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GD
Geodynamics

A New Look at the Rheology of Deep Subduction Zones

A New Look at the Rheology of Deep Subduction Zones

Subduction zones are dynamic regions where intense geological processes like earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and the recycling of oceanic crust are constantly at play. A key factor that influences the behavior of these zones is *interface rheology*—the strength and viscosity of the boundary (the interface) between the subducting and overriding plates. Understanding this interface is crucial for i ...[Read More]

CR
Cryospheric Sciences

Crossing borders – Glacier fieldwork at Sulitjelma/Salajekna

Crossing borders – Glacier fieldwork at Sulitjelma/Salajekna

The time I first set foot at the university, I didn’t expect that two weeks later I would be looking at a backpack more than half my size, turning my back to the shelter of our rental car and walking almost 100 km in the Norwegian Arctic. Howling winds, heavy backpacks, daunting bridges, and endless beauty – that’s how I would describe my first experience with glacier fieldwork. I, Silje Waa ...[Read More]

GD
Geodynamics

DYNAMICE: An ERC Starting grant project to bridge the gap between geodynamics and ice modelling

DYNAMICE: An ERC Starting grant project to bridge the gap between geodynamics and ice modelling

In the 2024 ERC Starting Grant call, the European Research Council received nearly 3,500 proposals, of which approximately 14% were awarded funding. Among the 20 projects funded in the field of Earth System Sciences is DYNAMICE, led by Ágnes Király, the 2023 recipient of the EGU GD Division Outstanding Early Career Award. Through this blog, Ágnes will introduce us to her project. The vast ice shee ...[Read More]

SSP
Stratigraphy, Sedimentology and Palaeontology

Drilling on world’s rooftop – the Nam Co-ICDP campaign on the Tibetan Plateau

Drilling on world’s rooftop – the Nam Co-ICDP campaign on the Tibetan Plateau

International Scientific Continental Drilling Program (ICDP) campaigns may lead scientists from all over the world to most exciting places that are often of extraordinary beauty and remoteness. All these attributes certainly apply to Lake Nam Co situated at an altitude of 4700 m above sea level on the Tibetan Plateau in the Himalayas. Today this area supplies one third of the humankind with fresh ...[Read More]

GM
Geomorphology

Highlights from Taiwan: Sampling environmental DNA (eDNA)

Highlights from Taiwan: Sampling environmental DNA (eDNA)

This blog post is part of our series: “Highlights” for which we’re accepting contributions! Please contact one of the GM blog editors, Emily (eb2043@cam.ac.uk) or Emma (elodes@asu.edu), if you’d like to contribute on this topic or others.  by Caro Krug, Doctoral Student, ETH Zurich, Switzerland Email: cakrug@eaps.ethz.ch The Formosan landlocked salmon (Oncorhynchus masou formosanus) can only be fo ...[Read More]

HS
Hydrological Sciences

Mapping the Future of Freshwater: An Interview with Niko Wanders on the World Water Map Project

Mapping the Future of Freshwater: An Interview with Niko Wanders on the World Water Map Project

Back in 2022, two hydrologists and water resources specialists from University of Utrecht launched the World Water Map  in collaboration with the National Geographic Society and ESRI. Based on the outputs of their global hydrological model PCR-GLOBWB, the team of Marc Bierkens and Niko Wanders map global water resources and identify the regions most at risk of water scarcity. The maps combine stat ...[Read More]

GD
Geodynamics

Dirty Poppy and the Research Tournament of Arcane Mysteries.

Representative Cup for the winner of the Research Tournament of Arcane Mysteries. Figure generated by PromeAI.

In this week’s post, Dr. Katherine Villavicencio (University G. d’Annunzio, Italy) looks into the flaws of the academic system that enables abusive supervisors to hold excessive power.  In the form of a wizardly tale, she sheds light on the negative experiences of students subjected to the oppressive control of this kind of supervisors. In an alternate universe, the magical world is governed by ac ...[Read More]

NH
Natural Hazards

An epic blockbuster of natural extreme forces: natural hazards through cinematic lenses

An epic blockbuster of natural extreme forces: natural hazards through cinematic lenses

Do you enjoy watching natural hazard movies? Exploring the unfolding of the Earth’s immense power, the level of destruction, human responses and resilience? Can movies offer a glimpse into the chaos and devastation that natural hazard events can bring? Imagine the havoc a storm surge overtopping the Thames Barrier could cause in London. Without a doubt, natural hazard movies raise questions about ...[Read More]

OS
Ocean Sciences

Sailing for Science: How Data from Sailing Races Advances Ocean Research

Sailing for Science: How Data from Sailing Races Advances Ocean Research

The Vendée Globe began on November 10th, with 44 participants embarking on the world’s toughest sailing race. This non-stop, single-handed round-the-world yacht race challenges skippers to circumnavigate the Southern Ocean. The race starts in France, traverses the North Atlantic, and heads directly into the Southern Ocean. Despite taking place during the austral summer, the conditions remain ...[Read More]

BG
Biogeosciences

Go to EGU by train!

Picture of going to EGU by train

We encourage you to travel to EGU by train! Here are 4 train journey stories from the UK, the Netherlands, Sweden and France to inspire your trip. From the UK with Interrail (by Becky Varney) 🇬🇧 What was your motivation to take the train? As travelling to a primarily climate focused conference, I wanted to try and reduce my carbon footprint as best I could. I also think trains are a really nice wa ...[Read More]