Tracking Volcanic Slope Instability with Greater Accuracy
A new study conducted at Vulcano (Italy) combines drone surveys with in-situ rock strength measurements to identify areas of hydrothermal weakening within the volcanic structure.
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Liane G. Benning meets Germany’s President Frank-Walter Steinmeier
The reception took place during the winter meeting of the German Science and Humanities Council. Benning and her colleagues also presented the agenda “Science in Germany – Perspectives until 2040”.
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The average of maximum daily rainfall is increasing by 2.3% per decade
The Global Water Monitor Consortium has released its 2025 report. The Australian National University is leading the effort, with scientific support from the GFZ.
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Global Plastics Treaty Negotiations: Success is still possible
Plastic pollution is causing severe problems worldwide. However, negotiations at the United Nations in Geneva last August did not result in the expected global plastics treaty. On 7 February 2026, the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) on Plastic Pollution will reconvene in Geneva to…
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Two Helmholtz Global Fellows from the USA at GFZ
GFZ welcomes Dr Michal Ben-Israel and Dr Camilo Ignacio Pinilla Ramos, who are joining the sections “Earth Surface Process Modelling” and “Seismic Hazard and Risk Dynamics” respectively for two years.
Awards & Honours
Tim Schöne receives the “2025 Outstanding Student and PhD Candidate Presentation Award”
The OSPP Award is presented by the European Geosciences Union. T. Schöne receives it for his scientific work on the migration behavior of uranium in Opalinus Clay.
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