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Geodynamics

edited by Kleoniki (Lydia) Theodoridou

Kleoniki Lydia Theodoridou is a Geologist with a master’s degree in Risk and Disaster Science from University College London. She is currently a Blog Editor at the European Geosciences Union Geodynamics division for the third year in a row. Her research interests range from Disaster Risk Reduction, Climate-related topics, Geoheritage, and Geodynamics. She tweets under @lydia_theo1.

Can we predict floods accurately, fast and everywhere?

and January 10, 2024
Can we predict floods accurately, fast and everywhere?
The fastflood.org website, which allows users to run the method and benefit from global datasets to quickly set up a simulation. (https://fastflood.org/)

The impact of climate change has already and will continue to cause frequent flooding episodes all over the world, with devastating consequences not only for our society but for our natural habitat as well, should we not take immediate action. Therefore, have you ever wondered, what would happen if there was an effective flood modelling system that could quickly run simulations from global dataset ...[Read More]

Exploring Kolumbo: Unveiling the Secrets of a Submarine Volcano

and September 20, 2023
Exploring Kolumbo: Unveiling the Secrets of a Submarine Volcano
(Photo: Sergio Sciré Scappuzzo)

Santorini Island without a doubt is one of the top worldwide destinations, taking our breath away with its unparalleled beauty. However, from the geological perspective as well, this mystifying island can reveal hidden secrets of the past and pave the way for our future. In this week’s blog, Associate Professor Paraskevi Nomikou, the 2023 awardee of EGU’s Geoscience Days Grant from the National an ...[Read More]

Artificial Intelligence in Geosciences: A Benefit or a Threat?

June 14, 2023
Artificial Intelligence in Geosciences: A Benefit or a Threat?
Featured image created by Kleoniki Lydia Theodoridou.

We live in the very heart of the Digital Age, where Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already playing a dominant role in our world. We have to ask ourselves what the future will hold for the field of Geosciences in the next years to come? In this week’s blog, our main goal is to share our views regarding the benefits and risks of AI in Geosciences.   We live in an ever-evolving world, where technolo ...[Read More]

Democratising Climate Information

and April 12, 2023
Democratising Climate Information

How can we ensure a greener and more equitable future for everyone in the forthcoming years? In this week’s blog, Professor Monica Sanders from Georgetown University and Tulane University shares her thoughts on how and why we need to democratise climate information towards the general public and primarily to the divested communities that are being impacted the most by this global climate crisis.  ...[Read More]