EGU General Assembly 2008

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	Quick Search Author Title Abstract Nr. Schedule Nr. Nonlinear Processes in Geophysics Nonlinear Processes: in Geosciences (General) Dynamical Systems Approaches to Problems in the Geosciences Scale, scaling and nonlinear variability in geosciences Chaos and nonlinear time series analysis Predictability Turbulence and Diffusion Nonlinear Waves Sessions of Special Interest for Nonlinear Processes in Geophysics Programme Groups Union Symposia Interdivision Sessions Educational Symposia Atmospheric Sciences Biogeosciences Climate: Past, Present, Future Cryospheric Sciences Earth & Space Science Informatics Energy, Resources & the Environment Geochemistry, Mineralogy, Petrology & Volcanology Geodesy Geodynamics Geomorphology Geosciences Instrumentation & Data Systems Hydrological Sciences Isotopes in Geosciences: Instrumentation and Applications Magnetism, Palaeomagnetism, Rock Physics & Geomaterials Natural Hazards Nonlinear Processes in Geophysics Ocean Sciences Planetary & Solar System Sciences Seismology Soil System Sciences Solar-Terrestrial Sciences Stratigraphy, Sedimentology & Palaeontology Tectonics & Structural Geology Medal Lectures Great Debates in Geosciences Short Courses Keynote Lectures Townhall Meetings Division Business Meetings Editorial Board Meetings Union Meetings Splinter Meetings   Information - IS37 - NP1.02/ES5 The butterfly effect and other monsters of nonlinear geosciences: what is to be learnt? (co-organized by NP & ES) Event Information Geosciences has been a source of powerful paradigms, e.g. the ‘fractal geometry of Nature’, the ‘butterfly effect’, ‘self-organised criticality’ and the ‘cascade processes’, leading to non classical approaches in geophysical research at the theoretical level as well as for applications, including for instance long-term resource management. This raises two questions, which are unfortunately rarely debated: what should be taught and learnt from these methodological changes? What are the synergies to be developed? In this session, these two questions will be first addressed with respect to the education at different levels, as well as to the communication with the press, the general public and government officials, who have still a general tendency to believe that there is no fundamental problem in geosciences. Case studies are particular welcome, e.g. successes/failures with innovative educational programmes or with the press. Preliminary List of Solicited Speakers Co-Sponsorship General Statement The information contained hereafter has been compiled and uploaded by the Session Organizers via the "Organizer Session Form". The Session Organizers have therefore the sole responsibility that this information is true and accurate at the date of publication, and the conference organizer cannot accept any legal responsibility for any errors or omissions that may be made, and he makes no warranty, expressed or implied, with regard to the material published. Back to Session Programme

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