IODP Workshop
Developing Scientific Drilling Proposals for the Argentina
Passive Volcanic Continental Margin (APVCM)
“Basin Evolution, Deep Biosphere, Sediment Dynamics and Ocean Evolution”
Buenos Aires, Argentina, September 8-10, 2015
August 24, 2015
IODP Workshop: Developing Scientific Drilling Proposals for the
Argentina Passive Volcanic Continental Margin (APVCM)
Buenos Aires, Argentina
September 8 to 10, 2015
Introduction: The Argentine Continental Margin
(ACM), one of the largest margins worldwide, is a
complex feature where geotectonic evolution as
well as the post ocean-opening history configured
three types of margin (see map): Passive volcanic
rifted (Type “E”), Transcurrent (sheared, Type “F”)
and Mixed (convergent and sheared, Type “A+F”).
Apart from its implications in the evolution of the
Southern Ocean, the ACM constitutes a key region
in the global oceanographic-climatic system as it is
the only place in the southern ocean with a net
water-masses exchange between equatorial and
south polar regions. Strong Antarctic-sourced
currents run along the margin driven by the
Coriolis force from 56°S reaching regions up to at
least 34°S or even farther North. Margin evolution
has been affected by climate, current, sea-level,
and tectonic processes as well as by sediment
input patterns and history. All these
characteristics, added to the fact that this is a critically important but under-sampled
portion of the global ocean conveyor belt, makes it important to understand how IODP
scientific drilling can be used to recover the important records and sediments that lie
within the “passive” sector of the margin (APVCM), one of the remaining “White Spots”
of the World Oceans.
Topics addressed during the Workshop are expected to include:
# Evolution of the South Western Atlantic Ocean.
# Structure of the Argentine Passive Volcanic Continental Margin (APVCM).
# Nature and timing of the rifting and thermal evolution of the margin.
# Nature of the sedimentary processes and facies that have shaped the margin.
# Margin construction, stability and evolution.
# Paleoceanographic, including land and ocean climate, records from this critical margin.
# History and character of surface and deep circulation along the Argentine margin.
# Opportunities for diagenetic, fluid flow and deep biosphere studies.
Sedimentary features of about Oligocene to Pliocene age are particularly well developed
on the Argentine Margin and records from this time interval may be important to
resolving key problems of the evolution of Earth's climate through this period.
Workshop Objectives: A 3-day workshop is being held to bring together
researchers from different disciplines and continents for face-to-face discussions aimed
at developing the strongest proposal(s) based on the best data available for the region.
One or more drilling proposals are expected to be submitted to IODP following the
workshop, since the JOIDES Resolution is expected to be in the Atlantic Ocean to
pursue drilling opportunities starting in 2018 and 2019.
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Workshop Date and Venue
The workshop will occur in downtown
Buenos Aires on September 8, 9 and 10,
2015, at the Palacio San Martín, a
beautiful Beaux Arts building constructed
at the beginning of the XX century.
Currently it is the Ceremonial
Headquarter for the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs.
Libertador San Martin Hall
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
International Trade and Worship
Esmeralda 1212
Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires
http://www.mrecic.gov.ar/
The venue is at a walking distance from several hotels, restaurants and touristic places
of downtown Buenos Aires, including the exciting and full of life “Puerto Madero”
neighborhood, the newest (only 20 years-old) district of the city built in the old port area
after remodeling the original docks and harbor facilities.
http://www.turismo.buenosaires.gob.ar/en
Location Map
Weather: September (transition from winter to spring) is in general a temperate month;
temperatures range from 12°C in the morning to 22°C in the afternoon, with an average
of 17° to 18°. Rains are not frequent in September.
