Evolution of the Earth and the Planets (ETP)

Research within the ETP theme focuses on the evolution and quantification of volcanic and planetary landscapes. More specifically, we study:
1. current and recent planetary geological processes (permafrost, recent flow, cratering rates),
2. the evolution of volcanoes (genesis, growth, destabilization, weathering, erosion), their interactions with the climate, associated hazards, and cryovolcanism
3. the ancient Martian environment and associated erosion processes (Tharsis, outflow, tsunamis),
4. These studies are based on space-based remote sensing data (imagery, spectroradiometry) and field data coupled with morphometric, geochronological, and geochemical analysis, as well as methodological and instrumental developments (isotopic dating, crater density chronology, numerical modeling, artificial intelligence, laboratory experiments in hydraulic flumes, cold chamber, etc.).

The theme coordinators are Frédéric Schmidt and Anthony Hildenbrand.