'Tectonic crossroads: evolving orogens of Eurasia-Africa-Arabia', Ankara, Turkey
3 October 2010 - 3 October 2010
Türkiye
A conference entitled 'Tectonic crossroads: evolving orogens of Eurasia-Africa-Arabia' will take place from 3 to 8 October 2010 in Ankara, Turkey.
Situated at the intersection of the Eurasian, African and Arabian Plates, the eastern Mediterranean region is an area of high seismic and volcanic activity. This broad zone is dominated by crustal extension and shortening, as well as strike-slip faulting as part of collision-induced escape tectonics. The patterns and diversity of sedimentation, magmatism, metamorphism, crustal uplift, and deformation spectacularly record the region's complex history.
Transform faulting makes this region an example of escape tectonics in which sedimentary basins, block uplifts, and intra-plate deformation have varied histories.
The event is designed to be a forum to bring geoscientists from around the world to compare and contrast regional geology and processes with the local experts working in the region. Conference participants and guests will also be able to examine the geology and regional culture via an array of field trips. Comparative presentations at the meeting will also help improve understanding of the region's natural hazards and mineral resource potential.For further information, please visit:
http://www.geosociety.org/meetings/2010turkey/about.htm
Situated at the intersection of the Eurasian, African and Arabian Plates, the eastern Mediterranean region is an area of high seismic and volcanic activity. This broad zone is dominated by crustal extension and shortening, as well as strike-slip faulting as part of collision-induced escape tectonics. The patterns and diversity of sedimentation, magmatism, metamorphism, crustal uplift, and deformation spectacularly record the region's complex history.
Transform faulting makes this region an example of escape tectonics in which sedimentary basins, block uplifts, and intra-plate deformation have varied histories.
The event is designed to be a forum to bring geoscientists from around the world to compare and contrast regional geology and processes with the local experts working in the region. Conference participants and guests will also be able to examine the geology and regional culture via an array of field trips. Comparative presentations at the meeting will also help improve understanding of the region's natural hazards and mineral resource potential.For further information, please visit:
http://www.geosociety.org/meetings/2010turkey/about.htm