Department of Geosciences

The Department of Geosciences collectively offers bachelor, masters, and doctoral degrees for the subjects of Earth Sciences and Geography. 

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Afar Dallol Drilling (ADD-ON)

The Afar rift is a world-class natural field lab where continental breakup can be directly observed. The northern part of Afar, the Danakil Depression, especially represents a unique snapshot in space…

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No, there will be no sixth ocean!

An earthquake low on the Richter scale has shaken geologists. Contrary to what that scientific community widely thought, the Central Afar region in Ethiopia will probably never become a deep ocean. This…

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In the heart of the earth - How a deep-sea borehole expands our understanding of geological processes

One of the most exciting deep-sea drillings of the year took place in spring 2023

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Environmental Sciences & Humanities

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Geography