General Information About Geology & Geophysics
In Search of the Pink and White Terraces
May. 9, 2012 - WHOI vehicles help find landmarks lost in 1886 eruption
A Diversity of Geoscientists
Aug. 21, 2009 - New Woods Hole program encourages underrepresented groups
The Deep Ocean Exploration Institute
Aug. 27, 2004 - Investigating Earth's dynamic processes
Earthquakes
Lessons from the 2011 Japan Quake
Mar. 9, 2012 - What have scientists learned about its cause and consequences?
Lessons from the Haiti Earthquake
May. 21, 2010 - Knowing how and where to rebuild can save lives
Rescue Mission on the Seafloor
May. 15, 2007 - Could Jason recover instruments stuck to the seafloor by newly erupted lava?
A 'Book' of Ancient Sumatran Tsunamis
May. 15, 2006 - Historic Chinese cruise brings back clues to old earthquakes and new vent sites
Worlds Apart, But United by the Oceans
May. 15, 2006 - A conversation with geophysicist Jian Lin
Rapid Response
May. 2, 2005 - Scientists scramble for rare opportunity to catch an underwater volcanic eruption in action
MIT/WHOI Graduate Leads the World's Tsunami Awareness Program
Mar. 30, 2005
Throwing DART Buoys into the Ocean
Mar. 29, 2005 - Deep Ocean Assessment and Reporting of Tsunamis (DART) buoys are the foundation of warning network
In the Tsunami's Wake, New Knowledge About Earthquakes
Mar. 29, 2005
What Could a Tsunami Network Look Like in the Future?
Mar. 29, 2005 - WHOI engineers develop the next generation of ocean monitoring technologies
Ears in the Ocean
Aug. 3, 2004 - Hydrophones reveal a whole lot of previously undetected seafloor shaking going on
Earthshaking Events
Jun. 30, 2004 - New research on land and sea reinvigorates hopes of forecasting where earthquakes are likely to occur
Peering into the Crystal Fabric of Rocks
Jun. 22, 2004 - When you get right down to it, earthquakes and volcanoes have atomic-scale causes
Listening Closely to 'See' Into the Earth
Mar. 5, 2004 - A new national facility of cutting-edge seafloor seismographs probes Earth's interior
Ocean Seismic Network Seafloor Observatories
Mar. 1, 1998 -
Earth's Crust
Deep-sea Detectives
Sep. 20, 2012 - Follow the trail to unravel a seafloor mystery
A Serendipitous Seafloor Sample
Jul. 5, 2012 - Photo slideshow: How a pillow was transformed into a table
Turning Carbon Dioxide Gas into Rock
Oct. 22, 2009 - Audio Slideshow: An MIT/WHOI student examines a fascinating natural process in Oman
While Oil Gently Seeps from the Seafloor
May. 14, 2009 - Oil naturally leaking into the ocean offers a 'laboratory' to study accidential spills
The Spiral Secret to Mammal Hearing
Sep. 17, 2008 - ... and other recent research findings by WHOI scientists
Antarctic Andrea
Jul. 1, 2008 - Opportunity knocks for a MIT/WHOI graduate student to join a polar expedition
Earth, Wind, and Fire in Antarctica
Jun. 25, 2008 - Scientists unravel a story inscribed in lava and written by the wind
Some Things New Under the Sea
Feb. 22, 2008 - ... and other recent findings by WHOI deep-ocean researchers
Lost City Pumps Life-essential Chemicals at Rates Unseen at Typical Black Smokers
Jan. 31, 2008 - Chemistry at Atlantic hydrothermal vent site may be analog for origins of life
New Wrinkles in the Fabric of the Seafloor
Sep. 14, 2007 - An overlooked seafloor feature may have a key role in the formation of new ocean crust
Rescue Mission on the Seafloor
May. 15, 2007 - Could Jason recover instruments stuck to the seafloor by newly erupted lava?
