SYMPOSIUM SCHEDULE 35 TH INTERNATIONAL GEOLOGICAL CONGRESS 27 AUGUST - 2 SEPTEMBER 2016 CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA.

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1 35 TH INTERNATIONAL GEOLOGICAL CONGRESS 27 AUGUST - 2 SEPTEMBER 2016 CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA SYMPOSIUM SCHEDULE Correct at time of going to print. Programme changes will be communicated via the App and venue screens.

2 SYMPOSIUM SCHEDULE TIME 14:00-15:30 16:00-17:45 08:00-10:00 10:30-12:00 14:00-15:30 16:00-17:45 08:00-10:00 10:30-12:00 14:00-15:30 16:00-17:45 08:00-10:00 10:30-12:00 14:00-15:30 16:00-17:45 08:00-10:00 10:30-12:00 14:00-15:30 THEME 1 - Geoheritage and Conservation 1.1 Geoheritage and Geoparks Geoheritage and Geoparks Geoheritage and Conservation Geoheritage and Conservation Geoheritage and Conservation Geoheritage and Conservation Heritage, conservation and management / Geoheritage and Geoparks Heritage, conservation and management 1.62 THEME 2 - Geoscience Education and Public Communication 2.8 Geoscience Education at school level Geoscience Education at school level Educational Seismology in Secondary Schools / Field-Based Geoscience Education: A YES Network Comparison / Geoscience Education in Africa: Challenges & PerspectivesGeoscience Education at school level /Geoscience Education: technology & training the next generation of geoscientists 2.11 Geoscience Education and Public Communication Geoscience Education and Public Communication Geoscience Education and Public Communication Geoscience Education and Public Communication Communicating Geoscience to the Public: Promises and Pitfalls Place-based and culturally informed geoscience education / Communicating Geoscience to the Public: Promises and Pitfalls / Field-Based Geoscience Education: A YES Network Comparison Place-based and culturally informed geoscience education / Sustainable Geoscience: embedding Earth stewardship in geo-education THEME 3 - Public Sector Geoscience and Geological Surveys 3.1 Launch of PanAfGeo Launch of PanAfGeo Geological mapping of Africa a key for sustainable use of earth resources 3.4 Regional Geological Mapping Mapping the geochemistry of the Earth s surface at global to local scales (3rd Arthur Darnley Symposium) 3.6 Mapping the geochemistry of the Earth s surface at global to local scales (3rd Arthur Darnley Symposium) 3.7 Regional Geological Mapping Geoscience for environmental management Public Sector Geoscience and Geological Surveys Public Sector Geoscience and Geological Surveys Skills for Sustainability Effective Application of Geology to International Development / Global Geoscience Human Capacity Building - Trends, Challenges, and Innovative Approaches GMIS Special Symposium 1.63 THEME 4 - Climate Change Studies 4.1 Climate Change Studies Climate Change Studies / Climate Change Impact on Global Water Resources From the Caspian to the Mediterranean: Environmental change and human response during the Quaternary: IGCP610 Palaeosols, palaeoweathering profiles and polygenetic soils indicators of climate change Palaeosols, palaeoweathering profiles and polygenetic soils indicators of climate change

3 Palaeosols, palaeoweathering profiles and polygenetic soils indicators of climate change Palaeosols, palaeoweathering profiles and polygenetic soils indicators of climate change Past Global Climate Change In The Himalaya and Future Implications Past Global Climate Change In The Himalaya and Future Implications Speleothem and Speleogenesis: Past Climate Change, Monsoon and Geomicrobiological Process 4.12 Climate Change Studies Reg Foyer Climate Change Studies Reg Foyer Understanding Tropical Climate Change from geological perspectives through multi-dimensional approach 4.15 Understanding Tropical Climate Change from geological perspectives through multi-dimensional approach 4.16 Understanding Tropical Climate Change from geological perspectives through multi-dimensional approach 4.17 Understanding Tropical Climate Change from geological perspectives through multi-dimensional approach THEME 5 - Groundwater and Hydrogeology 5.1 Hydrogeology and Hydrochemistry of Arid and Semi-Arid Africa: A Tribute to W. M. Edmunds 5.2 Hydrogeology and Hydrochemistry of Arid and Semi-Arid Africa: A Tribute to W. M. Edmunds Hydrogeology and Hydrochemistry of Arid and Semi-Arid Africa: 5.3 A tribute to W. M. Edmunds / Non-Darcian flows in soil and geological porous media / Hydrochemistry and recharge of karst and other systems / Groundwater and Hydrogeology 5.4 Integrated geo-hydrological approaches to secure groundwater resources 5.5 Integrated geo-hydrological approaches to secure groundwater resources 5.6 Hydro-geochemistry and contamination of groundwater [A YES NETWORK INITIATIVE] THEME 6 - Soil Science 6.1 Forensic Soil Science and Geology History and Future of Forensic Soil Science and Geology / Recent Developments Forensic Soil Science and Geology: held in association with 5th International Conference on Criminal and Environmental Soil Forensics 6.4 Open Session THEME 7 - Geoscience Data and Information Systems 7.1 Geoscience Information and Data in Africa Geoscience Information and Data in Africa CGMW: International Geoscience Maps in the 21st Century CGMW: International Geoscience Maps in the 21st Century Geoscience Spatial Data Infrastructures Geoscience Spatial Data Infrastructures Geoscience Spatial Data Infrastructures Geoscience Spatial Data Infrastructures Information Management - Interoperability and Standards Information Management - Interoperability and Standards Reg Foyer 2 Reg Foyer 2 Reg Foyer 2 Reg Foyer 2

