The EGU has been in active discussion since 16 April 2010 evaluating consequences for people travelling to the EGU General Assembly following the eruption of the Eyjafjallajökull volcano. We estimate that a large percentage of attendees either already travel overland to the conference, or could travel overland from central ‘hubs’ should the need arise. Other …[Read More]
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Eyjafjallajökull and the EGU GA 2010
Dear all European Geosciences Union (EGU) 2010 General Assembly (GA) potential attendees: The EGU Programme Committee Advisory Board and the EGU Executive have been in active discussion since Friday morning (16 April 2010) evaluating the current air-travel and ash plume situation as to the consequences for people being able to travel to the EGU 2010 …[Read More]
Recent Natural Hazard Events at EGU General Assembly 2010
There is going to be a special session on the Eyjafjallajökull Eruption at the European Geosciences Union General Assembly 2010 on Tuesday 4th May from 18:30 to 20:00 in Room 36. The time and location are currently provisional. The recent Natural Hazard Events in Haiti and Chile will be covered in SM1.0/G25/GD2.17/GM1.5/GMPV37/NH4.0/NH5.3/SSP1.9/TS8.4 Large Magnitude Earthquakes …[Read More]
Eyjafjallajokull Eruption and Air Travel Disruption
For the first time ever, all United Kingdom airspace is currently closed due to ash from the Eyjafjallajokull Eruption in Iceland, a situation replicated in several other Northern European countries. At the European Geosciences Union General Assembly 2010, session NH2.2 Passive satellite techniques and ground-based potential field investigations of volcanic activity contains several presentations related …[Read More]
EGU Presentation Planning
According to twitter (#egu2010) I’m not the only person who has been working on posters for the General Assembly this week. The guidelines for authors can be found on the EGU GA 2010 website for oral and poster presentations. The key take away points are that its 12 minutes plus 3 for questions for oral …[Read More]
The EGU is Multilogue
This year at the European Geosciences Union General Assembly there’s more formal engagement with social media than in previous years. Blogging There’s an official blog (that you’ve already found!). This will contain a mixture of information about the General Assembly, highlight particular sessions, and news, amongst other things. Ideas for contributions are welcome, let us …[Read More]
Hints, tips and advice about EGU General Assembly participation
The first time I visited the EGU General Assembly I would have been lost without hints and tips from colleagues who had been to previous General Assemblies. We’re looking to put together some tips/hints/advice for participants at the EGU General Assembly in 2010, particularly for first time participants. What tips and hints do you have that …[Read More]
EGU 2010: 31 March is last day for pre-registration and photo competition entries
[Updated 1 April] A quick note to let you know of some key deadlines that fall on the 31 March 2010. (a) Today is the deadline for pre-registration rates for the EGU 2010 General Assembly: Pre -Registration is no-longer available. On-site registration will be available at the following times: Sunday, 02 May 2010 12:00–20:00 Monday – Thursday, 03 – 06 …[Read More]
Welcome
Welcome to the official blog for the European Geosciences Union General Assembly 2010. The blog will bring together articles that are in the daily newsletter, highlight media coverage of EGU2010 (traditional, new and social) and occasional voxpops. If you would like to contribute to this official blog please contact Jennifer Holden with your idea. This year …[Read More]