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.
Finally, the last day arrived. It’s time to enjoy the last moment of the 2025 General Assembly. Today, there are a total of 5 sessions solely organised by the GMPV- In line with the significant breakthroughs in modern Earth Science, particularly due to the development in observational, analytical, and modelling methods by introducing micro to nano analytical tools, GMPV has scheduled a session (GMPV7.5) on the application of these tools and cutting-edge modelling or experimental methods in conventional research. The …
Four days in and we are just getting started! Grab your morning coffee or beverage of choice and check out the suggestions from the GMPV ECS Team for a day full of learning, discussion and networking opportunities at EGU25. Starting at 8:30 (CEST) and continuing throughout the morning, we have the ‘Understanding magmatic processes: from magma storage to eruptive behaviour, and implications for volcanic hazards’ session (GMPV8.4) in room K1. Presenters will discuss magma generation, movement, storage, and eruption, combining …
Welcome to Wednesday, halfway through EGU25! Let’s hope you have already participated in interesting talks, mingled with peers and met future collaborators! If not, today is a great day to start. Here are the sessions you wouldn’t want to miss today. In the morning (8:30), after grabbing a much-needed hot brew, we recommend heading to a short course co-convened by Daniel Evans, Simon Clark and GMPV’s Veronica Peverelli Transferable skills: what are they and do I have them?, an interactive …
Get ready for the second day of the EGU General Assembly! Here is a quick summary of the day for GMPV sessions or joint sessions you can attend: either you are interested in fluid/melt-rock interactions, sedimentary provenance analysis, volcanic hazards, orogenes, subduction zones or continental rifts, you are sure to find what you are looking for! Morning sessions From 8.30 to 12.30 am, you can start your day with two oral sessions on GMPV5.1 Mineral deposits: systems, settings, processes or …
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.
The 2024 Robert Wilhelm Bunsen Medal is awarded to
Kei Hirose for outstanding research, combining innovative experimental and analytical techniques, on the behaviour and evolution of the Earth’s deep interior.
Outstanding Student and PhD candidate Presentation (OSPP) Award
The 2024 Outstanding Student and PhD candidate Presentation (OSPP) Award is awarded to
Dong Wang Impacts of Large Low Shear Velocity Provinces on the Heat Flux from the Earth's Core: Insights from the Thermal Conductivity of Bridgmanite and Post-perovskite
Outstanding Student and PhD candidate Presentation (OSPP) Award
The 2024 Outstanding Student and PhD candidate Presentation (OSPP) Award is awarded to
Laura Lünenschloss H2O-vesicle formation in the hybrid region of a bimodal melt system. An experimental progress.
Arne Richter Award for Outstanding Early Career Scientists
The 2024 Arne Richter Award for Outstanding Early Career Scientists is awarded to
Yanhao Lin for groundbreaking research on lunar magma ocean crystallisation, and experimental and theoretical work to quantify water contents and volatile cycling from deep mantle to near surface.
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