Climate Geophysics
Photo: Philipp Arndt, SIO/UCSD
What is Climate Geophysics?
- Climate Geophysics investigates dynamic processes at and near Earth’s surface to give insight into physical and chemical properties revealing climate evolution affecting communities worldwide.
Geophysics allows us to combine the data we observe with physics models to “see” into our oceans, throughout our atmosphere, under glaciers, across permafrost zones, and into groundwater reservoirs beneath our feet. By combining geophysical data and models, we can refine our understanding of how our climate functions and better forecast future risks and design strategies to reduce the impact of climate change.
Geophysicists deploy a buoy. (Photo: Gwendal Marechal)
Explore the Work
Components of the Track
Geophysics Courses
- GPGN 420 Electrical & Electromagnetics
- GPGN 470 Remote Sensing
- GPGN 473 Cryosphere Geophysics
- GPGN 474 Hydrogeophysics
- GPGN 4xx Physical Oceanography*
- GPGN 5xx Polar Cryosphere*
- CCUS 520 Climate Change & Sustainability
Geology and Geological Engineering
- GEOL 440 Plate Tectonics
- GEGN 466 Groundwater
- GEGN 4xx Paleoclimate*
- GEGN 498 Surface Processes
Mathematics
- MATH 432 Spatial Statistics
Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
- HASS 360 Research, Values, Communication
- HASS 427 Risk Communication
- HASS 448 Global Environmental Issues
- HASS 484 US Water Politics & Policy
*Course is under development