INQUA-PAGES-IGCP464 joint workshop Hong Kong May 9-13 2005
1st CIRCULAR
International Workshop on
Sub-aerially exposed continental shelves
since the Middle Pleistocene climatic transition
(A 10th Anniversary Celebration Event of the Department of Earth Sciences, The University of Hong Kong)
Date -
May 9-13, 2005
Venue -
The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
Organizer -
Department of Earth Sciences, The University of Hong Kong
Sponsors -
International Union for Quaternary Research (INQUA)
PAGES, International Geosphere-Biosphere Programme (IGBP)
Dr Stephen S.F. Hui Trust
Department of Earth Sciences, The University of Hong Kong
Collaborating bodies -
Commission on Coastal & Marine Processes, INQUA
Land-ocean Interactions in the Coastal Zone, IGBP
CHANGES (Carbon Hydrology & Global Environmental
Systems) co-initiative
IGCP 448 World correlation on karst ecosystems
IGCP 459 Terrestrial carbon cycle
IGCP 464 Continental shelves during the last glacial cycle
IGCP 475 Deltas in the monsoon Asia-Pacific region
IGCP 495 Quaternary land-ocean interactions
Geological Society of Hong Kong
Hong Kong Regional Group, Geological Society of London
Background This initial workshop forms part of a 3-year project (2004-2007) supported by INQUA
through the Commission on Coastal & Marine Processes. The project is aimed at the study of
terrestrial deposits in sub-aerially exposed continental shelves since the Middle Pleistocene
climatic transition (MIS 13). An important focus is the role of sub-aerially exposed
continental shelves in carbon storage and the likely contribution of greenhouse gases into the
atmosphere. Abstracts on all aspects of continental shelf sciences are welcomed and possible
topics covered may include:
Land-sea correlation
Sea-level changes
Landslide deposits
Fluvial and deltaic deposits
Aeolian deposits
Karst deposits including coral reefs and speleothems
Land bridges as migration routes
Stratigraphy and geochronology
Palaeopedology and production of greenhouse gases
Palaeo-flora and palaeo-fauna
Tectonic stability and instability
In Year Two (2006), a field meeting will be held at a location to be decided upon at the Hong
Kong workshop and attendees are invited to express interest in holding this meeting. It is
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anticipated that the final meeting in Year Three (2007) will be a symposium at the 17th
INQUA Congress in Cairns, Australia.
Provisional programme Sunday May 8, 2005
Monday May 9, 2005
Tuesday May 10, 2005
Wednesday May 11, 2005
Thursday May 12, 2005
Friday May 13, 2005
Saturday May 14, 2005
Arrival in Hong Kong
Opening session, scientific sessions and reception
Scientific sessions and poster session
Full-day field excursion
Scientific sessions and poster session
Scientific sessions, closing session and workshop dinner
Departure
Paper presentations Both oral papers and poster papers are acceptable. Each participant is encouraged to present
one oral paper and one poster paper.
Accommodation Participants can be housed in a hotel within walking distance of the university campus. The
cost per room is HK$380 (ca. US$50) for single occupancy and HK$190 (US$25) for double
occupancy. Please indicate your choice in the reply slip. Note that in some overseas countries
economical airfare accommodation packages may be available. Please check with travel
agents in your own countries before booking your accommodation with us. The University
campus is located in the Western Districts of Hong Kong Island. Hong Kong Island has many
hotels and very convenient forms of public transport.
Registration Registration fee will cover the cost of attendance, workshop materials, refreshment breaks,
lunches, the reception, the full-day field excursion and the conference dinner.
Fee before March 1, 2005
HK$ 1200 (US$155)
Fee after March 1, 2005
HK$ 1350 (US$175)
The registration fee for accompanying spouse inclusive of the reception, the full-day field
excursion and the conference dinner is HK$ 700 (US$90). Payment should be made either in
HK$ or US$ by overseas bankdraft payable to ‘The University of Hong Kong’.
Deadlines Return of preliminary registration form
Submission of abstracts
Notification of acceptance
Early registration
November 15, 2004
November 15, 2004
January 15, 2005
March 1, 2005
Financial support for overseas participants Some funds will be available to young scientists (age <32) and participants from developing
countries to reduce their cost of attendance. Requests should be made to the convenor
together with the paper abstract(s) to arrive no later than November 15, 2004.
Hong Kong information The exchange rate is US$ 1 to ca. HK$ 7-80. Entry visa information is available on
http://www.immd.gov.hk. For further information on Hong Kong please visit
http://www.discoverhongkong.com.
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Contact -
Dr Wyss Yim, Convenor, Department of Earth Sciences, The University of
Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong SAR, China
Fax: 852-2517 6912
Email: wwsyim@hku.hk
Tel: 852- 2859 2829 (direct) / 852-2859 1084 (messages)
International Workshop on
Sub-aerially exposed continental shelves since the Middle Pleistocene Climatic Transition
Preliminary registration form
(Please complete and return this form either by email, post or by fax)
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Title of poster paper _________________________________________________________________________
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