Harrington Symposium Sessions:
Sessions will be geared towards:
The geology of Aegean in general
Presenters will provide overview talks or presentations regarding the general tectonics of the Aegean. These abstracts should focus on outstanding problems and key tectonic features that would appeal towards a broad geologic community.
The geologic history of specific domains within the Aegean (Cyclades, Menderes, Kazdag, Rhodope, Crete, southern Balkans, etc),
In this session, talks are geared more towards specific processes occurring within a single distinct domain within the Aegean. We request submissions from all fields-- geophysics, geochemistry, tectonics, structural geology, geochronology, petrology, hydrology, sedimentology, etc.
The dynamic tectonic processes that occur within the Aegean
Dynamic processes include, but are not limited to, large-scale plate tectonic extension, strike-slip, or compression movements, orogenic collapse, subduction zone processes, seismic activity, volcanism, polymetamorphism.
Its geo-archeological history, natural history and hazards
In this session, we request submissions that describe links between the geology and archeology of the Aegean region. The timescale for this session differs from those in the other sessions, and should be geared more towards human affairs.
Comparisons of the Aegean to regions in the US (e.g., Basin and Ranges)
The Basin and Range of western USA and the Aegean contain many common structural elements such as well-developed metamorphic core complexes detachment surfaces, turtleback faults, extensional folds, and supra detachment basins. In addition, the Aegean exposes a wide variety of lithologies, from extensional-related granites, polymetamorphic garnet-bearing assemblages, blueschists, and a wide variety of sedimentary rocks. The session provides an opportunity to translate knowledge across continents.
Other
We are open to any submissions that do not fall within each of these specific categories.