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Geochemistry, Mineralogy, Petrology & Volcanology

Geochemistry, Mineralogy, Petrology & Volcanology

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

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 scientists have sought to unravel the mystery of its demise, sometimes suggesting a vo ...[Read More]

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

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 or not, you can’t help but listen. To make the experience eve ...[Read More]

GMPV Early Career Scientist Network 2026-2027

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 2025-2027. I am presently working as a Postdoctoral Research As ...[Read More]

EGU26 Friday Highlights

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 The Session will partic ...[Read More]