Forecasts: http://www.smn.gov.ar/
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Workshop Steering Committee
Roger D. Flood (Stony Brook University) roger.flood@stonybrook.edu
Thomas Gorgas (TAMU-IODP) gorgas@iodp.tamu.edu
(since July 15: GFZ, Potsdam; tgorgas@gfz-potsdam.de)
Ernesto Schwarz (CIG, Geological Research Center, Faculty of Natural Sciences and
Museum, University of La Plata - CONICET) eschwarz@cig.museo.unlp.edu.ar
Gabriele Ünzelmann-Neben (Alfred Wegener Institute, Bremerhaven)
gabriele.uenzelmann-neben@awi.de
F. Javier Hernández-Molina (Royal Holloway University, London) javier.hernandezmolina@rhul.ac.uk
Jennifer F. Biddle (University of Delaware) jfbiddle@udel.edu
Roberto A. Violante (Argentine Hydrographic Survey) violante@hidro.gov.ar
Guillaume St-Onge (Université du Québec à Rimouski) guillaume_st-onge@uqar.ca
Jens Grützner (Alfred Wegener Institute, Bremerhaven) jens.gruetzner@awi.de
Local Organizing Committee (in alphabetic order)
Néstor Bolatti (YPF S.A.) nestor.bolatti@ypf.com
Federico Ignacio Isla (Coastal and Quaternary Geology Institute, University of Mar
del Plata - CONICET) fisla@mdp.edu.ar
Carlos Marcelo Paterlini (Argentina Hydrographic Survey – COPLA)
cmpaterlini@yahoo.com.ar
Ernesto Schwarz (CIG, Geological Research Center, Faculty of Natural Sciences and
Museum, University of La Plata - CONICET) eschwarz@cig.museo.unlp.edu.ar
Alejandro Tassone (IGEBA, Institute of Basic, Applied and Environmental
Geosciences, Faculty of Exact and Natural Sciences, University of Buenos Aires.
- CONICET). atassone@gl.fcen.uba.ar
Roberto A. Violante (Argentina Hydrographic Survey) violante@hidro.gov.ar
Local Supporting Institutions
> Ministry of Sciences, Technology and Productive Innovation.
> Ministry of Foreign Affairs
> COPLA -National Commission of the Outer Limit of the Shelf (CONVEMAR)
> Pampa Azul Initiative
> YPF S.A. (National Petroleum Company)
> Argentina Hydrographic Survey
> Geosciences Institute of Basic, Applied and Environmental Buenos Aires
(IGeBA).CONICET-UBA.
> CIG, Geological Research Center, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Museum,
University of La Plata.
> Coastal and Quaternary Geology Institute, University of Mar del Plata.
Application Procedure: The workshop is being planned for an international
audience of up to 30 to 40 scientists who have interests in the potential of scientific
drilling on the Argentine margin. Notice of the workshop is at http://ussspiodp.org/funding/workshops/upcoming-workshops and applications to attend the
workshop should be made on that web site before June 19, 2015. Questions can be
directed to the Workshop Steering Committee.
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Preliminary Agenda
The sessions will take place between 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Participants must register on site
at 9 a.m. at the beginning of Day 1.
Day 1
Presentations to the entire group about the evolution of the South Atlantic Ocean,
climate and circulation history, new ideas about the structure of the Argentine Margin
and resulting new opportunities for drilling, and the techniques of scientific drilling and
logging. These more general presentations will be followed by break-out sessions
focusing on margin evolution, paleoceanography, sedimentary processes and facies, the
deep biosphere and microbial studies to develop themes and identify data needs.
Day 2
Results from the break-out groups will be presented to the entire workshop audience for
discussion and integration. Lively discussions throughout the workshop are expected
about how scientific drilling can provide the desired samples or down-hole data, how
those samples or data need to be analyzed, and about the specific drilling sites that can
provide the opportunity to collect them. As the workshop proceeds we will seek to create
drilling proposals which address one or more of the science objectives.
Day 3
The workshop will conclude with a summary discussion of drilling opportunities and data
needs and with the formation of groups who will work on pre-proposals and proposals to
meet any data needs and to be submitted to IODP.
