Subduction zones are areas where one tectonic plate dives beneath another one and sinks into the Earth’s mantle, creating powerful earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Understanding the intricate details of subduction zones can be a daunting task, and retrieving the necessary data often feels like an uphill battle. But fear not! The Geosciences Montpellier Laboratory in France has come to the rescu ...[Read More]
#OnTheRocks – Because Earth is just beautiful!
The El Gordo Megabed from the Tabernas basin in Almeria, Spain. El Gordo which directly translates to the Fat Megabed is a fitting name for this huge sedimentary structure. The photo was taken on the morning after St.Patricks day on a field camp for Irish students. The photographer's previously thought to be incurable hangover was most certainly cured by the site. Credits: Grace Fitzgerald
From the time the first Kodak camera in 1888 went on sale we can say with confidence a geologist somewhere was trying to capture field photographs. We love to capture the beauty of the field and every geologist has a story to tell. The EGU would like to connect these stories globally in our new #OnTheRocks series. #OnTheRocks will produce a compilation of geological photographs on different scales ...[Read More]
#ShareEGU20: How to turn your research into an attractive display
Credit: cottonbro. Distributed via Pexels
In response to the growing concerns over the spread of the coronavirus and travel restrictions, in-person attendance for the EGU General Assembly 2020 in Vienna has been cancelled. The conference is instead being transformed into a virtual event, where attendees can remotely share their research by uploading presentation material online. Let’s be honest: digital alternatives don’t replicate the i ...[Read More]