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geoz 111 June 2015
NEWSBREAKERS
Congratulations Susan White, OAM
Long-term GSA member Dr Susan White was awarded an OAM in the Queens Birthday Honours list. Sue received the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division for service to science, particularly to speleology, and to youth. Sue's work on cave sciences, geoscience education and geoheritage is well known to GSA members and this award recognises a life time of achievements in those domains but it also recognises her outstanding commitment to the Girl Guides. The GSA congratulates Sue on behalf of all our members.
News report: http://tinyurl.com/ogggf9u
Read more of the citation here
FROM THE DIVISIONS
Divisional information is regularly updated at http://gsa.junctionworld.com/events/divisionmeetings.html
Check this site for more recent information on the following events:
Australian Capital Territory
Regular meetings 2015: Third Tuesday of each month (Except January)
Jaeger Lecture Theatre, Jaeger Building (Building 61), Australian National University. 5.00pm for 5.30pm start.
For more information: emma.mathews@ga.gov.au
New South Wales
Monday 17th August 2015
Public Forum as part of the Sydney Science Festival
Powering Sydney into the Future-the Science of Alternative Energy
The Wesley Conference Centre 220 Pitt Street Sydney. 06.30 pm to 8.30 pm
Tickets available here: http://tinyurl.com/p8zvzrv
Sydney Science Festival: http://www.sydneyscience.com.au/
Inspiring Australia: http://inspiringaustralia.net.au/
Find out more on Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/pqck3pf
Queensland
Tuesday 23rd June, 2015
Emeritus Professor Ken Collerson
An Alkaline Source for Cu, Co, Ni, REE, PGE, Au and U in the Mary Kathleen Belt, Mt Isa Block?
The Theodore Club, Level 1, 333 Adelaide St, Brisbane. 5.15 pm for 6.00 pm
Monday 29th July, 2015
Student Awards Night
Details TBA
Every Wednesday evening: GeoPub
Weekly Informal get-together for Explorers, Miners & other Geoscientists
O'Malleys Irish Pub - Basement Level of the Wintergarden in the Queen Street Mall, Brisbane. 5.30 pm
South Australia
Regular meetings: Third Thursday of each month (except January)
The Mawson Theatre, Mawson Laboratories, Adelaide University, 5.15 pm for 6.15 pm
For more information: jim.jago@unisa.edu.au
Nominations for the Bruce Webb and Walter Howchin Medals in 2015 should be made to the Divisional Secretary by 1 July 2015. Nominations will remain current for a period of five years. Nominees do not need to be a GSA member.
Tasmania
Thursday June 25th 2015
Federal GSA President Graham Carr (CSIRO)
35 years of Mineral Exploration Research in Australia - my personal perspective on the 5 most influential outcomes
School of Earth Sciences, Lecture Theatre, University of Tasmania, 5.30 pm for 6.00 pm
Royal Society of Tasmania/GSA(Tas)Winter Lecture Series June - July 2015
Scientific Advances in Understanding The Evolution of Life on Earth over the Last 3.5 Billion Years
University of Tasmania, Stanley Burbury Theatre
Provisional program:
1: Evolution and Generation of Life on the Early Earth
Wednesday June 24th 7.30pm
Lecture 1. The Theory of Evolution - What have we learnt since Charles Darwin?
Professor John Long, Flinders University.
Lecture 2. The Early Earth and Generation of Life (the first billion years)
Professor Malcolm Walter, Australian Centre for Astrobiology, University of NSW.
2: Middle Earth - the Slingshot of Life
Wednesday July 15th 7.30pm
Lecture 3. The Boring Billion Years in Earth History and its Significance
Indrani Mukherjee, PhD student, University of Tasmania.
Lecture 4. The Cambrian Explosion of Life and Rise of Marine Species
Dr Diego Bellido-Garcia, University of Adelaide.
3: Life in the last 500 million years; Mass Extinctions, Volcanoes and Meteorites
Wednesday July 22nd 7.30pm
Lecture 5. The Five Great Mass Extinction Events - what was their cause, and when is the next?
Distinguished Professor Ross Large, University of Tasmania.
Lecture 6. Mega Volcanic Eruptions and the Greatest Mass Extinction of all Time
Professor Jocelyn McPhie, University of Tasmania.
