2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2 From: Diana Roman <droman@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To those interested in the SZ4D Initiative (Subduction Zones in Four Dimensions), We, the members of the SZ4D <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.sz4d.org/__;!!IKRxdwAv5BmarQ!I2ilNtDrCllxhcBGo6lCvYuYlVrkZ2VBg56xI8bivt5L-RaFZ1xK1cGf_w_pLT8$> Research Coordination Network Steering Committee and thematic Working Groups, are writing to *solicit your input* to a set of draft reports <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.sz4d.org/projects-3__;!!IKRxdwAv5BmarQ!I2ilNtDrCllxhcBGo6lCvYuYlVrkZ2VBg56xI8bivt5L-RaFZ1xK1cGfQhOQFb4$> summarizing the thematic science drivers of an envisioned future SZ4D program. Over the past two years, we have received thoughtful feedback on ideas and evolving plans from the subduction zone research community through town halls, webinars, special interest meetings, and other mechanisms; we want to thank everyone who has taken the time to engage with us and generously share thoughts and ideas. Numerous aspects of the envisioned SZ4D Initiative have evolved significantly in response to this feedback. The draft chapters linked here <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.sz4d.org/projects-3__;!!IKRxdwAv5BmarQ!I2ilNtDrCllxhcBGo6lCvYuYlVrkZ2VBg56xI8bivt5L-RaFZ1xK1cGfQhOQFb4$> are intended as core content of the SZ4D Implementation Plan that is our planned end product of the effort. There are three chapters at the link above, each summarizing one of the scientific pillars of SZ4D: Faulting and Earthquake Cycles (FEC), Magmatic Drivers of Eruption (MDE), and Landscapes and Seascapes (L&S). In addition, we will very soon post chapters laying out priorities for the Building Equity and Capacity in Geosciences (BECG) and the Modelling Collaboratory for Subduction (MCS) aspect of SZ4D - watch for an announcement of those soon. Importantly, you will see that these chapters lay out the scientific strategy and location-based considerations for a long-term multi-faceted research effort, but do not specify geographic locations of focus for SZ4D activity. Those discussions are advancing quickly and draft reports addressing the potential locations for SZ4D and its collaborative data-gathering infrastructure, as well as its organizational structure, are all in preparation and will be circulated soon for input and comment. *We would like your feedback on how to strengthen and refine the plans in these drafts to ensure they represent the community vision and to make as strong, compelling, and coherent a case for a new program focused on subduction zones as possible.* Draft plans produced as a part of the SZ4D RCN will be shared with funding agencies and international partners in the very near future and will serve as the basis for future proposals to fund various elements of a future SZ4D, so we really need your feedback! There are multiple ways that you can provide your feedback on the documents: - Faulting & Earthquake Cycles: Provide input using this survey <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdtH-8DZoD25dlWN4dUs0zItzpUBBJhpL6BNY7uSDUlNGyT7w/viewform__;!!IKRxdwAv5BmarQ!I2ilNtDrCllxhcBGo6lCvYuYlVrkZ2VBg56xI8bivt5L-RaFZ1xK1cGfHuavvYQ$> . - Magmatic Drivers of Eruption: Provide input using this survey <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://forms.gle/upD5bRWS184v3uy76__;!!IKRxdwAv5BmarQ!I2ilNtDrCllxhcBGo6lCvYuYlVrkZ2VBg56xI8bivt5L-RaFZ1xK1cGfaUC8L-A$> . - Landscapes and Seascapes: Provide input using this survey <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://forms.gle/8QdZsqQYK1o6N2oM9__;!!IKRxdwAv5BmarQ!I2ilNtDrCllxhcBGo6lCvYuYlVrkZ2VBg56xI8bivt5L-RaFZ1xK1cGfhcVwoh8$> . - *Watch for announcements of upcoming small-group discussions and other virtual public forums for open exchange based on these drafts.* Your participation will be welcomed! - Email the Steering Committee at any time, via the email address contact@xxxxxxxx. - We look forward to hearing from you! Your feedback would be most helpful by October 4th because initial conversations with funding agencies are beginning, but we welcome feedback after that as well. These are elements of a DRAFT report and Implementation Plan that will continue to be refined over the coming year in response to feedback from the community and funding agencies. 2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2 ============================================================== Volcano Listserv is a collaborative venture among Arizona State University (ASU), Portland State University (PSU), the Global Volcanism Program (GVP) of the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History, and the International Association for Volcanology and Chemistry of the Earth's Interior (IAVCEI). 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