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Rodriguez M, DeMets C, Rogers R, Tenorio C, Hernandez D (2009) A GPS and modeling study of deformation in northern Central America. Geophysical Journal International

published online: 13 Jul 2009

http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/122510988/abstract

We use GPS measurements at 37 stations in Honduras and El Salvador to describe active deformation of the western end of the Caribbean Plate between the Motagua fault and Central American volcanic arc. All GPS sites located in eastern Honduras move with the Caribbean Plate, in accord with geologic evidence for an absence of neotectonic deformation in this region. Relative to the Caribbean Plate, the other stations in the study area move west to west–northwest at rates that increase gradually from 3.3 ± 0.6 mm yr⁻¹ in central Honduras to 4.1 ± 0.6 mm yr⁻¹ in western Honduras to as high as 11–12 mm yr⁻¹ in southern Guatemala. The site motions are consistent with slow westward extension that has been inferred by previous authors from the north-striking grabens and earthquake focal mechanisms in this region. We examine the factors that influence the regional deformation by comparing the new GPS velocity field to velocity fields predicted by finite element models (FEMs) that incorporate the regional plate boundary faults and known plate motions. Our modeling suggests that the obliquely convergent (∼20°) direction of Caribbean–North American Plate motion relative to the Motagua fault west of 90°W impedes the ENE-directed motion of the Caribbean Plate in southern Guatemala, giving rise to extension in southern Guatemala and western Honduras. The FEM predictions agree even better with the measured velocities if the plate motion west of the Central American volcanic arc is forced to occur over a broad zone rather than along a single through going plate boundary fault. Our analysis confirms key predictions of a previous numerical model for deformation in this region, and also indicates that the curvature of the Motagua fault causes significant along-strike changes in the orientations of the principal strain-rate axes in the fault borderlands, in accord with earthquake focal mechanisms and conclusions reached in a recent synthesis of the structural and morphologic data from Honduras. Poor fits of our preferred models to the velocities of GPS sites near the Gulf of Fonseca may be an artifact of the still-short GPS time-series in this region or the simplifying assumptions of our FEMs

------------------------------------

Dr. Robert Rogers

Assistant Professor

Geology Program, Department of Physics and Geology

California State University, Stanislaus

One University Circle, Turlock, CA 95382

Tel. 209 664-6691

email: rrogers@...

Honduras Geology: http://geology.csustan.edu/rrogers/honduras/index.htm

#165

From: "robert rogers" <rrogers@...>
Date: Thu May 28, 2009 9:50 pm
Subject: Poster of the Honduras Earthquake of 28 May 2009 - Magnitude 7.1

chortisrob

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http://earthquake.usgs.gov/eqcenter/eqarchives/poster/2009/20090528.php

Poster of the Honduras Earthquake of 28 May 2009 - Magnitude 7.1

------------------------------------

Dr. Robert Rogers

Assistant Professor

Geology Program, Department of Physics and Geology

California State University, Stanislaus

One University Circle, Turlock, CA 95382

Tel. 209 664-6691

email: rrogers@...

Honduras Geology: http://geology.csustan.edu/rrogers/honduras/index.htm

#164

From: "robert rogers" <rrogers@...>
Date: Thu May 28, 2009 5:12 pm
Subject: RE: [carib] Honduras M 7.1 Swan Island Transform 05-28-2009

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Definite risk. Quake happened on Swan Island transform (south side of 6 km deep Cayman Trough). Undersea landslide could have occurred (Tsunami watch (NOT WARING) was issued as conditions favorable (magnitude and water depth) for tsunami was present. Luckily it did not. See USGS site for details. Landslides and tsunami can also be triggered by aftershocks.

There is no local warning system. No paleotsunami studies along the north coast of Honduras.

Aftershocks are real and likely to happen for next few weeks. Heightened awareness should observed in coastal zones……. If a sudden low tide happens, it’s time to find high ground.

