Summary
The International Continental Scientific Drilling Program (ICDP) provides U.S. scientists with direct access to the Earth’s subsurface to test myriad hypotheses relating to Earth processes. The ICDP supports drilling projects around the world on land and in lakes and provides unique and essential services for scientific drilling projects. These projects provide benefit to society by improving our ability to protect against natural hazards, develop ways to harness natural resources and inform us about the environment. They also provide hands-on STEM workforce training. Such projects are often t
