President: Paola Vannucchi
(Emailts@egu.eu)
Deputy President: João C. Duarte
(Email)
ECS Representative: Sascha Zertani
(Emailecs-ts@egu.eu)
The Division on Tectonics and Structural Geology (TS) investigates rock deformation at all scales with the aim to decipher its complex relationships with Earth dynamics. We use natural observations, including mapping, remote sensing and seismics, and experimental methods. The division is highly interdisciplinary, with strong ties with other EGU divisions including GD, EMRP, SM, SSP, GM, G, and GMPV.
Latest posts from the TS blog
TS Must-Read – Wang et al. (2012) Deformation cycles of subduction earthquakes in a viscoelastic Earth
Large subduction earthquakes cause perturbation of the subduction system, whose response depends on its rheological characteristics. The evolution of the subduction system from earthquake to earthquake is defined as subduction earthquake cycle (SEC), and is characterised by three main processes that operate over decades/centuries: postseismic afterslip, viscoelastic mantle relaxation, and fault relocking. Despite the precise and global coverage of modern geodetic systems, the full SEC of a single subduction zone is still hindered by the short instrumental time compared to …
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Geomythology. Chimera: the lion, the goat, the snake and the flaming gas vents
Once upon a time in Lycia there was a land of fire, which burned so bright the light was visible by sailors navigating on the Mare Lycium, who were using the fires as a natural lighthouse. “Mount Chimaera in the country of Phaselis is on fire, and indeed burns with a flame that does not die by day or night”; those were the words of Pliny the Elder in his Naturalis Historia (2.110). Ancient Lycia is nowadays known as the …
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Geotandem: The Tectonics (or lack thereof) of Mars
Welcome to the first of its kind, the Geotandem 01! A collaborative series between EGU divisions. Interdisciplinarity is intrinsic to Geosciences, so we want to showcase how researchers approach the same topics from different but also complementing perspectives. In each edition, we will bring you a high-interest topic for the community seen from the eyes of diverse disciplines. Today, the Tectonics & Structural, Geodesy and Geodynamics divisions come together to present one of our favourite planets of the solar system, …
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TS Must-Read – Mancktelow (2008): Tectonic pressure: Theoretical concepts and modelled examples
Neil Mancktelow published this Must-Read paper on the concept of “tectonic pressure” in 2008. The paper reviews previous work and theoretical concepts published on this fundamental topic. Additionally, numerical models that estimate the magnitude of tectonic pressure variations are presented for several realistic natural structures, such as folds, boudins, and inclusions. The premise of tectonic pressure is that the pressure distribution in heterogeneous rocks is neither static nor homogeneous, i.e., the absolute pressure varies in space and time. Further, pressure …
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Recent awardees
- 2024
- Stephan Mueller Medal
The 2024 Stephan Mueller Medal is awarded to
Yann Klinger for his exceptional interdisciplinary contribution to the fields of seismology and palaeo-seismology, in particular, for his groundbreaking development of space seismology.
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- 2023
- Stephan Mueller Medal
The 2023 Stephan Mueller Medal is awarded to
Richard G. Gordon in recognition for his outstanding and innovative contribution to global tectonics, in particular, for his leadership of the NUVEL (Northwest University Velocity) and MORVEL (Mid-Ocean Ridge Velocity) global plate motion projects.
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- 2023
- Outstanding Student and PhD candidate Presentation (OSPP) Award
The 2023 Outstanding Student and PhD candidate Presentation (OSPP) Award is awarded to
Afonso Gomes 2D numerical modelling of Tethyan-type ophiolite emplacement: The role of overriding plate age, serpentinization, and OCT width.
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- 2023
- Outstanding Student and PhD candidate Presentation (OSPP) Award
The 2023 Outstanding Student and PhD candidate Presentation (OSPP) Award is awarded to
Caroline Haslebacher Mapping linear surface features on Europa using a deep learning framework
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- 2023
- Arne Richter Award for Outstanding Early Career Scientists
The 2023 Arne Richter Award for Outstanding Early Career Scientists is awarded to
Jessica McBeck for developing a new and unique understanding of strain localization mechanisms that control failure across scales, with the application of novel investigation techniques and modelling tools.
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