------------------------------------

Dr. Robert Rogers

Assistant Professor

Geology Program, Department of Physics and Geology

California State University, Stanislaus

One University Circle, Turlock, CA 95382

Tel. 209 664-6691

email: rrogers@...

http://earthquake.usgs.gov/eqcenter/eqinthenews/2009/us2009heak/

Honduras Geology: http://geology.csustan.edu/rrogers/honduras/index.htm

From: carib@yahoogroups.com [mailto:carib@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Pascual Marquez
Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2009 9:10 AM
To: carib@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [carib] Honduras M 7.1 Swan Island Transform 05-28-2009

Any risk of tsunami?, is the area prepared for this sort of event? is there a system of alert for tsunamis?, any studies reporting paleo tsunamis, anywhere in the area?
Please directo me to those sources.
Thanks

On Thu, May 28, 2009 at 8:12 AM, robert rogers <rrogers@...> wrote:

USGS info on quake at:

------------------------------------

Dr. Robert Rogers

Assistant Professor

Geology Program, Department of Physics and Geology

California State University, Stanislaus

One University Circle, Turlock, CA 95382

Tel. 209 664-6691

email: rrogers@...

Honduras Geology: http://geology.csustan.edu/rrogers/honduras/index.htm

#163

From: "robert rogers" <rrogers@...>
Date: Thu May 28, 2009 12:42 pm
Subject: Honduras M 7.1 Swan Island Transform 05-28-2009

chortisrob

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http://earthquake.usgs.gov/eqcenter/eqinthenews/2009/us2009heak/

USGS info on quake at:

------------------------------------

Dr. Robert Rogers

Assistant Professor

Geology Program, Department of Physics and Geology

California State University, Stanislaus

One University Circle, Turlock, CA 95382

Tel. 209 664-6691

email: rrogers@...

Honduras Geology: http://geology.csustan.edu/rrogers/honduras/index.htm

#162

From: " SGI-sezione giovani-Stampa" <stampa@...>
Date: Wed Feb 11, 2009 6:07 pm
Subject: YES CONGRESS 2009 - 25-28 OCtober 2009 - Beijing, China

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First World Young Earth-Scientists (YES) Congress 2009 to be held October 25-28^th, 2009 at the China University of Geosciences in Beijing, China.

The Young Earth Scientists for Society (YES) network, an association of earth scientists under the age of 35 years representing geological societies from around the world, in collaboration with the International Year of Planet Earth (IYPE), is organising a world congress for young earth scientists, policy makers, advisors and decision makers.

The conference will discuss global climate, environmental and geological challenges facing today’s society, and to establish an interdisciplinary global network of individuals committed to solving these challenges.

The YES Congress will be held at the China University of Geosciences, in Beijing, China from October 25-28, 2009. ABSTRACTS for contributed oral presentations, poster presentations, and roundtable symposia will be accepted until March 30, 2009. For more information visit http://www.yescongress2009.org/

The United Nations General Assembly has proclaimed January 2007 to December 2009 as the International Year of Planet Earth (IYPE). The proclamation of the year has contributed to the UN sustainable development targets as IYPE stewardship of Earth's resources and encourages reduce risks for the world’s inhabitants to hazards. Making earth science knowledge accessible and promoting the development of the upcoming generation of earth-system scientists are two key goals of IYPE. The YES Congress is committed to forming an international network of young earth scientists, future policy makers, industry leaders, and media representatives to work together to solve the environmental challenges facing today’s society.

Contact:

YES Network Secretariat

Geological Survey of Italy

ISPRA - Italian High Institute for Environmental Protection and Research

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FAX +39.06.4465.159

Email: yes-network@...

#161

From: "Ferdinando Didonna" <proiceke@...>
Date: Mon Oct 20, 2008 9:34 am
Subject: Karst proteccion photo project

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Dear colleagues, as PROICEKE , (www.proiceke.blogspot.com) we have
launched an incitiative for the production of a photo presentation on
karst and cave pollution in Central America ;

If you want participate and support the project with your picture,
please send the file with name, place and data to this address:
proiceke@...

Thank you all and greeting

Ferdinando Didonna

Coordinandor Proyecto ICEKE

#160

From: geoexplorations@...
Date: Sun Aug 3, 2008 10:27 pm
Subject: Re:FW: Primera Circular IX CONVESIS - IV Coloquio Microzonificaci�n

geoexplorations@...

Please include the following in your Conference mailings..

geoexvjm@...

geoexplorations@...

And, a question... Are previous Microzonation Colloquia available for CD purchase ??

Best Regards,

Vincent Murphy, Researcher, Weston Observatory [BC]

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#159

From: Michael N Machette <machette@...>
Date: Fri Aug 1, 2008 10:02 pm
Subject: Machette retired Aug. 1, 2008

machette@...