Meals
During the Workshop, all participants will be offered coffee breaks and a buffet lunch. If
a participant has any special dietary requirements, please inform the Local Organizing
Committee so that the suitable menu adjustments can be made.
Useful Information for Attendants
International Airport: Aeropuerto Internacional Ministro Pistarini (EZE)
also known as Ezeiza International Airport, 30 km from downtown Buenos Aires
Tel.: +54-11-4480 0224 http://www.aa2000.com.ar/
Transportation from the Airport to the city
We suggest taking the following transportation at the airport:
Manuel Tienda León: This company has a stand immediately after the arrival gate; you can
reserve your transportation in advance, or book it directly at the desk in the airport. For
reservations visit www.tiendaleon.com.ar
Limousine service. One to four people: ($50 USD)
Bus service to and from Ezeiza from Av. Madero corner San Martín street (downtown)*: ($15
USD). Distance from this place to Venue: 500 m. You can walk or take a taxi. Approximate rate:
($5 USD) -- Bus departures: from 5 am to 10 pm every 30 minutes; departures from 12 am to 5
am depend on demand.
Domestic Airport: Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP)
Costanera Norte Tel.: 54-11-4771 0104
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Accommodation
We suggest booking as soon as your attendance has been confirmed as these rates are subject
to availability at each hotel at the time of booking.
Web resources:
http://www.turismo.buenosaires.gob.ar/en
http://www.tripadvisor.com.ar/Hotels-g312741-Buenos_Aires_Capital_Federal_DistrictHotels.html
http://www.despegar.com.ar/hoteles/hl/982/i1/hoteles-en-buenos+aires
http://www.booking.com/city/ar/buenos-aires.es-ar
HOTEL LOCATION MAP
The location of the Ministry of
Foreign affairs and some of
the suggested hotels
We include a list of recommended Hotels:
Hotel Sofitel *
Category: 5 stars
Website: http://www.sofitel.com/gb/hotel-3253-sofitel-buenos-aires/index.shtml
Location: Arroyo 841
Distance to Ministry of Foreign Affairs: approx. 150 m
Bedrooms:
Double room with buffet breakfast
$255 USD + 21% VAT
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Hotel Alvear Art
Category: 5 stars
Website: www.alvearart.com
Location: Suipacha 1036
Distance to Ministry of Foreign Affairs: aprox. 1.1 km
Bedrooms:
Double room with buffet breakfast
$ 180 USD + 21% VAT
Hotel Emperador
Category: 5 stars
Website: http://www.hotel-emperador.com.ar/espanol/
Teléfono: +54 (11) 41314000
Location: Av. del Libertador 420
Distance to Ministry of Foreign Affairs: aprox. 400 mts.
Bedrooms:
Double room with buffet breakfast
$ 190 USD + 21% VAT
Argenta Tower Hotel & Suites
Category: 4 stars
Website: http://www.argenta-tower.com.ar
Location: Juncal 868
Distance to Ministry of Foreign Affairs: aprox. 150 mts.
Bedrooms:
Double room with buffet breakfast
$ 95 USD + 21% VAT
Hotel NH Crillón
Category: 4 stars
Website: http://www.nh-hoteles.es/nh/es/hoteles/argentina/buenos-aires/nh-crillon.html
Location: Avda. Santa Fe 796
Distance to Ministry of Foreign Affairs: aprox. 100 mts.
Bedrooms:
Double room with buffet breakfast
$ 108 USD + 21% VAT
Loi Suites – Arenales
Category: 4 stars (apart hotel)
Website: http://www.loisuites.com.ar/es/apart-hotel-buenos-aires/apart-hotel-recoleta
Location: Arenales 855
Distance to Ministry of Foreign Affairs: aprox. 200 mts.
Bedrooms:
Double room with buffet breakfast
$ 75 USD + 21% VAT
Hotel Centro Naval
Category: 3 stars
Website: http://www.hotelcentronaval.com
Location: Av. Córdoba 622
Distance to Ministry of Foreign Affairs: aprox. 600 mts.
