Houghton and nine past or present School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology graduates are working 24/7 at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory monitoring the Kīlauea eruption.
Global environmental science students awarded competitive NOAA scholarships
Recipients will receive up to $45,000 in support for tuition assistance, a paid summer research experience and travel funds.
Tapping into the next generation of groundwater scientists
Brytne Okuhata, who is working toward her doctorate in geology and geophysics, is focusing on the aquifer systems in Kona and Pearl Harbor.
T. rex’s small arms were built for slashing
UH Mānoa paleontologist Steven Stanley reevaluates the T. rex’s small arms at a recent Geological Society of America meeting.
Climate expert discusses extreme weather, sea-level rise at Windward CC
UH Manoa’s Chip Fletcher will discuss several aspects of climate change including extreme weather, sea-level rise, reef bleaching, ecosystem impacts and more.
