Geochemistry, Mineralogy, Petrology & Volcanology

Explosive Inside, Effusive Outside: What is it that makes volcanoes erupt the way that they do, and how does that relate to how all ECRs feel inside?

Anna Theurel October 21, 2026

Let’s get the joke out of the way first, because I made it to myself more than once while finishing this piece: “explosive inside, effusive outside” is a fairly accurate description of the average Early Career Researcher trying to hold it together inside the current state of academia. Calm, composed, professionally cheerful on the surface; …[Read More]

GMPV-PS Campfire: Rocks across the Solar System: From planetary differentiation to surface processes

GMPV ECS Campfires Team October 3, 2026

What can meteorites tell us about Earth’s environment? How do minerals record a cosmic collision? And could Venus be hiding lava tubes? Our joint GMPV–PS Campfire brings together four talks exploring these questions and the early differentiation of Mars, plenty of planetary ground to cover! From environmental and shock processes preserved in chondrites to the …[Read More]

Hydrothermal alteration in volcanic settings: Remaining research challenges

Agata Poganj September 17, 2026

Tajogaite Volcano from the 2021 Eruption of La Palma

Why should you care about hydrothermal alteration in volcanic systems? When people think of volcanoes, they imagine large, devastating eruptions and lava streams gushing from the summit of an edifice. However, even when volcanoes are not visibly ‘active’, there can be more lurking below the surface. Hydrothermal alteration is one of the important and often …[Read More]

Minoan Meltdown: Could an eruption spark the myth of Atlantis?

Aretì Angeli August 13, 2026

We live in a world full of mysteries and wonders… or at least that is the view of most ancient philosophers, such as perhaps Plato in ancient Greece. Atlantis, the legendary island that lay in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, is said to have been completely destroyed overnight. To this day, numerous artists and …[Read More]

Geology in Björk’s soundscapes – from tectonic metaphors to emotional terrains

Guto Paiva-Silva July 16, 2026

Iceland is pure geology. When I travelled there in 2015, it felt like stepping into another world: surreal, raw, and unforgettable. Geology wasn’t just something to observe or study: in Iceland, it’s something you inhabit. The landscape doesn’t just sit there, it feels alive. It hums, it shifts, it speaks. And whether you’re a geologist …[Read More]

GMPV Early Career Scientist Network 2026-2027

Piyal Halder July 6, 2026

Hi, The 2026 General Assembly is over. Now it’s time to introduce our existing ECS Network, which has been enriched by a few new members. Let’s meet our ECS Network members- ECS Representatives (2025-2026) (1) Piyal Halder Hello my GMPV brothers and sisters, I am the ECS Representative of the GMPV division, EGU, for …[Read More]

EGU26 Friday Highlights

Piyal Halder May 8, 2026

Hey folks, Today is the last day of the EGU26. Let’s have a quick look at today’s GMPV sessions- Session Code Time & Place Session Title Convenor & Co-Convenors Session Overview GMPV4.3 Oral: 08:30–12:30 Room: K1 What Makes Earth So Special: Global Cycles of Volatiles Convener: Alessia Borghini; Co-conveners: Carla Tiraboschi, Sally Gibson, Michał Bukała …[Read More]

EGU26 Thursday Highlights

Samira Yalla and Agata Poganj May 7, 2026

Four days in, and the week isn’t done yet! Thursday is shaping up to be one of the most eventful days of the assembly for the GMPV community. Grab your badge and let’s walk you through it. Morning orals — Room K1 [08:30–12:30 (CEST)] Kick off your Thursday in Room K1 with GMPV2.2 – Advances …[Read More]

Social Dinner GMPV is at capacity!

Agata Poganj May 6, 2026

Thank you for the increased interest, our reservation is at capacity! We will see everyone who filled the form at Plutzer Bräu at 8 pm! Please note: This event is being held at an off-site location chosen by the event organisers, not at the Austria Centre Vienna. Copernicus Meetings and EGU cannot accept any liability …[Read More]

EGU26 Wednesday Highlights

Guto Paiva-Silva May 6, 2026

We are midway through the General Assembly, and for those of us obsessed with the “unreachable” parts of our planet, Wednesday is the day to be in Vienna! While the GMPV division is busy monitoring active volcanoes, many of us will be found in the cross-listed sessions where Geochemistry meets Geodynamics and Tectonics. Whether you …[Read More]