4 Data analysis delivery, dissemination and exploitation of geoscience data and information, Tools software Data analysis delivery, dissemination and exploitation of geoscience data and information, Tools software 7.14 Africa One Geology Open Open THEME 8 - Geohazards 8.1 Geohazards 8.1A A Geohazards Geohazards: Prevention, risk reduction, early warning and preparedness Geohazards and societal benefits: coping with reality / Risk evaluation and management in the 21st Century Roof Terrace Roof Terrace 8.3 Geohazards and societal benefits: coping with reality 8.4 Subaerial and submarine landslide processes and hazards A Subaerial and submarine landslide processes and hazards / Crustal deformation and seismotectonics in Africa: Active faulting and earthquake hazard assessment Crustal deformation and seismotectonics in Africa: Active faulting and earthquake hazard assessment Challenges in Identifying and Characterising Seismogenic Faults in Non-Plate Boundary Settings / Geohazards and societal benefits: coping with reality Crustal deformation and seismotectonics in Africa: Active faulting and earthquake hazard assessment / Subaerial and submarine landslide processes and hazards Crustal deformation and seismotectonics in Africa: Active faulting and earthquake hazard assessment / Subaerial and submarine landslide processes and hazards 8.9 Subaerial and submarine landslide processes and hazards 8.10 Subaerial and submarine landslide processes and hazards Geohazards: Prevention, risk reduction, early warning and preparedness Geohazards: Prevention, risk reduction, early warning and preparedness Geohazards: Prevention, risk reduction, early warning and preparedness Geohazards: Prevention, risk reduction, early warning and preparedness Managing Geohazards and Risks from space / Himalayan Mountain Building and Fragile Ecosystem vis-a-vis Natural Disaster Management / Challenges in Identifying and Characterising Seismogenic Faults in Non-Plate Boundary Settings Challenges in Identifying and Characterising Seismogenic Faults in Non-Plate Boundary Settings Challenges in Identifying and Characterising Seismogenic Faults in Non-Plate Boundary Settings THEME 9 - Proximal and Remote Sensing Technologies Geological Mapping & Mineral Exploration: Case studies from Africa / Spectral Geology in Exploration (minerals, hydrocarbon, geothermal) and Production Spectral Geology in Exploration (minerals, hydrocarbon, geothermal) and Production Spectral Geology in Exploration (minerals, hydrocarbon, geothermal) and Production / Analyzing Geohazards and Risk Using Remotely Sensed Derived Datasets Analyzing Geohazards and Risk Using Remotely Sensed Derived Datasets / Use of radar remote sensing in geological applications Roof Terrace

