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Inclusive flood mapping: using citizen science to collect historical flood data in Dakar, Senegal.

February 7, 2020
Inclusive flood mapping: using citizen science to collect historical flood data in Dakar, Senegal.
Dakar in Senegal (image by Jesse Allen for NASA)

During the month of February, we are focusing on ‘Accessibility and Inclusivity’ here at the EGU. Although these topics are clearly relevant to the General Assembly, some people may wonder whether they also relate to scientific research. Clearly all geoscientists are people, so accessibility and inclusivity matter regardless of what scientific discipline they are in. But there can also be tangible ...[Read More]

Imaggeo On Mondays: Contrasting Colors of Pinnacles and Mountains

February 3, 2020
Imaggeo On Mondays: Contrasting Colors of Pinnacles and Mountains
Contrasting Colors: Pinnacles & Mountains. Credit: Lukas Hörtnagl (distributed via imaggeo.egu.eu)

Despite its rugged appearance of sandstone pinnacles and arches, the ecosystem of Arches National Park in Utah, U.S.A. is very fragile. Beyond the normal ‘high desert’ environment, this beautiful landscape is home to microbial communities in the soil called cryptobiotic crusts. These biological soil crusts are very vulnerable to damage and when harmed they can take years to grow back. These barren ...[Read More]