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geoz 67 April 2013
NEWSBREAKERS
Comet on course for Mars meeting
Comet 2013 A1 will pass very close to Mars during October of 2014. There is a small but real possibility the 1-3km wide core of the projectile could impact Mars but it seems certain it will at least approach within 300,000 km of the planet. That means Mars could find itself inside the comet's gassy, dusty atmosphere, creating challenging conditions for robotic missions on Mars even if an impact does not occur.
News report: http://1.usa.gov/YEXnnd
NASA YouTube discussion: http://bit.ly/YU44hp
Japan announces Rare Earth Element rich mud
Japanese explorers have found potentially economic deposits of rare earth elements on the floor of the Pacific Ocean in easy to mine sediments within Japan's exclusive economic zone.
http://bit.ly/10vY2V6
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
Friday 19th April 2013
Canberra Heritage Festival 2013
Geological Treasure Hunt
PDF brochure
New South Wales
2013 meeting dates to be advised
For more information: meetings@nsw.gsa.org.au
Queensland
Wednesday 17th April 2013
Professor Gordon Southam, University of Queensland
Bacteria-metal (-mineral) interactions with a focus on the biogeochemistry of gold
The Theodore Club, Level 1, 333 Adelaide St, Brisbane. 5.15 pm for 6.00 pm
South Australia
Thursday 18th April 2013
Annual general meeting of the GSA SA Division and Chairman's Address
Mawson Theatre, University of Adelaide. 5.30 pm for 6.15 pm
Thursday 16th May 2013
GSA President's Address - Laurie Hutton
Mawson Theatre, University of Adelaide. 5.30 pm for 6.15 pm
Tasmania
2013 meeting dates to be advised
For more information: mduffett@mrt.tas.gov.au
Victoria
Thursday 2 May 2013
Annual General Meeting
Speaker to be confirmed
Fritz Loewe Theatre, School of Earth Sciences, University of Melbourne, 5.30pm for 6.15pm
Thursday 30 May 2013
Dr Alan Goode, AMIRA International
Data Metallogenica - supporting and training the next generation of economic geologists
Fritz Loewe Theatre, School of Earth Sciences, University of Melbourne, 5.30pm for 6.15pm
Western Australia
Friday 12th April 2013
Annual Dinner and 60th Award Presentation
Cottesloe Surf Life Saving Club, 87 Marine Parade, Cottesloe, 7.00 pm for 7.30 pm
GSA EVENTS
Australian Earth Sciences Convention 2014: First Circular now available
The Australian Earth Sciences Convention 2014 planning is well under-way and the the 1st Circular is on-line as a PDF for download.
The convention themes are: Energy, Resources, Environment, Service & Community, Dynamic Planet and Living Earth. Dedicated symposia include the 39th Symposium on
the Advances in the Study of the Sydney Basin and Comparisons & Contrasts in Circum-Pacific Orogens.
Please distribute information about the AESC 2014 to your colleagues within the geoscience community:
Australian Earth Sciences Convention
AESC 2014: Sustainable Australia
7-10 July 2014
Newcastle NSW
The organising committee looks forward to welcoming you in Newcastle and if you want any information about the AESC do not hesitate to contact the GSA office: info@gsa.org.au.
GSA membership
All GSA members that are financial for 2013, have received The Australian Geologist, Division newsletters and their journal entitlements. If you haven't renewed, you will continue to receive Geoz. Not sure if you renewed? Please contact the GSA office: info@gsa.org.au.
Want to find out more about membership with the GSA? Please go to: http://gsa.junctionworld.com/membership/join.html or contact: info@gsa.org.au.
The National Rock Garden - a rock solid idea
The National Rock Garden (NRG) now qualifies for Deductible Gift Recipient status (DGR). In other words, donations to the NRG are now tax deductible so now donating to the NRG can be a win-win!
The National Rock Garden will have up to 100 large specimens of the country's most iconic rocks.
Each specimen will weigh approximately 10–15 tonnes. To find out how you can contribute follow
this link to the NRG web site: http://www.nationalrockgarden.org.au/
This months rock of the month is the Boogardie orbicular granite deposit is located 35 km west of Mount Magnet in Western Australia. This unusual granitic rock, located on Boogardie Station, is one of a few orbicular granite localities known worldwide.
If you would like to join the Friends of the National Rock Garden and receive
newsletters and information directly by email please send a request to rockgarden@gsa.org.au
Image courtesy of Angus M Robinson
Rock face challenge on Facebook
If you visited the GSA facebook page in March you would have seen this outcrop image posted by Gary Lewis and read the dialogue as members and friends tried to guess the geological story and location of the image. The hint provided was: Close to the base of a large basin and to EarthCache 1.
Want to rise to the next challenge or challenge others to rise to yours?
The GSA facebook page welcomes interesting outcrop images from our members.