5 9.14 Use of radar remote sensing in geological applications / Challenges and opportunities in achieving global remote sensing of surface minerals 9.15 Proximal and Remote Sensing Technologies Proximal and Remote Sensing Technologies THEME 10 - History of the Geosciences 10.1 General contributuions on the history of geology General contributuions on the history of geology History of Geology in Africa History of mineral and water resources Early man and early Geological ideas General contributuions on the history of geology Historical Studies of Gondwana 1.64 THEME 11 - Medical Geology 11.8 Medical Geology on a Dynamic Planet: Prosperity, Poisons and Providence 11.9 Medical Geology / Medical Geology - case studies from Africa Medical Geology on a Dynamic Planet: Prosperity, Poisons and Providence / Africa: A natural laboratory for medical geology investigations THEME 12 - Global Geoscience Professionalism and Geoethics 12.1 Geoethics - General Aspects Geoethics and Geoscience Organizations Geoethics - Teaching, Training and Communication Geoethics - Case Studies Panel discussion - What's the point of Geoethics Professional Competencies Roles of Professional bodies and International Standards Geoethics and Resouces Needs for Future Generations Geoethics and Resouces Needs for Future Generations Ethical Practice In Geoscience Panel Discussion - What is wrong with our work environment? Panel Discussion - Can the public trust Geoscientists? 1.63 THEME 13 - Geosciences for Benefitting Low-income Countries AGID Sub Theme : 1: Ground Water Development for Food Security & Rural Health AGID Sub Theme : 2 Mining for Economic Progress of Low-Income Countries AGID Sub Theme : 3: Geo Parks, Geo Heritage & Geo Tourism: Role of Women Geoscientists / AGID Sub Theme : 4: Geo-hazards: Creating Social Awareness, Preparedness and Capacity Building for mitigating Geohazards Open session THEME 14 - Environmental Geosciences 14.1 Environmental Management of Water Resources Environmental Management of Water Resources / Environmental Aspects in the Mining Industry Environmental Aspects in the Mining Industry Environmental Aspects in the Mining Industry Environmental Aspects in the Mining Industry

6 14.6 Coastal Studies Coast and Society Geological controls on the quantitative risk assessment of 14.8 contaminants in shallow soils and groundwater (human health and eco-toxicology); the importance of a good conceptual site model prior to remediation Geological controls on the quantitative risk assessment of 14.9 contaminants in shallow soils and groundwater (human health and eco-toxicology); the importance of a good conceptual site model prior to remediation Geoscience at the nexus of industry, water and social impacts of the extractive and power industries Geoscience for environmental management Geosciences in Strategic Environmental Management / Environmental Geosciences Environmental Geosciences THEME 15 - Engineering Geology and Geomechanics Dimension stone and building materials (sponsored by IAEG C-10, HSTG and IGCP 637) Dimension stone and building materials (sponsored by IAEG C-10, HSTG and IGCP 637) Hall 4B1 Hall 4B Slope stability - Characterisation and risk management Hall 4B Slope stability - Design and mitigation measures Hall 4B Slope stability - Open pit mining Hall 4B Slope stability - Analysis and investigation Hall 4B Aggregates and construction materials (sponsored by IAEG C-14) Hall 4B Sustainable use of the subsurface: the geology, engineering and environment of our underground asset Laboratory and field testing - innovations and new methods of interpretation Laboratory and field testing - innovations and new methods of interpretation Slope stability - analysis, investigation and remediation / Soil and rock mechanics Soil and rock mechanics Hall 4B Young Engineering Geologists Session Hall 4B Karst problems - identification and remediation Hall 4B Engineering Geology for large structures Hall 4B Geological Engineering and Energy Facets / Marine geotechnics Hall 4B Slope stability - analysis, investigation and remediation / Engineering Geology and Geomechanics THEME 16 - Mineral Resources Evaluation, Geostatistics and Mathematical Geoscience 16.1 IAMG Plenary Session 16.2 IAMG Plenary Session 16.6 Mineral Resources Evaluation, Geostatistics and Mathematical Geoscience 16.7 Geostatistics for Geological Resources Modeling 16.8 Mineral Resources Evaluation, Geostatistics and Mathematical Geoscience 16.9 Statistical analysis of compositional data. Theory and applications to Earth Sciences Mining Geostatistics and Operations Research in Mine Planning / Statistical analysis of compositional data. Theory and applications to Earth Sciences Advanced Quantitative Studies and Non Linear Methods in Geosciences Mineral Economics for Geologists Hall 4B1 Hall 4B1 Hall 4B1 Hall 4B Hall 4B1