I will be out of the office starting  07/31/2008 and will not return until
10/20/2008.

I retired for the USGS but may return to the office on or about 10/20/08.
If you really need to contact me, try my home email address:
mnmachette@...

#158

From: "robert rogers" <rrogers@...>
Date: Fri Aug 1, 2008 5:14 pm
Subject: FW: Primera Circular IX CONVESIS - IV Coloquio Microzonificaci�n

chortisrob

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FYI - conference in Venezuela.

------------------------------------
Dr. Robert Rogers
Assistant Professor
Geology Program, Department of Physics and Geology
California State University, Stanislaus
One University Circle, Turlock, CA 95382
Tel. 209 664-6691
email: rrogers@...
home:�http://geology.csustan.edu/rrogers/
Honduras Geology: http://geology.csustan.edu/rrogers/honduras/index.htm


-----Original Message-----
From: V�ctor Rocabado [mailto:vrocabado@...]
Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2008 2:42 PM

Subject: Primera Circular IX CONVESIS - IV Coloquio Microzonificaci�n

Estimados Colegas,

Adjunto encontraran la primera circular del IX CONVESIS y del IV Coloquio de
Microzonificaci�n S�smica. Les agradecemos completar y enviar por email, la
planilla de preinscripci�n que adjuntamos abajo, de manera de mantenerlos
informados sobre los avances de estos eventos.

Atentamente,

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#157

From: "robert rogers" <rrogers@...>
Date: Thu Mar 27, 2008 6:10 pm
Subject: FW: Caribbean Session at Houston GSA Annual Meeting

chortisrob

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FYI. And sorry for not forwarding this sooner.

------------------------------------

Dr. Robert Rogers

Assistant Professor

Department of Geology

California State University, Stanislaus

One University Circle, Turlock, CA 95382

Tel. 209 664-6691

email: rrogers@...

Honduras Geology: http://geology.csustan.edu/rrogers/honduras/index.htm

----Original Message-----
From: Sandra Wyld [mailto:swyld@...]
Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 10:44 AM

Subject: Caribbean Session at Houston GSA Annual Meeting

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
2008 ANNUAL GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA MEETING

5-9 October o Houston, Texas

Dear Caribbean Region Colleagues,

We are organizing a Topical Session on Caribbean Tectonics for the 2008 Annual Meeting of the Geological Society of America, which we think will be of interest to you. Please take a look at the description below, and plan to submit an abstract for this session. We are attempting to contact all current researchers on Caribbean Tectonics, but our list is no doubt not complete. If you know of others who should be contacted, please send this message on to them. The meeting will take place October 5-9, in Houston, Texas, and the abstract submittal deadline is June 3, 2008. See below for more details.

Topical Session Number 65
LATE JURASSIC TO RECENT GEODYNAMIC EVOLUTION OF THE CARIBBEAN REGION
Conveners: Sandra J. Wyld, swyld@..., James E. Wright, jwright@...
Sponsorship: GSA Geophysics Division, Gulf Coast Association of Geological Societies
Scientific Categories: Tectonics, Geophysics/Tectonophysics/Seismology, Stratigraphy

The geodynamic evolution of the Caribbean region, from its origins in the break-up of Pangea to its complex current tectonics, continues to be a topic of widespread and active research, multidisciplinary interest, and ongoing controversy. Houston's location so close to the Caribbean and its easy access for international flights makes it an ideal venue for bringing together the diverse and highly international group of earth scientists working on this region. The focus will be current research on such topics as: origin of the Caribbean Large Igneous Province (CLIP) and associated marine basins; evolution of Cretaceous and Cenozoic magmatic arc systems; tectonic reconstructions of the region and its rapidly evolving plate boundaries; tectonic driving forces and geodynamic modelling; terrane translation, strike-slip faulting and collisional orogenesis; and active plate motions, seismology and neotectonic processes. The conveners are part of the BOLIVAR Southeast Caribbean Continental Dynamics Project_(lead institution Rice University, in Houston), that is investigating accretion of the Leeward Antilles to the South American plate margin through on-land geologic studies, land and marine seismology and geodynamic modelling.

