- University of Gothenburg
- The Faculty of Science
- Department of Earth Sciences
Department of Earth Sciences
The subject of Earth Sciences is the study of the planet we live upon, its air, soil, rocks, seabeds, land formations, the causes of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, earth-surface processes and the origin and behaviour of oceans and atmosphere.
The Department of Earth Sciences at Gothenburg University has a strong research profile within three themes:
Climate
Marine Environment
Geological Resources and Risks
News
Now you can determine the solar efficiency of your roof
[26 Oct 2011] It is becoming more and more common to install solar panels on roofs in order to obtain green electricity, but not all roofs are equally suitable. Scientists from the University of Gothenburg have launched a tool that uses the actual conditions to determine the maximum possible magnitude of solar incidence - in a whole town, a neighbourhood, or a particular roof. The scientists have surveyed Gothenburg in a pilot project.
Planning the urban future particularly important in poor, polluted cities
[7 Sep 2011] The capital of Burkina Faso, Ouagadougou, is not only one of the fastest growing cities in the world, it is also extremely polluted. Researchers from the University of Gothenburg have shown that the city climate contributes to the high pollution levels. However, increased knowledge about the city could turn bad into good.
Eskil Mattsson and Maria Svane were in December awarded with Environmental profile of the month
[7 Jan 2010] Eskil Mattsson and Maria Svane were in December awarded with Environmental profile of the month for their fine efforts in the University of Gothenburg's participation in UN climate conference in Copenhagen.
Contact information
Department of Earth Sciences
Box 460
SE-405 30 Göteborg
Visiting address:
Guldhedsgatan 5A
Telephone:
+46 - 31 - 786 0000
Fax:
+46 - 31 - 786 1986
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