A Rare Glimpse Into the Ocean's Crust
Nov. 6, 2006 - Exploring rocks' magnetic signals, a WHOI graduate student reconstructs how the seafloor forms
Earth's Complex Complexion
May. 13, 2004 - Expeditions to remote oceans expose new variations in ocean crust
Unraveling the Tapestry of Ocean Crust
Apr. 5, 2004 - Scientists follow a trail of clues to reveal the magmatic trickles and bursts that create the seafloor
Paving the Seafloor—Brick by Brick
Mar. 22, 2004 - New vehicles and magnetic techniques reveal details of seafloor lava flows
Earth's Mantle
As the World Turns and the Oceans Flow
Feb. 20, 2009 - In his lab, Jack Whitehead gets to the essence of complex phenomena
Some Things New Under the Sea
Feb. 22, 2008 - ... and other recent findings by WHOI deep-ocean researchers
New Wrinkles in the Fabric of the Seafloor
Sep. 14, 2007 - An overlooked seafloor feature may have a key role in the formation of new ocean crust
A Rare Glimpse Into the Ocean's Crust
Nov. 6, 2006 - Exploring rocks' magnetic signals, a WHOI graduate student reconstructs how the seafloor forms
Unraveling the Tapestry of Ocean Crust
Apr. 5, 2004 - Scientists follow a trail of clues to reveal the magmatic trickles and bursts that create the seafloor
The Engine that Drives Earth
Jan. 30, 2004 - Peering into the mantle to reveal the inner working of our planet
Conduits Into Earth's Inaccessible Interior
Jan. 30, 2004 - Hot plumes surfacing from deep within the planet bring up telltale chemical clues about the mantle.
Geological Instruments & Monitoring Systems
Seismic Studies Capture Whale Calls
Feb. 8, 2013 - New software could reveal songs amid the sounds
A New Deep-Sea Robot Called Sentry
Mar. 19, 2009 - Autonomous underwater vehicle completes its first scientific mission
Crack! A Lake Atop Greenland Disappears
Jul. 7, 2008 - Water penetrates thick ice, lubricating the base of glaciers
Antarctic Andrea
Jul. 1, 2008 - Opportunity knocks for a MIT/WHOI graduate student to join a polar expedition
Earth, Wind, and Fire in Antarctica
Jun. 25, 2008 - Scientists unravel a story inscribed in lava and written by the wind
Can't Bring Deep-sea Samples Up? Send a Lab Down.
May. 9, 2008 - Engineers develop instruments to analyze materials that only exist in the depths
Ocean Observatories Initiative Poised to Launch
Apr. 15, 2008 - WHOI wins grant to lead national effort
New System to Take Long Seafloor Cores Is Ready to Go
Feb. 29, 2008 - Tested at sea, the 'Long Corer' restores U.S. capacity to extract cores up to 45 meters (150 feet) long.
Rescue Mission on the Seafloor
May. 15, 2007 - Could Jason recover instruments stuck to the seafloor by newly erupted lava?
The Lo-o-o-ng Core
Apr. 20, 2007 - The deeper you can sample the seafloor, the further back in time you can go
Lakes and Climates Have Their Ups and Downs
Dec. 7, 2006 - A history of water table changes reveals climate shifts and the potential for future drought
Scientists Gear Up to Launch Ocean Observing Networks
Jul. 20, 2006 - Stations throughout the oceans can monitor conditions and transmit data 24-7
A Laser Light in the Ocean Depths
Jun. 19, 2006 - Graduate student works to adapt laser technology to detect chemicals on the seafloor
Going Wireless in the Deep Blue
Jan. 11, 2006 - Deploying instruments to monitor the ocean is one thing. Getting daily reports from them is another.
Oceanographic Telecommuting
Jun. 21, 2005 - 'Virtual' chief scientist directs a research cruise without leaving land
Rapid Response
May. 2, 2005 - Scientists scramble for rare opportunity to catch an underwater volcanic eruption in action
A Sea Change in Ocean Drilling
Apr. 1, 2004 - Scientists launch a new drill ship and ambitious research plans
Listening Closely to 'See' Into the Earth
Mar. 5, 2004 - A new national facility of cutting-edge seafloor seismographs probes Earth's interior
History of the Earth
Noah's Not-so-big Flood
Aug. 14, 2009 - New evidence rebuts controversial theory of Black Sea deluge
The Spiral Secret to Mammal Hearing
Sep. 17, 2008 - ... and other recent research findings by WHOI scientists
Antarctic Andrea
Jul. 1, 2008 - Opportunity knocks for a MIT/WHOI graduate student to join a polar expedition
Earth, Wind, and Fire in Antarctica
Jun. 25, 2008 - Scientists unravel a story inscribed in lava and written by the wind
New System to Take Long Seafloor Cores Is Ready to Go
Feb. 29, 2008 - Tested at sea, the 'Long Corer' restores U.S. capacity to extract cores up to 45 meters (150 feet) long.
