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IUGG Session V15: Kimberlite Volcanism
From: lporritt@xxxxxxxxxx
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Dear Colleagues,
We would like to bring your attention to the Kimberlite Volcanology
session (V15) at the upcoming IUGG conference, Melbourne, Australia (28
June – 7th July 2011). The abstract deadline is 17th January (for those
also wishing to apply for conference grants) and extended to 1st February
for all other submissions.
Scope: Significant advances have occurred in recent years in understanding
the nature of kimberlite volcanic systems. However, there remain many
unresolved issues, including:
i) the composition and origins of kimberlite and related magmas,
ii) the volatile contents (species and abundance) of these same magmas,
iii) the physical processes governing the opening and evolution (e.g.,
geometry and dimensions) of conduit and vent systems during volcanic
eruptions,
iv) the duration and style of volcanic eruptions,
v) the dynamics of kimberlite eruption columns relative to other explosive
volcanic systems,
vi) the transportation and depositional processes governing the infilling
of kimberlite pipes,
vii) factors that influence diamond populations during magma ascent and
eruption/deposition,
viii) syn- to post-emplacement alteration processes
Keynote Speakers: Professor Ray Cas (Monash University) & Dr. Richard
Brown (Open University)
Invited Speaker: Bruce Kjarsgaard (Geological Survey of Canada)
We invite contributions on any of the aspects mentioned above. Please go
to the IUGG web page for more information on the conference and how to
submit your abstracts online. Submission deadline is 17th January 2011
http://www.iugg2011.com/default.asp
We hope you can join us.
Kelly Russell krussell@xxxxxxxxxx
Lucy Porritt lporritt@xxxxxxxxxx
University of British Columbia
Thomas Gernon Thomas.gernon@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
University of Southampton
Pat Hayman Patrick.Hayman@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Monash University
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