2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2 From: Andrew C Gase <agase@xxxxxxxxxx> Dear colleagues, For those interested in subduction zone topics in New Zealand, we invite you to submit abstracts to the following AGU session: Session Title - From trench to back-arc: Dynamics of the Hikurangi subduction zone Abstract: The Hikurangi subduction zone off New Zealand's North Island exhibits intriguing variations in volcanic, tectonic, and megathrust slip processes making it an outstanding natural laboratory to probe these processes. With support from NSF, IODP, GeoPRISMS, and numerous New Zealand and international agencies, many geophysical, geological, and geochemical studies have recently been carried out to investigate the interplay of these variations, especially as they relate to plate boundary tectonics and the diverse controls on volcanism. We welcome submissions that improve our understanding of the Hikurangi subduction system, including the role of fluids, volatiles, and sediments in subduction and volcanic processes, factors controlling megathrust earthquakes and slow slip events, offshore gas hydrates and slope instability, the generation and transport of magma, and comparative studies from other subduction margins. We encourage a diversity of methods for addressing these topics, such as electromagnetism, seismology, geodesy, gravity, numerical modeling, scientific drilling, petrology, and structural geology. Section - Tectonophysics Session Details - https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm20/prelim.cgi/Session/102769 Best wishes, Session conveners: Christine Chesley, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory Laura Wallace, GNS Science and University of Texas at Austin Geoff Kilgour, GNS Science Andrew Gase, University of Texas at Austin 2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2 ------------------------------