7 THEME 17 -Mineral Exploration 17.1 Mineral deposit footprints Audi Mineral deposit footprints Audi Greenfields exploration in regolith-dominated terrains Audi Mineral deposit footprints Audi New theories and methods in resources exploration Audi From Ore Deposits to Global Metallogeny: implications for exploration success (Sponsored by IAGOD) 17.7 New theories and methods in resources exploration Audi New theories and methods in resources exploration Audi New theories and methods in resources exploration Audi Geoelectrics (geoelectromagnetic methods) for geotectonics Audi Quantitative geoscience data analysis for mineral exploration targeting Quantitative geoscience data analysis for mineral exploration targeting Quantitative geoscience data analysis for mineral exploration targeting The Mineral system approach: the paradigm and future trends Audi 2 THEME 18 - Mineral Deposits and Ore Forming Processes 18.1 Ore-forming processes associated with hypabyssal magmatic and related volcanic systems (Sponsored by IAGOD) Ballroom 18.2 Ore-forming processes associated with hypabyssal magmatic and related volcanic systems (Sponsored by IAGOD) Ballroom 18.3 Ore-forming processes associated with hypabyssal magmatic and related volcanic systems (Sponsored by IAGOD) Ballroom Processes governing ore formation in the Bushveld Complex and 18.4 other mafic and ultramafic magmatic systems (IAGOD-CODMUR Ballroom sponsored) Processes governing ore formation in the Bushveld Complex and 18.5 other mafic and ultramafic magmatic systems (IAGOD-CODMUR Ballroom sponsored) Processes governing ore formation in the Bushveld Complex and 18.6 other mafic and ultramafic magmatic systems (IAGOD-CODMUR Ballroom sponsored) Processes governing ore formation in the Bushveld Complex and 18.7 other mafic and ultramafic magmatic systems (IAGOD-CODMUR Ballroom sponsored) 18.7A Sediment-hosted ore deposits Ballroom 18.8 Processes governing ore formation in the Bushveld Complex and other mafic and ultramafic magmatic systems (IAGOD-CODMUR sponsored) 18.8A Sediment-hosted ore deposits Ballroom ,9A Processes governing ore formation in the Bushveld Complex and other mafic and ultramafic magmatic systems (IAGOD-CODMUR sponsored) Trace element analysis of minerals: applications in ore geology (Sponsored by IAGOD) Major Mineral Deposits of Africa (sponsored by Vale) Ballroom 18.10A Mineral Deposits and Ore Forming Processes Ballroom Major Mineral Deposits of Africa (sponsored by Vale) Ballroom 18.11A Mineral Deposits and Ore Forming Processes Ballroom Major Mineral Deposits of Africa (sponsored by Vale) Ballroom 18.12A Trace element analysis of minerals: applications in ore geology (Sponsored by IAGOD) / Phosphate deposits: state of the art and further potential Major Mineral Deposits of Africa (sponsored by Vale) Ballroom 18.13A Phosphate deposits: state of the art and further potential / Mineral Deposits and Ore Forming Processes Audi 2 Audi 2 Ballroom Ballroom Audi 2 Audi 2 Ballroom Audi 2 Ballroom

8 18.14 Mineral Deposits and Ore Forming Processes Ballroom 18.14A Mineral Deposits and Ore Forming Processes Ballroom The Wiwatersrand Goldfields Ballroom 18.15A Crustal Evolution, Geodynamics and Mineral Systems Ballroom The Wiwatersrand Goldfields Ballroom 18.16A Mineral Deposits and Ore Forming Processes Ballroom Mineral Deposits and Ore Forming Processes Ballroom 18.17A THEME 19 - Coal 19.1 Coal 19.2 Coal 19.3 Coal Crustal Evolution, Geodynamics and Mineral Systems / Mineral Deposits and Ore Forming Processes 19.4 Quantitative characterization of coal resources and hazards 19.5 Coal 19.6 Coal THEME 20 - Petroleum Systems and Exploration 20.1 Petroleum systems of the On-shore basins of Africa (convened by Tullow Oil Ltd) 20.2 Petroleum systems of the On-shore basins of Africa (convened by Tullow Oil Ltd) Off-shore petroleum systems of eastern Africa (convened by 20.3 ENI S.p.A.) / Petroleum systems of the Atlantic margin of Africa (convened by BP Plc) Petroleum systems of the Atlantic margin of Africa (convened by 20.4 BP Plc) / Off-shore petroleum systems of eastern Africa (convened by ENI S.p.A.) Petroleum Systems of Eurasia Petroleum Systems of Eurasia Petroleum Systems of Eurasia Petroleum Systems of Eurasia New Technology & Techniques in Exploration & Production New Technology & Techniques in Exploration & Production A New Technology & Techniques in Exploration & Production THEME 21 - Unconventional Hydrocarbons and Emerging Fuels Shale gas basins of the southern hemisphere: stratigraphy, sedimentary environments, climate history, tectonics, and structural evolution Shale gas basins of the southern hemisphere: stratigraphy, sedimentary environments, climate history, tectonics, and structural evolution Shale gas basins and their resource assessment: global perspectives and challenges Shale gas basins and their resource assessment: global perspectives and challenges / Tight oil and gas reservoirs: recent developments and future challenges / Unconventional Hydrocarbons and Emerging Fuels Gas hydrates - a major unconventional energy resource: when will they be produced? THEME 22 - Energy in a Carbon Constrained World 22.7 Carbon capture and storage From reservoir through the full value chain Ballroom

