May 7, 2026 | BARAYAGWIZA Sylvain

WALL Project at EGU26: Research on Lava Dome Dynamics Presented by Prof. Catherine Mériaux

During the EGU General Assembly 2026 (EGU26), held in Vienna, Austria from 3–8 May 2026, Prof. Catherine Mériaux, PI of the WALL project and Director of the East African Institute for Fundamental Research (EAIFR), presented research on lava dome growth and deformation under variable effusion rates. The study explored the evolution and stability of viscous lava domes using 3D numerical simulations, with implications for understanding volcanic hazards such as dome collapse, pyroclastic flows, and explosive activity. This contribution highlights the WALL project’s continued involvement in international geoscience research and scientific exchange on volcanic processes and natural hazards. (Check the abstract here 👉 https://meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EGU26/EGU26-7176.html)