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Geodynamics

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.

Kamchatka Megathrust Earthquake: What lies in the Pacific Ring of Fire

October 1, 2025
Kamchatka Megathrust Earthquake: What lies in the Pacific Ring of Fire
‘Continents in Relief, Bound by Shifting Plates’. Map of the World made out of chocolate. Source: (Unsplash, 2025).

From the very early years on this Planet, earthquakes have always captivated people’s attention. The feeling of admiration and fear always lies within us, especially drawing on the most recent megathrust earthquake that hit the south coast of Kamchatka’s Peninsula, in Russia, twice this year. Therefore, in this week’s blog, we aim to explore how this phenomenon evolved and why this specific region ...[Read More]

Geoscience Wonders: My Favourite Natural History Museums in Europe

and February 19, 2025
Geoscience Wonders: My Favourite Natural History Museums in Europe
A collage of pictures from the proposed Natural History Museums in Europe. (featured image created by Kleoniki Lydia Theodoridou, a few photos were provided by Marco Possenti).

Have you ever wondered how to combine adventure with a deep dive into the secrets of our planet’s ancient past? Well, in this week’s blog, we are on a mission to take you on a journey to some of my favourite Natural History Museums around Europe. And who knows, maybe these museums might find a special place on your next travel bucket list! Travelling makes us wiser and richer! Getting the opportun ...[Read More]

Top 3 Geoparks to Visit in Greece

and April 10, 2024
Top 3 Geoparks to Visit in Greece
The Natural History Museum of the Lesvos Petrified Forest (photo: Kleoniki Lydia Theodoridou).

Have you started planning your summer holidays, or do you desperately need to escape work? Well, rest assured we’ve got you all covered. In this week’s blog, we aim to take you on a Geojourney around the most diverse and spectacular Geoparks you can visit, the next time you travel to Greece.   Greece is well known as one of the top travel destinations around the world with its dreamy sandy b ...[Read More]