Boulder, CO, USA - Approximately 700 geoscientists will gather 27-29 March 2008 for the 43rd Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Section of the Geological Society of America. Topics range from recent earthquake activity in New England to geological factors affecting wines made in western New York.
The meeting takes place at the Hyatt Regency, Buffalo, New York, and will be hosted by geoscientists from the SUNY College at Buffalo Department of Earth Sciences, SUNY Fredonia Department of Geosciences, SUNY-Buffalo Department of Geology, and the Buffalo Museum of Science.
Technical sessions address structure and tectonics of New England, meltwater returns to oceans, water quality and other environmental geoscience, and archeological geology. To view the technical program visit http://gsa.confex.com/gsa/2008NE/finalprogram/
Field trips highlight hydrodynamics of Niagara Falls and Lake Erie, wind power in western New York, and other topics. A complete listing and detailed descriptions of field trips are available at http://www.geosociety.org/sectdiv/northe/08mtg/fieldTrips.htm.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Information on registration is available at http://www.geosociety.org/sectdiv/northe/08mtg/registration.htm.
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