Victoria
Thursday 25th June 2015
Chinese Museum: Finding Gold
Tour of the Chinese Museum including Chinese-Australian history and an introduction to the Gold Rush
Chinese Museum, 22 Cohen Place, Melbourne, 6.15 pm
RSVP (compulsory) by June 12th 2015, Registration form here: http://www.gsavic.org/
or email Adele Seymon aseymon@gmail.com
Western Australia
Wednesday 1st July 2015
Chris Elders, Chevron Professor of Petroleum Geology Curtin University
Enigmatic events in the evolution of the North West Shelf
Irish Club of WA (Inc), 61 Townshend Rd, Subiaco, 5.30 pm for 6.00 pm
GSA EVENTS
AESC 2016: partnership prospectus now available
The AESC provides an ideal environment to promote emerging opportunities in your state, or organisation, for your managers and leaders to meet and talk with the new generation professional geoscientists, to hear about the latest developments in geoscience, and to connect and network with your peers. The partnership prospectus is now available here.
Keep an eye on the web site and look out for updates on-line and in TAG. For more information contact Caroline Forbes: caroline.forbes@adelaide.edu.au or program information Alan Collins: alan.collins@adelaide.edu.au
http://aesc2016.gsa.org.au/
Sandy Steacy confirmed as a Plenary Speaker
Sandy Steacy is an earthquake scientist who is particularly interested in stress interaction and time dependent seismic hazard. After graduating with a geology degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, she went to the University of Southern California to complete a PhD with Professor Charlie Sammis. Sandy then moved to the University of Ulster in Northern Ireland where she became Professor of Earthquake Physics in 2007; she joined the University of Adelaide in January 2015.
Sandy's current research is in the general area of operational earthquake forecasting, in essence the determination of time dependent changes to earthquake probabilities. Her work focuses on the computation of Coulomb stress changes which affect earthquake likelihood in time and space, and in combining this physics based approach with geological and statistical models. Sandy was a member of the expert elicitation panel on future seismic hazard in the Canterbury region whose work informed the revised building codes in Christchurch, New Zealand. She was also lead editor of a special issue of the Journal of Geophysical Research on stress transfer, earthquake triggering, and time-dependent seismic hazard, and is lead author of the review paper that introduces the volume.
Data Metallogenica, the GSA and GSA member benefits
Data Metallogenica is the world's largest mineral deposit database, a unique technical information system made possible through the support of over one hundred international Foundation Sponsors from industry, government organisations and professional societies including the Geological Society of Australia. It already contains quality technical information on over 5,000 mineral deposits of all kinds from around the world and provides access to a vast library of other material. Because of the GSA's foundation involvement GSA members can subscribe as an individual to Data Metallogenica for $100 per year for unlimited access and downloads (this is a 50% discount compared to non-members). Find out more or subscribe via the Data Metallogenica website:
http://dmgeode.com/
Specialist Group in Tectonics and Structural Geology.
Riding the Wave: A conference to showcase current research and ideas in Structural Geology and Tectonics 22-27 November 2015
Pre-conference field trip: 14-21 November 2015
New Caledonia: ophiolite obduction, accretion and high-pressure metamorphism
Field trip convener: Geoffrey Clark
Post-conference field trip: 28-29 November 2015
Gympie Block/D'Aguilar Ranges: Oscillating deformation and the birth and death of the
final orogeny on onshore Australia - core complex, ophiolitic blueschist, rift systems and
terrane accretion.
Field trip convener: Rod Holcombe
Key dates:
Early Bird registration and submission of approximate titles for oral presentation
selection: 30 June 2015
Abstract deadline: 15 September 2015
Download the third circular here.
For queries and expressions of interest contact:
Gideon Rosenbaum,
Email: g.rosenbaum@uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3346 9798
New AAP Memoir #47
A Late Cretaceous (Cenomanian-Turonian) south polar palynoflora from the Chatham Islands, New Zealand
$55.00 including postage in Australia
Contact: info@gsa.org.au
Remuneration survey
Professionals Australia is currently undertaking its 2015 Scientist Remuneration Survey. Conducted annually, the survey enables Professionals Australia to build a current snapshot of the remuneration and workplace conditions experienced by professional scientists across Australia. The survey can be accessed at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2015_Scientist_Remuneration and is open until the 19th of June, 2015. In addition, when you complete the survey you have the opportunity to enter the draw to win one of four prizes of $500, which will be drawn once the survey is closed.
IN THE NEWS
Exploration's low point?
Spending on mining exploration dropped to a near-decade low of $381 million recently, due mostly to a downturn in the iron ore and coal sectors.
http://tinyurl.com/p3uxqqg
Geology for Society report launched
The European Federation of Geologists and its national membership associations have recently launched their report aimed at policy makers. It highlights the importance of geology and qualified professionals to society, covering areas such as energy, minerals, water, waste management, construction, land contamination and natural hazards.
http://tinyurl.com/qfkagmh
ON THE WEB
Major Crustal Boundaries of Australia 2015 GIS dataset released
The second edition of the GIS dataset Major Crustal Boundaries of Australia and can be downloaded from Geoscience Australia. It shows the locations of inferred ancient plate boundaries, and will provide constraints on the three dimensional architecture of Australia.
http://tinyurl.com/oqrak7c
Wolf Volcano eruption, Galapagos, from the air
The recent eruption of Wolf Volcano, forming the highest peak of Galapagos Island on Isabela Island, was caught by hand held video from the air. Follow the link to see the action.
