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EGU’s reaction to US decision to withdraw from the Paris Agreement
Yesterday, the President of the United States announced the country would be withdrawing from the Paris climate agreement. The European Geosciences Union (EGU) strongly opposes this decision. The overwhelming scientific consensus on is that climate is changing as a consequence of human activity, and that reducing greenhouse-gas emissions is vital to limit global warming and lower the risk of dangerous climate impacts. [ Read more ]
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Apply for EGU financial support for training schools
Do you need support from the EGU to organise a training school in the Earth, planetary or space sciences? Up until 15 August 2017, we welcome proposals for training schools scheduled for 2018. Please note this will be the only call for proposals for EGU co-sponsored meetings, and that we are only accepting funding applications relating to training schools. [ Read more ]
News from the EGU: Awards, EGU 2017 videos, AOGS-EGU conference (May 2017)
The May 2017 edition of the EGU email newsletter, the monthly information service for Union members, is now available. [ Read more ]
First AOGS–EGU Joint Conference: New Dimensions for Natural Hazards in Asia
The first AOGS-EGU joint conference will take place from 4 to 8 February 2018 in the Philippines. It will bring together students, early career and established scientists from all areas of the globe to discuss current advances in knowledge and new perspectives relevant to natural hazards in the Asian region. The deadline for abstract submission is 31 August. [ Read more ]
Thank you for making the EGU 2017 General Assembly a success
Last week (23–28 April), the EGU had the pleasure to host 14,500 participants at the EGU 2017 General Assembly in Vienna. This was a record-breaking meeting, with close to 17,500 oral, poster and PICO presentations, and over 1000 sessions and side events. For making the meeting a success, the EGU would like to thank all participants, as well as everyone involved in the organisation of the meeting: conveners, members of the EGU Programme Committee, Copernicus Meetings, conference assistants, and ACV and EGU office staff. We especially thank Gerrit de Rooij, the EGU Programme Committee Chair for the past three years, and welcome Susanne Buiter, who is now Chair of the Programme Committee. [ Read more ]
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Statistical characteristics of convective wind gusts in Germany
Due to the small-scale and non-stationary nature of the convective wind gusts usually associated with thunderstorms, there is a considerable lack of knowledge regarding their characteristics and statistics. Thus, we investigated the temporal and spatial distribution, intensity, and return values of those wind events in Germany. The study constitutes a fundamental addition to an improved understanding of convective wind gusts and serves as basis for further risk assessments. [ Read more ]
The European 2015 drought from a hydrological perspective
In 2015 large parts of Europe were affected by a drought. In terms of low flow magnitude, a region around the Czech Republic was most affected, with return periods > 100 yr. In terms of deficit volumes, the drought was particularly severe around S. Germany where the event lasted notably long. Meteorological and hydrological events developed differently in space and time. For an assessment of drought impacts on water resources, hydrological data are required in addition to meteorological indices. [ Read more ]
Hypsometric amplification and routing moderation of Greenland ice sheet meltwater release
The Greenland ice sheet melts faster in a warmer climate. The ice sheet is flatter at high elevation, therefore atmospheric warming increases the melt area exponentially. For current climate conditions, we find that the ice sheet shape amplifies the total meltwater generation by roughly 60 %. Meltwater is not stored underneath the ice sheet, as previously found, but it does take multiple days for it to pass through the seasonally developing subglacial drainage channels, moderating discharge. [ Read more ]
Latest Posts from EGU Blogs
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- Image of the Week – Heat waves during Polar Night!, posted 1 day ago on Cryospheric Sciences
- GeoTalk: The life and death of an ocean – is the Atlantic Ocean on its way to closing?, posted 1 day ago on GeoLog – EGU official blog
- Light years from home – a geologist’s tale, posted 3 days ago on GeoLog – EGU official blog
- Imaggeo on Mondays: Airplane views of the Alps, posted 5 days ago on GeoLog – EGU official blog
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