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The AIPG Georgia Section News — January 2018
Sections, send your newsletters or link to aipg@aipg.org. Past Section Newsletters are available here.
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Plan on attending AIPG's 2018 Annual Meeting in Colorado Springs. Our field trips will explore central Colorado including the Cripple Creek & Victor gold mine, the Portland cement plant and adjacent Niobrara Fm quarry, the upper Arkansas geothermal systems, the latest in SW South Park geology and the Wall Mountain Tuff, among others. The technical sessions will cover the full spectrum of geosciences; start thinking about your presentation. We're planning short courses on being an expert witness, the use of Rockware's software and preparing an AIPG/AGI GOLI course. We'll have a Student Career Day on Saturday, Sept. 8. Young professionals start working on a presentation on a project you're working on that will induce your employer to send you to the meeting; remember such presentations are also good marketing for your firm. And we're arranging a trip on the Pikes Peak Cog Railway to the 14,115-foot summit of America's mountain.
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AIPG Sections: Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Illinois and Indiana
A half-day webinar specifically designed for directors, managers, supervisors, hydro geologists, engineers, equipment manufacturers, college professors and students involved in groundwater quality monitoring.
Registration fee: $5 students / $20 professionals
Participants will receive CEUs/PDHs.
Speakers include:
Carl Keller (FLUTe) — Innovative FLUTe Mapping for NAPL & Dissolved Contaminants
Randy St. Germain (Dakota Technologies) — Characterizing LNAPLs and DNAPLs with Laser-Induced Fluorescence
Seth Pitkin — National Director (Cascade) — Value of High Resolution Site Characterization
Contact Jayne Englebert P.G., CPG — for registration questions and sponsorship opportunities!
Online registration is available.
Locations: The Pyle Center, 702 Langdon St, Madison, WI or on-line viewing provided by ICS.
Register and receive a link to watch or show anytime!
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Registration Announcement
When: Feb. 24 and 25
Sessions begin daily at 9 a.m.
Mixer at 5 p.m., Feb. 24
See GeoDayz program, registration and sponsor information here.
Guest Speaker for GeoDayz Event:
Kevin Stafford, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Geology,
Stephen F. Austin State University
AIPG
Submittal deadline for abstract: Jan. 19.
Call for Abstracts for the 8th Annual Technical Workshop. Watch your email for updates and information. If you have suggestions for workshop topics, or would like to receive announcement, please email the Workshop Co-Chairs, Rick Dunkin or Sara Pearson.
Sections please send your section events to be posted to aipg@aipg.org.
AGI
No country in the world produces all of the mineral resources necessary for modern society. International trade plays a critical role in providing these raw materials, forming a global network of production, export, import, and use. This network must continuously adapt to national and international developments in science, technology, politics and economics. As a result, information on the global flow of raw materials plays a fundamental role in improving national and international resilience to potential supply disruptions and market changes.
This webinar will focus on U.S. and EU efforts to gather information and develop tools that can be used to ensure a secure national and global supply of mineral resources; identify and quantify vulnerabilities in this supply; and stimulate national and international co-operation, education and outreach, and innovation in the development, recycling and substitution of key mineral resources.
Key topics to be addressed include:
- How critical materials are monitored around the world from U.S. and EU perspectives
- Examples of how mineral criticality evolves over time in response to demand, politics, and technology
- How these monitoring data can be used to inform decisions in industry, policy, and research
The speakers are Nedal Nassar, Ph.D., National Minerals Information Center, U.S. Geological Survey and Vitor Correia, President, European Federation of Geologists.
For more information and to register please visit the AGI website.
RFG 2018
Passionate about resources, sustainability, the Earth and the future of our planet? RFG is launching an exciting video contest where students and early career professionals have the chance to win a prize and free RFG2018 registration! Engaging young people globally to help build a community that is passionate about communicating and engaging in all aspects of sustainability on Earth, from the very small practical matters to the big ideas! So if you are creating change through your research, innovation or inspiration, you are our champions and we want to hear your stories.
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AIPG
The recent dramatic increase (and more recent decline) of seismic activity in Oklahoma poses both scientific questions and environmental/economic challenges. Understanding the controlling factors of seismicity requires significant research efforts in multiple disciplines of geosciences and engineering. Oklahoma represents a natural laboratory of tectonic and induced seismicity. Many researchers from Oklahoma universities (University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma State University, University of Tulsa, etc.), state agencies (Oklahoma Geological Survey, Oklahoma Corporation Commission) and energy companies are investigating a wide range of topics related to these earthquakes (http://earthquakes.ou.edu). In addition, adjacent states with potentially induced seismicity are engaged in activities related to the work in Oklahoma.
