Hi Jihn
This is a tentative expression of interest. If my bombs in Potsdam are
working well, I should be able to present some data on the kinetics of
retrogression of crustal rocks (with implications for the persistence of
water and therefore for rheology, life and the universe).
All the best
Bruce
Professor Bruce Yardley
School of Earth and Environment - Earth Sciences
University of Leeds
Leeds LS2 9JT
UK
Tel. +44 (0)113 3435227
New temporary location from 10 September:
Room B04, 15-19 Hyde Terrace
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From: Metamorphic Studies Group [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
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Sent: 25 September 2008 17:45
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Subject: Evolution of the Continental Crust: the Janet Watson meeting
Dear metamorphic colleagues, I would like to inform you of the following
conference and hope you will consider attending/contributing:
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Evolution of the Continental Crust: the Janet Watson meeting
28-29 May 2009
To be held in the Geological Society, Burlington House, London
The continental crust we stand on has evolved through much of Earth's
history. This evolution has left its imprint in the structures, the
igneous and
metamorphic patterns and the geochemistry that we see today, and
understanding such imprints is crucial for our general vision of Earth
evolution.
Studies from different scientific viewpoints have given rise to diverse
visions of
how the crust has evolved. This two-day meeting aims to bring together
investigators pursuing these different scientific strands so as to
stimulate a
broad-based discussion of continental crustal evolution.
Issues to address include:
* spatial and temporal patterns in the addition of igneous
material
crust
* mechanisms of uplift of that material through time (are these
igneous
or tectonic?)
* significance of Precambrian metamorphic conditions and patterns
* ore genesis in relation to crustal behaviour
* strength of the crust through time
* secular change of processes affecting the continental crust
Keynote speakers:
Maarten de Wit (Cape Town)
Roberta Rudnick (Maryland University)
Rick Sibson (Otago University)
Call for papers
Papers relating to the "hard rock" aspects of continental evolution are
sought,
particularly those that touch upon how different methods of
investigation
might overlap to move our knowledge of crustal evolution forwards.
Janet Watson was an influential figure in geological research, an FRS
and the
first woman to hold the post of President of the Geological Society.
She had
varied interests concerning continental crustal evolution, but
field-based
structure and metamorphic processes, geochemistry, geochronology and ore
deposits were prominent. This meeting will reflect those general
interests.
She made a particular impact in the study of the Precambrian Lewisian
Complex of NW Scotland and contributions concerning this region are
encouraged, in the context of generic processes of crustal evolution.
For more info see the Geological Society website
http://www.geolsoc.org.uk/gsl/events/listings/page4339.html
Regards
John Wheeler
Dept. Earth and Ocean Sciences, Jane Herdman Building,
Liverpool University, Liverpool L69 3GP, U.K.
Email: [log in to unmask]
Fax: 0151 794 5196 Telephone direct: 0151 794 5172
Home page on http://pcwww.liv.ac.uk/johnwh
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