Biennial Conference of the Specialist Group in Geochemistry, Mineralogy and Petrology:
Rocks, Reef and Rainforest (R3)
Following the format of the successful Kangaroo Island (2009) and Murramarang (2011) SGGMP conferences, this Gordon-style conference held in tropical North Queensland
will combine oral and poster presentations, field trips, and a packed social program.
Mission Beach, QLD, July 14th to 19th 2013.
Places are limited!
http://sggmp2013.webs.com/
2nd Australian Tertiary Geoscience Teaching Meeting Abstract volume is now available.
If you missed the meeting held January 2013 in Townsville, you can now purchase the abstracts: Purchase online or contact the GSA.
IN THE NEWS
Blame volcanoes for the dinosaurs!
Improved zircon uranium-lead dating has possibly establish a causal link between a series of mega-eruptions and the end-Triassic-extinction event. Flood basalt volcanism within the Central Atlantic Magmatic Province now appears to be synchronous with the extinction event. The scale of the eruptions was sufficient to cause substantial climate disruption but this is the first time their timing has been shown to coincide.
News report: http://bit.ly/YcS015
Research abstract: http://bit.ly/11oQt8Ox
Miocene fish found in Kenya
Well preserved Miocene fish fossils may not only shed light on the evolutionary history of freshwater fish in East Africa but also provide insights into the ecological and climatic conditions that prevailed in the region at that time. The data from these finds will improve what is known of the transformation from woodland to savannah in the East African rift valley, a process that is thought to have favoured the diversification of hominids.
News report: http://bit.ly/10hOaQm
ON THE WEB
One core a story does not make
Climate research using cores from Madagascan coral colonies located 700 metres apart has revealed massive data variations between colonies. In one core, increasing sea surface temperature was accompanied by increasing growth rate and increasing Sr/Ca (normally associated with cooling), while in the other, the opposite was found. This research reveals the importance of multiple sampling sites and the need to avoid drawing conclusions about climate from small data sets.
News report: http://bit.ly/129MFVJ
Research abstract: http://bit.ly/XclGs8
Asteroid or Comet?
Whether an asteroid or a comet, the object that generated the 180km-wide Chicxulub crater still directly or indirectly caused the extinction of the dinosaurs and many other species 65 million years ago. That has not stopped scientists debating the nature of the object with recent geochemical studies suggesting the object may have been a comet, somewhat smaller than an asteroid thought by many to be the likely culprit.
http://bbc.in/11rbCzo
IN THE MEDIA
Geoscientist Employment Survey
In 2008 the Australian Institute of Geoscientists (AIG) commenced a series of surveys to monitor the impact of the global economic downturn on geoscientist employment throughout Australia. These surveys provided valuable data that was used by AIG in conjunction with other industry groups to track the impact of the downturn in exploration and mining geoscience employment, and the subsequent recovery of employment as economic conditions improved. The survey only takes a few minutes to complete. No personally identifiable information is collected. A few minutes of your time can help make a real contribution to your profession. Click the link to complete the 2013 survey anytime during April.
2013 survey: http://svy.mk/XIVqar
Iceland rift views
Join Dr Dave Petley, Wilson Professor of Hazard and Risk in the Department of Geography at Durham University in the United Kingdom, through his blog and see images from a helicopter jaunt over Iceland and the mid-Atlantic rift exposures there. His blog also provides a commentary on landslide events occurring worldwide.
http://bit.ly/Z24QvK.
Mars: the 2013 field trip (continued)
Image: The left Navigation Camera (Navcam) linked to Curiosity's B-side computer took this image during the 223rd Martian day of Curiosity's work on Mars (March 22, 2013). The wheels are 50 cm in diameter. Now that B-side computer systems are proven OK Curiosity can resume work with the A-side now the backup after a memory glitch forced the deployment of the B-side backup computer and associated systems.
Image courtesy of NASA/JPL-Caltech
http://1.usa.gov/14AeYk8.
Hydrated ground measurements at Yellowknife.
http://1.usa.gov/XJIVLL
Subsurface water traverse
http://1.usa.gov/14MqvgF
Modelling the water observations
http://1.usa.gov/11k42nGx
Coming out of safe mode
http://1.usa.gov/YnmNFM
What if 2013 A1 hits Mars?
http://1.usa.gov/YEXnnd
What's in AJES
The Australian Journal of Earth Sciences online is available through the Taylor & Francis' website: http://www.tandfonline.com/loi/taje20. 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 60 Issue No.1
Thematic issue: Geological storage of C02
Alexandra Golab and Sue Golding editors.
P. J. Cook
Introduction for thematic issue on C02 sequestration.
M. A. Bunch
Gauging geological characterisation for C02 storage: the Australasian experience so far.
S. Varma, J. Underschultz, S. B. Giger, B. Field, L. Roncaglia, J. Hodgkinson, & D. Hilditch
C02 geosequestration potential in the Northern Perth Basin, Western Australia.
L. Stalker, S. Varma, D. Van Gent, J. Haworth & S. Sharma.
South West Hub - a carbon capture and storage project.