We solicit presentations on all aspects of the geodynamic and tectonic evolution of the Caribbean plate, its fringing arc systems, and adjacent continental provinces. Both oral and poster sessions are planned. Note that speakers may present two volunteered abstracts during the Annual Meeting, as long as one of these abstracts is a poster presentation. (This limitation does not apply to, nor does it include, invited contributions to keynote symposia or GSA topical sessions.) All talks are 15 minutes slots. Poster sessions will be scheduled for the entire day, with authors to be present from 4 to 6 p.m., followed by a reception.

Note that all abstracts must be submitted electronically through the GSA website, and are due by midnight (Eastern time, USA), June 3. The electronic submission form is currently available at http://gsa.confex.com/gsa/2008AM/index.epl . Please make sure to submit your abstract to Topical Session Number 65, and to specify your preference for Oral or Poster (or Either). More information on the meeting can be found on the following website: https://www.acsmeetings.org/2008/

We look forward to seeing you there!

Sandra and Jim
**********************************************************
Sandra Wyld (Associate Professor) and Jim Wright (Professor)
Department of Geology, Room 308, GG Bldg.
University of Georgia, Athens, GA, 30602, USA
ph: 706-542-9908 (Sandra) or 706-542-4394 (Jim)
e-mail: swyld@... or jwright@...
FAX: 706-542-2425

http://www.gly.uga.edu/default.php?PK=4&&iPage=4
http://www.gly.uga.edu/wright.html
http://www.gly.uga.edu/wyld/

#156

From: "Ferdinando Didonna" <directorejecutivo@...>
Date: Tue Feb 12, 2008 9:37 pm
Subject: Re: period or age of the limestone of Olancho

didonnaferdi...

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Mr Rob Rogers, thank you for the interest and the data, I invite you
to visit www.anthros.org, so you can stay in direct contact with us.

I will send soon tho this forum  information on the project ICEKE, for
the foundation of an institute of karst an speleological studies in
CA. If you check out in the memories of the  1 Speleological Congress
(http://www.anthros.org/descargas/06%20PROYECTO%20ICEKE%20PRIMERAS%20IDEAS.pdf)
you will find more information on this project.

Thank you for the attention.

Ferdinando Didonna

--- In cenamgeology@yahoogroups.com, "Rob Rogers" <sutawala@...> wrote:
>
> Also 1) the uplift continues today and 2) Honduras was likley above
> sealevel before the uplift (no marine strata since early tertiary).
>
> -Rob
>
> --- In cenamgeology@yahoogroups.com, "Rob Rogers" <sutawala@>
> wrote:
> >
> > The age of the limestone is Cretaceous (Mostly Aptian to Albian).
> The
> > uplift (1-2km) of all of northern Central America date to between
> 3
> > and 8 m.y. ago (see Rogers et al., 2002 Geology).  pdf is on
> Honduras
> > Geology website.
> >
> > -Rob Rogers
> >
> > --- In cenamgeology@yahoogroups.com, "Ferdinando Didonna"
> > <directorejecutivo@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hello, we are exploring caves in Olancho and we would like to
> know
> > the
> > > period of rise up of the mountain out of the oceans.
> > >  We would like to quote eventual references in our speleological
> > > publications.
> > >
> > > Thank You
> > >
> > > Ferdinando Didonna
> > > GEA www.anthros.org
> > >
> >
>

#155

From: ENRIQUE LOZANO <lozanocampos2003@...>
Date: Thu Jan 31, 2008 2:51 pm
Subject: Saludo.

lozanocampos...

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Ferdinando Didonna:

El Dr. Robert Rogers me envi� noticias sobre sus
investigaciones y me interesa mucho. Me gustaria
recibir mas datos.

Gracias./

Ing. Enrique Lozano Campos.


      
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#154

From: "Robert W. Scott" <rwscott@...>
Date: Mon Jan 28, 2008 2:05 am
Subject: Re: period or age of the limestone of Olancho

rwscott@...

Fernandino,

Rob's reply is correct. The Aptian-Albian age can be callibrated to ab out 124 to 97 million years ago when the lmestone was deposited upon a shallow shelf like the Bahamas today. The uplift was much younger and related to different processes. So cave formation is quite young. Please contact me if I can help in the future.

Robert W. Scott

rwscott@...