Bedrooms:
Corporate rate for the Workshop:
Single room with buffet breakfast
$ 67 USD + 21% VAT
Double room with buffet breakfast
$ 80 USD + 21% VAT
To book, contact: Ms. Elisabeth Schmidt by email to ventas.hotel@centronaval.org.ar or by
telephone +54 (11) 4322-5311 ext. 175
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Hotel Suipacha Suites
Category: 4 stars
Website: http://www.suipachasuites.com
Location: Suipacha 1235
Distance to Ministry of Foreign Affairs: aprox. 600 mts.
Bedrooms:
Double room with buffet breakfast
$ 80 USD + 21% VAT
Arroyo Hotel
Category: 4 stars
Website: http://www.suipachasuites.com
Location: Suispacha 1359
Distance to Ministry of Foreign Affairs: aprox. 600 mts.
Bedrooms:
Studio (single o doble) with buffet breakfast
$ 82 USD (includes VAT)
Suite (single o doble) with buffet breakfast
$ 90 USD (includes VAT)
Suite (triple) with buffet breakfast
$ 112 USD (includes VAT)
To book, contact: Ms. Juana Pinghelli by email to reservas@arroyohotel.com.ar or by telephone:
+54 (11) 5276-7799
Places for Lunch and Dinner
PARRILLA (BARBECUE - ARGENTINE MEAT CUTS)
Estilo Campo
Alicia Moreau de Justo 1840, Puerto Madero Tel: +54-11-4312-4546
Monday to Sunday from 10:00 to 06:00 and as from 20.00
Rodizio
Alicia Moreau de Justo 838, Puerto Madero Tel: 54-11-4334-3638 / 3646
Cabaña Las Lilas
Alicia Moreau de Justo 516, Puerto Madero
ARGENTINE CUISINE
La Querencia
Junín y Juncal, Recoleta Tel: 54-11-4821-1888
Monday to Sunday from 11:00 to 16:00 and from 19:00 to 01:00
Costumbres Criollas
Esmeralda 1392, Retiro Tel: 54-11-4393-3202
4393-3202
PIZZA
Pizza Piola
Libertad 1078, Recoleta Tel.: 54-11-4812-0690
Midday and night, Monday to Sunday
Filo (Pizza and restaurante)
San Martín 975, Retiro Tel.: 54-11-4311-0312
ITALIAN CUISINE
La Parolaccia Trattoria
Riobamba 1046, Recoleta Tel:54-11- 4812-1053
Monday to Sunday from 12:00 to 16:00 and as from 20:00
La Parolaccia del Mare (Fish, seafood and pasta)
Avenida Alicia Moreau de Justo 1170 Puerto Madero Tel.: 54-11-4783 0200
Guido (Mediterranean)
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Blvd Cerviño 3943, Palermo Botánico Tel: 54-11-4802-1262
Tuesday to Saturday as from 19:00. Sunday from 13:00 to 17:00 and as from 19:00.
Broccolino
Esmeralda 776, Centro, Microcentro Tel: 54-11-4322-9848/7754
Monday to Sunday from 12:00 to 16:00 and as from 20:00 (Recommended for lunch).
