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October 2017
On Saturday, October 7, from 10 am to 4 pm, Lamont will present our annual Open House, where the intellectually curious come to learn, explore and connect with our scientists. Now, more than ever, our community and colleagues want to know more about climate change and other natural dynamics. Our researchers have been responding to many questions about recent hurricane disasters, Harvey, Irma and Maria. This is an opportunity to speak with leading experts on climate change and extreme weather. This is a chance to open a child’s eyes to the world of discovery and investigation. This is your chance to investigate what the world’s leading Earth scientists are discovering about our planet. We hope you will join us.
October 18 is Columbia University Giving Day, a unique opportunity to direct your donation to an issue area that inspires YOU.
Also in this month's newsletter are stories about climate change during the Viking era, a breakthrough data platform, links between sea life and global warming, and the strange, hidden music of earthquakes.
Lamont-Doherty Campus Will Open to the Public on Saturday
Where can you witness ping pong balls erupting from a trash can, listen to the sound of an earthquake, and watch a geophysicist dance on top of a gooey mixture of cornstarch and water, all in one day? The answer is at the Lamont-Doherty Open House this Saturday.
Climate Change: Some Lessons From the Vikings
The rise of the Vikings was not a sudden event, but part of a long continuum of human development in the harsh conditions of northern Scandinavia. How did the Vikings make a living over the long term, and what might have influenced their ascendance and decline?
How Will Climate Change Impact Ocean Health?
Three scientists explain what they’re learning about the ocean’s changing conditions. These discoveries will contribute to the sustainable management and conservation of marine resources, helping to secure food for current and future generations.
'Pangeo' Project Will Improve Access to Climate Data
The better climate models become, the harder it is to use them. One team of researchers is working to fix that problem.
Experience The Hidden Music Of Earthquakes
VICE News meets with seismologist Ben Holtzman to test out the newest show at New York City's Hayden Planetarium, which allows audiences to experience the inner workings of planet earth in this 3D augmented reality experiment.
Could Climate Change Breed a Whole New Category of Hurricane?
Hoaxes called Irma a Category 6 hurricane, but there’s no such thing. Could there be, in the future?
SAVE THE DATE: GIVING DAY 2017
October 18
On Wednesday, October
18, give through Columbia to the schools and the causes that matter most to you, and make an impact on the most pressing issues facing our world. Gifts to Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory support science dedicated to creating new knowledge about the origin, evolution and future of the natural world as a way of illuminating Earth’s secrets and informing solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.
Visit the Lamont Giving Day Page to learn more about the impact your gift will have on Lamont scientists and their projects, and join us with your support on Columbia Giving Day.
Lamont in the News
The Rewards of Working as a Data Wrangler - Science Magazine
How Will Climate Change Impact Future Floods and Flood Insurance? - PBS NewsHour
Earthquakes Are Even Harder to Predict Than We Thought - Popular Science
Seismologists Stumped by Mystery Shock After North Korea Nuclear Test - Nature
What We Know About Extreme Weather and Climate Change - New York Times
Harvey, Irma and the Economic Risks of Doing Nothing - Huffington Post
Does Air Pollution Reduce Cycling’s Health Benefits? - National Geographic
