Geodynamics

Curious case of convex upwards topography in accretionary wedges

Sreetama Roy and edited by Jyotirmoy Paul September 22, 2021

Experimental lab @ University of Calcutta, Photo by Sreetama Roy

Accretionary prisms are wedge-shaped bodies of crustal rocks that are commonly known to have formed by accommodating the component of convergence along subduction margins. These prisms, primarily wedge shaped with lateral variations in topographic height from hinterland to foreland are commonly characterised by a gentle and uniform slope towards the frontal margin (for instance, the Himalayan fold ...[Read More]

The Sassy Scientist – Postdoc Purgatory

The Sassy Scientist September 17, 2021

Postdoc appointments: the forgotten terrace of Purgatory. Where researchers are sentenced to linger till either a position opens in the Heaven of permanent contracts, or they realise that, after all, they are not interested anymore. This terrace is composed of different levels of various length. Nobody knows how many levels there are and how long they are, or should be. Raul asks: What is the idea ...[Read More]

Getting to the core of The Core

Jon Mound and Iris van Zelst September 15, 2021

Let's dive into the core!
No, wait. That's probably not a good idea. I've heard it's very hot there.

Imagine my surprise when I found out that one of the regular attendees of our virtual institute coffee in Leeds actually worked on the movie ‘The Core’. Yes, you read that correctly: The Core, maybe the best bad science movie out there! (Although Menno had some great other suggestions last week!) So, in between many cups of coffee (well, mugs of tea actually, we are in the UK after all ...[Read More]

The Sassy Scientist – Comment – Reply – Comment – Reply – …

The Sassy Scientist September 10, 2021

Diane is on top of her research. Not only that, her education is unparalleled and with this background she is therefore in a perfect position to adjudicate the works of others: A scientist I know published a paper drawing the wrong conclusions from their own research. How should I let them know? Dear Diane, As per the title of this very post, you simply write a comment. Submit this to the journal ...[Read More]