CRITICAL ZONE

The Critical Zone Collaborative Network (CZNet) is the next phase of NSF's Critical Zone research program, comprised of nine Thematic Cluster study areas with a wide range of geological, climatic, and land use settings that provide an opportunity to better understand the evolution and function of the critical zone... The CZNet builds upon the outcomes of the Critical Zone Observatories (CZO) to address significant interdisciplinary scientific questions at the regional and national scale, and develop predictive models of complex CZ phenomena... The CZ Coordinating Hub manages the standardization, archival, and access of the data generated by the Clusters, convenes regular meetings of the Thematic Clusters, and plans for future research infrastructure needs of the network. The Hub supports national outreach activities and organizes workshops that engage the larger CZ community. These activities enhance scientific progress within the domains of CZ research and encourage the..

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