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GeoTalk: Maribel García-Ibáñez, Early Career Scientist Representative

Laura Roberts-Artal December 15, 2017

Meet Maribel García-Ibáñez, the current ECS Representative for the Ocean Science Division. Credit: Maribel García-Ibáñez

In addition to the usual GeoTalk interviews, were we highlight the work and achievements of early career researchers, this month we’ll also introduce one of the (outgoing) Division early career scientist representatives (ECS). The representatives are responsible for ensuring that the voice of EGU ECS membership is heard. From organising short courses during the General Assembly, through to running ...[Read More]

Imaggeo on Mondays: A spectacular rainbow

François Dulac December 11, 2017

Field scientist under a spectacular rainbow . Credit: François Dulac (distributed via imaggeo.egu.eu)

Back in February 2005, François Dulac and Rémi Losno worked in the field in the very remote Kerguelen Islands (also known as the Desolation Islands). Located in the southern Indian Ocean they are one, of the two, only exposed parts of the mostly submerged Kerguelen Plateau. Our work consisted in sampling atmospheric aerosols and their deposition by rain on the island, which is a meeting point for ...[Read More]

GeoSciences Column: Don’t throw out that diary – medieval journals reveal the secret of lightning

Rohan S. Byrne December 8, 2017

‘Lightning Below the Summit’, 36 Views of Mt Fuji, Hokusai c. 1830 (Wikimedia Commons)

When 17th century Japanese princess Shinanomiya Tsuneko took note of an afternoon storm in her diary one humid Kyoto summer, she could not have imagined her observations would one day help resolve a longstanding scientific conundrum. Statistical analysis of her journals has revealed a link between lightning strikes and the solar wind – proving that your teenage diary could contain good scien ...[Read More]

Imaggeo on Mondays: Autumnal Larch

Laura Roberts-Artal December 4, 2017

Leaf colouration of larch trees . Credit: Yann Vitasse (distributed via imaggeo.egu.eu).

For a fantastically picturesque train ride, consider travelling by rail between Lanquart and Davos (in Switzerland). You’ll be rewarded with stunning Alpine views, especially in autumn when the Larches, surrounded by Spruces, turn yellow and cast pretty reflections in the waters of the mountain lakes. Seen here is Schwartzsee, located only a few meters from ‘Davos Laret’ train station. Imaggeo is ...[Read More]