Earth
Geodesy and Lithospheric Deformation
Measuring the movement of defined points on the earth's surface to better understand the stresses and strains affecting the crust and upper mantle.
Academics
Centers, Labs, and Programs
Maintains a network of GPS control stations to provide a reliable spatial reference system in California.
Develops geophysical instruments including sensors for detection of seismic, infrasonic, and crustal deformation signals.
Processes and archives high-precision GPS data for the study of earthquake hazards, tectonic plate motion, crustal deformation and meteorology.
Earth News
Jul 15, 2020
Simulations Shows Magnetic Field Can Change 10 Times Faster than Previously Thought
Scientists demonstrate rapid changes are associated with local weakeni...
Oct 17, 2019
UC San Diego at Epicenter of Earthquake Research
Researchers across campus are trying to improve the understanding and ...