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School of Cosmic Physics
The School of Cosmic Physics undertakes theoretical, computational and observational studies of physics related to the understanding of the Cosmos – from the Earth’s core to the outer reaches of the Universe. It is organised in two broad sections: Geophysics focused on the interior and surface of the Earth and Astronomy and Astrophysics focused outwards.
The school probes some of the deepest questions asked by humankind and has contributed to international projects aimed at exploring the cosmos. We have worked and continue to work on the formation of stars and planets, on the origins of the mysterious cosmic rays (encompassing significant contributions to high-energy astrophysics and particle acceleration theory), on the mechanisms responsible for the formation of continents and oceans, and on the deep structure of the Earth.
The school is a leader of national activity in these areas and is highly respected internationally for the depth, breadth and quality of its activities. It is currently involved in, for example, the building of the successor to the Hubble Space Telescope – the James Webb Space Telescope – which will be the largest telescope ever made.
School of Cosmic Physics
A pot of lava at the end of the rainbow? A #rainbow forms over Halema‘uma‘u crater following an afternoon rain shower on February 22. #Rainbows are often observed over #Halemaumau, as mist and rain move across the Kīlauea #caldera. #Kilauea2021 Retweeted by DIAS Geophysics
Lava fountains, pyroclastic flow and lightning during the latest paroxysmal eruptive episode at #Etna, 24 February 2021 Retweeted by DIAS Geophysics
Dr Melissa A Pfeffer & Dr Sara Barsotti from IMO carried out gas measurements in Reykjanes. Despite the ongoing seismic swarm for the last 24 hrs, no increase of gases was detected. Another field campaign is being prepared & the area is under strong surveillance. #EUROVOLC Retweeted by DIAS Geophysics
Grand day for a master class from Florian Le Pape on the @dias_geophysics ocean bottom seismometers. We'll be deploying these as part of the @iCRAGcentre survey led by Andy Trafford & Shane Donohoe @ucddublin to develop a fibre-optic approach for offshore site investigation Retweeted by DIAS Geophysics
Meet the Judges of our "Reach for the Stars" Astrophotography competition! @petertgallagher is Head of @DIASAstronomy & has spent the past two decades studying the Sun its impacts on the Earth. To learn more and submit an entry see dias.ie/reachforthesta… #DIASdiscovers Retweeted by DIAS Astronomy & Astrophysics
An example of selected schools for @AtSeismo are inviting students from nearby schools to share earthquake-related knowledge, thanks to high-motivated students and teachers. Good to see knowledge is transferring into the community. @SubediShiba1 seismoschoolnp.org Retweeted by DIAS Geophysics
Earthquake swarm began this morning close to Fagradalsfjall. An M5.7 earthq. occurred at 10:05 many aftershocks followed. Info will be updated when activity has been reviewed further. Activity is within the Reykjanes peninsula. Other locations of large earthquakes are unreliable. Retweeted by DIAS Geophysics
A seismic swarm is shaking the Reykjanes peninsula, the volcano-tectonic episode close to Grindavík is still ongoing. Several earthquakes of ~M5 have taken place for the past hour. The 10:05 earthquake has been calculated Mw5.65. en.vedur.is/earthquakes-an… Retweeted by DIAS Geophysics
Results from the real-time #GPS #analysis from station SENG 12km SW of the epicenter of the Mw5.65 #earthquake this morning at 10:05 local time showing 3cm southward motion. #EUROVOLC #volcanichazard #volcanicrisk #volcanos Retweeted by DIAS Geophysics
Elodie Kendall (Postdoc in Geodynamic Modelling Section @GFZ_Potsdam) shares with us recent work on the mantle structures that could explain the Indian Ocean Geoid Low #EGUBlogs @EuroGeosciences blogs.egu.eu/divisions/gd/2… Retweeted by DIAS Geophysics
Happy #ValentinesDay. Here's more #ScienceValentines by @Squidfan Retweeted by DIAS Geophysics
For anyone looking for a bit of lockdown reading... Please be our guest 📡🌞 arxiv.org/abs/2102.05552 @IrishResearch @ASTRON_NL @I_LOFAR @DIASAstronomy @DIAS_Dublin @TCD_physics #DIASdiscovers #iamaphysicist #solareclipse Retweeted by DIAS Astronomy & Astrophysics
Includes an ESR position @dias_geophysics with Prof. Chris Bean and myself @GeosciencesEd looking at ground motion and unrest triggering at volcanoes spin-itn.eu/esr41/ - including at Sierra Negra volcano in the Galápagos Islands. Application deadline 31 March 2021 Retweeted by DIAS Geophysics
Looking for a PhD in #seismology? Help build the future of seismology by joining an exciting research & training network of leading European institutes: spin-itn.eu Now recruiting 15 PhDs in a new #MSCA #ITN 'SPIN' focusing on new sensors and geohazard monitoring! Retweeted by DIAS Geophysics
Happy #InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience! Anyone can be a scientist, and we will always support you where we can on your geoscience journey. Retweeted by DIAS Geophysics
Dolines or sinkholes are the most common karst landform found in karst landscapes. We have over 11,000 recorded in our karst database #IYCK #karst Retweeted by DIAS Geophysics
The European Catalogue of #Volcanoes (volcanos.eurovolc.eu) has been updated! #EUROVOLC team has created a reliable source of #volcanological info, available on an interactive web-page. Features such as eruption search, #tephra database & event trees have been improved. Enjoy! Retweeted by DIAS Geophysics
Today marks the 'International day of Women and Girls in Science'. Below you can meet some DIAS's past and present women leading innovation and empowering women and girls across the world! Our CEO Eucharia Meehan will be chatting with @HeritageHubIRE later today on this topic Retweeted by DIAS Geophysics
Today is International Day of Women and Girls in Science, and to celebrate, we’ll be retweeting your selfies all day. So tweet us a picture telling us what you do in physics and share using #IAmAPhysicist. #WomenInScience #WomeninSTEM #WomeninScienceDay #WomeninPhysics Retweeted by DIAS Astronomy & Astrophysics
Today marks the 'International day of Women and Girls in Science'. Below you can meet some DIAS's past and present women leading innovation and empowering women and girls across the world! Our CEO Eucharia Meehan will be chatting with @HeritageHubIRE later today on this topic Retweeted by DIAS Astronomy & Astrophysics