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At UCL Earth Sciences, we investigate the Earth from its origins to its future, using state-of-the-art science to understand the processes that shape our planet, from the deep interior to the surface and beyond.
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Earth Sciences combines biology, chemistry, physics, maths and geography to explore how our planet works, from deep within the Earth to its surface.
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We study Earth and planetary processes, their materials, life’s evolution, surface changes, and applied geosciences like pollution, natural hazards and resources.
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Dr Katie McFall, Earth Sciences
Katie is a Lecturer in Economic Geology. She leads the UCL Earth Resources Centre, where researchers and students work on Earth resources, including the rare elements needed for green technology.
10 Dec 2025
Cause of Santorini earthquake swarm uncovered
A mysterious swarm of earthquakes that occurred near the Greek island of Santorini in early 2025 was caused by rebounding sheets of magma slicing through Earth’s crust, finds a new study.
20 Nov 2025
Earth Sciences News: Scientists crush ice cores to predict Antarctica's next big ice crack
The precious Antarctic ice undergoes a series of destructive crush experiments under the watchful eye of earthquake and rock physicist Prof Tom Mitchell
26 Aug 2025
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