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Geochemistry, Mineralogy, Petrology & Volcanology
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Agata Poganj

Agata is the Blog Editor-in-Chief for the EGU GMPV division. She obtained her PhD in Volcanology and Rock Physics at the University of Strasbourg. She is currently working as a research assistant on the ERC RottNRock project. Her research focuses on the permeability of volcanic structures and how their physical properties influence ore mineralisation and fluid flow processes. She is an avid supporter of building ECS platforms, believing that open and honest discussion is key to improving scientific spaces for everyone. Write to her about any and all blog related questions at: poganjagata@gmail.com.

Hydrothermal alteration in volcanic settings: Remaining research challenges

September 17, 2026
Tajogaite Volcano from the 2021 Eruption of La Palma
Tajogaite Volcano from the 2021 Eruption of La Palma. Taken by: Louis-Alexandre Lobanov. Source:imaggeo.eu.

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 less-talked-about culprits t ...[Read More]

EGU26 Thursday Highlights

and May 7, 2026
EGU26 Thursday Highlights
Zircon in the drop of the ocean — Zircon grains from a Paleozoic granitoid (Croatia) imaged under crossed polarizers after LA-ICP-MS ablation. Magnification 25x. Credit: Petra Schneider, Department of Geology, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb (on imaggeo.egu.eu)

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 in Geochronology and Thermochronology: from traditional methods to avant-garde applications (co- ...[Read More]

Social Dinner GMPV is at capacity!

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 for networking events held outside the Austria Centre Vienna.

EGU26 Tuesday Highlights

May 5, 2026
EGU26 Tuesday Highlights
Permanent lava lake at Mount Nyiragongo (stratovolcano) by Matti Barthel (source:imaggeo.egu.egu)

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 Grains to Plates”. Or choose from many of the morning shor ...[Read More]