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| NG10: | Complex Networks in Geosciences |
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Nonlinear Geophysics
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| CoSponsor: |
Atmospheric Sciences Hydrology Natural Hazards Seismology |
| Convener: |
Joern Davidsen University of Calgary CAN joern.davidsen@ucalgary.ca Juergen Kurths Potsdam-Institut für Klimafolgenforschung e.V. DEU kurths@pik-potsdam.de Maya Paczuski University of Calgary CAN maya.paczuski@ucalgary.ca Ilya Zaliapin University of Reno USA zal@unr.edu |
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| Description: |
The emerging theory of complex networks aims at characterizing the genesis, statistical or topological structure and evolution of processes that can be described by networks (graphs). Ideas, concepts and methods from the theory of complex network have shown to provide a novel and complementary approach to problems in such diverse disciplines as ecology, cell biology, epidemiology, social interactions and many others. There is increasing evidence that network theory can be beneficial for long-standing geosciences problems including but not limited to pattern formation, environmental dynamics, and prediction of extreme events in seismology, volcanology, hydrology, atmospheric and space sciences. The goal of this session is to showcase the huge potential of complex network theory in geosciences and to solicit a wide range of papers concerned with network concepts and ideas across disciplines. Specifically, the session aims to bring together scientists from different fields to discuss and exchange knowledge about the current state of network approaches in their specific fields. |