Volcanospeleology is a branch of cave geology and geomorphology that pertains directly to underground voids developed as a result of volcanic processes.
In recognition of several world-class volcanic terranes that enhance the geology near Weed, California and the NSS 2021 Convention, the conveners of the volcanospeleology session invite submissions for oral or poster presentation addressing aspects of archaeology, biospeleology, cartography, chemistry, flow mechanics, geography, genesis, geology, hydrology, history, microbial ecology, mineralogy, and/or human use of lava caves, conduits, and related features.
The conveners prefer to be inclusive rather than exclusive, and look forward to presenting a diverse suite of talks.
Session Moderator
John Tinsley, PhD
U.S. Geological Survey (Ret)
Session Moderator
J.R. Skok, PhD
SETI Institute Research Scientist
Opens: Monday, March 1, 2021
Closes: Saturday, May 1, 2021
Notifications of Acceptance: Tuesday, May 4, 2021
John Tinsley & J.R. Skok
Email: jtinsley@usgs.gov; jrs222@gmail.com
Link will be available here after the call for abstract submission date. Check back.
The James G. Mitchell Fund was established in 1965 and is maintained by contributions to the National Speleological Foundation. This award includes a cash award for the best scientific paper presented at the NSS Convention by a student member (or members) of the society. Eligible papers shall be judged by an interdisciplinary panel appointed by the Mitchell Award sub-committee chair. For consideration, contact sub-committee chair, Dr. Kathy Lavoie at award-mitchell@caves.org.
Weed lies along the boundary between two of California's northernmost geologic provinces: the Klamath Mountains and the High Cascades. Although underlain by different rock types (ancient crystalline rocks in the Klamath and young volcanic rocks in the Cascades) both provinces were formed by the same process: subduction.
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