An open source software platform that empowers geoscience researchers, educators, and organizations to create innovative applications.

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Providing a Platform

The Tethys Geoscience Foundation supports the Tethys Platform, providing an accessible, flexible, and powerful toolset that empowers researchers, educators, and organizations in the geosciences to develop custom applications for real-world problem-solving.

Building a Community

The Tethys Geoscience Foundation creates connections that drive innovations in Earth science. Our growing community unites scientists across geoscience disciplines. Through participation and resource sharing, members help each other overcome technical challenges, share insights, and build solutions that matter.

Unparalleled Discovery

The Tethys Platform bridges the gap between raw data and meaningful insights, accelerating the discovery process and enabling users to unlock the full potential of their geoscience data for a deeper understanding of Earth’s processes.

Open Source

As an advocate for transparency and accessibility, we proudly support open-source development. The Tethys Platform invites contributions from the global community, ensuring continuous innovation and broad access to cutting-edge geoscience tools.

Innovative Applications

By supporting the creation of applications tailored to specific geoscience needs, the Tethys Geoscience Foundation empowers users to solve complex problems, making informed decisions in areas such as natural disaster response, environmental monitoring, and resource management.

Environmental Sustainability

Our mission is to enhance the geoscience community’s ability to address environmental challenges. Through the development of tools and applications, we aim to support sustainable policies and practices that protect our planet’s resources for future generations.

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