From alan.collins at adelaide.edu.au Sat Dec 2 13:40:11 2017 From: alan.collins at adelaide.edu.au (Alan Collins) Date: Sat, 2 Dec 2017 02:40:11 +0000 Subject: [Geodynamics] EGU session - Tectonic links with atmosphere-hydrosphere-climate Message-ID: Hi all Please consider submitting an abstract to the following session at EGU next April - we are keen to have a diversity of researchers presenting on the tectonic controls on and links with the greater Earth system. TS4.3 Solid Earth Processes and the Earth's Precambrian Biogeochemical Record: Atmosphere, hydrosphere and climate. Convenors - Grant Cox and Alan Collins (UniAdelaide, Australia) At the beginning of the Proterozoic Eon (2500 million years ago), the atmosphere virtually lacked oxygen and only simple micro-organisms inhabited the oceans. By the close of the Proterozoic (542 million years ago), the atmosphere and oceans contained sufficient oxygen to support animals and complex, tiered ecosystems. What drove this extraordinary transition on Earth's surface remains speculative, but Earth's evolving tectonic geography likely played a central role through its regulation of global climate, weathering of the continents, and nutrient fluxes into the oceans. This session aims to highlight the interaction of solid earth processes with the evolution of the atmosphere, hydrosphere and biosphere during this critical time. This session is sponsored by IGCP648. Hope to see you there Alan ****************************** Professor Alan Collins [Presentation2] Centre for Tectonics Resources and Exploration http://www.adelaide.edu.au/trax/ Department of Earth Sciences, University of Adelaide SA5005 Australia +61 (0)8 8313 3174 Twitter ID| @geoAlanC A link to a podcast of my professorial inaugural lecture And an article I recently wrote for The Conversation -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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We want to call your attention to the session TS4.1: ACTIO-REACTIO; FROM SUBDUCTING SLABS TO SHAPING THE SURFACE.?https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/0RmgBrswvA3eC7?domain=meetingorganizer.copernicus.org The aim of our session is to bridge the gap between model predictions and observations by quantifying the surface response to plate deformation and mantle dynamics (and vice versa). We invite scientists from a wide range of disciplines (geodynamics, geology, geomorphology, geophysics, climatology) with diverse research areas and approaches (eg: numerical, physical modelling, field work) to improve our understanding on the interplay between deep and surface processes on subduction topography. As keynote speakers, we count on the presence of: JO?O C. DUARTE (Lisbon University) /?Geodynamic physical models of subduction with an overriding plate and an interplate rheology ?/ JEREMY CAVES (ETH Zurich) /?Tracking interactions of the westerly jet and topography: uplift of the Tian Shan and Altai ?/ We look forward to your submissions. Cheers, The conveners: Nico Carlos Jessica Joost Malwina ====================== CARLOS FERN?NDEZ GARC?A? PHD STUDENT? G?osciences Universit? Rennes1 Email:?carlos.fernandez-garcia at univ-rennes1.fr[1]? ====================== Liens: ------ [1] mailto: -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From fanny.garel at gm.univ-montp2.fr Tue Dec 5 19:29:26 2017 From: fanny.garel at gm.univ-montp2.fr (Fanny Garel) Date: Tue, 5 Dec 2017 09:29:26 +0100 Subject: [Geodynamics] EGU2018 session on mantle rheology - bridging the gap between experiments and dynamic models Message-ID: Dear colleagues, (apologies for multiple posting) We invite you to submit an abstract to the session ?*Rheology of Earth's mantle: bridging the gap between mineral-scale experiments and large-scale dynamics*? (GD9.2/EMRP4.23/GMPV8.8/TS3.6/TS9) for the next European Geosciences Union (EGU) General Assembly in Vienna, Austria, taking place from April 8-13, 2018. Confirmed solicited speakers: Hana Cizkova (Charles University, Prague), Sebastian Ritterbex (Ehime University). Note that abstract submission deadlines is January 10, 2018. We invite contributions from experimentalists, computational mineral physicists, geodynamicists and tectonophysicists to present their latest results for new insights on mantle rheology (asthenosphere and lithospheric plates) to bridge the time-, space- and deformation-scales between observations, numerical modelling and experiments. Session description and submission: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/K410BnUK7MmlsR?domain=meetingorganizer.copernicus.org All the best, Patrick Cordier, Shun-Ichiro Karato, Fanny Garel From laetitia.le_pourhiet at upmc.fr Tue Dec 5 22:12:37 2017 From: laetitia.le_pourhiet at upmc.fr (Laetitia Le Pourhiet) Date: Tue, 5 Dec 2017 12:12:37 +0100 Subject: [Geodynamics] EGU TS11.3 Learning from failed models and negative results (Posters only) Message-ID: Dear all, Please consider submitting an abstract for poster presentation in our session *"Learning from failed models and negative results " * This session has been growing over the last 2 years *. * It is a great opportunity to discuss some idea that did not work and learn from others. *As it is poster only, it does not prevent you to request an oral presentation for your positive result ! * *Dead line to submit your abstract is set to 10 Jan 2018, 13:00 CET* On behalf of the conveners Laetitia Le Pourhiet, Cedric Thieulot and Susanne Buiter *Session details: * Publication bias in academic research can occur when the outcome of an experiment or study influences the decision whether to publish it. The Geosciences are of course not immune to publication bias. This session aims at discussing the issues surrounding publication bias and how to learn from failed models and negative results. In the Geosciences, as in other science fields, a study may have best chances for acceptance in scientific literature if it confirms a theory or conceptual idea that is well accepted in the community or if it reaches a positive result. The cases that fail in their test of a new method or idea often end up deep down in a drawer (which is why publication bias is also sometimes called the ?file drawer effect?). Additionally, physically sound simulations may remain unpublished even when they could correspond to a concept that has not yet been considered because of, for example, scarce data. Conversely, negative results such as numerical methods that fail to converge or that turn out not to be worth pursuing also never get published. This is potentially a waste of time and resources within our community as other scientists may set about testing the same idea or model setup without being aware of previous failed attempts. In this session, we encourage constructive discussions of unexpected, controversial, failed and/or negative results on any aspect of tectonics, structural geology, geodynamics, geomorphology and related fields. -- Dr Laetitia Le Pourhiet ISTEP UPMC Paris 6 +33 1 44275883 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dietmar.muller at sydney.edu.au Wed Dec 6 09:14:47 2017 From: dietmar.muller at sydney.edu.au (Dietmar Muller) Date: Tue, 5 Dec 2017 22:14:47 +0000 Subject: [Geodynamics] UTIG Postdoctoral Fellows Program Message-ID: The University of Texas Institute for Geophysics (UTIG) invites applications for its postdoctoral fellows program for 2018-2019. UTIG, which is part of the Jackson School of Geosciences at UT Austin, is known for international field programs in geophysics (solid earth, marine, polar) as well as energy geoscience, planetary science, and climate science. This is a highly competitive institutional award open to recent doctorates (degree within the past 3 years) in earth, marine, and planetary science or allied fields. The appointment is for one year and may be extended for another year based upon performance. Recipients may pursue their own research interests in any scientific subfield that complements or expands ongoing UTIG programs, and are encouraged to identify a UTIG mentor. Successful applicants may take up residence at UTIG as early as September 1, 2018, but no later than December 31, 2018. Salary is $60,000 per year and appointees are eligible for group health and dental insurance. Limited support may be available for travel, equipment, and other research expenses. 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The numerical model will link petrology data with high-resolution plate motion models using pyGPlates. The results will be tested against the data recently acquired by the community. The successful applicant will indeed work in close collaboration with an international group of scientists of the Deep Carbon Observatory science network (https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/bZ89BmumkLmkil?domain=deepcarbon.net), and with Muriel Andr?ani, Isabelle Daniel and Nicolas Coltice in Lyon. The candidate should hold a PhD in Earth Sciences and should have experience with data analysis using one or more programming languages, preferentially Python. Networking experience with the Deep Carbon Observatory science network and organizational skills will be appreciated. The successful candidates are expected to work in both independent and collaborative group environments and to be self-motivated to accomplish the research goals. The initial appointment will be for a period of one year and is likely to be extended. The net salary 28000-30000 ?/year, depending on experience, includes health insurance and social benefits. Information on the cost of living in Lyon can be found here: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/Xq1VBlSom8omik?domain=numbeo.com. To apply, please submit a single PDF document to Isabelle Daniel (isabelle.daniel at univ-lyon1.fr) and Nicolas Coltice (coltice at univ-lyon1.fr) incorporating the following: a cover letter, contact information for two references, curriculum vitae with a publication list, and a statement of past research accomplishments and future research goals (two pages or less). Complete applications will be reviewed every two weeks, starting now, until the position is filled. On behalf of Prof Nicolas Coltice -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From v.strak at vu.nl Thu Dec 21 21:43:55 2017 From: v.strak at vu.nl (Strak, V.) Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2017 10:43:55 +0000 Subject: [Geodynamics] EGU 2018 session on mantle upwellings Message-ID: <5D5D44E26506574A94EF2359EACE5BAD2B03B7@PEXMB200B.vu.local> Dear colleagues, With the deadline for abstract submission fast approaching (Jan 10), we would like to remind you of the following session that will be held at the EGU 2018. Session GD3.2/GMPV7.2/TS9.6: Causes and consequences of mantle upwellings Session description: Mantle upwellings are a significant component of the Earth?s convective system that can cause volcanism and anomalies in surface topography. They can rise from thermal boundary layers as hot ?plumes?. Alternatively, they can be a rather passive response to upper-mantle flow, subduction, or rifting. Clearly, different mechanisms sustain mantle upwellings of various temperature, vigour and size, causing signals that are potentially expressed in geophysical data as well as geochemical signatures of related volcanism. This session invites contributions that focus on mantle upwellings from geophysics, geochemistry, and modelling perspectives. Our aim is to bring together constraints from multiple disciplines to understand the origin and dynamics of mantle upwellings, as well as their potential to trigger mantle melting, create volcanism, generate ore deposits and build dynamic topography. Solicited oral presentations by Claudia Adam (Kansas State University) and Mark Hoggard (University of Cambridge). We kindly invite you to submit an abstract to this session using the following link: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/CrDTCxnMRvtxn2x6u84TmW?domain=meetingorganizer.copernicus.org. Best regards, Vincent Strak Maxim Ballmer Chiara Civiero Malcolm Hole Wouter Schellart -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From v.strak at vu.nl Thu Dec 21 21:51:29 2017 From: v.strak at vu.nl (Strak, V.) Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2017 10:51:29 +0000 Subject: [Geodynamics] EGU 2018 interdisciplinary session on imaging techniques in lab geo-models Message-ID: <5D5D44E26506574A94EF2359EACE5BAD2B03DB@PEXMB200B.vu.local> Dear colleagues, With the deadline for abstract submission fast approaching (Jan 10), we would like to remind you of the following interdisciplinary session that will be held at the EGU 2018. Interdisciplinary Event IE3.4/TS11.7/GD10.3/GI3.17/GM2.13/GMPV10.7/HS11.3/NH6.4/SSP1.8: Imaging techniques in laboratory modelling of geological processes Laboratory modelling of geological processes is a branch of the Earth Sciences that has seen recent breakthroughs in the development of new imaging and analytical techniques. Creating images of experiments in the laboratory is crucial for qualitative and quantitative model analysis and subsequent interpretation, leading to a better understanding of the geological processes under investigation. Nowadays, a wide range of Earth Science disciplines have developed state-of-the-art imaging techniques in laboratory experiments to investigate processes related to geodynamics, geomorphology, natural hazards, sedimentology, tectonics and structural geology, and volcanology. During the last three decades, quantification in laboratory modelling was indeed revolutionised with the progressive appearance of new imaging technologies, which have allowed to study the interior of opaque structures and compute displacement, velocity, stress and strain field maps, as well as topography. This session invites presentations on advancements in imaging and analytical techniques used in any type of laboratory models of geological processes. Suggested techniques of interest include (but are not limited to) particle image velocimetry, particle tracking, structure-from-motion, digital image correlation, photoelasticity, X-ray CT scanning, seismic reflection, digitisation of model sections, laser scanning, fringe projection and stereo photogrammetry. This cross-disciplinary session aims to showcase the range of techniques that are being utilised in laboratory modelling, discuss the improvements and limitations of these techniques, share good practice, assess their value to provide better quantification and understanding and explore the future of imaging and analysis in laboratory modelling of geological processes. We kindly invite you to submit an abstract to this session using the following link:https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/oKR8CZYM2VFQr338Sze_rH?domain=meetingorganizer.copernicus.org. Best regards, Vincent Strak Janine Kavanagh Matthias Rosenau -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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