We would like to draw your attention to the session GD6.1 “Structure, deformation and dynamics of continental crust, lithosphere and upper mantle”, co-sponsored by ILP. which will be held during the EGU General Assembly 2026 (3-8 May 2026, Vienna and online).

This session will provide overview of results from interpretation and modelling of the geodynamic processes in the lithosphere-asthenosphere system and the interaction between crust and lithospheric mantle, including the formation of discontinuities in the crust and mantle. We aim at establishing links between seismological observations and process-oriented modelling studies to better understand the relation between present-day fabrics of the lithosphere and contemporary deformation and ongoing dynamics within the asthenospheric mantle. Methodologically, the contributions will include studies based on application of geochemical, petrological, tectonic and geophysical (seismic, thermal, gravity, electro-magnetic) methods with emphasis on integrated interpretations. Contributions on development of methodology are welcome.

We invite, in particular multidisciplinary, contributions which focus on the structure, deformation and evolution of the continental crust and upper mantle and on the nature of mantle discontinuities. The latter include, but are not limited to, the mid-lithosphere discontinuity (MLD), the lithosphere-asthenosphere boundary (LAB), and the mantle transition zone, as imaged by various seismological techniques and interpreted with interdisciplinary approaches. Papers with focus on the structure of the crust and the nature of the Moho are also welcome.

Please notice that the abstract deadline is Thursday 15 January at 13.00 CET.

Looking forward to a lively discussion at the session.