2013 News Archives
Paul Koch honored as a Fellow of the California Academy of Sciences
October 16, 2013
Paul Koch, dean of physical and biological sciences, has been named a Fellow of the California Academy of Sciences
Seismologists puzzle over largest deep earthquake ever recorded
September 19, 2013
A magnitude 8.3 earthquake that struck deep beneath the Sea of Okhotsk on May 24 was the largest deep earthquake ever recorded.
New Cassini data from Titan indicate a rigid, weathered ice shell
August 28, 2013
An analysis of gravity and topography data from Saturn's largest moon, Titan, has revealed unexpected features of the moon's outer ice shell.
Geothermal power facility induces earthquakes, study finds
July 11, 2013
Seismologists found a strong correlation between seismic activity and operations for production of geothermal power.
Seafloor research expedition features live online video feed
July 10, 2013
Hydrogeologist Andrew Fisher is leading an expedition to explore fluid flow and microbial habitats deep within the ocean crust.
UCSC alumna Kathy Sullivan named acting administrator for NOAA
February 28, 2013
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has appointed UCSC alumna Kathryn Sullivan to serve as acting administrator for NOAA.