9 22.8 Carbon capture and storage From reservoir through the full value chain 22.9 Geothermal Energy THEME 23 - Applied Mineralogy and Geometallurgy Applied Mineralogy and Geometallurgy / Strategic & Base Metals & Industrial Minerals Strategic & Base Metals & Industrial Minerals Precious Metals PGMs & Gold Applied Mineralogy and Geometallurgy: Technology THEME 25 - Critical metals - a global perspective 25.5 General / Critical Metals in Intracontinental Geodynamic Settings 25.6 Critical Metals in Intracontinental Geodynamic Settings 25.7 Critical Metals in Intracontinental Geodynamic Settings THEME 26 - Resourcing Future Generations 26.1 Understanding the Mineral Life Cycle 26.2 Understanding the Mineral Life Cycle 26.3 Understanding The Mineral Life Cycle / Criticality and Possible Resource Limits 26.4 The Urban Mine 26.5 The Urban Mine THEME 27 - Gold Mineralizing Systems (jointly sponsored by SEG and SGA) The Crustal Gold Cycle (jointly sponsored by SEG and SGA) The Crustal Gold Cycle (jointly sponsored by SEG and SGA) The Crustal Gold Cycle (jointly sponsored by SEG and SGA) The Crustal Gold Cycle (jointly sponsored by SEG and SGA) Geology of gold deposits (jointly sponsored by SEG and SGA) Geology of Gold Deposits (sponsored by SGA and SEG) / Geochemistry of Lode Gold Deposits (sponsored by SGA and SEG) Geochemistry of Lode Gold Deposits (sponsored by SGA and SEG) Geochemistry of Lode Gold Deposits (sponsored by SGA and SEG) THEME 28 - Sedimentary Processes - ancient to modern 28.6 Carbonate Sedimentology Carbonate Sedimentology / Tidal Processes and Products: From Tides to Rock Record Climatic controls on sedimentary systems and processes Climatic controls on sedimentary systems and processes Clastic Marine Depositional Systems / Climatic controls on sedimentary systems and processes Detrital Zircons in Basin Analysis: Provenance Reconstruction, Chronostratigraphy, Sediment Routing Detrital Zircons in Basin Analysis: Provenance Reconstruction, Chronostratigraphy, Sediment Routing Detrital Zircons in Basin Analysis: Provenance Reconstruction, Chronostratigraphy, Sediment Routing / Continental Sedimentation Continental Sedimentation/ Reading the record of shales: archives of past process, climate and life Continental Sedimentation / Climatic controls on sedimentary systems and processes / Detrital zircons in basin analysis

