EGU Blogs

Tectonics and Structural Geology

TS Must-Read – Brun (1999): Narrow rifts versus wide rifts: inferences for the mechanics of rifting from laboratory experiments

The Must-read team May 4, 2022

In 1999 Jean-Pierre Brun published his Must-Read paper about rifting, in which he reviews fifteen years of laboratory experiments at Geosciences Rennes. In a brief introduction the paper reminds the reader of the two main rift types: narrow rifting as the preceding stage for continental break-up, and wide rifting that occurs after cessation of convergence. …[Read More]

GeoLog

How to EGU22: 3 on-site Early Career Scientist networking events to look out for!

Simon Clark May 4, 2022

You’re an Early Career Scientist (ECS) attending the General Assembly (on-site, finally!) and looking to get the most out of Europe’s largest geoscience conference. Perhaps you want to grow your network of researchers and fellow science enthusiasts, or get a firmer grip on the many career options unfurling before you. Maybe it’s your first time …[Read More]

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Geodynamics

What to expect from EGU22: hybrid General Assembly

Anna Gülcher May 4, 2022

This year, the EGU General Assembly 2022 (EGU22) will be in hybrid form, with on-site events in Vienna (returning after three years of absence), while at the same time introducing new concepts to include virtual attendees as much as possible. With the hybrid conference looming in just a few weeks, it’s time for all attendees to …[Read More]

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Stratigraphy, Sedimentology and Palaeontology

Does half-precession influence European climate?

Arne Ulfers May 4, 2022

What is half-precession? In the first half of the 20th century, the Serbian researcher Milutin Milanković described the periodic changes of the Earth’s orbit around the Sun. In recent decades, changes in these Milanković cycles have been shown to have an impact on global climate, and information about this is preserved in geologic records through …[Read More]

GeoLog

How to EGU22: using the pop-up networking scheduler, online and on-site

Simon Clark May 3, 2022

Organise, schedule, and promote your own event at this year’s General Assembly EGU22 using the Pop-up Networking Scheduler! Registered participants can now use the tool to book networking rooms in the conference centre, schedule networking meetings outside of the centre, and organise virtual events. All events organised using the Pop-up Networking Scheduler will appear on …[Read More]

GeoLog

Imaggeo On Monday: the Crab Nebula

Alvaro Folhas May 2, 2022

The Crab Nebula (catalogue designations M1, NGC 1952, Taurus A) is a supernova remnant and pulsar wind nebula in the constellation of Taurus. At the center of the nebula lies the Crab Pulsar, a neutron star 28–30 kilometers across with a spin rate of 30.2 times per second, which emits pulses of radiation from gamma …[Read More]

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Geodynamics

The Sassy Scientist – Take Some Time Off!

The Sassy Scientist May 2, 2022

Yo Han feels the need to please everyone. His collaborators, supervisor, office mates, faculty staff and his family (they’re low on the list though). Overly ambitious yet with the weight of the world on his shoulders, he sighs: How can I feel less pressure in my work? Dear Yo Han, Don’t worry so much. I …[Read More]

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Natural Hazards

“This is a man’s world” – Challenges in being women in science

Silvia De Angeli May 2, 2022

Gender equality is a fundamental human right and a basis for building a peaceful and sustainable future for our society. It has been identified by the United Nations as one of the seventeen urgent goals – the so-called Sustainable Development Goals – to be achieved by all countries to ensure sustainability on a global scale …[Read More]

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Geodynamics

Join the EGU GD Blog Team!

Iris van Zelst May 2, 2022

We are looking for new blog team members for the new ‘EGU year’ (June 2022 – June 2023)! By being part of the blog team, you will have the opportunity to meet lots of people from the geodynamics community and beyond and boost your own profile. This year, we are looking for many different kinds …[Read More]

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Seismology

“State of the ECS”: It’s that time of year again – EGU 22!

EGU Seismology ECS Team May 1, 2022

Hello everyone! Matthew here, writing this as I’m on my way to my first in-person conference in over two years. Speaking of first in-person conferences in over two years… EGU 22 is fast approaching, and the excitement is palpable! Your friendly, multi-neighbourhood EGU Seismology Division ECS Reps (bit of a mouthful) have pulled together a …[Read More]