Bice
Alicia Moreau de Justo 192, Puerto Madero Tel: 54-11-4315-6216/6217/6218
Monday to Sunday from 12:00 to 16:00 and as from 20:00
SPANISH CUISINE
Tancat
Paraguay 645, Retiro Tel: 54-11-4312-5442/6106
Monday to Sunday as from 12:00
La Tasca de la Plaza Mayor
Posadas 1059, Paseo La Recova Tel: 54-11-4393-5671/4394-7199
JAPANESE CUISINE
Suchi Club
Av. 9 de Julio 1465, Paseo La Recova Tel.: 54-1-0810-222-78744
Sunday to Wednesday from 12:00 to 01:00
MEXICAN CUISINE
María Félix
Guatemala 5200, Palermo Tel: 54-11-4775-0380
Taco Box
Avenida Cervino 3768, Palermo Tel.: 54-11-4801 0793
AMERICAN – USA - CUISINE
TGI Fridays
Alicia M. de Justo 1010, Puerto Madero Tel. 54-11-4342-5611
Kansas Grill & Bar
Av. Libertador 4625, Palermo Tel: 54-11-4776-4100
Mc Donalds
Florida 935 Retiro
CAFÉ
Café Tortoni (Traditional Buenos Aires Café)
Avenida de Mayo 825, Centro Tel.: 54-11-4342 4328
Café de los Angelitos (Traditional Buenos Aires Café)
Av. Rivadavia 2100, Congreso Tel: 54-11-4314-1121
Havanna Café (Coffee and Pastries)
Posadas 1059, Paseo La Recova
Starbucks Café
Maipú 1270 Juncal, Retiro
Café Martínez
Av. Santa Fe 928, Retiro
WINE BAR, TAPAS
MILLION (Bar, tapas and restaurant)
Paraná 1048, Recoleta Tel.:54-11- 4815-9925
WINERY (Winebar)
Av. del Libertador 500, Retiro Tel.: 54-11-4325-3400
Monday to Saturday from 9:00 to 21:00
FRAPPÉ
Av. Pueyrredón 2501, Recoleta Tel.: 54-11-5777-6110
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OTHER SERVICES (For more details you can consult
http://www.turismo.buenosaires.gob.ar/en)
PHARMACY
Farmacity (Drugstore, candies)
Av. Santa Fe 802
SHOPPING
Galerías Pacífico Shopping Mall
Florida, corner Av. Córdoba
Patio Bullrich Shopping Mall
Posadas 1245
Alto Palermo Shopping Mall
Av. Santa Fe 3253
DOT Shopping Mall (20 minutes by car)
Vedia 3626 (on Ave. General Paz)
UNICENTER Shopping Mall (30 minutes by car)
Paraná 3745, Martínez, Province of Buenos Aires
MUSEUMS
Museum of Natural Sciences “B. Rivadavia”
Av. Angel Gallardo 470, Parque Centenario Tel.: 54-11-4982 6595
Monday to Sundays from 14:00 to 19:00.
National Gallery of Fine Arts
Av. del Libertador 1473, Recoleta Tel.: 54-11-4806 5885
Tuesday to Friday from 12:30 to 20:30. Saturday to Sunday from 09:30 to 20:30
Museum of Modern Art
Av. San Juan 350, San Telmo Tel.: 54-11-4361 3953
Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 to 20:00. Saturday, Sunday and holidays from
11:00 to 20:00
Museum of Latin American Art of Buenos Aires - MALBA
Av. Figueroa Alcorta 3415, Palermo Tel.: 54-11-4808 6500
Thursday to Monday and holidays from 12:00 to 20:00. Wednesday as from 21:00. Tuesday
closed. Admission up to 20.30
Ethnographic Museum “Juan B. Ambrosetti”
Moreno 350, Monserrat Tel.: 54-11-4345 8197
Tuesday to Friday from 13:00 to 19:00. Sutardays and Sundays from 15:00 to 19:00.
Other Museums: can be consulted in
https://www.google.com.ar/?gws_rd=ssl#q=museos+en+buenos+aires
FOREIGN EXCHANGE
Banco Piano
San Martín 345 Tel.: 54-11-4321-9200/4326-9004
E-mail: info@piano.com.ar
Paris Cambio
Av. Santa Fe 840 Tel.: 54-11-5238-2000
SERVICE TO TOURISTS
Police Tourist Station (English, Italian, French, Portuguese and Ucranian
spoken)
Corrientes 436 Tel. 54-11-4346 5748 / 0800 999 5000
turista@policiafederal.gov.ar
Tourist Information
Av. Santa Fe 883 PB Tel.: 54-11-4312 2232 / 5550 // 0800 555 0016
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