Some Things New Under the Sea
Feb. 22, 2008 - ... and other recent findings by WHOI deep-ocean researchers
Lost City Pumps Life-essential Chemicals at Rates Unseen at Typical Black Smokers
Jan. 31, 2008 - Chemistry at Atlantic hydrothermal vent site may be analog for origins of life
New Wrinkles in the Fabric of the Seafloor
Sep. 14, 2007 - An overlooked seafloor feature may have a key role in the formation of new ocean crust
The Lo-o-o-ng Core
Apr. 20, 2007 - The deeper you can sample the seafloor, the further back in time you can go
Cell-sized Thermometers
Apr. 5, 2007 - Can the shells of microscopic organisms be used to measure past deep-ocean temperatures?
Dead Corals Do Tell Tales
Mar. 9, 2007 - Growing a little each day, coral skeletons keep a daily archive of past ocean temperatures
Ocean Circulation and a Clam Far From Home
Nov. 21, 2006 - Radiocarbon in deep-sea sediments reveals shifts in ocean circulation and climate
The Once and Future Circulation of the Ocean
Nov. 16, 2006 - Clues in seafloor sediments link ocean shifts and climate changes
A Rare Glimpse Into the Ocean's Crust
Nov. 6, 2006 - Exploring rocks' magnetic signals, a WHOI graduate student reconstructs how the seafloor forms
Changing the Course of Rivers and History
May. 3, 2006 - Rivers in Pakistan’s Punjab region switched directions
From Ancient Roman Omens, New Data on Solar Activity
Jun. 24, 2005 - A modern analysis of historical texts sheds new light on the seasons of the sun
The Great Flood of New York
Jun. 10, 2005
Rising Sea Levels and Moving Shorelines
Nov. 16, 2004 - New tools and techniques show promise for better predictions and decisions about coastline change
A Sea Change in Ocean Drilling
Apr. 1, 2004 - Scientists launch a new drill ship and ambitious research plans
How the Isthmus of Panama Put Ice in the Arctic
Mar. 22, 2004 - Drifting continents open and close gateways between oceans and shift Earth's climate
Moving Earth and Heaven
Feb. 23, 2004 - Colliding continents, the rise of the Himalayas, and the birth of the monsoons
Shifting Continents and Climates
Feb. 23, 2004
Hydrothermal Vent Systems
Searching for Life on the Seafloor
Dec. 28, 2011 - Mid-Cayman Spreading Center could harbor unknown organisms
Once More Unto the Rift
Jul. 8, 2011 - Expedition explores deep-sea animal life via live TV stream
A Hunt for Unusual Seafloor Animals and Vents
Dec. 22, 2010 - Expedition explores the Mid-Cayman Rise in the Caribbean Sea
The Mysterious Movements of Deep-Sea Larvae
Dec. 31, 2009 - How do the tiny progeny of seafloor animals disperse through the ocean?
The Promise and Perils of Seafloor Mining
Nov. 20, 2009 - Can minerals be extracted from the seafloor without environmental impacts?
To Free a Tangled Whale
Sep. 11, 2009 - ... and other recent findings by WHOI researchers
A New Deep-Sea Robot Called Sentry
Mar. 19, 2009 - Autonomous underwater vehicle completes its first scientific mission
The Spiral Secret to Mammal Hearing
Sep. 17, 2008 - ... and other recent research findings by WHOI scientists
Can't Bring Deep-sea Samples Up? Send a Lab Down.
May. 9, 2008 - Engineers develop instruments to analyze materials that only exist in the depths
Arctic Voyage Tests New Robots for Ice-covered Oceans
Apr. 15, 2008 - Putting untethered vehicles under the ice cap is one thing. Getting them back is another.