Video: http://tinyurl.com/pgzqnwz
News report: http://tinyurl.com/mzom3lw
IN THE MEDIA
Brisbane app a big hit
The Queensland Division of the Geological Society of Australia recently launched its Brisbane History in Stone and Brick app. The app allows users to follow a trail linking the city's oldest buildings, and learn about the building stones used to build Brisbane's landmark buildings.
hhttp://tinyurl.com/p7thkry
Saturn's outer ring
Saturn's outermost ring, first observed in 2009, is probably formed by particles ejected from the distant moon Phoebe. The ring is over ten times larger than Saturn's E ring.
Image courtesy of NASA/JPL/Space Science Institute
News report: http://tinyurl.com/qxvobdl
Research abstract: http://tinyurl.com/p2y7z8y
Mars: The field trip continued ...
Rest but no recreation for Curiosity
Communications with Mars will prove difficult between early and late June due to the solar conjunction when Earth and Mars are obscured from each other by the Sun. This occurs every 26 Earth months and necessitates Curiosity and other Mars-based robots stop moving until communications are restored.
http://tinyurl.com/q2vqxre
Impact glass seen on Mars
hhttp://tinyurl.com/pk2mlt7
Mars test parachute fails
http://tinyurl.com/p63s2ge
More news from the solar system ...
Asteroid 4864 Nimoy named in honour of ...
http://tinyurl.com/o655pl8
Where's Philae?
http://tinyurl.com/qfx3hzf
Cere's spots clearer but still a mystery
http://tinyurl.com/ngz37bg
The light and dark of Pluto
http://tinyurl.com/ndr9e62
What's in AJES
The Australian Journal of Earth Sciences online is available through the Taylor & Francis website. It is very easy to navigate and use.
AJES is available to financial members of the GSA. Don't miss the next issue because your membership has lapsed!
Volume 62 No.3 Published on-line
M. J. Van Kranendonk, W. Altermann and R. Mazumder
A squall by the seashore ca 2.3 billion years ago: Raindrop imprints in a Paleoproterozoic tidal flat deposit, Kungarra Formation, Western Australia.
C. Heine, L. G. Yeo and R. D. Müller
Evaluating global paleoshoreline models for the Cretaceous and Cenozoic.
H. K. H. Olierook, N. E. Timms, R. E. Merle, F. Jourdan and P. G. Wilkes
Paleo-drainage and fault development in the southern Perth Basin, Western Australia during and after the breakup of Gondwana from 3D modelling of the Bunbury Basalt.
M. Kh. Khalifa, B. G. Jones and O. Hlal
Sedimentary facies analysis and paleogeographic significance of the latest Silurian to Early Devonian Winduck Interval in the Darling Basin, Western New South Wales, Australia.
R. F. Berry
Late Mesozoic strike-slip faulting In Tasmania.
G. Taylor and R. A. Eggleton
Bauxites of the NSW Southern Highlands.
S. H. Xu, Y. M. Wang, G. Q. Xu, G. D. Zeng, C. L. Gong, C. E. Cai, W. Guo, W. Tang, H. T. Zhuo and H. Q. Wan
Linking shelf delta to deep-marine deposition in reservoir dispersal of the upper Oligocene strata in the Baiyun Sag, the northern South China Sea.
Other papers published on-line recently
M. C. Garthwaite, M. Hazelwood, S. Nancarrow, A. Hislop and J. H. Dawson
A regional geodetic network to monitor ground surface response to resource extraction in the northern Surat Basin, Queensland
N. Folcher, B. Sevin, F. Quesnel, V. Lignier, M. Allenbach, P. Maurizot and D. Cluzel
Neogene terrestrial sediments: a record of the post-obduction history of New Caledonia
Follow this link to see the most recent papers published on-line.
Coming up in TAG
TAG for June 2015
The June TAG has been mailed to all GSA members. If you haven't received your issue, please contact the GSA office, so you can read features: Leaving St Helena for Ascension Island, by Bill Birch, Elgin Marbles' of Australian paleontology by Gavin Young and by Andrew Glikson a feature titled the Tail end of the Late Heavy Bombardment? The September TAG is in the planning stages with Part 2 of the Elgin Marbles' of Australian paleontology by Gavin Young scheduled for the September issue.
