The disciplines Geochemistry, Mineralogy, Petrology, and Volcanology (GMPV) are the nexus of Earth processes. The GMPV Division addresses the chemical and physical properties of minerals that build our planet and their impacts on humanity and Earth’s habitability. The topics that fall under the GMPV purview include volcanic unrest and eruption; formation and evolution of continental crust; the role of atmospheric composition in habitability, via the geochemical record linked to mass extinctions; and the chemistry of the deep Earth, from mantle to core, including isotope geochemistry and radiometric dating. The science covered by GMPV also includes ocean chemistry and its control by ocean floor magmatism, weathering and erosion of continental crust, or cosmic input. The GMPV scope includes the traceability of fluid migration within the Earth through the study of ore deposits, geothermal systems as well as modifications of deep-seated rocks. In sum, the disciplines encompassed by the GMPV Division collectively describe the workings of complex and inter-connected systems in the Earth, providing the opportunity to speculate about other potentially habitable planets.
Hey folks, Today is the last day of the EGU26. Let’s have a quick look at today’s GMPV sessions- Session Code Time & Place Session Title Convenor & Co-Convenors Session Overview GMPV4.3 Oral: 08:30–12:30 Room: K1 What Makes Earth So Special: Global Cycles of Volatiles Convener: Alessia Borghini; Co-conveners: Carla Tiraboschi, Sally Gibson, Michał Bukała The Session will particularly focus on- (i) deep volatile cycles of H₂O, CO₂, halogens and sulphur; (ii) volatile mobilisation and transfer during subduction in COHNS …
Four days in, and the week isn’t done yet! Thursday is shaping up to be one of the most eventful days of the assembly for the GMPV community. Grab your badge and let’s walk you through it. Morning orals — Room K1 [08:30–12:30 (CEST)] Kick off your Thursday in Room K1 with GMPV2.2 – Advances in Geochronology and Thermochronology: from traditional methods to avant-garde applications (co-org TS). This is a full morning of talks covering the latest in dating methods …
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We are midway through the General Assembly, and for those of us obsessed with the “unreachable” parts of our planet, Wednesday is the day to be in Vienna! While the GMPV division is busy monitoring active volcanoes, many of us will be found in the cross-listed sessions where Geochemistry meets Geodynamics and Tectonics. Whether you are a geochemist, a mineralogist, a petrologist, or a volcanologist, today’s program is packed with opportunities to dive deep into the data. Starting at 08:30, …
The 2026 Robert Wilhelm Bunsen Medal is awarded to
Giovanni Chiodini for influential and transformative work in volcanology and gas geochemistry to elucidate Earth’s degassing processes, and long-lasting contributions to global volcano monitoring.
Arne Richter Award for Outstanding Early Career Scientists
The 2026 Arne Richter Award for Outstanding Early Career Scientists is awarded to
Claire Harnett for exceptional field and experimental studies modelling the growth and collapse of volcanic structures, and geotechnical applications leading to improved assessments of volcanic instability and hazards.
The 2025 Robert Wilhelm Bunsen Medal is awarded to
Trevor Russell Ireland in recognition of his impact on understanding the history and processes of Earth and the Solar System through pioneering developments in spectroscopy instrumentation and his vision for applications.
The 2025 Division Outstanding Early Career Scientist Award is awarded to
Renée Jade Tamblyn for groundbreaking work in petrochronology of subduction processes, komatiite hydration and production of H2 as an energy source for early life, as well as her role in developing a new in-situ method for Lu-Hf geochronology.
Outstanding Student and PhD candidate Presentation (OSPP) Award
The 2025 Outstanding Student and PhD candidate Presentation (OSPP) Award is awarded to
Peter Lindquist The geologic record of hydration and dehydration in the subducting slab: Epidote minerals record alteration and metamorphism before and during subduction
In our April issue, we are welcoming EGU26 with a range of tools and blog posts to help you get the most out of the meeting! Also meet the managing director or EGU's publications and conference partner company Copernicus, Martin Rasmussen, as he talks about how the General Assembly has changed in the last 20 years, the EGU awards and medals are now open for nominations, discover how footprints in muddy tidal flats are helping us learn about climate change and don't miss the 15 May deadline to apply for funding to support a training school or special conference!
