Tectonics and Structural Geology

Geomythology. Devils tower: born from hell? Following the previous two posts (Giant’s Causeway – the mythical stone way; Columnar Basalts and why Hexagons are nature’s favourite shape) it is clear how columnar joints are quite common around the globe, and they create such a marvelous natural environment that inspired amazing myths and legends: the Devils …[Read More]

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Welcome to the blog of the Tectonics and Structural Geology (TS) Division of the European Geosciences Union (EGU). Here you can find a whole range of fun and informative posts related to tectonics and structural geology, such as interviews with established scientists, descriptions of common features in the field, as well as updates on the latest research being carried in these scientific areas. This blog is run with great enthusiasm by Hannah Davies, David Fernández-Blanco, Derya Gürer, Samuele Papeschi, Elenora van Rijsingen, Silvia Brizzi and Anne Pluymakers. Everybody is invited to contribute to the blog and submit posts to the editor-in-chief Hannah Davies.