International Conference On Granite Caves
Granite caves and related speleogenesis
A Coruña Santiago Vigo (Galicia, Spain), 18-21th September 2007
ORGANISERS
University Institute of Geology of the University of Coruña (Spain)
Speleological Association Clube Espeleolóxico Maúxo.
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PLACE, DATE AND THEME
The International Conference on Granite Caves will be held from September 19 to 21, 2007, at the Institute of Geology of the University of Coruña, Galicia, Spain.
The theme will be Granite caves and related speleogenesis:
Granite caves
- Technical speleology on granite caves
- Genesis and classification of granite caves.
- Mapping on granite caves
- Biospeleology on granite caves
- Archaeology: Men and caves.
Speleothemes
- Opal speleothemes
- Pigotite and organic speleothemes.
- llophane speleothemes
Caves in related lithologies or :
- Caves in sandstone
- Caves in quartzite
- Caves in quartz
- Marine erosion caves
- Volcanic tubes
- Caves in other planets (Mars, ..)
Pre- and post-field trips and other activities will be held in areas of speleological and archaeological interest in several parts of Galicia, including the surroundings of A Coruña, Santiago de Compostela, Vigo and Baiona.
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CONTACT ADDRESSES
Contacts by internet (e-mail) are preferred. The e-mail addresses and phone numbers:
Secretariat ICOGC Registration.
Edificios de Servicios Centrales de Investigación
Campus de Elviña
15071 A Coruña (SPAIN)