# ANU College of Science and Medicine
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# Earth & Marine Sciences
# Earth & Marine Sciences
## About
The [ANU Research School of Earth Sciences](https://earthsciences.anu.edu.au/) is Australia’s leading academic research institution for Earth sciences, home to the largest concentration of Earth scientists in Australia, ranking #1 in Australia and 12th in the world for Earth and marine sciences (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024).
We take a broad view in addressing the big challenges of Earth sciences, seeking to answer questions ranging from the origins of the Earth, to understanding climate change. We have a reputation for international leadership and innovation, focused on developing new methods, whether experimental, analytical or computational.
We are innovators: seeking to develop new experimental, analytical or computational methods, underpinned by in-house engineering and electronics workshops and our highly specialised technical staff.
Our cutting-edge research is led by our academic staff, and provides an unparalleled environment for high-quality research training of our graduate students. Our people and facilities are also the foundation for our vision to deliver world-class research-led undergraduate teaching in the Earth sciences.
Our facilities include the Sensitive High Resolution Ion Micropode (SHRIMP) that was developed at ANU to analyse geological materials.
## Facilities
### [Antarctic remote GPS monitoring](https://science.anu.edu.au/research/facilities/antarctic-remote-gps-monitoring)
The program monitors the post-glacial rebound which may be occurring near the Lambert Glacier, Antarctica since the Last Glacial Maximum.
[View the facility](https://science.anu.edu.au/research/facilities/antarctic-remote-gps-monitoring)
### [Centre for Advanced Microscopy](https://science.anu.edu.au/research/facilities/centre-advanced-microscopy)
The Centre for Advanced Microscopy (CAM) provides state-of-the art microscopy and microanalysis equipment to researchers, students and industry partners.
[View the facility](https://science.anu.edu.au/research/facilities/centre-advanced-microscopy)
### [Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Lab](https://science.anu.edu.au/research/facilities/geophysical-fluid-dynamics-lab)
The Geophysical Fluid Dynamics laboratory is a purpose-built 400 sq. m laboratory for experimental fluid dynamics.
[View the facility](https://science.anu.edu.au/research/facilities/geophysical-fluid-dynamics-lab)
### [Kioloa Coastal Campus](https://science.anu.edu.au/research/facilities/kioloa-coastal-campus)
The 348-hectare ANU Kioloa Coastal Campus is one of Australia’s premier field stations, offering a diverse ecology which encourages research across all scientific disciplines.
[View the facility](https://science.anu.edu.au/research/facilities/kioloa-coastal-campus)
### [Makerspace](https://science.anu.edu.au/research/facilities/makerspace)
The ANU MakerSpace is an initiative by the Research School of Physics and Engineering, where we know people learn by doing.
[View the facility](https://science.anu.edu.au/research/facilities/makerspace)
### [National Computational Infrastructure](https://science.anu.edu.au/research/facilities/national-computational-infrastructure)
The National Computational Infrastructure (NCI) is home to the Southern Hemisphere’s most highly-integrated supercomputer and filesystems, Australia’s highest performance research cloud, and one of the nation’s largest data catalogues—all supported by an expert team.
[View the facility](https://science.anu.edu.au/research/facilities/national-computational-infrastructure)
### [Podcast Studio](https://science.anu.edu.au/research/facilities/podcast-studio)
The CPAS Podcast Studio is open to staff and students throughout ANU (not just scientists!) to record and grow podcast series. Your success is our success: we want to help you make the biggest and best podcast series in the world.
[View the facility](https://science.anu.edu.au/research/facilities/podcast-studio)
### [Science precinct](https://science.anu.edu.au/research/facilities/science-precinct)
Our new $240-million science precinct on the ANU campus has state-of-the-art biological and chemical research laboratories, as well as a teaching hub.
