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Announcement of new SCAR Expert group on Antarctic Volcanism (ANTVOLC) and associated kickstart workshop
From: Massimo Pompilio <massimo.pompilio@xxxxxxx>Announcement of new SCAR Expert group on Antarctic Volcanism (ANTVOLC) and associated kickstart workshop
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We wish to inform the volcanological community that the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) has approved the formation of an Expert Group on Antarctic Volcanism (ANTVOLC). See http://www.scar.org/ssg/geosciences/volcanism
The group aims to
· promote the study of Antarctic volcanism and disperse information;
· discuss protocols, methodologies and best practices;
· integrate & share geological information;
· facilitate regional correlations (e.g. tephrochronology);
· compile, integrate & publish databases (e.g. outcrop maps, geochemistry);
· to identify priorities, critical issues and future scientific directions;
· to develop collaborations and international joint research projects;
· to exchange data and ideas with other SCAR Scientific Programs or Expert Groups (e.g. SERCE, PAIS see: http://www.scar.org/srp);
· to provide a clear route map for obtaining expert advice during any volcanic crises in Antarctica ( e.g. Deception Island, Mt Erebus, Mt Melbourne, South Sandwich Islands or subglacial eruptions); and
· to develop productive links with related science disciplines (e.g. glaciology, biology, climate/ice sheet (and other) modelling)
These activities will be developed over a 4 year period and shall include workshops and scientific sessions mainly attached to international conferences (e.g. AGU, EGU, ISAES, IAVCEI).
A kickstart workshop will be held at the INGV Osservatorio Etneo in Catania (http://www.ct.ingv.it/) from 3 to 5 July 2015 after the upcoming IUGG General Assembly in Prague. The workshop will be divided into a general session including solicited talks, plenary discussions aimed to review and discuss the state of the art of Antarctic Volcanism research and a poster session.
It is also expected that this discussions at this workshop will lead to the development of an organizational structure (e.g. establish initial group membership, a steering committee, and regional or national coordinators) and agree common activities. During the workshop a visit to the monitoring system of Sicilian volcanoes at INGV will be arranged together with a one-day field trip to Etna volcano.
The scientific program, information on accommodation, and links to a dedicated website will be available soon.
To participate and join our email list, please send an message indicating your interest to Massimo Pompilio (Massimo.Pompilio@xxxxxxx) and John Smellie (jls55@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx) before 31 May 2015.
Looking forward to see you in Catania
Massimo Pompilio and John Smellie
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