Projektleitung:
Tel: +49 431 600-2334
E-Mail: hkopp@geomar.de
Projektkoordination:
Tel: +49 431 600-2193
E-Mail: rbenavides@geomar.de
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mareXtreme Second Annual General Assembly
mareXtreme Convenes in Bremerhaven - Annual Meeting 2025
From 3–5 September 2025, the 3. DAM Mission mareXtreme came together at the Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research, Alfred-Wegener-Institute Bremerhaven, for our Second Annual General Assembly.
With the harbor as a backdrop, approximately 100 researchers and partners shared ideas, project highlights, solution-oriented results, and inspiration for upcoming activities.
✨ Over three days we experienced:
🔹 Exciting results from each joint project including notable highlights of each project
🔹 Future-oriented ideas shaping the next steps for the project future and vision to Phase II
🔹 Fascinating discussions across disciplines integrating co-design and co-creation
🎤 A true highlight was the keynote by Prof. Matthew Palmer (Plymouth Marine laboratory, UK) on “Improving Predictions of Risks in Coastal Marine Ecosystems using a Digital Twin Ocean” – offering visionary insights into how digital technologies can strengthen coastal resilience.
After nearly two years of project work, the assembly was an important milestone – and a strong signal of what we can achieve together in tackling the challenges of marine extreme events.
🙏 Special thanks to Projektträger Jülich (PTJ) for their support, and to Prof. Katja Metfies for the excellent organization of the event.
➡️ Learn more about mareXtreme and MULTI-MAREX: marextreme.de
Pictures by Felix Gross, Uni Kiel.
mareXtreme 2. Jahreshauptversammlung Teilnehmer. Bild: Felix gross, CAU Kiel.
SAB Member und Keynote Speaker Prof. Matthew Palmer. Bild: Felix gross, CAU Kiel.
mareXtreme Sprecher Team. Bild: Felix gross, CAU Kiel.
Teilnehmer der Jahreshauptversammlung. Bild: Felix gross, CAU Kiel.
mareXtreme Second Annual General Assembly
mareXtreme Annual Meeting 2025 Convenes in Bremerhaven
From 3–5 September 2025, the 3. DAM Mission mareXtreme came together at the Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research, Alfred-Wegener-Institute Bremerhaven, for our Second Annual General Assembly.
With the harbor as a backdrop, approximately 100 researchers and partners shared ideas, project highlights, solution-oriented results, and inspiration for upcoming activities.
✨ Over three days we experienced:
🔹 Exciting results from each joint project including notable highlights of each project
🔹 Future-oriented ideas shaping the next steps for the project future and vision to Phase II
🔹 Fascinating discussions across disciplines integrating co-design and co-creation
🎤 A true highlight was the keynote by Prof. Matthew Palmer (UK Met Office) on “Improving Predictions of Risks in Coastal Marine Ecosystems using a Digital Twin Ocean” – offering visionary insights into how digital technologies can strengthen coastal resilience.
🙏 Special thanks to Projektträger Jülich (PTJ) for their support, and to Prof. Katja Metfies for the excellent organization of the event.
After nearly two years of project work, the assembly was an important milestone – and a strong signal of what we can achieve together in tackling the challenges of marine extreme events.
➡️ Learn more about mareXtreme and MULTI-MAREX: marextreme.de
Methana Magmatic Observational Experiment (MeMaX)
17. März 2025
Vulkane ohne echtzeitliche instrumentale Überwachung können nicht detektierte Anzeichen innerer Aktivität aufweisen.
Das Methana Magmatic Observational Experiment (MeMaX) untersucht seismische Prozesse auf der Halbinsel Methana, um verborgene magmatische Bewegungen frühzeitig zu erkennen.
Im Rahmen von MULTI-MAREX werden die Forschungsergebnisse mit Entscheidungsträgern aus Wissenschaft, Politik und Katastrophenschutz geteilt. Die hochauflösenden seismischen Daten können dazu beitragen, bestehende Überwachungssysteme zu verbessern und potenzielle Gefährdungen durch vulkanische Aktivität oder seismisch induzierte Tsunamis frühzeitig zu erkennen.
Zur Publikation:
Föst J.-P., Ritter J.R.R., Evangelidis C.P., Sokos E., Richter N., Reicherter K.R. (2024). Methana Magmatic Observational Experiment (MeMaX) – seismological monitoring of magmatic and tectonic activity in the western Saronic Gulf region, Greece. Annals of Geophysics, 68. https://doi.org/10.4401/ag-9155
Föst J.-P., Richter N., Ritter J. (2024). Methana Magmatic Observational Experiment (MeMaX). GFZ Data Services. Dataset/Seismic Network. https://doi.org/10.14470/6N477343
Wir gratulieren unseren Early Career Scientists herzlich zu ihren Veröffentlichungen!
