Earth Sciences is an interdisciplinary field that studies the Earth and its processes, encompassing a wide range of scientific disciplines. It includes the examination of the Earth’s structure, properties, processes, and history, integrating geology, meteorology, oceanography, environmental science, and astronomy. Earth Sciences aim to understand the Earth’s systems and how they interact, such as the lithosphere (land), hydrosphere (water), atmosphere (air), and biosphere (life). Researchers in this field investigate natural phenomena like earthquakes, volcanic activity, climate change, and the movement of the oceans, as well as human impacts on the environment. By utilizing observational, experimental, and computational methods, Earth Sciences contribute to knowledge that can inform policy, mitigate natural disasters, and promote sustainability.
Lithospheric foundering is a geological process reshaping the Earth’s crust. Seismic data reveals a thick layer of splitting rocks at depths of 25 to 43 miles. Yosemite National Park is…