Second Circular
(revised July 9, 2002)
PPO-ASIA
SAPPORO
2002
Amalgamation of Precambrian Blocks
And the Role of the Paleozoic Orogens
in Asia
September 5-7, 2002
(MEMORIAL SYMPOSIUM for Prof. Teruo WATANABE)
ORGANISED BY
PPO-ASIA Organizing Committee
Division of Earth and
Planetary Sciences
Graduate School of Science
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The Hokkaido University Museum
HOKKAIDO UNIVERSITY
Sapporo, JAPAN
It is with deep regret that we must inform you that our leading
colleague Prof. Teruo Watanabe died in an accident during geological survey on
9th May 2002. He was 58 years old. Because he was a leading scientist who had
accomplished a great deal in the study of the Precambrian in Asia, we propose
to add an additional phrase to this Symposium, and designate it as a "Memorial
Symposium for Prof. Teruo Watanabe".
The second circular of the PPO Asia International Symposium
"Amalgamation of Precambrian blocks and the role of the Paleozoic orogens
in Asia", to be held under the aegis of IGCP Projects 411,420,440,
contains information additional to the 1st circular sent in March 2002. We
received a good response to the 1st circular. 2001 Osaka ISRGA offered
recent data on the growth of Asia continent. We beleive further signifcant
discussions following to the OSAKA ISRGA results will be made at PPO-Asia. We
presently realize that the results have deciphered much complicated
accretion-subduction and collision processes of the Paleozoic orogens in the
formation of proto-Asian continent. We are confident that the symposium will
produce fruitful results and contribute much to geoscience.
The Symposium will be held between 5th and 7th September in the
Conference Hall of the Graduate School of Science, Hokkaido University, Sapporo
City. Sapporo is about 50 km from Sapporo (Shin-Chitose) International Airport
(SPK), and the conference venue is 300 m from the nearest subway station
(Kita-12jou). The weather in Sapporo in September is pleasant, but a little
cool. Although the mean temperature is 17.2°C, additional light winter clothing
is advisable for both Sapporo and the field.
ORGANIZERS
UNESCO-IUGS-IGCP No. 411, No.420 and No. 440, PPO-ASIA Organizing
Committee Division of Earth and Planetary Sciences Graduate School of Science
Hokkaido University
CO-ORGANIZER
IAGR (International
Association for Gondwana Research)
SUPPORTING
AGENCIES
Ministry
of Education, Culture, Science and Technology, Sapporo International
Communication Plaza Foundation
ORGANIZING
COMMITTEE
Y. FUJIWARA (Chairman), K. IWATA (Vice Chairman),M. M. BUSLOV (Vice
Chairman, Russia), H. MATSUEDA (Vice Chairmen), K. ARITA, T. TSUCHIYA, M.
KAWAMURA, N. MINOURA, J. MAEDA, H. MIURA, N. SUZUKI, T. SUZUKI (Civil
Engineering Research Institute of Hokkaido), B. P. ROSER (Shimane Univ.), I.
SAPHANOVA (Russia), K. KUNUGIZA (Toyama Univ.), H. UEDA (Niigata Univ.), T.
KAWAMURA (Miyagi Univ. Education)
SCIENTIFIC
PROGRAM COMMITTEE
K. IWATA (Chairman), M. KAWAMURA, M. M. BUSLOV (Russia), N. V.
SENNIKOV (Russia), S. HADA (Kobe Univ., IGCP-411 coleader), S. Lu (Tianjin
Institute of Geology and Mineral Resources, IGCP440, East Asian Party leader
China), D. GLAUBCHKOUB (Russia), M. SANTOSH (Kochi Univ.), Z.X. LI (Univ.
Western Australia, IGCP-440 secretary)
ADVISORY
COMMITTEE
M. KATO (President), M. YOSHIDA (Vice President), N.L. DOBRETZOV (Vice
President, Russia), R. TSUCHI (Vice President, IGCP Japanese leader), B. F.
WINDLEY (UK), S. V. BOGDANOVA (IGCP-440 leader, Sweden), Bor-ming JHAN
(IGCP-420 co-leader, France), J. CHALVET (IGCP-411 co-leader France), K.
