In some cases, you get a file with coordinates in decimal degrees. Loading these data or converting the file to UTM coordinates can be a nightmare. Don’t panic ! Here is an example of such a file: in this file,…
Once you have calculated volume attributes, you can scan your 3D block using a timeslice. It provides a good first looks of what’s inside your block. however, as it’s a timeslice, it means you are looking features on the same…
We are proud to announce the publication of our article “Pipe formation by fluid focalization in bilayered sediments” in the journal Fluids. The study is based on sandbox experiments exploring the role of interfaces between fine and coarse grains on…
I’ve been the supervisor of the AAPG Student Chapter of Montpellier for 10 years. Why ? The association of master students aims at promoting geosciences, this unknown science ! So, this is a unique opportunity for students to get fundings…
In a context of declining research funding, poor job prospects and low salaries, how can young graduates be attracted to research? By taking them to a place that is emblematic of research: a scientific congress! For the last 5 years…
n outstanding paper published in 2020 in the BSGF (Bulletin de la Société Géologique de France – Earth Sciences Bulletin). Abstract: The giant Jurassic-aged pockmark field of Beauvoisin developed in a 800m wide depression for over 3.4 Ma during the…
Here are some interesting softwares that are very useful for scientific publications (Please note that they are all free): Simplex Numerica: SimplexNumerica has been designed to make complicated numerical math, applied to big data analysis, in conjunction with an outstanding…
In fact, the first question is why ? One of the most important challenges in teaching geology is bringing the outside world into the classroom. During a pandemic, obviously, an inability to safely bring students into the classroom doesn’t make…
The French Oceanographic Fleet is a very large research infrastructure (TGIR – Très Grande Infrastructure de Recherche). Centred on IFREMER, it comprises all the naval resources deployed by four founding organizations: CNRS, IFREMER, IPEV, IRD. Its main components are surface…
Geologic mapping is a highly interpretive, scientific process that can produce a range of map products for many different uses, including assessing ground-water quality and contamination risks; predicting earthquake, volcano, and landslide hazards; characterizing energy and mineral resources and their…