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Near-Surface Geophysics

Near-Surface Geophysics focuses on the development and application of any and all geophysical methods to study the near-surface region of the Earth, to advance the fundamental science of geophysical imaging (data acquisition, inversion, interpretation), and to address key questions about subsurface properties and processes.

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AGU Awards Announced!

Dear NSG Members, 

we are excited to share that two outstanding members of our NSG community have been recognized with prestigious AGU awards this year. 

Douglas Oldenburg – AGU Fellow

Douglas Oldenburg has been selected as an AGU Fellow, an honor that acknowledges his pioneering work in developing inversion methodologies and applying them to address a wide range of applied problems, including resource exploration, environmental, and engineering challenges. Doug is the founder and advisor of the UBC Geophysical Inversion Facility (UBC-GIF) and has co-led efforts to create open-source resources for students, researchers, and practitioners. His work has not only advanced our understanding of geophysical inversion but also supported the growth and accessibility of geophysical education. For more information on Doug's incredible contributions, you can visit his page here.

Kennedy O. Doro – NSG Early Career Award
Kennedy O. Doro is the recipient of this year's NSG Early Career Award. Kennedy's innovative work has advanced the use of geophysics in combination with hydrological and in-situ technologies to investigate shallow subsurface processes and states. His research focuses on imaging and monitoring ecohydrological processes, providing valuable insights for critical zone research. Beyond his research, Kennedy is an enthusiastic mentor, particularly for underrepresented students, helping to foster the next generation of geophysicists. For more information on Dr. Doro's work and achievements, you can visit his website.

Let us all join in congratulating them on these significant recognitions. 

AGU24 NSG Section schedule and events!

Dear NSG Members, 

at this years AGU meeting, members of our section have organized a wide range of scientific sessions and social gatherings. Here is a list of what you can expect:

NSG Session Overview

NSG Events at #AGU24 in Washington, D.C.

Near Surface Geophysics Reception and Section Gathering 
Are you interested in catching up with your colleagues and hearing from our section president? Please join us for the Near Surface Geophysics Reception at the Grand Hyatt.

  • Date: Tuesday, 10 December
  • Time: 6:30 PM
  • Location: Constitution E, Grand Hyatt

Hydrogeophysics/Near Surface Geophysics Social 
It is time again for our annual gathering as part of the AGU meeting to connect, network, and have a good time. We invite you to join this year’s Hydrogeophysics/Near Surface Geophysics social at The Bottom Line. 

  • Date: Wednesday, 11 December
  • Time: 6:00 PM
  • Location: The Bottom Line, 1716 I St NW, Washington, DC 20006

Student and Early Career Social
Are you a near surface geophysics student or early career professional looking to connect and expand your network? We invite you to attend our upcoming AGU NSG student and early career social at The Smith in Washington, D.C.

  • Date: Thursday, 12 December
  • Time: 6:00 PM
  • Location: The Smith, 901 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004

Women of Color in Near-Surface Geophysics


Adventures of a Geophysicist - 7 short stories


The field of Near Surface Geophysics has a rich history of innovation in methods, instrumentation, and software. Some of this history is preserved in the publications and textbooks from our field, but many of the interesting back-stories about the people and groups that led to important developments in our field are often lost. To preserve some of this history, the Near Surface Geophysics section will share seven short stories written by Niels Christensen, Professor Emeritus at Aarhus University, one per month posted in our newsletter and linked for posterity on our website. The stories will also be published in ASEG's Preview magazine. You can find the background and the seven stories as they are released here. 

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Google Maps - Near Surface Geophysics Map: submit your pin(s) for any of your present or past fieldsites for which a geophysical dataset exists. We just need your name, a location, name of geophysical method(s), and any other relevant information you want to provide (e.g. date of the dataset, additional methods, collaborators, etc…). The info can be submitted in two ways:

  1. add a pin directly to this shareable map, including a title, description, and link to data [search for the coordinates in the search box at the top of the map and select the option to ‘add pin’]
  2. Submit all relevant data to this form

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