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Imaggeo On Monday: Pot of Gold: Ngorongoro Crater

Jack Park June 5, 2023

Pot of Gold: Ngorongoro Crater. Credit: Jack Park (distributed via imaggeo.egu.eu)

A double rainbow beams into the Ngorongoro Crater after rainfall as a couple of African buffalos graze within this UNESCO World Heritage Site. The largest intact caldera in the world, it extends 20 kilometres in diameter and is home to the Big 5 (lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, and African buffalo) – a true pot of gold. Photo and caption by Jack Park, shared on imaggeo.egu.eu. ...[Read More]

Imaggeo On Monday: Vanished glaciers of the past

Petronela Ševčíková May 22, 2023

Vanished glaciers of the past. Credit: Petronela Ševčíková (distributed via imaggeo.egu.eu)

No glaciers remained in the High Tatras since the last glaciation, but beautiful glacially carved landscapes and a multitude of small glacial lakes. This one, Zamrznuté pleso (2045 a.s.l.) is at one of the beautiful hike trails in the eastern part of the Tatras, the path through Poľský hrebeň and to the summit Východná Vysoká (2429 a.s.l.). Photo and caption by Petronela Ševčíková, shared o ...[Read More]

Imaggeo On Monday: Landmannalaugar – Iceland’s geoscience wonder

Glenn Strypsteen May 15, 2023

Landmannalaugar - Iceland's Geoscience Wonder. Credit: Glenn Strypsteen (distributed via imaggeo.egu.eu)

Landmannalaugar is a unique and beautiful area in Iceland, nestled in the highlands of the country. It is known for its stunning scenery, including green-covered mountains, vast lava fields, and natural hot springs. This area served as the end destination of my hiking adventure where I crossed Iceland from north to south, and it’s easy to see why. Aside from its natural beauty, Landma ...[Read More]

Congratulations to the winners of the EGU23 Photo Competition!

Hazel Gibson April 28, 2023

For this year’s Photo Contest, EGU received hundreds of amazing images capturing a broad spectrum of the geosciences. After the selection committee whittled the field down to 10 finalists, you have been voting for your favourites throughout EGU23’s week-long conference, both on-site in Vienna at the EGU Booth, and online. After an enthusiastic response from voters, we are now ready -and very ...[Read More]