The iSTAR Programme Science Integration Meeting; Leeds, United Kingdom, 18–19 May 2017
Science Updates
Sounding the Black Smoker Plumes
Imaging sonar, an emerging technique for monitoring heat from seafloor hydrothermal vents, gives scientists a new look at interacting systems off the coast of Canada.
Analog Modeling Recreates Millions of Years in a Few Hours
Second Workshop on Analog Modeling of Tectonic Processes; Austin, Texas, 17–19 May 2017
Driving Convergence in Space and Deep-Sea Science Exploration
ROBEX Sensor Workshop; Vienna, Austria, 27 April 2017
New Online Tool Teaches Students About the Energy-Water Nexus
Students use real data sets to explore how population changes, power generation, and water-saving strategies affect surface and groundwater use.
Observing Life near the Ocean’s Surface with Satellites
Third International Ocean Colour Science (IOCS) Meeting; Lisbon, Portugal, 15–19 May 2017
New Frontiers and Technologies in Submarine Volcanism Research
AGU Chapman Conference on Submarine Volcanism: New Approaches and Research Frontier; Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, 29 January to 3 February 2017
Understanding a Changing West Antarctic Peninsula
The 1st Workshop of the SOOS WAP Working Group; Cambridge, United Kingdom, 15–16 May 2017
In Icy Waters: The Future of Marine Biogeochemical Research off the West Antarctic Peninsula; Chicheley, United Kingdom, 17–18 May 2017
An 1888 Volcanic Collapse Becomes a Benchmark for Tsunami Models
When volcanic mountains slide into the sea, they trigger tsunamis. How big are these waves, and how far away can they do damage? Ritter Island provides some answers.
Early-Career Scientists Discuss Paleoscience, Future Challenges
3rd PAGES Young Scientists Meeting; Morillo de Tou, Spain, 7–9 May 2017