texascavers Digest 8 Apr 2012 15:15:37 -0000 Issue 1527
Topics (messages 19816 through 19818):
Bexar Grotto Presentation 4/9/2012
19816 by: joe schaertl
Geological Society of America Convention: call for cave and karst abstracts
19817 by: George Veni
Passing of a great caver: Urs Widmer
19818 by: George Veni
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The Bexar Grotto presentation for Monday April 9th will be the
"Fun Caving in Thailand!" delivered by Allan Cobb.
This is an account of his trip earlier this year.
General meeting starts at 7:00pm, followed by the presentation.
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Dear Friends,
The next Geological Society of America Convention will be held this year in
Charlotte, North Carolina on 4-7 November. The call for abstracts has gone
out. The deadline for submissions is 14 August. Six sessions on caves and
karst are offered this year, plus one specifically requesting cave and karst
papers within its broader topic. Given the convention's location, four of
the sessions are focused on eogenetic karst settings. Several related
sessions that would be excellent venues for karst papers are also being
offered on topics that include biology, archeology, and hydrogeology. For
details: http://www.geosociety.org/meetings/2012/sessions/topical.asp.
The first three of the seven cave and karst sessions listed below are
sponsored or co-sponsored by the National Cave and Karst Research Institute:
T18. The Evolution of Karst Landscapes through Time in Response to Changing
Hydrologic, Geomorphic, and Tectonic Conditions
GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division; GSA Hydrogeology
Division; National Cave and Karst Research Institute
Cory W. Blackeagle
How do the characteristics of karst terrain change in response to changes in
hydrology, geomorphology, and tectonism? How are these changes reflected in
the landscape and hydrogeology? Recent advances in methodology will also be
highlighted.
T92. Eogenetic Karst Aquifers: Water Resources and Water Quality
GSA Hydrogeology Division; GSA Environmental and Engineering Geology
Division; National Cave and Karst Research Institute
Lewis A. Land, Lee J. Florea
Eogenetic karst aquifers in coastal areas are particularly vulnerable to
natural and anthropogenic contamination. Papers are welcome on water
resource and water quality issues in such aquifers, as well as methods used
to characterize and remediate them.
T107. Comparisons of Flow and Chemistry in Eogenetic and Telogenetic Karst
Aquifers
GSA Hydrogeology Division; Karst Waters Institute; National Cave and Karst
Research Institute
Jason Gulley, Corinne Wong
This session seeks to understand how differences in porosity between
eogenetic (primary matrix porosity) and telogenetic (fractured matrix
porosity) karst systems influence the hydrological and geochemical processes
in karst aquifers, including cave formation.
T49. Geology in the National Forests and Grasslands-Stewardship, Education,
and Research
GSA Hydrogeology Division; GSA Geology and Society Division; USDA Forest
Service
Christopher P. Carlson, Michael A. Crump
This session will explore aspects of the geological sciences related to the
National Forests and Grasslands. Topics include paleontology, geomorphology,
hydrogeology, geoecology, natural-hazard mitigation, cave and karst
resources, and interpretive and recreational geology.
T95. Biscayne Aquifer
GSA Hydrogeology Division; GSA Geophysics Division
Michael C. Sukop, Dean Whitman, Virginia Walsh, Joseph D. Hughes, Jayantha
Obeysekera, Jefferson B. Giddings
We encourage presentations dealing with all aspects of the geology, physics,
chemistry, hydrogeology, geophysics, simulation, protection, and management
of the Biscayne Aquifer and its role in the water supply and ecology of
southeast Florida.
T155. The Heart of an Explorer: A Tribute to Ronald Greeley
GSA Planetary Geology Division
David A. Williams
Ronald Greeley, a leader in planetary geology, passed away in October 2011.
In tribute to Ron's memory, we are seeking presentations to discuss recent
results from the field or technique or missions, in which Ron participated.
[Ron pioneered the field of interplanetary cave research.]
T159. Surf's Up: New Insights on the Geology, Karst, and Paleontology of
Carbonate Systems of the Bahama Archipelago
GSA Hydrogeology Division; Eastern Section SEPM (Society for Sedimentary
Geology); Karst Waters Institute; Paleontological Society
H. Allen Curran, John E. Mylroie
Presentations demonstrating new dimensions of carbonates research within the
Bahama Archipelago (including Turks and Caicos) are encouraged. Emphasis on
shallow-marine sedimentology and emergent island geology, karst,
paleontology, geobiology, and geochemistry, with closely related topics will
be considered.
Feel free to distribute this message to anyone you think may be interested.
George
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George Veni, Ph.D.
Executive Director
National Cave and Karst Research Institute
400-1 Cascades Avenue
Carlsbad, New Mexico 88220-6215 USA
Office: 575-887-5517
Mobile: 210-863-5919
Fax: 575-887-5523
[email protected]
www.nckri.org
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I am very sad to report that Urs Widmer died this morning in Switzerland. He
developed pancreatic cancer last year. Urs was an excellent caver, an
incredible cave photographer, and a great friend to caving in general and to
many cavers around the world. To those who didn't know him, you may
recognize him as the founder and co-owner of Speleo Projects
(http://www.speleoprojects.com), which for many years has produced gorgeous
calendars with large format cave photos from around the world by the world's
best cave photographers. Speleo Projects is arguably the first truly
international caving company by not just widely selling its books and goods
internationally, but also because Urs collaborated closely with many people
globally to exchange and especially create new books and materials. In the
U.S., the book that Urs and Speleo Projects are best known for is
Lechuguilla- Jewel of the Underground. Through his publishing business and
talents, he supported the production of many excellent books, newsletters,
and journals, giving of himself, his creativity, and experience whenever
possible. In 2006 he received the Spelean Arts and Letters Award from the
NSS for his great achievements and contributions as a cave photographer and
publisher. Urs served as member of Bureau (governing board) of the
International Union of Speleology (UIS) from 1993 to 2001. He co-organized
the wonderful 12th International Congress of Speleology in 1997 in
Switzerland, published its beautiful 6-volume set of proceedings, and gave
vital assistance to many other congresses and conventions.
Urs is survived by his wife and business partner Sue Widmer, and a worldwide
caving family who will miss him.
George
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interested.
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George Veni, Ph.D.
Executive Director
National Cave and Karst Research Institute
400-1 Cascades Avenue
Carlsbad, New Mexico 88220-6215 USA
Office: 575-887-5517
Mobile: 210-863-5919
Fax: 575-887-5523
[email protected]
www.nckri.org
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