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CR
Cryospheric Sciences

antARcTica

antARcTica

In the frozen expanse of Antarctica, where the remote environment tests the limits of scientists, a unique relationship between science and art can emerge. As the isolation, weather and beauty of the ice-covered continent introduce themselves, some Antarctic individuals find solace in the realm of art. In this blog post, we delve into the interplay …[Read More]

GD
Geodynamics

Mantle, Mountains and Molluscs

Mantle, Mountains and Molluscs

Geodynamic models and landscape evolution models are becoming important tools to quantify the formation and development of paleogeographic features, contributing to our understanding of the patterns of biodiversity evolution. Earth, a dynamic system The Earth’s surface works as a dynamic system and is continuously sculpted through the geological timescale by weathering, wind, rivers, and many …[Read More]

NH
Natural Hazards

Multiple perspectives to understand multi-hazard risks. Why is it important to meet face-to-face when we could also meet digitally?

Multiple perspectives to understand multi-hazard risks. Why is it important to meet face-to-face when we could also meet digitally?

This summer the University of Vienna has hosted an inspiring summer school on multi-hazard risk management, bringing science outreach and research closer together. In this post, Till Wenzel provides some insights about the importance of face-to-face meetings to bring together multiple perspectives and better understand multi-hazard risks.   The summer school has been organized by …[Read More]

GM
Geomorphology

A Day in the Life – Christopher Stringer

A Day in the Life – Christopher Stringer

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 Christopher Stringer, PhD researcher, School of Geography, University of Leeds Twitter: @sedsstringer  …[Read More]

GD
Geodynamics

T for temperature in seismic [T]omography and more

T for temperature in seismic [T]omography and more

Seismic tomography, a powerful geophysical technique, is like the Sherlock Holmes of the Earth’s interior. It helps us uncover crucial information about the lithosphere and mantle, including temperature and density distributions. Understanding these physical properties is vital for a wide range of geological applications, from identifying regions of strain localization to assessing geothermal potential. In …[Read More]

Geochemistry, Mineralogy, Petrology & Volcanology

The role of citizenship in geosciences

My collection of passport stamps - from hjl at https://www.flickr.com/photos/hjl/101443399

When international scientists from countries with a very low gross domestic product (GDP) get together at the proverbial water-cooler, we don’t talk about the weather, we talk about immigration. The conversation topics can vary between navigating a new immigration system due to an upcoming move, issues with our institution’s international office or wondering whether we …[Read More]