From ancient times we have observed the nature and tried to find explanations and fundamental causes for the phenomena we encounter. The Antique people thought that everything can be explained as a combination of four basic elements: earth, water, air
Earth’s magnetic field
Thanks to this package, students will be able to answer questions regarding the influence of geomagnetism on life on planet Earth. Students will learn what the Earth’s magnetic field is, will define its sources, where the magnetic poles are and
Meteorological measurements in the Arctic
Before leaving the house for school or work we usually wonder what to wear. These thoughts are not only due to our preferences, but most of all what awaits us outside. We pay attention to the air temperature, if sun
Ultraviolet radiation – is it always an enemy?
A package “Ultraviolet radiation – is it always an enemy?” allows to answer questions: what UV radiation is and what factors influence natural radiation from the Sun? what threats and benefits UV radiation brings to our health? how can we
Educational package “Physics of earthquakes”
Seismology is a multidisciplinary science using knowledge from other disciplines, like geology, tectonics, physic and mathematic. The biggest challenge for seismologists is to elaborate earthquakes forecasting algorithm. Forecasting earthquakes means estimate time, location and strength of earthquakes with enough accuracy.
Educational package “GLACIERS”
For the inhabitants of Greenland, Iceland or Svalbard glaciers are available on walking distance, for the residents of the Alpine or sub-alpine villages to reach the glacier is a matter of the longer tour. For residents of other areas, glaciers
Kick-off meeting, Warsaw
ERIS Project officially started! Kick-off meeting was held form 11 to 12 January 2016, at the Institute of Geophysics PAS, Poland. Representatives from IG PAS, University of Bucharest and Université de Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines had fruitful two-day meeting during which crucial
Meeting in Paris
Partners Met in Paris Representatives of three partner institutions met in Paris to discuss development of educational packages. Meeting took place on 22 February, 2016 in Scientific Centre of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Paris.