Some Things New Under the Sea
Feb. 22, 2008 - ... and other recent findings by WHOI deep-ocean researchers
Lost City Pumps Life-essential Chemicals at Rates Unseen at Typical Black Smokers
Jan. 31, 2008 - Chemistry at Atlantic hydrothermal vent site may be analog for origins of life
Robot Paints Stunning Map of Deep-sea Volcano
Dec. 13, 2007 - Sonar images reveal submerged Pacific Ocean volcano in glorious detail
Young Pup Teaches an Old Robot New Tricks
Feb. 21, 2007 - MIT/WHOI graduate student improves the Autonomous Benthic Explorer's ability to hunt for seafloor vents
Deep-sea Tubeworms Get Versatile 'Inside' Help
Jan. 12, 2007 - Scientists find first known organism that makes organic carbon by two different means
ABE—The Autonomous Benthic Explorer
Apr. 19, 2006 - WHOI's deep-diving vehicle makes Wired magazine's robotic hall of fame
Action, Camera ... Lights
Nov. 23, 2005 - New deep-sea “light post” illuminates the ocean's perpetual night
Settling on the Seafloor
Jul. 8, 2005 - Deep in the ocean, larvae search for 'home, sweet home'
On the Seafloor, a Parade of Roses
Jun. 28, 2005 - A third generation of scientists finds the third generation of hydrothermal vent sites
Sensors to Make Sense of the Sea
Jun. 1, 2005 - An expanding variety of sensors is changing they way we monitor dynamic ocean systems
Living Large in Microscopic Nooks
Aug. 24, 2004 - Newly discovered deep-sea microbes rearrange thinking on the evolution of the Earth? and life on it
Is Life Thriving Deep Beneath the Seafloor?
Apr. 12, 2004 - Recent discoveries hint at a potentially huge and diverse subsurface biosphere
The Evolutionary Puzzle of Seafloor Life
Mar. 22, 2004 - Scientists are assembling critical pieces to reconstruct the history of life on the ocean floor
The Remarkable Diversity of Seafloor Vents
Feb. 13, 2004 - Explorations reveal an increasing variety of hydrothermal vents
How to Build a Black Smoker Chimney
Dec. 1, 1998 - The formation of mineral deposits at mid-ocean ridges
Deep-Sea Diaspora
Dec. 1, 1998 - The LARVE Project Explores How Species Migrate from Vent to Vent
The Cauldron Beneath the Seafloor
Dec. 1, 1998 - Percolating Through Volcanic Subsurface Rocks, Seawater is Chemically Transformed into Hydrothermal Fluid
ALISS in Wonderland
Dec. 1, 1998 - Imaging ambient light at deep-sea hydrothermal vents
Mid-Ocean Ridges
Deep-sea Detectives
Sep. 20, 2012 - Follow the trail to unravel a seafloor mystery
Powerful Currents in Deep-Sea Gorges
Jan. 25, 2012 - What energy drives these currents in hundreds of seafloor Grand Canyons?
Searching for Life on the Seafloor
Dec. 28, 2011 - Mid-Cayman Spreading Center could harbor unknown organisms
Once More Unto the Rift
Jul. 8, 2011 - Expedition explores deep-sea animal life via live TV stream
A Hunt for Unusual Seafloor Animals and Vents
Dec. 22, 2010 - Expedition explores the Mid-Cayman Rise in the Caribbean Sea
The Mysterious Movements of Deep-Sea Larvae
Dec. 31, 2009 - How do the tiny progeny of seafloor animals disperse through the ocean?
As the World Turns and the Oceans Flow
Feb. 20, 2009 - In his lab, Jack Whitehead gets to the essence of complex phenomena
Deeply Submerged Volcanoes Blow Their Tops
Aug. 14, 2008 - Telltale rocks reveal evidence of a phenomenon scientists thought was impossible
Arctic Voyage Tests New Robots for Ice-covered Oceans
Apr. 15, 2008 - Putting untethered vehicles under the ice cap is one thing. Getting them back is another.