10 THEME 29 - Basin Formation and Continental Margins 29.1 Rift basins and rifted margins: architecture and evolution Hall 4B Rift basins and rifted margins: architecture and evolution Hall 4B Rift basins and rifted margins: architecture and evolution Hall 4B Rift basins and rifted margins: architecture and evolution Hall 4B Recent advances in foreland basin systems Hall 4B Recent advances in foreland basin systems Hall 4B Coastal tectonics and sea level change Hall 4B Basin analysis and petroleum exploration offshore Brazil and the conjugate margins in Angola, Namibia and South Africa Basin analysis and petroleum exploration offshore Brazil and the conjugate margins in Angola, Namibia and South Africa New insights into the evolution of the African and Arabian rift systems from multidisciplinary data and numerical models New insights into the evolution of the African and Arabian rift systems from multidisciplinary data and numerical models / Unravelling the history of cratonic sedimentary basins Unravelling the history of cratonic sedimentary basins Audi 2 THEME 30 - A Dynamic Earth 30.1 Geology and Tectonics Of the Himalayan Orogenic Belt Audi B Mechanisms and timescale of Gondwana amalgamation 30.2 Geology and Tectonics Of the Himalayan Orogenic Belt Audi B Ophiolite Record of Oceanic Lithosphere Formation Through Time 30.3 Geology and Tectonics Of the Himalayan Orogenic Belt Audi A Interrelationship between Deformation and Metamorphism during Orogenesis in - Ballroom 30.4 Geology and Tectonics Of the Himalayan Orogenic Belt Audi A Interrelationship between Deformation and Metamorphism during Orogenesis in - Ballroom 30.5 Geology and Tectonics Of the Himalayan Orogenic Belt Audi Geology and Tectonics Of the Himalayan Orogenic Belt Audi A 30.7B A 30.8B A 30.9B A 30.10B Geodynamic and metallogenic processes in the Tianshan orogen and adjacent areas, Central Asia Supercontinent Cycles and Global Geodynamics (convened by IGCP 648) The dynamic Earth and its Kimberlite, Cratonic Mantle and Diamond record through time Geodynamic and metallogenic processes in the Tianshan orogen and adjacent areas, Central Asia Supercontinent Cycles and Global Geodynamics (convened by IGCP 648) The dynamic Earth and its Kimberlite, Cratonic Mantle and Diamond record through time Geodynamic and metallogenic processes in the Tianshan orogen and adjacent areas, Central Asia Supercontinent Cycles and Global Geodynamics (convened by IGCP 648) The dynamic Earth and its Kimberlite, Cratonic Mantle and Diamond record through time Geodynamic and metallogenic processes in the Tianshan orogen and adjacent areas, Central Asia Tectonics of Tethys with an Emphasis on the Geology of Turkey and Iran, and Comparison with Other Tethyan Domains The dynamic Earth and its Kimberlite, Cratonic Mantle and Diamond record through time Audi 1 Hall 4B3 Audi 1 Hall 4B3 Audi 1 Audi 1 Audi 2 Audi 2

11 30.11 Reconstruction of Asian Blocks in Pangea Audi Reconstruction of Asian Blocks in Pangea Audi Reconstruction of Asian Blocks in Pangea Audi Reconstruction of Asian Blocks in Pangea Audi A Dynamic Africa: integrating constraints on the post-gondwana topographic evolution of Africa and adjacent continents from the core mantle boundary Geo-hazards and Sustainable Development under climate change scenario 30.15B The Tectonic Evolution of Gondwana IGCP C Secular change in Earth evolution A Dynamic Africa: integrating constraints on the post-gondwana topographic evolution of Africa and adjacent continents from the core mantle boundary Geo-hazards and Sustainable Development under climate change scenario 30.16B The Tectonic Evolution of Gondwana IGCP Dynamic Africa: integrating constraints on the post-gondwana topographic evolution of Africa and adjacent continents from the core mantle boundary 30.17B The Tectonic Evolution of Gondwana IGCP C The geodynamics of Phanerozoic sea level change THEME 31 - The Deep Earth Scientific Drilling on Continents and Oceans Hall 4B The Deep Earth Hall 4B Lithosphere-Asthenosphere Boundary Hall 4B The Deep Earth Hall 4B The Deep Earth Hall 4B Diamonds and Crustal Recycling into Deep Mantle Hall 4B Deep Imaging of the Crust and Lithosphere beneath the Continent and its geodynamics Deep Imaging of the Crust and Lithosphere beneath the Continent and its geodynamics THEME 32 - The Hadean and Archaean Earth Redox texture of the Archean atmosphere and ocean The Hadean and Archaean Earth Crust formation and recycling from the Hadean to the late Archaean: The transition to plate tectonics Crust formation and recycling from the Hadean to the late Archaean: The transition to plate tectonics Crust formation and recycling from the Hadean to the late Archaean: The transition to plate tectonics / The Barberton drilling project The Barberton drilling project / Early Earth Mineral Systems Early Earth Mineral Systems / Evolution of Archaean cratonic cover successions THEME 33 - The Proterozoic Earth Crustal Evolution in the Indian Peninsula: Special Reference to Central Indian Craton Crustal Evolution in the Indian Peninsula: Special Reference to Central Indian Craton Audi 1 Ballroom Audi 1 Hall 4B3 Audi 1 Hall 4B3