FUJINO, K. NIIDA, A.YAO (Osaka City University)
SECRETARY
A. NASEER (Pakistan), O. OBUT (Russia), S. SRINIVAS, A. KUROKAWA, H.
TAJIMA, J. TORIMOTO
SCIENTIFIC
SESSIONS
Session 1: Gondwana and Rodinia assembly and breakup (ICGP-368, 440,
418)
Session 2: Orogenic processes and growth of Asia (IGCP-411, 420)
Session 3: Island arc processes and Basin development in relation to
Rodinia-Gondwana-Asia tectonics (IGCP-419)
Session 4: Mantle processes in relation to Rodinia-Gondwana-Asia tectonics
Session 5: Metamorphic and magmatic processes in relation to
Rodinia-Gondwana-Asia tectonics
Session 6: Mineralization and mineral resources in relation to
Rodinia-Gondwana-Asia tectonics (IGCP-450)
EXCURSION
A one day post-conference excursion is planned; visiting the
observation system at a landslide site (National Highway 230, near Muine-Ohashi
Bridge, southern Sapporo) - Toya Caldera - Usu Volcano - Showa-Shinzan Volcano
- Shikotsu Caldera - Airport - Sapporo.
The cost will be 4000 JPY for participating members and 2000 JPY for
accompanying members and students.
SCHEDULE
5th (Thu) September
Registration, Opening ceremony,
Oral and poster presentations
Reception party
6th (Fri) September
Oral and poster presentations
Closing ceremony
7th (Sat) September
Field excursion
IMPORTANT
DATES
15th July, 2002
Deadline for submission of abstracts and registration.
15th August, 2002
Third circular distribution and final announcement of financial support for
participants.
INSTRUCTION
TO CONTRIBUTORS
The official language of the Symposium will be English. No translation
facilities will be provided.
Abstract format
The deadline for the receipt of abstracts is July 15th, 2002.
Abstracts must be submitted in English by e-mail (mail to: kiwata@ep.sci.hokudai.ac.jp)
in ASCII format, and be less than 1000 words. One figure (PDF format
recommended) may also be included.
Oral
Presentations
20 minutes will be allowed for each oral presentation plus 10
minutes for questions and discussion. Two slide projectors, two OHP projectors
and one LCD projector are available.
REGISTRATION
FOR SYMPOSIUM
Please
fill in the attached Registration Form, completing all the required items.
Please send it to the following address by e-mail or facsimile, not later
than July 15th, 2002, together with the appropriate payment.
e-Mail: kiwata@ep.sci.hokudai.ac.jp
Facsimile: +81-11-746-0394
REGISTRATION
FEE
Regular Participants: 10,000 JPY
Students: 6,000 JPY
Accompanying persons: 6,000 JPY
The registration fee includes the reception party, abstract volume, tea, and
snacks. The registration fee for accompanying persons does not include the
abstract volume. Please note the registration fee does not include
accommodation.
PAYMENT
Payment must be made in Japanese Yen by Bank Transfer on
registration (i.e. before July 15th).
Bank Name: Hokkaido Bank
Account Name: PPO-ASIA International Symposium, Yoshiki FUJIWARA
Account Number: 152-0958997
Bank Address: Hokkaido Bank, Sapporo-eki-kitaguchi Branch, Sapporo, JAPAN
l If payment in Japanese Yen by Bank Transfer is difficult for you,
payment can be made at the reception desk during the symposium. If you need to
do this, please inform the organizing committee at the time of your
registration (by July 15th).
TRAVEL
INFORMATION
ACCESS TO
HOKKAIDO UNIVERSITY
Hokkaido University is located in central Sapporo (population 1.8
million), just 10 minutes walk from JR Sapporo Station. Sapporo (Shin-Chitose)
International Airport (SPK) is the closest airport, and is located about 50 km
south of downtown Sapporo. It is serviced by direct flights from Shenyang
(China), Seoul (Korea), Niigata, Kansai, and Narita (Japan). The easiest way to
get from the Shin-Chitose to Sapporo is by JR-rail (36 minutes). JR trains
depart directly from the ground floor of the airport for JR Sapporo Station
every 15 minutes. The fare is 1,040 JPY.
Alternatively, an airport bus service is available from the 1st. floor of the
airport terminal building (60min., 820 JPY)