We propose to have a two-day workshop, Feb. 20-21, in Norman, Oklahoma. The workshop will allow researchers from Oklahoma and other states, Federal agencies, the energy industry, and other interested parties to meet and discuss models of tectonic versus-induced earthquakes, as well as explore practical procedures to mitigate seismic hazard.
The workshop will address topics such as:
- Regional seismic monitoring, data management and analysis
- Regional subsurface fault structures; seismicity-fault relations; in-situ stress
- Rock mechanical properties of significant Oklahoma rock units
- Modeling fluid flow and solid deformation related to produced water injection
- Hydrological analyses of relevant aquifers and reservoirs
- Geomechanical modeling of ground shaking within the central United States
- Best practices for regulation and management of Underground Injection Control (UIC) Class II disposal wells
- Modeling of earthquake effects on surface or underground structures
- Assessment approaches for seismic hazard
- Innovative methods to distinguish between induced and tectonic earthquakes
At the workshop, we will discuss current progress from individual research groups, main challenges and research needs for understanding the phenomena, and we will seek to coordinate future collaborative research plans, which may lead to medium-to-longer-term multi-disciplinary projects. The workshop is meant to be informal and to facilitate current and future collaboration, so that even projects at early stages of development are invited to discuss plans and objectives. The structure of the workshop will likely involve panel discussions on topical areas, with short (12-15 minute) presentations and extensive discussion periods.
Persons or teams interested in a presentation should submit a title and a 200-word abstract, including whether the presentation will be of work planned, in progress or nearing completion to: jboak@ou.edu. Presenters will be asked to complete a release form to include a web-publishable version of the presentation in the workshop summary report. That version may delete sensitive or proprietary material presented at the workshop. The workshop organizers prefer presentations that can be released publicly.
For additional information on the technical program, contact the workshop organizers: Jeremy Boak, (405) 325-7968; Kyle Murray, (405) 325-7502; Jacob Walter, (405) 325-8497.
Geoscience-2018
International Conference on Geology & Earth Science will be held May 2-4, in Rome. Geoscience-2018 is an excellent platform for professionals and who are working in the field. The annual conference creates a platform for experts interaction, simultaneously with networking opportunities and also provides an opportunity to explore the innovative ideas of the other communities, companies and associations. Geoscience-2018 conference includes Plenary lectures, Keynote lectures and short courses by eminent personalities from around the world in addition to contributed papers both oral and poster presentations. It aims to discover advances, practical experiences and innovative ideas on issues related to geology and earth science as well as a breadth of other topics. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with your peers at this scientific event. Your participation in the conference will enhance your knowledge and professional skills. This International Conference on Geology & Earth Science is a gathering of experts, professionals, academicians and researchers from all over the world. Meet experts, strengthen and update your ideas at Geoscience-2018.
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Energy Exposition
Save the date!
Join us May 22-23 at The Ranch Event Complex in Loveland, Colorado, for Energy Exposition 2018.
Check ou the Energy Exposition now!
INTRAW
In the last decade, a structural change has taken place in global mineral markets and the global demand for raw materials stands at the bottom of a new growth curve. In this perspective, safeguarding the domestic minerals supply will be challenging for the European Union and all other technologically advanced countries to ensure economic sustainability and to improve our quality of life. In this sense, the European Commission's communication "The raw materials initiative — meeting our critical needs for growth and jobs in Europe" (November 2008) recognizes the need to address the raw materials issue at a high political level to ensure future security of supply for Europe.
The European Union's overall growth strategy "Europe 2020" (2010) outlines the EU's aim to develop into a smart, sustainable and inclusive economy. In this context, seven so-called flagship initiatives were presented as new engines to boost growth and jobs. Two of these initiatives are particularly relevant for the INTRAW project:
The core message of "An Industrial Policy for the Globalisation Era" is that industry must be placed centre stage if Europe is to remain a global economic leader. Only a European Raw Materials Policy targeting competitiveness and sustainability on an international level can muster the critical mass of change and coordination needed for success.
