Since ancient times, the growth of populations has been strongly combined with the presence of volcanoes, due to their ability to provide nutrients to soils (and so to agriculture) and resource extraction. One great example is described in our blog post about Volcanoes and wine. However, living near a volcano has its (obvious) drawbacks, starting …[Read More]
Geochemistry, Mineralogy, Petrology & Volcanology
Can human curiosity affect dynamic risk?
In simple words, the volcanic risk (R) can be defined as R = Value × Vulnerability × Hazard. The value is a figure that varies according to the total number of population and / or infrastructures at risk during a volcanic eruption, vulnerability is the percentage of value at risk for a given volcanic event …[Read More]
EGU22: Friday Highlights
Happy Friday! The last day of the #EGU22 has arrived! I really hope you had a great conference experience so far and we would be grateful if you would share your feedback here with us! But now some last tips on how to spend your last day of the general assembly. We hope you recovered …[Read More]
EGU22: Thursday Highlights
It’s Thursday! Many European countries would actually have a holiday today with a long morning in bed or a nice stroll around nature, but what is there that’s better than spending this day at the EGU conference center?! To help you make the best out of this holiday, we’ll give you some highlights of the …[Read More]
EGU22: Wednesday highlights
This Wednesday we are at exactly half time through the congress! Here are some tips for today as one looks forward to a wonderful day of learning and sharing. We start between 8.30 and 11.45 CEST immersing ourselves in the world of metamorphic minerals (session GMPV 7.2– Room D2 https://meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EGU22/session/41922#Presentations) and geodynamic processes (session GD …[Read More]
Your favourite conference is here, and it is already day number 2!
Tuesday, 24-05 GMPV folk, what did you think of the opening day of EGU GA 22? Exciting talks? Did you stopped by any of the ECS events or short-courses? After a kicking start yesterday evening, today session 9.4 continues in room D2 with plenty more on volcanic processes. There are several highlight talks that you …[Read More]
EGU22: Monday Highlights
And, finally, here we go again, at EGU22!! After a long year, in person or virtually, we are sure will all attend amazing sessions. So here there is a quick guide for the first day of GMPV at EGU22, so you will not get lost! Let’s start in the morning with the geochemical and mineralogical …[Read More]
GMPV for Sustainable Development – the role of Museums and Heritage
GMPV and The Sustainable Development Goals In 2015 all United Nations Member States adopted a set of Global Goals, as a universal call to protect our planet, end poverty and ensure that all people can enjoy peace and prosperity. These are called the Sustainable Development Goals – 17 integrated goals aimed at addressing the challenges our society is …[Read More]
EGU GMPV Campfires – Geochemistry Edition Thursday 28th April 11am CEST
It’s April, the EGU General Assembly is close, but first the Geochemistry, Mineralogy, Petrology and Volcanology division’s early career scientists talks (EGU campfires) are back! The second session in 2022 (and 17th overall) will be a special edition on Geochemistry. The talks will be held on Thursday 28th April at 11am CEST on Zoom. …[Read More]
Volcanoes and social media make us (more?) crazy
Many people are drawn to danger and behaviors that can harm their health or finances. Dangerous activities include the attraction that humans have always had towards natural events, such as volcanic eruptions, or towards gambling, adventure, challenging travels or physical activities without the ability or the necessary preparation. In today’s life many people face risks, …[Read More]