2nd International Electronic Conference on Geosciences
A. Statistical Seismology
This section is intended to provide statisticians, seismologists, and geophysicists with an opportunity to present their latest research in the field of the statistical analysis of seismic series. As complex phenomena, earthquakes require the application of different statistical methods to be fully understood. Since earthquakes are processes that evolve in the space-time-magnitude domain, different statistical methods are required to analyse them in each domain. Fractal, multifractal, informational, topological, and non-extensive methods are just some of the most recent methods used to identify the different properties of seismicity.
Papers that focus on the different aspects of the statistical behaviour of earthquakes in time, space, and magnitude, earthquake physics, seismic hazard estimation, and time-dependent earthquake forecasting are welcome.
Session Chair
Dr. Luciano Telesca, Institute of Methodologies for Environmental Analysis, National Research Council, C.da S.Loja, 85050 Tito (PZ), Italy
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B. Tracers in Hydrogeology
Hydrogeology investigates how water interacts with geological systems. It also assesses the quality and chemical composition of the surface and groundwater. Solutes represent the net effect of many processes, from the incorporation of precipitation into groundwater recharge, to weathering reactions, and a wide variety of water-rock interactions that have taken place in the aquifer.
Tracers continue to provide an important tool that can contribute to:
a) The determination of the origin of water masses and conditions during formation:
- The identification and separation of water components;
- The determination of groundwater recharge areas, flow paths, and mixing;
- The determination of the origin of contaminants.
b) The determination of the residence time of water in the system ("water age"):
- The calculation of flow velocities, assessing mining and dispersion;
- The determination of water fluxes, recharge rates, and exchange rates;
- The study of the transport and degradation of contaminants.
Papers for this Section include, but are not limited to, the following topics:
- Applied hydrogeology;
- Environmental tracers;
- The transport and degradation of contaminants;
- Water-rock interaction;
- The Hydrology and Hydrogeology cycle.
Session Chair
Prof. Dr. Maurizio Barbieri, Department of Earth Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, P.le Aldo Moro, 5 - 00185 Rome, Italy
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C. Earth Sciences through Earth Observation
This session aims to attract contributions that showcase the state-of-the-art of Earth Observation techniques to investigate dynamic natural processes and anthropogenic activities shaping Planet Earth.
Papers that deal with the following areas of study are therefore welcome:
- Geological processes
- Lithological mapping
- Natural hazards
- Coastal processes
- Anthropogenic use of land and Earth resources
- Urban environments
- Infrastructure asset monitoring
- Cultural and natural heritage
Papers should make use of remote sensing data including, but not limited to, the following:
- Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)
- Interferometric SAR (InSAR)
- Optical remote sensing
- Hyperspectral sensors
- Thermal imagery
Moreover, papers that present research undertaken with data from current and novel space missions (e.g., Copernicus Sentinels, Gaofen-3) are particularly welcome.
Session Chair
Dr. Deodato Tapete, Italian Space Agency (ASI), Via del Politecnico snc, 00133 Rome, Italy
D. Paleontology and Biostratigraphy
Paleontological studies are of major relevance to support the establishment of temporal landmarks on Earth´s history and to reconstruct past environments. The International Chronostratigraphic Chart is being built using the latest results on the taxonomy and evolution of fossils and microfossils, which are subjects of study by paleontologists worldwide, in both academic and industrial settings. However, fossils also attract non-specialized people, representing an important tool to stimulate pupils to deepen their studies in earth sciences, and/or a commercial object that can endanger the paleontological and stratigraphical heritage of the earth. Papers for this section on paleontology and stratigraphy include, but are not limited to, the following themes:
- The taxonomy and evolution in the fossil record;
- High resolution biostratigraphy and the international chronostratigraphic chart;
- Integrated biostratigraphy, biocorrelation, and paleobiogeography;
- Paleontological and s tratigraphical heritage as educational resources: case studies.
