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Geomagnetism

Imaggeo on Mondays: recording the Earth’s magnetic field one grain at a time

October 10, 2016
Imaggeo on Mondays: recording the Earth’s magnetic field one grain at a time
Titanomagnetite grain . Credit: Firoz Kadar Badesab (distributed via imaggeo.egu.eu)

The Earth’s magnetic field extends from the core of the planet, right out to space. It is an invisible, butterfly-like, shield which protects us against the harmful particles ejected by solar flares. In addition, it guards us from atmospheric erosion and water loss caused by solar wind. But how do scientists study the Earth’s magnetic field when it can’t be see? Much of what is known results from ...[Read More]

Geoscience hot topics – Part I: The Earth’s past and its origin

November 18, 2015
Geoscience hot topics – Part I: The Earth’s past and its origin
Basalt . Credit: Dorothea Eue (distributed via imaggeo.egu.eu)

What are the most interesting, cutting-edge and compelling research topics within the scientific areas represented in the EGU divisions? Ground-breaking and innovative research features yearly at our annual General Assembly, but what are the overarching ideas and big research questions that still remain unanswered? We spoke to some of our division presidents and canvased their thoughts on what the ...[Read More]

GeoTalk: Beate Humberset

November 5, 2014
GeoTalk: Beate Humberset
Beate and her colleagues during a PhD training course in Kananaskis, Canada. Aurora are seen in the background of this photo.

In this edition of Geotalk, the regular feature were we highlight the work and achievements of early career researchers, we are talking to Beate Humberset, the winner of the Outstanding Student Poster (OSP) Award for the Solar- Terrestrial Sciences Division (ST) in 2013. In addition, Beate is the Young Scientist Representative for the ST Division so we will also touch upon her responsibilities in ...[Read More]