Some Things New Under the Sea
Feb. 22, 2008 - ... and other recent findings by WHOI deep-ocean researchers
Lost City Pumps Life-essential Chemicals at Rates Unseen at Typical Black Smokers
Jan. 31, 2008 - Chemistry at Atlantic hydrothermal vent site may be analog for origins of life
New Wrinkles in the Fabric of the Seafloor
Sep. 14, 2007 - An overlooked seafloor feature may have a key role in the formation of new ocean crust
Rescue Mission on the Seafloor
May. 15, 2007 - Could Jason recover instruments stuck to the seafloor by newly erupted lava?
Young Pup Teaches an Old Robot New Tricks
Feb. 21, 2007 - MIT/WHOI graduate student improves the Autonomous Benthic Explorer's ability to hunt for seafloor vents
A Rare Glimpse Into the Ocean's Crust
Nov. 6, 2006 - Exploring rocks' magnetic signals, a WHOI graduate student reconstructs how the seafloor forms
Unique Vehicles for a Unique Environment
Aug. 23, 2004 - New autonomous robots will pierce an ice-covered ocean and explore the Arctic abyss
Ears in the Ocean
Aug. 3, 2004 - Hydrophones reveal a whole lot of previously undetected seafloor shaking going on
Earth's Complex Complexion
May. 13, 2004 - Expeditions to remote oceans expose new variations in ocean crust
Earth's Complex Complexion
May. 13, 2004 - Expeditions to remote oceans expose new variations in ocean crust
Unraveling the Tapestry of Ocean Crust
Apr. 5, 2004 - Scientists follow a trail of clues to reveal the magmatic trickles and bursts that create the seafloor
Unraveling the Tapestry of Ocean Crust
Apr. 5, 2004 - Scientists follow a trail of clues to reveal the magmatic trickles and bursts that create the seafloor
Paving the Seafloor—Brick by Brick
Mar. 22, 2004 - New vehicles and magnetic techniques reveal details of seafloor lava flows
The Evolutionary Puzzle of Seafloor Life
Mar. 22, 2004 - Scientists are assembling critical pieces to reconstruct the history of life on the ocean floor
The Remarkable Diversity of Seafloor Vents
Feb. 13, 2004 - Explorations reveal an increasing variety of hydrothermal vents
The Engine that Drives Earth
Jan. 30, 2004 - Peering into the mantle to reveal the inner working of our planet
If Rocks Could Talk...
Jan. 30, 2004 - The ion microprobe extracts hidden clues about our planet's history and evolution
The Cauldron Beneath the Seafloor
Dec. 1, 1998 - Percolating Through Volcanic Subsurface Rocks, Seawater is Chemically Transformed into Hydrothermal Fluid
Hitting the Hotspots
Dec. 1, 1998 - New Studies Reveal Critical Interactions Between Hotspots and Mid-Ocean Ridges
Deep-Sea Diaspora
Dec. 1, 1998 - The LARVE Project Explores How Species Migrate from Vent to Vent
The Big MELT
Dec. 1, 1998 - The Mantle Electromagnetic and Tomography Experiment was the Largest Seafloor Geophysical Experiment Ever Mounted
Life on the Seafloor and Elsewhere in the Solar System
Dec. 1, 1998 - If Volcanoes Plus Oceans Can Support Life at the Vents, Why Not on Other Planetary Bodies?
How to Build a Black Smoker Chimney
Dec. 1, 1998 - The formation of mineral deposits at mid-ocean ridges
Indian Ocean's Atlantis Bank Yields Deep-Earth Insight
Mar. 1, 1998
Mid-Atlantic Ridge Volcanic Processes
Mar. 1, 1998 - How Erupting Lava Forms Earth's Anatomy
Melt Extraction from the Mantle Beneath Mid-Ocean Ridges
Mar. 1, 1998
Exploring The Global Mid-Ocean Ridge
Mar. 1, 1998 - A Quarter-Century of Discovery
Plate Tectonics
Nereus Soars to the Ocean's Deepest Trench
Jun. 4, 2009 - New hybrid deep-sea vehicle descends 6.8 miles in the Challenger Deep
As the World Turns and the Oceans Flow
Feb. 20, 2009 - In his lab, Jack Whitehead gets to the essence of complex phenomena
The Spiral Secret to Mammal Hearing
Sep. 17, 2008 - ... and other recent research findings by WHOI scientists
Some Things New Under the Sea
Feb. 22, 2008 - ... and other recent findings by WHOI deep-ocean researchers
New Wrinkles in the Fabric of the Seafloor
Sep. 14, 2007 - An overlooked seafloor feature may have a key role in the formation of new ocean crust
Rescue Mission on the Seafloor
May. 15, 2007 - Could Jason recover instruments stuck to the seafloor by newly erupted lava?
