These are the outwash plains for the Icelandic volcano, Katla: An outwash plain (or sandur) is a broad, shallowly sloping region ahead of a glacial front. They are made up of material that has been deposited by glacial meltwater, released either by geothermal heating or a subglacial eruption. The extensive volcanism and abundance of ice-capped volcanoes …[Read More]
Networking Opportunities at the 2013 General Assembly
With over 10,000 scientists all in one place, there are ample opportunities to meet other researchers in the Earth, planetary and space sciences, make friends, connections and start new collaborations. Here’s a sample of some of the great networking opportunities at the General Assembly this year: The Earth Science Women’s Network (Sunday 7 April, 12:15 …[Read More]
GeoCinema at the 2013 General Assembly
The hugely popular GeoCinema returns to this year’s General Assembly! Featuring 42 films that cover a huge range of geoscientific disciplines From short documentaries to full-length movies, this event runs almost continuously in the GeoCinema (Room B12) from 10:30-19:00 every day of the Assembly. You can download the GeoCinema schedule, together with film descriptions here.
Union-wide events at the 2013 General Assembly
At the 2013 General Assembly of the European Geosciences Union there are a variety of Union-wide sessions, summarised below. Union Meetings (UM) These meetings are open to Union members; though note some are invitation-only events. Of particular importance is the Plenary (UM8) in Room D on Monday 8 April from 12:15 to 13:15 in Room R1. This is an …[Read More]
Short courses at the 2013 General Assembly
There are 14 short courses at the EGU General Assembly 2013. Short courses are great opportunities to learn about a subject or further your knowledge in a particular area. The short courses at this year’s General Assembly are listed below. SC1 Short Course: Tipping Points in the Geosciences (also listed as NP1.5) SC2 Short Course: Nonlinear Time Series Analysis (also listed as NP1.6) SC3 Short …[Read More]
Imaggeo on Mondays: Metamorphosis
This fold is part of the metamorphic core of the Pyrenees. The shear zone is almost vertical, producing a small parasitic fold (a smaller fold within a larger one), which looks almost as if it continues into the sky. The metamorphic sediments are about 500 million years old and have been deformed several times, most …[Read More]
Presenting at the 2013 General Assembly
Oral Presentations The guidelines for oral presentations are online. The link also specifies the equipment available in each room (laptop, microphone, laser pointer, ability to hook up your own laptop, etc.). Oral presentations this year are in four 90-minute time blocks, with each talk being about 12 minutes long with 3 minutes for questions. Please be …[Read More]
Vienna for the EGU General Assembly: arriving, sleeping and exploring the city
How to get to Vienna and what to do when you’re there – a brief, and by no means comprehensive, introduction: Getting here Vienna’s International Airport is served by many of the major European airlines. If you would like to consider overland transport (e.g train, car) there is an Information page on the EGU General …[Read More]
A first-timer’s guide to the 2013 General Assembly
Will this be your first time at an EGU General Assembly? With over 11,000 participants in a massive venue, the GA can be a confusing and, at times, overwhelming place. To help you find your way, we have compiled an introductory handbook filled with history, useful presentation pointers, and tips about Vienna and its surroundings. Download …[Read More]
EGU 2013 General Assembly Programme now online!
The EGU General Assembly 2013 programme is available here. The scientific programme of the General Assembly 2013 includes Union Symposia, Interdivision Sessions, Educational and Outreach Symposia, as well as oral and poster sessions on disciplinary and interdisciplinary topics covering the full spectrum of the Earth, planetary and space sciences. The Keynote and Medal Lectures, Great Debate in the Geosciences, Short Courses, Townhall …[Read More]