G. W. O'Brien, P. R. Tingate, L. M. Divko Goldie, J. A. Miranda, M. J. Campi & K. Liu
Basin-scale fluid flow in the Gippsland Basin: implications for geological carbon storage.
J. Hodgkinson & M. Grigorescu
Background research for selection of potential geostorage targets - case studies from the Surat Basin, Queensland.
S. M. Farquhar, G. K. W. Dawson, J. S. Esterle & S. D. Golding
Mineralogical characterisations of C02 sequestration in the Surat Basin.
A. Golab, R. Romeyn, H. Averdunk, M. Knackstedt & T. J. Senden
3D characterisation of potential C02 reservoir and seal rocks.
S. D. Golding, I. T. Uysal, R. Bolhar, C. J. Boreham, G. K. W. Dawson, K. A. Baublys & J. S. Esterle
Carbon dioxide-rich coals of the Oaky Creek areas, central Bowen Basin: a natural analogue for carbon sequestration in coal systems
K. L. Pinetown
Assessment of the C02 sequestration potential of coal seams in the Hunter Coalfield, Sydney Basin.
Coming up in TAG
TAG for June 2013
The deadline for general copy for the June edition is 29 April. Don't be disappointed, get your Letter to the Editor or a news item in now to: tag@gsa.org.au. Alternatively, if you are submitting a Feature or Special Report send your article by mid-April. 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 entries - closing date 3 May 2013
2013 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes
For a complete list of the prizes, conditions of entry, judging criteria and entry forms go to:
http://eureka.australianmuseum.net.au/
Registration open - Early Bird Registration closes 17 June 2013
40th IAH International Congress - Perth 15 - 20 September
Solving the Groundwater Challenges of the 21st Century
Bookings open - event date 23 June 2013
Geology Train!
Experience the excitement of a rugged, narrow-gauge, coal-fired, steam-powered mountain train ride and view great outcrops. GeoTourism at its steamy best!
2014 Haddon Forrester King Medal nominations - closing date 29 July 2013
The 2014 Haddon Forrester King Medal for research in mineral exploration is now open for nominations
The Medal is a prestigious career award for life-long achievement and outstanding contribution to science.
EVENTS:
Public lecture - Shaping a Nation: A Geology of Australia, Canberra, 10 April 2013
Take a journey through Australia's long and complex geological evolution and gain insights into how this geological legacy has shaped our lucky nation
Find out more here
Well diagnosis and workover, Perth, 15 – 16 April 2013
Advanced Techniques in Mining and Mineral Exploration, Townsville, 22 April – 3 May 2013
Interpretation of Geochemical Data for Environmental Applications Workshop, Perth, 29 April 2013
Associate Prof Ron Watkins, Director, Environmental Inorganic Geochemistry Group, Curtin University
Download PDF flyer here
A Framework for Managing Risk After Mining Workshop, Perth, 30 April 2013
Bill Biggs, Biggs and Associates; Professor Ken Mercer, Australian Centre for Geomechanics
Download PDF flyer here
ACG Mine Rehabilitation and Closure Seminar and workshops, Perth, 1 – 3 May 2013
Australian Centre for Geomechanics
Download PDF flyer here
Advanced Application of Seismology in Mines Short Course, Perth, 7 – 10 May 2013
No workshop proceedings will be available for purchase.
http://www.groundsupport2013.com/events
Shotcrete Design and Performance Workshop, Perth, 12 May 2013
No workshop proceedings will be available for purchase.
http://www.groundsupport2013.com/events
Ground Support 2013, Perth, 13 – 15 May 2013
No workshop proceedings will be available for purchase.
http://www.groundsupport2013.com/home
4th Australian Water Schools, Gold Coast, 15 – 17 May 2013
Fundamentals of Water Science, Technology and Governance.
Download PDF flyer here
Shale Resource Plays for Investors, Sydney, 16 May 2013
Learn more about gas and oil resources being exploited from shale plays.
Download PDF flyer here
Ground Support Technology: Integrated Field Laboratory and Theoretical Research, Perth, 16 – 17 May 2013
No workshop proceedings will be available for purchase.
http://www.groundsupport2013.com/events
Introduction to the Oil & Gas Industry, Sydney, 21 – 22 May 2013
For non-technical personnel who work in the petroleum industry or in related activities.
Download PDF flyer here
Science at the Shine Dome 2013, Canberra, 29 – 31 May 2013
Futores, Townsville, 2 – 5 June 2013
Future and understanding of Tectonics, Resources, Environment and Sustainability
http://bit.ly/TpDgoj
Liquefied Natural Gas, Perth, 3 – 5 June 2013
Fundamentals of the Technical and Commercial Supply Chain
Download PDF flyer here
Critical minerals 2013, Perth, 4 – 5 June 2013
Mines, Markets, Manufacturing and Money
http://bit.ly/11YCH7P
AusIMM International Uranium Conference, Darwin, 11 – 12 June 2013
Advanced Field Training, Townsville, 7 – 14 June 2013
CONTACTS
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