A Rare Glimpse Into the Ocean's Crust
Nov. 6, 2006 - Exploring rocks' magnetic signals, a WHOI graduate student reconstructs how the seafloor forms
Rapid Response
May. 2, 2005 - Scientists scramble for rare opportunity to catch an underwater volcanic eruption in action
Earth's Complex Complexion
May. 13, 2004 - Expeditions to remote oceans expose new variations in ocean crust
Unraveling the Tapestry of Ocean Crust
Apr. 5, 2004 - Scientists follow a trail of clues to reveal the magmatic trickles and bursts that create the seafloor
How the Isthmus of Panama Put Ice in the Arctic
Mar. 22, 2004 - Drifting continents open and close gateways between oceans and shift Earth's climate
Shifting Continents and Climates
Feb. 23, 2004
Moving Earth and Heaven
Feb. 23, 2004 - Colliding continents, the rise of the Himalayas, and the birth of the monsoons
Shifting Continents and Climates
Feb. 23, 2004
Volcanoes
A Serendipitous Seafloor Sample
Jul. 5, 2012 - Photo slideshow: How a pillow was transformed into a table
In Search of the Pink and White Terraces
May. 9, 2012 - WHOI vehicles help find landmarks lost in 1886 eruption
Undersea Asphalt Volcanoes Discovered
Apr. 25, 2010 - Erupting oil paved the seafloor with mysterious mounds
As the World Turns and the Oceans Flow
Feb. 20, 2009 - In his lab, Jack Whitehead gets to the essence of complex phenomena
Deeply Submerged Volcanoes Blow Their Tops
Aug. 14, 2008 - Telltale rocks reveal evidence of a phenomenon scientists thought was impossible
Antarctic Andrea
Jul. 1, 2008 - Opportunity knocks for a MIT/WHOI graduate student to join a polar expedition
Earth, Wind, and Fire in Antarctica
Jun. 25, 2008 - Scientists unravel a story inscribed in lava and written by the wind
Arctic Voyage Tests New Robots for Ice-covered Oceans
Apr. 15, 2008 - Putting untethered vehicles under the ice cap is one thing. Getting them back is another.
Robot Paints Stunning Map of Deep-sea Volcano
Dec. 13, 2007 - Sonar images reveal submerged Pacific Ocean volcano in glorious detail
Coral Catastrophe on the Corner Rise Seamounts
Nov. 6, 2007 - Fishing trawlers likely caused extensive damage to deep-sea coral communities
Jason Versus the Volcano
Aug. 4, 2006 - Undersea robot provides a rare close-up view of a deep-sea eruption
Into the 'Mouth of Hell'
Jun. 9, 2006 - A journey into the crater of an active volcano
To Catch an Erupting Volcano
May. 25, 2006 - Rapid mobilization team springs into action
Nafanua, Eel City, and the Crater of Death
Sep. 27, 2005 - A small but fast-growing volcano appears inside the crater of a mammoth underwater volcano off Samoa
Rambling Atop an Active Volcano to Detect Telltale Rumbling Within It
May. 18, 2005
Rapid Response
May. 2, 2005 - Scientists scramble for rare opportunity to catch an underwater volcanic eruption in action
Ears in the Ocean
Aug. 3, 2004 - Hydrophones reveal a whole lot of previously undetected seafloor shaking going on
Peering into the Crystal Fabric of Rocks
Jun. 22, 2004 - When you get right down to it, earthquakes and volcanoes have atomic-scale causes
Unraveling the Tapestry of Ocean Crust
Apr. 5, 2004 - Scientists follow a trail of clues to reveal the magmatic trickles and bursts that create the seafloor
Conduits Into Earth's Inaccessible Interior
Jan. 30, 2004 - Hot plumes surfacing from deep within the planet bring up telltale chemical clues about the mantle.
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