Welcome back to EGU26! We hope you are well-rested, have your comfy shoes on and are ready to get inspired by all the amazing talks and posters EGU26 in line for you. EGU26 is as big as ever, so here are some tips and suggestions to inspire your first day. Starting off strong with a coffee in hand and a notebook tucked under your arm. Head off to the GMPV5.2 ”Formation of metal ore deposits ...[Read More]
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 energetic particles c ...[Read More]
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. Chemist by Chance, Then by Choice J ...[Read More]
The wait is almost over! Next week, the geomorphology community descends on Vienna for our annual week of science. While the halls will be packed with oral sessions, posters, and PICOs, the informal exchanges between sessions offer a vital space for networking and new ideas. To help you navigate the busy week ahead, we’ve curated a shortlist of the Geomorphology Division’s top social and networkin ...[Read More]
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, it is freq ...[Read More]
Profesor Saskia Goes is the receipent of the 2026 Augustus Love Medal of the Geodynamics Division for her outstanding contributions to our understanding of Earth structure and evolution, using integrative research at the confluence of geodynamics, seismology, mineral physics, and geochemistry. In this interview, she talks about her professional journey and shares her thoughts on what the future of ...[Read More]
Hi EGU GMPV members, We are pleased to inform you all that Agata Poganj has been selected as our new Blog Editor-in-Chief. Congratulations on her new journey with the EGU GMPV ECS team. We also thank all the applicants for spending their valuable time on the application process. We shall contact many of them very soon to know their interest in joining our team as blog editors. Get ready for EGU Ge ...[Read More]
Congratulations on receiving the 2026 Hannes Alfvén Medal for your pioneering work and outstanding leadership in advancing our understanding of space plasma physics, including its fundamental processes and impacts throughout the solar system and beyond. What does this recognition mean to each of you personally, and how does it impact your ongoing work in this fascinating field? We are both very ho ...[Read More]
Reflections from a workshop on multi-risk impact-based forecasting and warning systems for weather-related hazards. With mounting evidence that hazards rarely occur in isolation, the question is no longer whether multi-risk impact-based forecasting and warning systems are needed, but how to build them [1]. Yet, moving beyond single-hazard thinking towards genuinely multi-hazard and t ...[Read More]
Dear climate community, The EGU General Assembly 2026 (3–8 May) is almost here. With more than 21,000 presentations (orals, posters, and PICOs) on the schedule, it is time to plan your week. Before you travel, please keep these important updates and reminders in mind: Get the App: Download the EGU26 App (iOS or Android) to synchronize and manage your personal programme. Upload your files: R ...[Read More]