[View the facility](https://science.anu.edu.au/research/facilities/science-precinct)
### [Sensitive High Resolution Ion Microprobe (SHRIMP)](https://science.anu.edu.au/research/facilities/sensitive-high-resolution-ion-microprobe-shrimp)
The Sensitive High Resolution Ion MicroProbe (SHRIMP) is a mass spectrometer used for in-situ analysis of geological materials.
[View the facility](https://science.anu.edu.au/research/facilities/sensitive-high-resolution-ion-microprobe-shrimp)
### [Waramunga Seismic and Infrasound Research Station](https://science.anu.edu.au/research/facilities/waramunga-seismic-and-infrasound-research-station)
The Warramunga Seismic and Infrasound Research Station near Tennant Creek in the Northern Territory comprises a 24-element broad-band seismic array and an 8-element infrasound array.
[View the facility](https://science.anu.edu.au/research/facilities/waramunga-seismic-and-infrasound-research-station)
## News
### [Ancient clay hidden under Japan caused rupture that triggered devastating 2011 earthquake and tsunami](https://science.anu.edu.au/news-events/news/ancient-clay-hidden-under-japan-caused-rupture-triggered-devastating-2011)
A thin, soft and slippery layer of clay-rich mud embedded in rock below the seafloor intensified the 2011 Japan earthquake that produced a tsunami.
[Read the article](https://science.anu.edu.au/news-events/news/ancient-clay-hidden-under-japan-caused-rupture-triggered-devastating-2011)
### [Traffic vibrations help scientists dig deep into Lake George’s seismic past](https://science.anu.edu.au/news-events/news/traffic-vibrations-help-scientists-dig-deep-lake-georges-seismic-past)
Scientists from The Australian National University (ANU) have analysed signals generated by the vibrations of traffic along the Federal Highway to learn more about the seismic nature of Lake George, situated north-east of Canberra.
[Read the article](https://science.anu.edu.au/news-events/news/traffic-vibrations-help-scientists-dig-deep-lake-georges-seismic-past)
### [New WA fossil fuel site will have major impact on people and the planet](https://science.anu.edu.au/news-events/news/new-wa-fossil-fuel-site-will-have-major-impact-people-and-planet)
A new fossil fuel site approved for development off Western Australia’s coast is estimated to contribute 876 million tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions over the course of its lifetime.
[Read the article](https://science.anu.edu.au/news-events/news/new-wa-fossil-fuel-site-will-have-major-impact-people-and-planet)
### [Professor Nerilie Abram shares why Antarctica has captured her heart](https://science.anu.edu.au/news-events/news/professor-nerilie-abram-shares-why-antarctica-has-captured-her-heart)
As climate scientist Professor Nerilie Abram is about to embark on a new job as Chief Scientist at the Australian Antarctic Division, she reflects on her love and dedication for Antarctic science.
[Read the article](https://science.anu.edu.au/news-events/news/professor-nerilie-abram-shares-why-antarctica-has-captured-her-heart)
### [Abrupt Antarctic changes could have catastrophic consequences if emissions don’t fall](https://science.anu.edu.au/news-events/news/abrupt-antarctic-changes-could-have-catastrophic-consequences-if-emissions-dont)
Antarctica is at risk of abrupt and potentially irreversible changes to the continent’s ice, ocean and ecosystems.
[Read the article](https://science.anu.edu.au/news-events/news/abrupt-antarctic-changes-could-have-catastrophic-consequences-if-emissions-dont)
### [Microearthquakes in New Zealand’s Southern Alps more common during spring and summer](https://science.anu.edu.au/news-events/news/microearthquakes-new-zealands-southern-alps-more-common-during-spring-and-summer)
Changes in water levels beneath Earth’s surface caused by glacier snowmelt and rainfall could be responsible for triggering small but frequent earthquakes in New Zealand’s central Southern Alps, according to new research.
[Read the article](https://science.anu.edu.au/news-events/news/microearthquakes-new-zealands-southern-alps-more-common-during-spring-and-summer)
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