MULTI-MAREX Rapid Response Team reaction to seismic events around Santorini
07. February 2024
Read more and updated information on our official blog: LINK
A cluster of weak to moderate earthquakes is currently recorded around Santorini. The seismic activity is concentrated in the area between the islands of Santorini and Amorgos, with a center around 25 kilometers northeast of Santorini. MULTI-MAREX scientists are assessing the current events and have sent a rapid response team to Santorini.
Against this backdrop, MULTI-MAREX launched a Rapid Response Mission on February 2nd. Together with our Greek partners, we are on site to install instruments on the seafloor and in Santorini’s caldera to monitor the seismic activity.
The objective of the MULTI-MAREX monitoring efforts is to record and accurately quantify the number, location, and magnitude of the earthquakes. Over the coming days, we will be able to assess whether the recent increase in magnitudes and the intensity of the earthquake sequence will continue or diminish. As long as seismic activity persists, there is an elevated risk of landslides, particularly along steep coastal areas. Very strong earthquakes—significantly more intense than those recorded so far—could also generate tsunami waves. Potential warning messages from the Greek authorities are sent directly to mobile devices via cell broadcast, provided that emergency notifications are enabled.
Read more and updated information on our official blog: LINK
MULTI-MAREX Launches Rapid Response Mission on Santorini
04. February 2025
Starting on January 24, 2025, an increase in weak to moderately strong earthquakes has been recorded in and around Santorini, similar to the events observed in 2011 and 2012. Unlike the previous episode, however, the current seismic activity is concentrated on the seafloor between the islands of Santorini and Amorgos
These current tremors are predominantly caused by tectonic processes. The numerous fault zones on the seafloor are activated by tectonic stresses along the plate boundary between the African and Eurasian plates. These ongoing processes are the cause of the widespread volcanism in the region, including Santorini. Many people in the region perceive the shaking as mild vibrations; thus far, no significant damage has been reported. The strongest earthquake to date reached a magnitude of 5.1 on February 4 and occurred at a depth of about 10 kilometers.
Against this backdrop, MULTI-MAREX launched a Rapid Response Mission on February 2nd.
Monitoring Earthquake Activity on Santorini
04. February 2025
Monitoring Earthquake Activity on Santorini
MULTI-MAREX launched a rapid response mission on 2 February. Together with Greek partners, researchers are on-site to deploy measurement instruments on the seafloor and within Santorini’s caldera to monitor seismic activity.
The aim of MULTI-MAREX’s monitoring efforts is to accurately record and quantify the number, location, and magnitude of the earthquakes. In the coming days, it will become clear whether the recent increase in magnitudes and seismic intensity will continue or subside. As long as the seismic activity persists, the risk of landslides remains elevated, particularly along steep coastal areas.
More info: LINK
MULTI-MAREX Website jetzt online
04. September 2024
MULTI-MAREX Projektwebsite jetzt online!
04. September 2024
Für detaillierte Projektinformationen sowie Neuigkeiten und Veranstaltungen besuchen Sie bitte unsere offizielle Projektwebsite:
https://www.marextreme.de/multi-marex
mareXtreme 3. DAM Mission Auftaktstreffen
Bremen, 04. - 06. September 2024
3. DAM Mission Auftaktreffen - mareXtreme
04. bis 06. September 2024 @Uni Bremen
• mareXtreme 3. DAM. Mission Project und Mission Roadmap
• Impulsvorträge und übergreifende Ziele
Pressmitteilung folgt
Kick-Off Meeting MULTI-MAREX
Kiel, 04. - 05. Juni 2024
04. und 05. Juni 2024 @GEOMAR - Wischhofstr. 1-3 24148 Kiel
- MULTI-MAREX Project und Mission Roadmap
- Stakeholder Voträge und Infos vom PTJ
- Diskussionsrunden und Reallabor Enführung
Detaillierte Beschreibung, Logistik und Agenda --> Link
3. DAM Mission mareXtreme Pressemitteilung --> Link
Unsere Verbundpartner (in alphabetischer Reihenfolge):
GEOMAR Helmholtz-Zentrum für Ozeanforschung Kiel
Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel (CAU)
GFZ GeoforschungsZentrumPotsdam
RWTH Aachen
MARUM Zentrum für Marine Umweltwissenschaften der Universität Bremen
Universität Hamburg (UHH)
Leibniz Universität Hannover (LUH) – Forschungszentrum Küste (FZK)
Universität Köln
Assoziierte Partner:
Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
Technische Universität Braunschweig – Forschungszentrum Küste
UNESCO German Commission
Universität Bonn
MULTI-MAREX Verbundpartner (in alphabetischer Reihenfolge):
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