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5 ways to have a GreenEGU!

5 ways to have a GreenEGU!

All too often organisations can claim sustainability initiatives that don’t really do much to help the environment, known as ‘greenwashing’. For several years, EGU has committed – both in terms of our resources and the research we support – to help create a cleaner and greener environment in real terms. One of the most significant …[Read More]

GeoLog

How to make your EGU24 presentation accessible!

How to make your EGU24 presentation accessible!

Most people spend a lot of time and effort making their presentation engaging and impactful, but how much time to you spend making sure it is accessible!? An accessible presentation takes into account the diverse backgrounds and abilities of the audience, to support a better understanding and of the message and information you are trying …[Read More]

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Geodynamics

Summer of ‘23: Chronicles of a summer school on meteorite and comet impacts.

Summer of ‘23: Chronicles of a summer school on meteorite and comet impacts.

One of the best-researched and preserved impact craters on Earth is the Ries Crater (Germany). Hikers, bikers, school groups,  and geo-tourists from all over the world come here in search for the evidence of the cosmic catastrophe. In this week’s blog post, PhD student Katherine Villavicencio from University G. d’Annunzio (Italy) shares her experience when attending …[Read More]

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Hydrological Sciences

HydroData Chronicles: A High-Resolution 40-Year Rainfall Dataset Covering the Entire Contiguous US

HydroData Chronicles: A High-Resolution 40-Year Rainfall Dataset Covering the Entire Contiguous US

Welcome to our new blog-series focused on exploring the vast, yet fascinating world of hydrological datasets: HydroData Chronicles! Throughout this series, we embark on a journey through the intricate backend of hydrology, where data serves as the cornerstone of our understanding of water resources, as well as their potential impact on scientific research and policy-making. …[Read More]

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Natural Hazards

A symphony of uncertainties: exploring the interplay between climate hazards and human societies

A symphony of uncertainties: exploring the interplay between climate hazards and human societies

Climate hazards are manifestations of the Earth’s complex climatic systems. As natural events, they have always occurred, yet changes in the global climate increase the frequency and intensity of extremes and their impact on the built environment and people. Predicting the nature, scale, and location of climate hazards and their complex interplays with anthropogenic factors …[Read More]