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11/13/25

New model for aurora forecast - in real time and up to three days in advance

When, where and with what intensity auroras might occur can now be calculated. An application is available on the GFZ website.

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11/12/25

Obituary for Prof. Dr Peter Möller

The GFZ mourns the loss of the former head of the GFZ Section "Reservoir Science", who passed away in October 2025 at the age of 88.

11/6/25

New Synergy Grant and participation go to GFZ

Hydrologist Heidi Kreibich is successful with her “LIMIT2ADAPT” project about flooding. Christian Voigt is partner in “SnowShifts” about snow.

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A Hybrid Path Through the World of Research

RIFS Fellow Saskia de Wildt works at the intersection of environmental sustainability research and artistic practice. With a professional background in filmmaking and experience in community-based research in the Arctic, she has spent her fellowship studying cross-cultural collaboration, using…

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10/22/25

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PD Dr Heidi Kreibich is the new head of the GFZ Hydrology Section

The Group Leader “Flood Risk and Climate Adaptation” in the Hydrology Section took over as head of the section from Prof. Dr Bruno Merz on 15 October.

11/7/25

Awards & Honours

Professor Jean Braun was awarded the Dodson Prize by the International Standing Committee on Thermochronology

The recipient of the 2025 Dodson Prize is Prof. Jean Braun (GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences, Potsdam) in recognition of his pivotal role in the fields of thermochronology und tectonics.