USC Dornsife News

Research by James Moffett of biological sciences and Earth sciences found surprising levels of iron in the depths of the Southern Pacific Ocean that may be linked to global climate.

As the importance of Pacific Rim nations rises, they face a host of dangers, both natural and manmade. The Southern California Earthquake Center and other USC centers are working to prepare for these threats.

USC Dornsife's Kenneth Nealson, professor of earth sciences and biological sciences, weighs in on recent findings regarding the potential for life on Mars.

Currents of semi-liquid rock are linked to the frequency of temblors that occur away from tectonic plate boundaries, according to Thorsten Becker of earth sciences.

Joshua West of earth sciences at USC Dornsife examines the latest in a string of related disasters striking Nepal in hopes of providing officials hard data to manage recovery.

A renowned and beloved marine geologist who mentored more than 100 graduate students, Donn Gorsline inspired the earth sciences community for more than half a century.

Would the ‘Big One’ live up to the Hollywood hype? Perhaps, but in different ways than the new movie San Andreas suggests.

San Andreas gets all the attention, but James Dolan studies the faults directly beneath us — and the dangers they pose.

From wavy jet streams to wasted water, USC experts weigh in on challenges facing the Golden State.