"A resource-efficient Europe" intends to support the shift towards a resource-efficient, low-carbon economy to achieve sustainable growth. Europe needs technological improvements and significant changes in the fields of raw materials research, recycling, energy, industrial production and transport systems.
In addition, the European Commission established in 2010 the European Innovation Partnerships (EIPs). An EIP on Raw Materials was set up in 2012 to promote research and innovation along the entire value chain of raw materials.
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American Geosciences Institute
The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is accepting applications for the 2018 Edward C. Roy, Jr. Award for Excellence in Earth Science Teaching. Given annually, this award is presented to one teacher of grades K-8 in the United States or Key Stages 1-3 in the United Kingdom each year. The award recognizes leadership and innovation in Earth science education. The winner of the Edward C. Roy Award will receive a cash prize and an additional travel grant to attend the National Science Teachers Association Annual Conference in Atlanta in March 2018. To be eligible, applications must be submitted by Jan. 22. The Edward C. Roy Award is given in honor of Dr. Edward C. Roy, Jr., a strong and dedicated supporter of Earth science education. A past president of AGI and former chair of the AGI Education Advisory Committee, Roy was a lifelong supporter of teachers and students of all ages. For more information on requirements, application procedures and deadlines, please visit www.americangeosciences.org/education/awards/roy.
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Energies
Damage process of shale is of great importance when considering the wellbore stability and reservoir stimulation during the work of shale gas recovery. As shale has typical transversely isotropic structures and may be under different stress states in the reservoir, the damage process should be studied while considering both loading directions and confining pressures.
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Minerals
A preliminary C-O stable isotopes geochemical characterization of several nonsulfide Zn-Pb Tunisian deposits has been carried out, in order to evidence the possible differences in their genesis. After mineralogical investigation of selected specimens, the C-O stable isotopic study was carried out on smithsonite, hydrozincite, cerussite and calcite.
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Geosciences
Formation evaluation is a critical requirement in oil and gas exploration and development projects. Although it may be costly, wireline logs need to be acquired to evaluate and understand the subsurface formation. Gamma ray and resistivity are the two main well-log data used for formation evaluation purposes. However, outside the well, formation evaluation becomes difficult, as these logs are not available.
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USGS
For the first time, high-resolution images show the three-dimensional structure of massive ice deposits on Mars. According to an in-depth analysis led by the USGS, the images reveal never-before-observed details about the ice sheets, including that some begin just a few feet below the Martian surface and extend to depths greater than 300 feet.
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Journal of Palaeogeography
Carbonate sediments deposited in normally-oxygenated shallow ocean waters of the latest Permian period, immediately prior to the end-Permian mass extinction, contain well-developed diverse shelly faunas. After the extinction of these skeletal metazoans, the sediments commonly comprise microbialites (regarded by most authors as benthic) and associated facies bearing evidence interpreted by many authors to indicate reduced oxygenation of the shallow ocean waters. However, the evidence of oxygenation state is inconsistent and the sequences have gaps.
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Geosciences
An integrated web application, referred to as ER2 for rapid risk evaluator, is under development for a user-friendly seismic risk assessment by the non-expert public safety community. The assessment of likely negative consequences is based on pre-populated databases of seismic, building inventory and vulnerability parameters. To further accelerate the computation for near real-time analyses, implicit building fragility curves were developed as functions of the magnitude and the intensity of the seismic shaking defined with a single intensity measure, input spectral acceleration at 1.0 s implicitly considering the epicentral distance and local soil conditions.
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Journal of Degraded and Mining Lands Management
Metal recycling as a path way to sustainable development of Nigeria solid minerals deposits has been reviewed. This paper brings to bear the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (2015-2030), classification of solid mineral deposits in Nigeria, potential contribution of the solid mineral sector to the nation's gross domestic product, lifetime (lifecycle) management of a mineral resource, sustaining mineral resource through metal recycling (use of secondary materials) with some of its accompanying benefits, economics of metal recycling and the need for environmental impact assessment when sitting a recycling plant.
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Geology For Investors
A magmatic arc hydrothermal system is a class of hydrothermal systems that interlink major styles of precious metal and base metal deposits. These deposits include well known types like epithermal gold-silver, (low sulfidation and high sulfidation), polymetallic silver-gold, sediment hosted replacement gold (carlin-type), carbonate gold-silver base metal, porphyry copper gold, skarns and various styles of breccia hosted mineralization.
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