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Biogeosciences

EGU by fair means

How to commute from Freising to Vienna by bike In the world of alpinism, the phrase “by fair means” is ubiquitous, though its definition is vague. Most people would agree that a key requirement of a “fair means ascent” is minimizing the tradeoff between convenience and reliance on external aids. If that sounds like it leaves a lot of room for interpretation, it’s beca ...[Read More]

HS
Hydrological Sciences

How to Prepare for EGU24?

How to Prepare for EGU24?

Going to the General Assembly (GA) of the EGU in Vienna is a unique experience. You’ll be surrounded by thousands of scientists in dozens of disciplines, from across the world. And you’ll get the chance to hear captivating presentations, meet amazing people, and discover new research approaches. However, the GA can also get overwhelming. Vast in its layout and buzzing with attendees, t ...[Read More]

GD
Geodynamics

Equilibrium Crustal Thickness and Dynamics of Earth’s Lithosphere: The Answer is 42.

Equilibrium Crustal Thickness and Dynamics of Earth’s Lithosphere: The Answer is 42.

“The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” had the answer; we think we have the right question. This week, Ajay Kumar from IISER Pune, India, will take us on a journey to the depths of the Earth’s lithosphere – a world as mysterious as the farthest reaches of the Universe. We will see what the thickness of the Earth’s crust can tell us about the balance between the ...[Read More]

Geochemistry, Mineralogy, Petrology & Volcanology

EGU GMPV ECS Campfires – Thursday March 21st @ 4pm CET

EGU GMPV ECS Campfires – Thursday March 21st @ 4pm CET

    The second edition of the Geochemistry, Mineralogy, Petrology and Volcanology division’s ECS talks – the Campfires – of 2024 is right at the door and will take place on Thursday March 21st at 4pm CET on Zoom. This edition will be a Scientific Campfire, during which three early career scientists will present their latest work to the community.  Our speakers for this edition are:  Abim ...[Read More]

CR
Cryospheric Sciences

SciComm notes: can Granny understand your science?

A conversation between a person and a smiling elder lady.

As an EGU division blog, we facilitate that the most recent cryoscientific insights reach a wider audience. To do this, we have a team of experienced editors (and former authors), but we also love helping first time authors getting experience with outreach. But if you have ever written an outreach piece, you might know that it can be more difficult than expected to write down your research in simp ...[Read More]

NH
Natural Hazards

“Studying earthquakes is a great opportunity to learn every day a lot about many different fields of earth sciences” Yann Klinger- Stephan Mueller Medalist-2024

“Studying earthquakes is a great opportunity to learn every day a lot about many different fields of earth sciences” Yann Klinger-  Stephan Mueller Medalist-2024

Hi Yann,  first of all, congratulations on the Stephan Mueller Medal, and it is my pleasure to interview you!! To all my readers, the Stephan Mueller Medal is one of the prestigious medals awarded for exceptional contributions to tectonics and structures by the European Geosciences Union (EGU).  Dr Yann Klinger wears many hats, he is a seismologist who studies recent and past earthquakes and is al ...[Read More]

CL
Climate: Past, Present & Future

Misinterpretation of glacial aridity in subtropical environments in the Southern Hemisphere

Misinterpretation of glacial aridity in subtropical environments  in the Southern Hemisphere

To understand Earth’s changing climate, scientists often examine how the climate has varied in the past, by studying geological records. These records allow us to reconstruct past climates and help us predict planet’s responses to different climate forcings. In this context, it has long been thought that past ice ages on Earth were relatively dry, whereas the warm periods between ice ages we ...[Read More]

HS
Hydrological Sciences

Thirsty Earth: a multiplayer online game for water resources education and research

Thirsty Earth: a multiplayer online game for water resources education and research

The Rising Need for Interdisciplinary Literacy The sustainable management of water resources requires cooperative institutions whose development are rarely included in already overloaded engineering and earth sciences curricula. The resilience of such institutions in the context of climatic and demographic change is also poorly understood. Enter “Thirsty Earth,” an online open-access m ...[Read More]

GD
Geodynamics

How we made QUARTETnary – the card game about the geological time scale

How we made QUARTETnary – the card game about the geological time scale

QUARTETnary is an educational card game about the geological time scale. Consisting of 60 beautifully illustrated cards, QUARTETnary explores the events in Earth’s history: from dinosaurs to humans and from the formation of the Alps to the formation of the Himalayas. It was designed by Iris van Zelst (me! Your fabulous former Editor-in-Chief), and illustrated by Lucia Perez-Diaz (also a former edi ...[Read More]

Geochemistry, Mineralogy, Petrology & Volcanology

Call for a new X (Twitter) Account Manager!!

Call for a new X (Twitter) Account Manager!!

The Geochemistry, Mineralogy, Petrology and Volcanology division of the European Geosciences Union is looking for a new X (Twitter) Account! We are a group of 16 early career scientists working on GMPV topics. You can have a look (and learn more) about our team and what we do during the year here! We are looking for an Early Career Scientist (ECS) who can share all the activities of our group and ...[Read More]