Geological History of Latin America: Plate Tectonics,
Sedimentary Basins
& Volcanism
Geological history, plate tectonics & terranes, sedimentary basin formation & volcanism
Earth & Climate Sciences of
Latin America
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Please explore below some selected earth and climatic science fields throughout Latin America. (please note: Our site is a work in progress and being constantly updated by our team - so many sections are still being completed).
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For any natural sciences inquiries regarding associated project work or university orientated fields please contact us
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Latin Scientific
ESTB 2012
Hydrology & Hydrogeology
The water cycle: Precipitation, rivers, recharge & underground aquifers
Climatology, Meteorology & Paleoclimatology
Past, present and future climates of Latin America
Oceanography of the Caribbean Sea, Pacific & Atlantic Coastlines
Oceanography & oceanic geology of the Caribbean, Pacific & Atlantic coastlines & continental shelf's
Geomorphology & Weathering to Current Topography
Wind, water, tectonic uplift, erosion, bioerosion to form current landforms
Soil Sciences:
Pedology & Edaphology
The study of soil chemical signatures & profiles
Glaciology of the Andes
Glacial formations across the Andes & patagonia
Major natural disasters of earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, mudslides, lahars, hurricanes & tornadoes
Natural Disasters and
Their Monitoring
Geological Formation of Metalíferos & Economic Mineable Deposits
Formation of major metalíferos and other economic mineable deposits across Latin America
Geological Formation of Major Coal Deposits
Formation of major coal occurrences across Latin America
Geological Formation of Oil & Gas Deposits
Formation of major oil &
gas occurrences across
Latin America