12 33.11 Crustal Evolution in the Indian Peninsula: Special Reference to Central Indian Craton / Geodynamics and metallogenesis of the African Craton Geodynamics and metallogenesis of the African Craton Mesoproterozoic Orogens Proterozoic magmatic processes; insights into the crustal growth and accretionary events in diverse tectonic settings Proterozoic magmatic processes; insights into the crustal growth and accretionary events in diverse tectonic settings Proterozoic Sedimentary Environments Proterozoic Sedimentary Environments 1.62 THEME 34 - Geochronology 34.1 Geochronology 34.2 Geochronology 34.3 African Geochronology 34.4 Geochronology THEME 35 - Isotope Geoscience 35.5 Isotope Geoscience 35.6 Isotope Geoscience THEME 36 - Magmatism - Settings, Compositions and Processes Prince 36.1 Large Igneous Provinces Prince 36.2 Large Igneous Provinces Prince 36.3 LIPs/Alkali Complexes Prince 36.4 Alkali Complexes/Ophiolites Sir Francis 36.5 Granite Keynotes Granites 36.8 Granites 36.9 Subduction volcanism in modern systems / Magmatism - Palaeovolcanism in subduction and collisional zones Magmatism - Palaeovolcanism in subduction and collisional zones / Magmatism - Settings, Compositions and Processes THEME 37 - Mineralogy 37.1 Clays and Clay Minerals/ Fluid and melt inclusion in Minerals 37.2 Fluid and melt inclusion in Minerals 37.3 Gems: bringing the World together 37.4 Gems: bringing the World together 37.5 Mineralogy 37.6 Mineralogy THEME 38 - Metamorphic Processes 38.1 Tectono-thermal evolution of Gondwana: suturing of a supercontinent Sir Francis 1.62

13 38.2 Tectono-thermal evolution of Gondwana: suturing of a supercontinent 38.3 Metamorphic processes in early Earth evolution 38.4 Metamorphic processes in early Earth evolution 38.5 Metamorphic processes in early Earth evolution 38.6 Challenges in High-grade metamorphism and crustal melting Challenges in ultrahigh-temperature (UHT) granulite metamorphism and crustal melting Microscale is the key: microstructural and microchemical studies of metamorphic processes to unravel compositional and geodynamic evolution of the Earth Microscale is the key: microstructural and microchemical studies of metamorphic processes to unravel compositional and geodynamic evolution of the Earth Microscale is the key: microstructural and microchemical studies of metamorphic processes to unravel compositional and geodynamic evolution of the Earth HP-UHP metamorphism and tectonic evolution of orogenic belts HP-UHP metamorphism and tectonic evolution of orogenic belts HP-UHP metamorphism and tectonic evolution of orogenic belts THEME 39 - Evolution of the Biosphere and Biogeoscience 39.7 Stromatolites through time: archives of microbe-sediment interaction THEME 40 - Marine Geosciences and Oceanography 40.1 Stratigraphic and morphologic signatures of continental shelves Ballroom 40.2 Stratigraphic and morphologic signatures of continental shelves Ballroom 40.3 Continental Shelves Ballroom 40.4 Continental Shelves Ballroom 40.5 IODP Ballroom 40.6 IODP Ballroom 40.7 Achievements and perspectives in scientific ocean drilling 40.8 Deep-water circulation: processes & products 40.9 Deep-water circulation: processes & products Uncovering the great unknown mapping the Earth s ocean floor Uncovering the great unknown mapping the Earth s ocean floor Marine Geosciences and Oceanography Marine Geosciences and Oceanography Sir Francis THEME 41 - Arctic and Antarctic Geoscience 41.9 Mineral and energy resources of the Arctic Mineral and energy resources of the Arctic/ Advances in Remote Sensing in the Cryosphere for the Polar Regions Geological and tectonic evolution of the Arctic Geological and tectonic evolution of the Arctic Geological and tectonic evolution of the Arctic Geological and tectonic evolution of the Arctic