TAG is mailed to all financial members of the GSA. As always if you are submitting a Feature or Special Report please send your article in as soon as possible and if you need information about word lengths and submitting contact: tag@gsa.org.au.
JOB VACANCIES
Advertising space now available
Advertising positions are now available in Geoz. Be the first to advertise here.
Word length: 40-50 words (the shorter the more effective) plus link to a web site.
Text and a small logo linking to your online advert or business.
Logo a maximum of 180 pixels wide x 90 pixels high.
Adverts will run in Geoz for two issues.
Fee: $150.00
For more information: info@gsa.org.au
WHAT'S ON
DEADLINES:
Call for Papers - Abstract deadline June 29 2015
11th International Conference on Mine Closure:
Perth 15-17 March 2016
11 years of mine closure excellence
http://tinyurl.com/qbvs4c6
Early bird registration - Deadline June 30 2015
Riding the Wave: A conference to showcase current research and ideas in Structural Geology and Tectonics
Caloundra 22-27 November 2015
Abstract deadline: 15 September 2015
http://www.sgtsg.org/
Early bird registration - Deadline July 27 2015
Ninth International Symposium on Field Measurements in Geomechanics
Sydney 9-11 September 2015
Early bird registration - Deadline July 31 2015
Society of Economic Geologists (SEG/CODES) 2015 Conference
Hobart 27 – 30 September 2015
World-Class Ore Deposits: Discovery to Recovery
For more information http://www.seg2015.org/
Call for nominations - Deadline July 31 2015
Bruce Hobbs Medal for Structural Geology and
Chris Powell Medal for Postgraduate Research in Tectonics and Structural Geology
Call for Papers - Abstract deadline August 31 2015
5th International Conference on Geotechnical and Geophysical site characterisation:
Gold Coast 5-9 September 2016
11 years of mine closure excellence
http://www.isc5.com.au/
Top GeoShot photography competition - Entries close 1 September 2015
The theme for this year's competition is "Rock Stars"
http://tinyurl.com/luxw38g
EVENTS:
NCGRT Distinguished Lecture Tour 2015, Canberra and all State Capitals, 02 June – 30 July 2015
Check the program for the session date in your state: http://tinyurl.com/nlqlz3u
Association of Australasian Palaeontologists (AAP) AGM, Adelaide, 15 June 2015
Exploration in the House - NSW, Sydney, 16 June 2015
The search for MH370, Canberra, 17 June 2015
Beyond the Rocks Exploration Forum, Sydney, 17 June 2015
Environmental Tracers in Groundwater Hydrology: Tools for Improved Process Understanding, Adelaide, 16 – 18 June 2015
Pivotal, Brisbane, 28 – 30 June 2015
World leaders in spatial information technology, sustainability, climate change and governance
http://tinyurl.com/mrd42td
Dinosaur and Sea Monster Dig, Marathon Station, Richmond QLD, 4 – 10 July 2015
More information and Booking form
Iron Ore 2015, Perth, 13 – 15 July 2015
Four-dimensional simulations of marine dispersal at a continental scale, Canberra, 15 July 2015
Tailings and Mine Waste Management for the 21st Century, Sydney, 27 – 28 July 2015
Saying goodbye to a 2D Earth, Margaret River, 2 August – 7 August 2015
NGWA Henry Darcy Lecture Series, Canberra and all State Capitals, 10 August – 25 August 2015
Check the program for the session date in your state: http://tinyurl.com/p4wsmye
Sydney Science Festival, Sydney, 13 – 23 August 2015
Public Forum as part of the Sydney Science Festival, Sydney, 17 August 2015
Powering Sydney into the Future-the Science of Alternative Energy
The Wesley Conference Centre 220 Pitt Street Sydney. 06.30 pm to 8.30 pm
Tickets available here: http://tinyurl.com/p8zvzrv
11th International Symposium on Rock Fragmentation by Blasting, Sydney, 24 – 26 August 2015
Australian Mine Ventilation Conference, Sydney, 31 August – 2 September 2015
Soil and Groundwater Pollution: Characterisation, Remediation and Risk Management, Perth, 1 – 4 September 2015
Groundwater Modelling for Beginners, Perth, 1 – 4 September 2015
MetPlant 2015, Perth, 7 – 8 September 2015
AAPG-SEG International Conference and Exhibition, Melbourne, 13 – 16 September
Introduction to Groundwater: Principles and Practices, Brisbane, 21 – 23 September 2015
Society of Economic Geologists (SEG/CODES) 2015 Conference
Hobart 27 – 30 September 2015
World-Class Ore Deposits: Discovery to Recovery
Early bird registration deadline: 31 July 2015
For more information http://www.seg2015.org/
CONTACTS
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ph 02-9290 2194
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