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Predicting landslides with AI
Earthquakes claimed around 750,000 human lives in the two decades 1998–2017. Along with building collapse and tsunamic flooding, earthquake-triggered landslides are a major cause of fatalities. For instance, the Mw 7.9 Wenchuan Earthquake (China) caused around 200,000...
LUnar Geology Orbiter concept to study lunar Irregular Mare Patches and lava tubes from orbit
The LUnar Geology Orbiter (LUGO) mission is proposed to study surface and subsurface geological features on the Moon that have not yet been the dedicated target of previous missions, with the goal of understanding its thermal evolution and supporting human exploration...
Martian mud flows: a little salt makes a big difference
Ondřej Krýza's research was highlighted in Eos, the esteemed popularization magazine published by the American Geophysical Union (AGU), which focuses on making advancements in Earth and space sciences accessible to a broader audience. In the northern lowlands of Mars,...
Seminar Series Spring 2025 – Dynamic Planet Earth
The Dynamic Planet Earth program is introducing a spring series of seminars for the general public and students, in cooperation with Charles University. At each seminar, we will present specific results from teams from the Academy of Sciences and the views of leading...