ESSIC seeks to understand the relationships between Earth's atmosphere, oceans, land masses and biosphere, with an eye to the influence of human activities on Earth's coupled systems.

ESSIC in the News

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ESSIC Celebrates Maryland Day 2026

April 28, 2026

On April 25, Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center (ESSIC) participated in Maryland Day, the University of Maryland’s annual open house event. This marked the 28th

Typhoon Sinlaku and its Extratropical Transition

April 23, 2026

Global Precipitation Summary for March 2026

April 23, 2026

Twins young plant growing on the ground in the rain.

Rainfall Patterns are Changing – So Are Plants

April 22, 2026

Oceans Are Becoming Too Acidic and Have Crossed a Dangerous Threshold, Study Finds

April 21, 2026

Acknowledge Our Partnerships

Through its partnerships, the Center brings together researchers from across the natural and social sciences to construct a thorough understanding of the earth system and its phenomena.

ESSIC seeks to understand the relationships between Earth's atmosphere, oceans, land masses and biosphere, with an eye to the influence of human activities on Earth's coupled systems.

Atmospheric Composition and Processes

The Global Carbon Cycle

Climate Variability and Change

The Global Water Cycle

ESSIC in the News

ESSIC Celebrates Maryland Day 2026

Typhoon Sinlaku and its Extratropical Transition

Global Precipitation Summary for March 2026

Rainfall Patterns are Changing – So Are Plants

Oceans Are Becoming Too Acidic and Have Crossed a Dangerous Threshold, Study Finds

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Acknowledge Our Partnerships

University of Maryland, College Park

NASA Goddard

NOAA

Through its partnerships, the Center brings together researchers from across the natural and social sciences to construct a thorough understanding of the earth system and its phenomena.

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