GeoLog

Tectonics and Structural Geology

Imaggeo on Mondays: recreating geological processes in the lab

April 11, 2016
Imaggeo on Mondays: recreating geological processes in the lab
Geomorphic analog experiment (Normal Fault) . Credit: Stephane Dominguez (distributed via imaggeo.egu.eu)

Many of the processes which take place on Earth happen over very long time scales, certainly when compared to the life span of a person. The same is true for geographical scale. Many of the processes which dominate how our planet behaves are difficult to visualise given the vast distances (and depths) over which they occur. To overcome this difficulty, scientists have developed and resorted to a n ...[Read More]

Imaggeo on Mondays: Through the hole

April 4, 2016
Imaggeo on Mondays: Through the hole
Through the hole . Credit: Juliane Krenz (distributed via imaggeo.egu.eu)

The Gunung Mulu National Park is an area so geologically remarkable and home to such incredibly diverse fauna and flora it has been declared a World Heritage Area.  Located on the island of Borneo, the park is famous for its over 100 different palm species and 3500 other plant types. Geologically speaking, a trip though the varied landscapes will be rewarded with views of deep gorges and hidden va ...[Read More]

Communicate your Science Video Competition finalists 2016: time to get voting!

March 15, 2016

For the third year in a row we’re running the EGU Communicate Your Science Video Competition – the aim being for early career scientists to communicate their research in a short, sweet and public-friendly video. Our judges have now selected 3 fantastic finalists from the excellent entries we received this year and it’s time to find the best geoscience communication clip! The shortlisted videos wil ...[Read More]

Imaggeo on Mondays: Moonland

March 14, 2016
Imaggeo on Mondays: Moonland
What is that! . Credit: Arjun Datta (distributed via imaggeo.egu.eu)

The moon-like landscapes surrounding the Himalayan village of Lamayuru attract tourists seeking off-the-beaten track adventures. The village is enchanting, not only for the striking geological formations that frame it, but also for the presence of an 11th Century Buddhist monastery. “The rock formations are known as ‘Moonland'”, says Arjun Datta, author of this week’s imaggeo on ...[Read More]