Session Chair
Prof. Dr. Maria Helena Henriques, Departament of Earth Sciences, Faculty of Sciences and Technology (Polo II), University of Coimbra, Rua Sílvio Lima, 3039-790 Coimbra, Portugal
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E. Planetary Geology and Earth Analogs
The constant improvement of space technologies and payloads, together with the ambitious planetary exploration goals in the foreseeable future—such as human missions to Mars, a permanent station on the Moon surface and detailed investigations of the outer Solar System—have made planetary geology and Earth analogue studies a primary role in space science. Indeed, planetary geologists can now have easy access to spectacular high resolution remotely sensed data on an increasing number of planetary and minor bodies and to remarkable in situ observations and measurements on Mars and the Moon. This continuously provides an impressive amount of data that must be compared to laboratory analyses of analogue samples in order to be fully understood. In addition, studies of Earth analogues are increasingly needed on different kinds of geological environments to evaluate and physically mimic future robotic and human missions to planetary bodies. All these activities cover the full spectrum of Geosciences in which covers countless research themes. This session aims to bring together expertize from any planetary mission science activities involving geological research, laboratory analyses on planetary analogues, studies on Earth analogues characterization and fidelity assessment.
Session Chair
Prof. Dr. Jesus Martinez-Frias, Instituto de Geociencias, IGEO (CSIC-UCM), C/ Del Doctor Severo Ochoa 7, Facultad de Medicina (Edificio Entrepabellones 7 y 8), 28040 Madrid, Spain
F. Geologic Materials: Past, Present, and Future
The use of geological objects for the preparation of tools is one of the hallmarks of the rising of the Homo genus. Geologic materials have been applied in diverse ways throughout history, and they surely will play an important role in the future of humankind. Although it is firmly grounded in geology, this session is also open to receiving relevant submissions with valuable contributions from a great diversity of other study domains such as archaeology, architecture, biology, chemistry, economy, engineering, environmental studies, geography, history, land management, mathematics, medicine, philosophy, physics, psychology, sociology, statistics, tourism, and all others that can complement and further geological studies.
Some potential subjects include the following:
- Techniques for the characterization of geologic materials both in the field and in the laboratory, with special attention to non-destructive procedures;
- The relationship between physical and chemical properties and petrographic characteristics (mineralogy, texture, and structure);
- The relationship between materials utilization and their physical and chemical characteristics;
- The cultural meaning of geologic materials;
- Geologic materials’ characteristics and geophysical surveys of buried sites;
- Provenance studies;
- Geologic materials as dating tools;
- Geologic materials in the built environment (including earth construction);
- Climatic comfort associated with the use of geologic materials;
- The contribution of geologic materials to tourism;
- Geologic materials and territory development;
- Methods for exploration and extraction of geologic materials;
- Industrial applications of geologic materials;
- New geologic materials, i.e., geologic materials that have been neglected in the past and that have found applications or whose applications are foreseeable;
- New uses of traditional geologic materials;
- Geologic materials as analogues for new, synthetic materials;
- The health impact of geologic materials, including positive impacts from its uses for human treatment and negative impacts related to extraction and use;
- The relationship between organisms and geologic materials;
- The durability of geologic materials;
- The sustainability of geologic materials;
- The environmental impact of geologic materials extraction and use;
- Geologic materials for environmental remediation;
- The economy of geologic materials.
However, relevant contributions regarding other subjects related to the main theme of this session are welcome as well.
Session Chair
Dr. Carlos Alves, LandS/Lab2PT - Landscape, Heritage and Territory Laboratory (FCT UID/AUR/04509/2013; FEDER COMPETE POCI-01-0145-FEDER-007528) and Earth Sciences Department, School of Sciences, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
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G. Modeling Hazards and Impacts from Extreme Storms
Significant costs and damages associated with recent extreme weather across the globe continue to remind communities of their vulnerability to natural hazards. This session will highlight recent advancements in models and techniques focusing on the prediction of the fundamental processes underlying weather disasters and their impacts that typically evolve over multiple temporal and spatial scales. An improved understanding of the hazards associated with extreme weather and modeling tools will provide practitioners with actionable information to better prepare communities for future risks. Contributions are solicited on various hazard and impact modeling approaches including those that are numerical, statistical, or empirical in nature. Presentations may include method development leading to improved predictability of extreme weather events, new applications of existing modeling tools, and case studies. We also invite contributions describing innovative visualization methods, including 3D visualizations of infrastructure and objects such as buildings and bridges, for more effective hazard risk assessment and communication.
Session Chair
Prof. Dr. Isaac Ginis, Graduate School of Oceanography, University of Rhode Island, Narragansett, RI 02882, USA
I. Poster Session
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