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Geochemistry, Mineralogy, Petrology & Volcanology

Geochemistry, Mineralogy, Petrology & Volcanology

Season’s Greetings to the GMPV Community

December 20, 2024
Season’s Greetings to the GMPV Community
This sunlit reindeer was photographed on a hilltop in one of the expedition​s​ on the Yamal Peninsula Artem Khomutov (distributed via imaggeo.egu.eu)

As 2024 draws to a close, we reflect on a year filled with groundbreaking discoveries and inspiring collaborations in mineralogy, geochemistry, petrology, and volcanology. This year, our understanding of Earth’s intricate systems has deepened significantly. We widen our scopes approaching mineralogical and petrological problems with new methods such as machine learning and deep learning tech ...[Read More]

GMPV Campfires – call for Speakers

December 17, 2024
GMPV Campfires – call for Speakers
Image Credit: Thomas P. Ferrand (distributed via imaggeo.egu.eu)

The EGU Geochemistry, Mineralogy, Petrology and Volcanology ECS committee is currently looking for early career scientists to present at and attend our monthly online talk series (EGU Campfires).  The EGU Campfires are a free one-hour online seminar consisting of three 10-12-minute talks. These quick-fire presentations give you an opportunity to share your work in a relaxed and friendly environmen ...[Read More]

GMPV is looking for the new ECS Rep!!!

December 6, 2024
GMPV is looking for the new ECS Rep!!!

The Geochemistry, Mineralogy, Petrology and Volcanology division of the EGU is looking for a new Early Career Scientist representative (ECS rep)! The outgoing rep (Simona Gabrielli) will be standing down officially at the EGU General Assembly 2025, so this is your opportunity to take this role! Why become an early career scientist representative? Being the ECS rep for an EGU division is a great ex ...[Read More]

THE CHALLENGES OF DATING – GEOLOGISTS’ VERSION (part two)

October 28, 2024
THE CHALLENGES OF DATING – GEOLOGISTS’ VERSION (part two)
Heart-shaped minerals photomicrograph by Bernardo Cesare, from the Imaggeo archives

Whether the first four robust candidates for the love of your (geological) life did not match your expectations (if you missed part one, check it here) or you are feeling polyamorous looking for some other options and perspectives, other bachelors/bachelorettes datable phases can be everything you have been looking for.   Here are some other minerals used in geochronology, as if they were featured ...[Read More]