There's only one Earth: We should know how it works

At Stanford Geophysics, we study Earth and other planets—from their deep interiors to the crust and lithosphere, oceans, ice, groundwater, and atmospheres. While our research combines field and laboratory observations, geophysical imaging and remote sensing, experiments, data analysis, and computational and theoretical modeling, it is unified by a foundation in fundamental physical principles.

Our students and faculty are driven both by curiosity about our planet and its place in the solar system, as well as the need to address urgent societal challenges. Our work reveals the processes shaping planetary interiors and surfaces; supports exploration of Earth and space; develops tools to characterize and access resources; and strengthens our ability to anticipate and respond to climate and environmental change, severe weather, earthquakes, volcanoes, and other natural hazards. We are unified by our deep commitments to scientific discovery and to making the world a safer, more resilient, and sustainable place.