GeoLog

Imaggeo on Mondays: Symbiosis of ice and water

Michael Grund July 31, 2017

Symbiosis of fire, ice and water . Credit: Michael Grund (distributed via imaggeo.egu.eu)

This mesmerising photograph is another of the fabulous finalists (and winner) of the 2017 imaggeo photo contest. Imaggeo is the EGU’s open access image repository. It’s a great place to showcase your photographs; so whether you are stuck in the lab this summer, frantically typing away at a paper, or are lucky enough to be in the field, be sure to submit your photographs for all EGU members to see. ...[Read More]

GeoPolicy: How can geoscientists make the most of the Horizon 2020 programme?

Chloe Hill July 28, 2017

The EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation. Credit: ErgasiaLtd Ergasia (distributed via flickr)

As a geoscientist, I’m sure that you have heard of Horizon 2020, an EU programme that is allocating almost €80 billion to research and innovation over 7 years (from 2014 to 2020). This money is distributed throughout various scientific divisions and provides a plethora of opportunities for scientists, not only within the EU but also throughout the world. Unfortunately, the magnitude of the Horizon ...[Read More]

Shape the EGU 2018 scientific programme: Call-for-sessions is open!

Laura Roberts-Artal July 26, 2017

From now until 8 September 2017, take an active part in organizing the scientific programme of the conference. Credit: EGU/Pflugel

Do you enjoy the EGU’s annual General Assembly but wish you could play a more active role in shaping the scientific programme? Now is your chance! From today, until 8 Sep 2017, you can suggest: Sessions (with conveners and description), or; Modifications to the existing skeleton programme sessions NEW! Suggestions for Short courses (SC) will also take place during this period From now until 18 Jan ...[Read More]

Imaggeo on Mondays: Nor’Wester in the Southern Alps of New Zealand

Laura Roberts-Artal July 24, 2017

Find a new way . Credit: Stefan Winkler (distributed via imaggeo.egu.eu)

Stephan Winkler’s 2017 Imaggeo Photo Contest finalist photo showcases an unusual weather phenomenon… The image shows a typical weather situation in the Southern Alps of New Zealand with a moist, westerly airflow pushing over the Main Divide [which separates the water catchments of the more heavily populated eastern side of the island from those on the west coast] to create a typical foehn wind [dr ...[Read More]