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]
Geochemistry, Mineralogy, Petrology & Volcanology
Hydrothermal alteration in volcanic settings: Remaining research challenges
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?
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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]
EGU26 Tuesday Highlights
Welcome all to the second day of the EGU26 General Assembly! If you are still trying to figure out what sessions not to miss, help yourself with a quick summary tailored for a GMPV crowd! Morning sessions Start your day with a joint TS1.6/EMRP1/GD5/GMPV7 poster session titled ”Fluid Flow and Rock Interaction Across Scales: From …[Read More]