This is the science of the atmosphere, land, biota, and water from a geospatial perspective. By combining contemporary issues such as climate change, environmental extremes, and hazards, this focus area emphasizes the integrative nature of physical and environmental geography. Earth systems scientists use biophysical understanding to identify and solve problems for management and policy.
Sub-areas
- Meteorology & Climatology
- Biogeography
- Climate Change & Variability
- Landscape Change & Spatial Analysis
- Floods, Droughts, & Extreme Events
- Sea Level Rise & Coastal Impacts
- Sustainable Water Resources
- Weather Hazards & Risk