Specialist Group in Solid Earth Geophysics (SGSEG)

The Specialist Group in Solid Earth Geophysics (SGSEG) embraces a broad range of subject areas that seek to better understand Earth structure, processes and dynamics from the application of physics.

This includes using seismic waves to illuminate the crust, mantle and core of the Earth, numerical modelling to simulate plate boundary and mantle circulation dynamics, measurements of the Earth's gravity and magnetic signals to determine structure and composition, and contributing to the understanding of earthquake hazard.

The goal of SGSEG is to act as a focal point for solid Earth geophysicists from around Australia in developing coordinated strategies for implementing new research of national interest, promoting collaboration among different research groups, and exchanging ideas via conferences and workshops.

Upcoming Meetings & Activities

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Past Meetings & Activities

18-23 November 2019 - Biennial Meeting of the SGTSG and SGSEG: Convergence on the Coast
This year the Specialist Group in Tectonics and Structural Geology is joining forces with the Specialist Group in Solid Earth Geophysics to bring you 'Convergence on the Coast'. We aim to bring together the research community in structural geology, tectonics and solid earth geophysics within Australia and internationally to discuss the latest research and developments in these fields. The primary focus of this technical conference is to enable collaboration and exchange of ideas between the geoscience research, government and industry communities.
Location: Port Lincoln, SA

Themes and Invited Speakers
The conference program will be built around a number of themes, headlined by an invited keynote speaker. We are excited to announce the following confirmed themes and keynotes.
• Observational geophysics. Keynote: Assoc. Professor Meghan Miller. RSES Australian National University
• Geodynamics and thermodynamics. Keynote: Dr Elena Sizova, Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz
• Domes, basins and dynamic topography. Keynote: Dr Mark Hoggard, Harvard University.
• The Australia-Antarctic connection. Keynote: Dr Naomi Tucker. University of Western Australia
• Experimental studies of rocks and structure. Keynote: Kathryn Hayward. RSES Australian National University
• Tectonic controls on mineral systems. Keynote: Dr Louise Corriveau. Geological Survey of Canada 
• Multi-scale structures and fluid-rock interaction. Keynote: Professor Stephen Cox. RSES Australian National University
• Plate margin and intra-plate orogenesis. Keynote: Professor Gianreto Manatschal. University of Strasbourg

Events
• Pre-conference Field Trip: Lithospheric structures, orogenic fronts and mineral systems: a traverse through the south-eastern Gawler Craton. Wed 13th - Sun 17th November 2019
• Mid-conference field trip: One day field trip on Wednesday 20th November, visiting the spectacular local coastal outcrops of the Southern Gawler Craton
• Free Loop 3D modelling workshop: Loop is a new platform that will enable field geologists, researchers from academia and government organisations, explorers, resource modellers & managers to better define their 3D geological environment as well as assessing the requirement for optimised additional data/knowledge acquisition. The platform will be Open Source, scalable and applicable to problems from the mine-scale to the plate-scale, in data-rich and poor environment. It will serve to solve problems related to urban geology, basins resources exploration and exploitation as well as minerals and scientific exploration in poly-deformed metamorphosed terranes.
• Conference dinner and awards night: Wednesday 20th of November at the stunning Line and Label Restaurant, featuring local beer and wines as well as a selection of canapés and a seafood paella, cooked and served by their award winning chefs and featuring all local produce.

For more information including field trip, workshop and social event details, and abstract submission please visit the conference website at:
www.sgtsg.org 
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Committee
Chair

Stephan Thiel 
Geological Survey of South Australia

Vice-Chair
Professor Graham Heinson
University of Adelaide

Secretary
Richard Chopping

Treasurer
Dr Karol Czarnota
Geoscience Australia

Committee Members
Dr Anya Reading 
University of Tasmania

Dr Erdinc Saygin
Research School of Earth Sciences, Australian National University

Dr Alan Aitken
University of Western Australia