Precision Stratigraphy Associates & The University of Tulsa

RR3 Box 103-3

Cleveland Oklahoma 74020

918.243.7871; http://www.jaxtr.com/rwscott

----- Original Message -----

From: Rob Rogers

To: cenamgeology@yahoogroups.com

Sent: 1/26/2008 10:07:18 AM

Subject: [cenamgeology] Re: period or age of the limestone of Olancho

Also 1) the uplift continues today and 2) Honduras was likley above
sealevel before the uplift (no marine strata since early tertiary).

-Rob

--- In cenamgeology@yahoogroups.com, "Rob Rogers" <sutawala@...>
wrote:
>
> The age of the limestone is Cretaceous (Mostly Aptian to Albian).
The
> uplift (1-2km) of all of northern Central America date to between
3
> and 8 m.y. ago (see Rogers et al., 2002 Geology). pdf is on
Honduras
> Geology website.
>
> -Rob Rogers
>
> --- In cenamgeology@yahoogroups.com, "Ferdinando Didonna"
> <directorejecutivo@> wrote:
> >
> > Hello, we are exploring caves in Olancho and we would like to
know
> the
> > period of rise up of the mountain out of the oceans.
> > We would like to quote eventual references in our speleological
> > publications.
> >
> > Thank You
> >
> > Ferdinando Didonna
> > GEA www.anthros.org
> >
>

#153

From: "Rob Rogers" <sutawala@...>
Date: Sat Jan 26, 2008 4:06 pm
Subject: Re: period or age of the limestone of Olancho

sutawala

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Also 1) the uplift continues today and 2) Honduras was likley above
sealevel before the uplift (no marine strata since early tertiary).

-Rob

--- In cenamgeology@yahoogroups.com, "Rob Rogers" <sutawala@...>
wrote:
>
> The age of the limestone is Cretaceous (Mostly Aptian to Albian).
The
> uplift (1-2km) of all of northern Central America date to between
3
> and 8 m.y. ago (see Rogers et al., 2002 Geology).  pdf is on
Honduras
> Geology website.
>
> -Rob Rogers
>
> --- In cenamgeology@yahoogroups.com, "Ferdinando Didonna"
> <directorejecutivo@> wrote:
> >
> > Hello, we are exploring caves in Olancho and we would like to
know
> the
> > period of rise up of the mountain out of the oceans.
> >  We would like to quote eventual references in our speleological
> > publications.
> >
> > Thank You
> >
> > Ferdinando Didonna
> > GEA www.anthros.org
> >
>

#152

From: "Rob Rogers" <sutawala@...>
Date: Sat Jan 26, 2008 3:58 pm
Subject: Re: period or age of the limestone of Olancho

sutawala

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The age of the limestone is Cretaceous (Mostly Aptian to Albian).  The
uplift (1-2km) of all of northern Central America date to between 3
and 8 m.y. ago (see Rogers et al., 2002 Geology).  pdf is on Honduras
Geology website.

-Rob Rogers

--- In cenamgeology@yahoogroups.com, "Ferdinando Didonna"
<directorejecutivo@...> wrote:
>
> Hello, we are exploring caves in Olancho and we would like to know
the
> period of rise up of the mountain out of the oceans.
>  We would like to quote eventual references in our speleological
> publications.
>
> Thank You
>
> Ferdinando Didonna
> GEA www.anthros.org
>

#151

From: "Ferdinando Didonna" <directorejecutivo@...>
Date: Fri Jan 25, 2008 9:13 pm
Subject: period or age of the limestone of Olancho

didonnaferdi...

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Hello, we are exploring caves in Olancho and we would like to know the
period of rise up of the mountain out of the oceans.
  We would like to quote eventual references in our speleological
publications.

Thank You

Ferdinando Didonna
GEA www.anthros.org

#150

From: "Ferdinando Didonna" <directorejecutivo@...>
Date: Wed Jan 23, 2008 4:16 pm
Subject: age of the mountanin in Olancho areas

didonnaferdi...

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Hello, we are exploring caves in Honduras in the Olancho area and we
would like to know the period or age in which the karstic mountain
rises up from the ocean.

Thank you for the help, we will happy to quote yours information in
ours reports.