14 41.15 Geological History and Mineral Resources of the Circumpolar Arctic / Precambrian Geology of Antarctica Precambrian Geology of Antarctica Antarctic Earth Science / Precambrian Geology of Antarctica THEME 42 - Surficial Processes and Landscape Evolution Regolith, paleoweathering and continental surface dynamics: from landscape to the global perspective Surficial Processes and Landscape Evolution Evolution of sand seas: past, present...and future? Surficial Processes and Landscape Evolution Surficial Processes and Landscape Evolution THEME 43 - Rock Deformation and Structural Geology Rock Deformation and Structural Geology Rock Deformation and Structural Geology Rock Deformation and Structural Geology Rock Deformation and Structural Geology Rock Deformation and Structural Geology Rock Deformation and Structural Geology THEME 44 - Palaeontology and Palaeo-anthropology 44.1 IGCP 632 Continental Crises of the Jurassic: Major extinction events and environmental changes 44.2 IGCP 632 Continental Crises of the Jurassic: Major extinction events and environmental changes 44.3 IGCP 632 Continental Crises of the Jurassic: Major extinction events and environmental changes Reg Foyer 2 Reg Foyer 2 Reg Foyer Palaeozoic-Mesozoic Ecosystems of Gondwana Reg Foyer Palaeozoic-Mesozoic Ecosystems of Gondwana Reg Foyer The Dawn of Animals: Cryogenian to Cambrian Reg Foyer The Dawn of Animals: Cryogenian to Cambrian Reg Foyer The Dawn of Animals: Cryogenian to Cambrian Reg Foyer The Dawn of Animals: Cryogenian to Cambrian Reg Foyer Origin and diversification of Precambrian eukaryotes Reg Foyer Palaeontology and Palaeo-anthropology Reg Foyer Palaeontology and Palaeo-anthropology THEME 45 - Instrumental, experimental and laboratory-based developments 45.5 Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV)-based technologies for geology and Earth sciences / Applications of X-ray computed tomography in the Earth Sciences 45.6 Applications of X-ray computed tomography in the Earth Sciences 45.7 Instrumental, experimental and laboratory-based developments in the Geosciences Prince Prince Prince Prince Sir Francis Prince Sir Francis Prince Sir Francis Prince Sir Francis Prince Sir Francis Roof Terrace Sir Francis

15 45.8 Instrumental, experimental and laboratory-based developments in the Geosciences 45.9 Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) for the Geosciences THEME 46 - Volcanology Instrumental, experimental and laboratory-based developments in the Geosciences Volcanology - Igneous Petrology and Geochemistry Volcanism in Africa Volcanic landforms and sedimentary processes / Open session THEME 47 - Phanerozoic Earth History, Stratigraphy and the Geologic Time Scale Prince Prince Prince 47.1 Anthropocene: Utility and Definition Stratigraphy, Sedimentology, and Palaeontology of the Permian Triassic Boundary Interval, Karoo Basin, South Africa The Carboniferous World: Assembly of Pangaea and Onset of Late Paleozoic Glaciations 47.4 Permian global events and correlations 47.5 Permian global events and correlations IGCP 630: Permian and Triassic integrated Stratigraphy and Climatic, Environmental and Biotic Extremes IGCP 630: Permian and Triassic integrated Stratigraphy and Climatic, Environmental and Biotic Extremes IGCP 630: Permian and Triassic integrated Stratigraphy and Climatic, Environmental and Biotic Extremes / Tethys birth to demise: Stratigraphy, Palaeogeography and Tectonic Evolution Tethys birth to demise: Stratigraphy, Palaeogeography and Tectonic Evolution / The Jurassic System: Timing and causes of major transitions in climate, ecology and biogeochemical cycles on land and in the oceans Cretaceous sea-level changes and Asia-Pacific Cretaceous Ecosystems (IGCP 609, IGCP 608, ICDP Songliao basin) Cretaceous time scale and sea-level changes, and Cretaceous Asia- Pacific Ecosystems (IGCP 609, IGCP 608, ICDP Songliao basin) - Part 1 Cretaceous time scale and sea-level changes, and Cretaceous Asia- Pacific Ecosystems (IGCP 609, IGCP 608, ICDP Songliao basin) - Part The Quaternary System: precision and reliability in global correlation Stratigraphy, Sequence Stratigraphy and Basin Analyses Early Paleozoic World Phanerozoic Earth History, Stratigraphy and the Geologic Time Scale / Cretaceous time scale and sea-level changes, and Cretaceous Asia- Pacific Ecosystems (IGCP 609, IGCP 608, ICDP Songliao basin) -- Part 1 / Anthropocene: Utility and Definition THEME 48 - Planetary Sciences and Meteorite Impacts 48.1 Planetary Geoscience 48.2 Planetary Geoscience 48.3 Meteorite Impacts and Meteorite studies 48.4 Meteorite Impacts and Meteorite studies Sir Francis Sir Francis Sir Francis Sir Francis

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