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Geodynamics

Fluid injection-induced seismicity: the case of hydrofracking

Fluid injection-induced seismicity: the case of hydrofracking

Seismicity is undoubtedly an integral part of Geodynamics, since seismic data, from large-scale geophysical monitoring, can provide many valuable insights regarding the state of the Earth’s crust; seismicity, however, is not always natural, it can also be induced. In this week’s blog, we explored the subject of fluid injection-induced seismicity mainly through the lens of …[Read More]

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Solar-Terrestrial Sciences

What do we need to understand the impact of energetic particle precipitation on the atmosphere? Your response can shape a future satellite mission!

What do we need to understand the impact of energetic particle precipitation on the atmosphere? Your response can shape a future satellite mission!

Are you working on the magnetosphere, ionosphere, atmosphere, or space weather? We invite members of the scientific, operational, and applied user communities to contribute to a community survey that will help shape a New Earth Observation Mission Idea (NEOMI) Study of Energetic Particle Precipitation (SEEP). Earth’s atmosphere is not isolated from space. Invisible streams of …[Read More]

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Atmospheric Sciences

The Invisible Chemistry of Life: Jonathan Williams and the Language of the Air Around Us

The Invisible Chemistry of Life: Jonathan Williams and the Language of the Air Around Us

Prof. Jonathan Williams is an atmospheric chemist at the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry in Mainz, Germany, where he leads research into volatile organic compounds — the invisible molecules emitted by forests, cities, people, and everything in between. His work spans the Amazon rainforest to cinema audiences, from elderflower blossoms to the breath of cities. …[Read More]

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Natural Hazards

Assessment of multiple predictors to the psychological effects of flooding for residential and business sectors in Peninsular Malaysia

Assessment of multiple predictors to the psychological effects of flooding for residential and business sectors in Peninsular Malaysia

Experiencing a severe flood can lead to profound emotional and mental distress, including anxiety, depression, and long-term stress. These mental health struggles often stem from the trauma of losing cherished possessions, disrupted daily routines, or the terrifying threat to personal safety and the lives of loved ones. Yet, because mental well-being is an “intangible” loss, …[Read More]