******************************************************************************** IAVCEI General Assembly 2008 Fire and Ice: Volcanism and cryovolcanism in the solar system From: Rosaly M. Lopes <Rosaly.M.Lopes@xxxxxxxxxxxx> ******************************************************************************** Conveners: Rosaly M.C. Lopes Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology Rosaly.M.Lopes@xxxxxxxxxxxx Tracy K. Gregg University of New York at Buffalo tgregg@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx David A. Rothery The Open University, Milton Keynes D.A.Rothery@xxxxxxxxxx Thorsteinn Thorsteinsson, Hydrology Division, National Energy Authority thor@xxxxx Volcanism is a fundamental geologic process that has affected most substantial solid bodies in the solar system and, presumably, in other solar systems as well. As we explore other worlds, we encounter signs of present and past volcanism, some in unexpected places. Volcanism in extraterrestrial worlds can be markedly different from the examples we see on Earth, but the similarities are also striking. Volcanism is a complex phenomenon that has the potential to reveal vital information about the transfer of heat and mass through time on and in a planetary body, and can also provide insights into the interior composition . Understanding eruption and emplacement mechanisms on other planets is important for better constraining how magmatism behaves on Earth under present and past conditions. This session will focus on recent discoveries and advances in the study of volcanism and cryovolcanism in the Solar System, particularly the interactions of magma and ice (particularly on Earth and Mars, where volcanism and the cryosphere have long co-existed), and on cryovolcanic processes. Cryovolcanism is a process that has no terrestrial analogue but which appears to be widespread in the outer solar system. This session will focus on: - New results from space missions such as the Mars Exploration Rovers, the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, the Phoenix lander (due for touchdown in March, 2008) and Cassini - Cryovolcanism as a volcanic process - Geophysics of icy satellites of the Outer Solar System - Magma/ice interactions on Earth and Mars - Volcanism as thermal and chemical energy sources for potential life - Volcanism and volcanic products as evidence of mantle composition Commission: Remote Sensing -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Rosaly M. Lopes Principal Scientist and Cassini RADAR Investigation Scientist Lead Scientist/Group Supervisor, Geophysics and Planetary Geosciences Earth and Space Sciences Division Mail Stop 183-601 Jet Propulsion Laboratory Pasadena, CA 91109 phone: (818) 393-4584 cell: (818) 648-9543 FAX: (818) 393-5059 ============================================================== To unsubscribe from the volcano list, send the message: signoff volcano to: listserv@xxxxxxx, or write to: volcano-request@xxxxxxxx To contribute to the volcano list, send your message to: volcano@xxxxxxxx Please do not send attachments. ==============================================================
