[iris-bulk] Session S04: Cratonic Lithosphere: North vs South at Joint Assembly 2008 in Ft. Lauderdale, May 27-30

[Larry Brown]

Dear Colleagues:

We would like to draw your attention to a special session at the 
upcoming Joint Assembly to be held in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, on May 
27-20. The theme of this assembly is "A Meeting of the Americas". We 
believe that this theme provides a timely opportunity for scientists 
working in North and South America to assess the geophysical and related 
studies that have been carried out on the respective cratons that core 
these continents, and to discuss  future opportunities to build upon 
that work, especially in South America. A copy of the session 
description is given below. 

Please note that the abstract deadline is March 5 (next Wednesday)

Best regards
Larry and Jesus

Session Description:
The cratonic lithosphere of North America has been the subject of 
intense, systematic geophysical study for the past two decades. 
Comparable studies have recently begun in South America. This session is 
intended to compare the latest results and hemispheric perspectives on 
the deep structure and evolution of these cratons, their associated 
mobile belts and associated strategic resources. Results from active and 
passive seismological investigations, especially deep refraction and 
reflection surveys and teleseismic imaging experiments, are solicited. 
Other essential geophysical observations of lithospheric structure, such 
as MT sounding, are also welcome.

Convenors
Larry D Brown                                                   Jesus 
Antonio Berrocal Gomez
/Cornell University                                             
//Universidade de Sao Paulo/
Institute for the Study of the Continents               Departamento de 
Geofisica, Cidade Universitaria
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Matao 1226                 
Ithaca, NY, USA  14853                                    Sao Paulo, BRA 
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ldb7 at cornell.edu <mailto:ldb7 at cornell.edu>                               
                 berrocal at iag.usp.br <mailto:berrocal at iag.usp.br>