Regards
Ferdinando Didonna
GEA Anthros Costa Rica

www.anthros.org

#149

From: "robert rogers" <rrogers@...>
Date: Sat Jan 12, 2008 8:49 pm
Subject: FW: Asociacisn Congresos Geolsgicos de Sig|enza-Caribbean topic

chortisrob

Offline

FYI

Dr. Robert Rogers

Assistant Professor

Department of Geology

California State University, Stanislaus

801 W. Monte Vista Ave., Turlock, CA 95382

Tel. 209 664-6691

email: rrogers@...

-----Original Message-----
From: Robert W. Scott [mailto:rwscott@...]
Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2008 7:36 AM
To: Paul Mann; Robert Rogers
Subject: FW: Asociacisn Congresos Geolsgicos de Sig|enza-Caribbean topic

Paul and Rob,

This announcement may interest you. Please forward it to others who might be interested.

Happy New Year.

Robert W. Scott

rwscott@...

Precision Stratigraphy Associates & The University of Tulsa

RR3 Box 103-3

Cleveland Oklahoma 74020

918.243.7871

----- Original Message -----

From: Maria Lorente

To: Keith James

Sent: 1/10/2008 3:47:06 PM

Subject: Asociaci�n Congresos Geol�gicos de Sig�enza

"Asociaci�n Congresos Geol�gicos Sig�enza"

Following an enjoyable and constructive conference in Sig�enza in 2006, we are very pleased to announce that we will organize a new discussion about the Caribbean theme in 2009.

We decided to repeat its successful formula with further conferences. To facilitate this we have formed the "Asociaci�n Congresos Geol�gicos Sig�enza" in Spain. We would like to establish a Sig�enza Series of conferences.

If people have a theme they wish to explore in an exceptional environment that fosters contact and discussion, we will provide our organizational experience and contacts in the Sig�enza Parador, Universities of Alcala and Madrid, the town council and the Asociaci�n de Ge�logos y Geof�sicos Espa�oles del Petr�leo, all of whom are generously hospitable.

To all of you who attended the 2006 conference, thank you for your contribution. We look forward to welcoming you back in 2009. By then the proceedings of the 2006 conference will be available as a special publication of the Geological Society of London, edited by Keith James, Maria Antonieta Lorente and James Pindell.

Meanwhile we wish you a peaceful, healthy and constructive 2008

Asociaci�n Congresos Geol�gicos de Sig�enza

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#148

From: "robert rogers" <rrogers@...>
Date: Mon Dec 17, 2007 4:56 pm
Subject: FW: [carib] Registration and abstracts for 18th Caribbean Conference in Santo Domingo/Inscripcion y resumenes para el 18o Congreso Geologico

chortisrob

Offline

See message below for information about upcoming Caribbean Geology Conference.

Dr. Robert Rogers

Assistant Professor

Department of Geology

California State University, Stanislaus

801 W. Monte Vista Ave., Turlock, CA 95382

Tel. 209 664-6691

email: rrogers@...

-----Original Message-----
From: carib@yahoogroups.com [mailto:carib@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Grenville Draper
Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2007 10:21 AM
To: Malcolm Hendry; Manuel Iturralde; maria macfarlane; Michael Higgins; Michael Martinez; Parris A. Lyew-Ayee; Paul Mann; Pedro Huerta; Prof Jackson; Rene Price; Reisha Bouska; Rick Abbott; RUSSELL NORMAN; S.K. Donovan; santiago mu�oz tapia; Thomas H. Anderson; Tom Stemann; Yamirka Rojas-Agramonte; simon.mitchell@...; Ted Robinson; Fabian Duque Botero; German Bueno; carib@yahoogroups.com; asencio@...; jjoyce@...; hernansantos@...; Johannes Schellekens; christa@...; Aaron Cavosie; victor@...; tmiller@...; rwatts@...; Jackie Dixon; Javier Escuder; larodriguez@...; gilbes@...
Cc: Gren Draper
Subject: [carib] Registration and abstracts for 18th Caribbean Conference in Santo Domingo/Inscripcion y resumenes para el 18o Congreso Geologico

Dear Colleagues

I am reminding you that the (cheaper) registration for the conference has to be done before Dec 31. Abstracts also should be submitted before then.

There has been a little confusion about how this should be done.

Step 1: Download the registration form and second circular at http://www.sodogeo.org/documentos.asp

Step 2: Photocopy both the front and back of the credit card that you wish to use to pay for registration

Step 3: Fax the registration form and the copies of the card images to 809-565-5651c/o Marilyn Terrero (This is the number ignore the others). (You may have to call your card company to tell them that is is a legitimate charge).

