JpGU 2024: Biggest Geosciences themes in Japan and beyond

07/01/24 • 24 min

Summary
This special episode is to highlight the Japan Geoscience Union (JPGU) as a seismic force in geoscience, which offers a forum for the exchange of earth-shattering ideas and groundbreaking discoveries. Their annual meeting in Chiba, Japan this year brought together researchers from various geoscience disciplines and explored a wide range of topics. Climate change, use of AI and solar events were identified as important themes for the future among others. The JPGU aims to establish a more inclusive and diverse scientific community for scholars in the Asian region and beyond and being one of the youngest regional union of this nature, it is growing rapidly. Open science, including open access publishing and data sharing, is a key focus for the JpGU with their own Open Access journal - Progress in Earth and Planetary Science which was launched in 2014 and is published by Springer Nature. This year's conference provided a platform for international collaboration and knowledge dissemination and brought together respresentatives from various other regional organisations along with universities and research institutions from all across the world.
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JpGU, Japan Geoscience Union, geoscience, climate change, solar events, open science, open access, international collaboration
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The Lost Nile Pathway Behind Egypt's Pyramid Clusters: An Interview with Joe Aslin, Deputy Editor, Communications Earth & Environment

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In this episode, we are speaking to Dr. Joe Aslin, Deputy Editor Communications Earth & Environment, an open access journal from the Nature Portfolio publishing high-quality research, reviews and commentary in all areas of the earth, environmental and planetary sciences. We are talking about a fascinating paper published in this journal discussing the discovery of an extinct branch of Nile which would explain the reasons for the location of the Pyramids as they stand. The paper is cited as:

Ghoneim, E., Ralph, T.J., Onstine, S. et al. The Egyptian pyramid chain was built along the now abandoned Ahramat Nile Branch. Commun Earth Environ 5, 233 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s43247-024-01379-7

Summary
A groundbreaking study uncovers the significance of an extinct Nile branch in the construction of ancient Egyptian pyramids. The discovery sheds light on transportation routes, environmental changes, and cultural heritage conservation. The research aligns with Sustainable Development Goal No. 11, Sustainable Cities and Communities, and demonstrates the use of modern technologies in preserving cultural heritage sites.

Keywords
ancient Egypt, pyramid construction, extinct Nile branch, transportation logistics, environmental changes, cultural heritage conservation, sustainable cities, modern technologies, ancient civilizations

Takeaways

The discovery of an extinct Nile branch provides insights into the transportation routes and environmental changes that shaped the construction of ancient Egyptian pyramids.
The research contributes to the conservation of cultural heritage sites and aligns with Sustainable Development Goal No. 11, Sustainable Cities and Communities.
Modern technologies, such as satellite radar imagery and ground-penetrating radar, have played a crucial role in uncovering the secrets of ancient landscapes and historical sites.

Check out the latest insights on Communications Earth and Environment here.

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Understanding Seismic Risks through Historical Data: An Interview with Prof. Kenji Satake, AOGS, Japan

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Professor Kenji Satake, a renowned seismologist and tsunami researcher, discusses his research on historical earthquakes and tsunamis using interdisciplinary approaches. He emphasizes the importance of combining geophysical, geological, and historical data to understand the timing and magnitude of these natural disasters. His work has uncovered the existence and impact of past earthquakes, such as the Cascadia earthquake, and has contributed to our understanding of seismic risks. Professor Satake also discusses his role in establishing the Asia Oceania Geoscience Society and its journal, Geoscience Letters, to promote international collaboration and open access to scientific research. He encourages aspiring geophysicists and seismologists to embrace interdisciplinary and international collaboration for groundbreaking discoveries.

Keywords
earthquakes, tsunamis, seismology, tsunami research, historical data, interdisciplinary approach, geophysical data, geological data, scientific research, seismic risks, Asia Oceania Geoscience Society, Geoscience Letters, international collaboration, open access
Takeaways

Combining geophysical, geological, and historical data is crucial for understanding the timing and magnitude of historical earthquakes and tsunamis.
Professor Satake's research has uncovered the existence and impact of past earthquakes, such as the Cascadia earthquake, and has contributed to our understanding of seismic risks.
He emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary and international collaboration in geoscience research.
Establishing platforms for open access to scientific research, such as the Asia Oceania Geoscience Society and Geoscience Letters, promotes knowledge sharing and preparedness for future natural disasters.

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"Geophysical approach is not really long enough to cover such a long recurrent interval."
"The fact that earthquakes happened in the past guarantees that earthquakes will happen in the future."
"There are many scientific technological developments these days for the early warning system, for earthquakes early warning, and tsunami early warning."

Check out the AOGS and Springer Nature journal, Geoscience Letters here for more insights.