Seismology

Chile

Could the Chilean Altiplano host natural hydrogen for the energy transition?

EGU Guest blogger July 27, 2026

Figure 4b. Fieldwork photo

The contribution from Sergio León-Ríos, Associate Researcher at the Advanced Mining Technology Center (AMTC) at the University of Chile, where he does seismology research. Post edited by Adam Ciesielski prior to publication. Introduction Hydrogen sits at the heart of today’s energy transition. From policy documents to industry roadmaps, it is widely promoted as a clean alternative to fossil fuels. ...[Read More]

Art, science, and seismic memory

EGU Seismology ECS Team and EGU Guest blogger March 30, 2026

Main wall of the Seismic Inheritance exhibition.

The contribution from Sergio León-Ríos, Associate Researcher at the Advanced Mining Technology Center (AMTC) at the University of Chile, where he does seismology research. Introduction Earthquakes and tsunamis are not only purely scientific geophysical phenomena. They are also deeply embedded in social memory, cultural narratives, and everyday life – especially in countries like Chile, where ...[Read More]

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Welcome to the blog of the Seismology (SM) Division of the European Geosciences Union (EGU). This blog serves as a platform for the seismology community to share news, events, and activities, as well as updates on the latest research. It is especially dedicated to the EGU young seismologists. The blog is run by the ECS-rep team (Early Career Scientist representatives) of the EGU Seismology Division. If you want to be write a post for this blog, please get in touch with the team (contributions from guest writers are always welcomed).