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SSP
Stratigraphy, Sedimentology and Palaeontology

Offshore Gaza: gas in deep-water sedimentary reservoir rocks as another element in the conflict

December 1, 2023
Offshore Gaza: gas in deep-water sedimentary reservoir rocks as another element in the conflict

The conflict between the Israeli state and the Palestinian people revolves not only around the control of land but also extends to the ocean, particularly the sedimentary rocks beneath the seafloor (see oil and natural gas fields in the region in Figure 1). This article aims to analyse the geological aspect, specifically sedimentary rocks with hydrocarbon reservoir potential offshore the Gaza Stri ...[Read More]

GD
Geodynamics

Geodynamica: Earth & Planets – a new diamond open access journal!

December 1, 2023
Geodynamica: Earth & Planets – a new diamond open access journal!

Do you want to publish and access papers for free? Do you want to improve the system by promoting equitable publishing alternatives? Then read on to learn about Geodynamica: Earth & Planets: a new community-powered Diamond Open Access Journal (DOAJ)! Join the conversation on discord by following this link. Diamond Open What? Diamond Open Access journals are peer-reviewed journals that are free ...[Read More]

SM
Seismology

State of the ECS: wrapping up 2023!

December 1, 2023
State of the ECS: wrapping up 2023!

We are glad to open our seismology advent calendar with this blog! Welcome to the State of the ECS, where our ECS members reflect on the year.   Hello! Katinka here, writing from a snowy Zürich. Days are shorter, many layers of clothes are needed, and the last scientific effort before Christmas is being pushed for, because 2023 is ending! We as ECS have had a wonderful year, and I’m so ...[Read More]

TS
Tectonics and Structural Geology

TS Must-Read – Bond et al. (2007) What do you think this is? “Conceptual uncertainty” in geoscience interpretation

December 1, 2023
TS Must-Read – Bond et al. (2007) What do you think this is? “Conceptual uncertainty” in geoscience interpretation

The Must-Read paper by Bond et al. (2007) is a truly original piece of work, focusing on the conceptual uncertainty that occurs when earth scientists carry out a geological interpretation on data with limited resolution and/or spatial coverage. In this example it is about an interpretation of seismic reflection data (Fig. 1), but it can be applied to other situations as well. Conceptual uncertaint ...[Read More]

GM
Geomorphology

A Day in the Life – Bartosz Kurjanski

November 30, 2023
A Day in the Life – Bartosz Kurjanski

This blog post is part of our series: “A day in the life of a geomorphologist” for which we’re accepting contributions! Please contact one of the GM blog editors, Emily or Emma, if you’d like to contribute on this topic, or others.  by Bartosz Kurjanski, Lecturer, University of Aberdeen, UK Twitter: @iceice_bartek    |    Email: bkurjanski@abdn.ac.uk Shifting sands… but underwater. Hi, my name is ...[Read More]

HS
Hydrological Sciences

Do-It-Yourself (DIY) in Geoscience Miniseries – Part 1: Microcontrollers

November 30, 2023
Do-It-Yourself (DIY) in Geoscience Miniseries – Part 1: Microcontrollers

We geoscientists need all different kinds of data: soil moisture, water-levels, snow height, radiation, precipitation height and the list goes on. However, the devices we need to generate that data are often too expensive, not available or even don’t exist. Therefore, it’s sometimes necessary to build them yourself (like many geoscientists do – those who annually present their senors p ...[Read More]

GD
Geodynamics

Call for Applications: Early Career Scientist Representative (GD Division)

November 29, 2023
Call for Applications: Early Career Scientist Representative (GD Division)

The Geodynamics Division (GD) is looking for an enthusiastic geodynamicist to take up the position of Early Career Scientist (ECS) representative for 2024-2026! Our current ECS representative, Megan Holdt, will be handing over this position at EGU24. This role is a fantastic opportunity to get involved in EGU, contribute to building the geodynamics community and create a welcoming environment for ...[Read More]

Geochemistry, Mineralogy, Petrology & Volcanology

EGU GMPV Campfires – Thursday 14th December 4 pm CET

November 28, 2023
EGU GMPV Campfires – Thursday 14th December 4 pm CET

Mark your calendar! The next edition of the Geochemistry, Mineralogy, Petrology and Volcanology division’s ECS talks – the Campfires – will be back on Thursday 14th December at 4pm CET on Zoom. This edition will be a Scientific Campfire, during which three early career scientists will present their latest work to the community.  Our speakers for this edition are:  Shreya Kanakiya ̵ ...[Read More]

NP
Nonlinear Processes in Geosciences

Bridging Mathematics and Climate Science: the AMS MRC programme for June-July 2024

November 27, 2023
Bridging Mathematics and Climate Science: the AMS MRC programme for June-July 2024

The American Mathematical Society’s Mathematics Research Communities (MRC) continues to be a beacon for early-career mathematicians seeking professional development. This esteemed program offers opportunities to hone collaborative research skills, cultivate networks within active research domains, and benefit from mentorship by leaders in the field. As part of the MRC initiative, the upcoming conf ...[Read More]

CR
Cryospheric Sciences

UndercoverEisAgenten – Permafrost, drones and young explorers investigating Arctic change

November 24, 2023
UndercoverEisAgenten – Permafrost, drones and young explorers investigating Arctic change

The “UndercoverEisAgenten” project takes us on a drone journey over the ever-changing permafrost landscapes. Initiated by the Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI) for Polar and Marine Research, the German Aerospace Center’s (DLR) Institute of Data Science, and the Heidelberg Institute for Geoinformation Technology (HeiGIT), this venture is about more than just capturing images. It̵ ...[Read More]