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 recently during the alpine orogeny. The alpine orogeny was period of extensive mou ...[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 in the presentation room approximately 30 mi ...[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 Assembly 2013 website. Getting to sleep Information on accommoda ...[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 it here!