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Geoscientists to meet in Fayetteville to discuss triggered seismicity, karst & energy resources

March 11th, 2014

Geoscientists from the south-central U.S. and beyond will convene in Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA, on 17-18 March to discuss new science, expand on existing science, and explore the unique geologic features of the region. Topics include induced or triggered seismicity and hydraulic fracturing, investigation of urban karst systems and karst hydrology, geothermal energy as a renewable resource, development of new energy resources (Mississippian Lime play) in Oklahoma and Kansas, and groundwater quality in gas production areas.

Four field trips are planned prior to and after the meeting. On Sat.-Sun., 15-16 March, conveners will run the popular HydroDays field trip through the southern Ozarks to view spectacular occurrences of mantled karst terrain, epikarst exposed by fluvial erosion, and the many caverns and springs of the region. Karst researchers, educators, students, and karst lovers of all persuasions are invited.

Selected Highlights of the Scientific Program

The scientific program is composed of oral and poster presentations organized into three Pardee symposia and nine themed sessions plus an array of research in general discipline areas. Go to http://www.geosociety.org/Sections/sc/2014mtg/techprog.htm to learn more.

MONDAY, 17 MARCH

Investigating Urban Karst Systems

Douglas Gouzie of Missouri State University and Marcus Gary of the Edwards Aquifer Authority, presiding. 8 a.m. to noon (session 3).

Abstracts: https://gsa.confex.com/gsa/2014SC/webprogram/Session34034.html

Paper 3-4 (9 a.m.): Quantifying the variability in Escherichia coli (E. coli) at a karst spring in northwestern Arkansas. Lead author: Katherine J. Knierim of the Environmental Dynamics Program at the University of Arkansas: https://gsa.confex.com/gsa/2014SC/webprogram/Paper235546.html.
Paper 3-6 (10:40 a.m.): Effects of urbanization on the Edwards Aquifer: Barton Springs segment. Lead author: John M. Sharp Jr. of the Jackson School of Geosciences at The University of Texas at Austin: https://gsa.confex.com/gsa/2014SC/webprogram/Paper235654.html.

Recent Induced/Triggered Seismicity in the Central and Eastern United States

Scott Ausbrooks of the Arkansas Geological Survey and Austin A. Holland of the Oklahoma Geological Survey, presiding. 3:40 to 5 p.m. (symposium 2/session 8).

Abstracts: https://gsa.confex.com/gsa/2014SC/webprogram/Session34032.html

Paper 8-2 (4 p.m.): Potential case of induced seismicity from a water disposal well in south-central Oklahoma. Lead author: Austin Holland of the Oklahoma Geological Survey: https://gsa.confex.com/gsa/2014SC/webprogram/Paper235681.html.

TUESDAY, 18 MARCH

Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology

Amanda Keen-Zebert of the Desert Research Institute and Stephanie L. Shepherd of Bloomsburg University, presiding. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. (session 16).

Abstracts: https://gsa.confex.com/gsa/2014SC/webprogram/Session34488.html

Paper 16-1 (1 p.m.): Habitation in lava tubes by early humans in the upper Pleistocene in the southern Armeno-Javakehet Volcanic Plateau in northwestern Armenia. Lead author: Miriam Belmaker of the University of Tulsa: https://gsa.confex.com/gsa/2014SC/webprogram/Paper235468.html.
Paper 16-4 (2 p.m.): Mississippi River islands and their potential to affect nitrogen cycling near Memphis, TN, USA. Lead author: John M. Koban Jr. of the University of Memphis: https://gsa.confex.com/gsa/2014SC/webprogram/Paper235557.html.

Geological Mapping and GIS (Posters)

Angela Chandler of the Arkansas Geological Survey and Daniel Rains of the Arkansas Geological Survey, presiding. Authors will be present from 2:40 p.m. to 3:40 p.m.

Abstracts: https://gsa.confex.com/gsa/2014SC/webprogram/Session34489.html

More information:
gsa.confex.com/gsa/2014SC/webprogram/start.html

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