Rock layers in China

Billions of years ago, the early oceans were not as hot as previously assumed

Ancient sediments have recorded the cooling of the solid Earth. This is shown by the analysis of oxygen isotopes. According to this, the early oceans were not as hot as previously thought.

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SLR Station, Laser

New DFG Research Unit “Clock Metrology: A Novel Approach to TIME in Geodesy” with GFZ participation

New DFG Research Unit “Clock Metrology: A Novel Approach to TIME in Geodesy” with GFZ participation

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Kimberella fossile

Feeding strategies of the oldest known animals (Ediacara)

Looking back 550 million years: How did the oldest animals feed? Researchers used biomarkers to study the gut contents of Ediacara communities.

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Topography map of the alps.

What is driving the Alps upwards?

The Alps are not yet fully grown. But what is driving them further upwards: Crustal or mantle dynamics? GFZ researchers are now making a new contribution to the discussion.

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Groupp picture ICDP/IODP Kolloquiums

Joint IODP/ICDP-Colloquium at GFZ

In the beginning of November, the joint colloquium of the "International Ocean Discovery Program" (IODP) and the "International Continental Scientific Drilling Progr

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Teachers in lecture hall during lecture

"Extreme Events in the Earth System" - 20th "System Earth" Autumn School

The 20th autumn school "System Earth" of GFZ and DMG offers further training for teachers on extreme events in the Earth system.

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[Translate to English:] Profilfoto mit schwarzem Rahmen von Henning Francke

Obituary: Henning Francke

The GFZ German Research Center for Geosciences mourns the passing of Henning Francke.

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Group photo with projekt responsible

Making geodata interoperable and suited for curiosity driven research: GEO-INQUIRE project launched

Making geodata interoperable and suited for curiosity driven research: GEO-INQUIRE project launched.

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Schema Energiebereitstellung durch Geothermie

European Geothermal Congress from 17 to 21 October 2022 in Berlin

European Geothermal Congress from 17 to 21 October 2022 in Berlin

 

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Gruppenfoto PAM

International Conference on Polar and Alpine Microbiology

Contributions at the International Conference on Polar and Alpine Microbiology confirm: "The effects of climate change are particularly evident in these ecosystems."

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