On the Future of Thermochemical Databases in Volcanology, Geochemistry, and Petrology

On the Future of Thermochemical Databases in Volcanology, Geochemistry, and Petrology

Explore the future of computational thermodynamics in Earth sciences through this hour-long AGU Fall Meeting conference talk. Delve into the critical role of thermochemical databases, solution model development, and practical applications in volcanology, geochemistry, and petrology. Examine how innovations in modern data science could potentially democratize the field, addressing the need for community-driven, flexible, and accessible thermodynamic databases. Gain insights into the challenges of maintaining database integrity, the importance of responsive updates, and the potential for integrating computational and data science advancements to enhance geochemical and petrological research.