Step 4: email abstracts (< 300 words) to caribgeolconf2008@...

Step 5: Please forward this email to all your Caribbean Geology colleagues.

Gren Draper

Estimados Colegas

Estoy recordando uds. que hay que pagar la inscripcion (mas barato) para el congreso antes 31 de deciembre. Tienen que enviar los resumenes, tambien antes el 31.

Habia un poquito de confusion como hacer esto.

Paso 1: Desgargar la ficha de inscipcion y 2o circular a http://www.sodogeo.org/documentos.asp

Paso 2: Hacen fotocopias de la frente y la aprte posterior de la tarjeta de credito que uds quieren utilizar para pagar la inscripcion.

Paso 3: Hacen un fax de la ficha y los imagenes de la tarjeta a 809-565-5651c/o Marilyn Terrero (no usan los otros numeros). (Tienan que llamar la compania de targeta par explicar que esto es un cargo genuino)

Paso 4: Envian sus resumenes (<300 palabras) a caribgeolconf2008@...

Paso 5: Envia esto correo electronico a todos de sus colegas geologicos

! Lo siento para mi espanol "primitivo" !

Gren Draper

Grenville Draper

Prof. of Geology,

Fellow of the Geological Society,

Fellow of FIU Honors College

Office PC 316

Department of Earth Sciences

Florida International University

SW 8th Street

Miami, FL 33199

Tel 305-348-3087

Fax 305-348-3877

www.fiu.edu/~draper

#147

From: "robert rogers" <rrogers@...>
Date: Thu Nov 1, 2007 8:38 pm
Subject: 2007 GCSSEPM Perkins Meeting Agenda

chortisrob

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http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/carib/files/

The agenda and contents for the upcoming 2007 GCSSEPM Perkins Meeting is at:

Caribbean Tectonics group

Central American Geology group

http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/cenamgeology/files/

Also, for members w/ yahoo IDs;

the Caribbean Geoscientist membership directory is at:

http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/carib/database

and the Central American Geoscientist membership directory is at:

http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/cenamgeology/database

cheers, Rob

Dr. Robert Rogers

Assistant Professor

Department of Geology

California State University, Stanislaus

801 W. Monte Vista Ave., Turlock, CA 95382

Tel. 209 664-6691

email: rrogers@...

#146

From: "robert rogers" <rrogers@...>
Date: Fri Oct 26, 2007 4:43 pm
Subject: Call for papers: "Conventional and unconventional hydrocarbon resources international Congress"

chortisrob

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Below is forwarded message for:

"Conventional and unconventional hydrocarbon resources international Congress” and

“III Colombia Oil and Gas Investment Conference”

Cartagena, Colombia,February 4 to 8, 2008

Dr. Robert Rogers

Assistant Professor

Department of Geology

California State University, Stanislaus

801 W. Monte Vista Ave., Turlock, CA 95382

Tel. 209 664-6691

email: rrogers@...

-----Original Message-----
From: John Ceron Abril [mailto:John.Ceron@...]
Sent: Friday, October 26, 2007 8:34 AM
To: jceron@...
Cc: Carlos Alberto Vargas Jimenez
Subject: [SPAM] Call for papers, non seismic methods

Dear friend:

The “Conventional and unconventional hydrocarbon resources international Congress” and the “III Colombia Oil and Gas Investment Conference” will be taking place in the beautiful city of Cartagena, Colombia, between February 4 to 8. This highly attended conference will receive a multidisciplinary group of geoscientists coming from major oil, State owned Companies and private investors mainly from the Americas, and represents the best scenario to expose your Company, new technologies and recent advances in geology and geophysics.

Carlos Vargas (Agencia Nacional de Hidrocarburos) and John Ceron (Ecopetrol) are co-chairing a special session in “Non seismic methods”. We would like to call your attention on this opportunity to display the importance of non seismic (from grav & mag to MT, CSEM, passive seismic and exploration geophysics methods to solid earth geophysics) applied to oil exploration and subsurface analysis. Please consider sending your contribution to this conference and planning to attend this promising event next year.

More information can be found at http://www.oilandgascartagena2008.com/en/index.html . The deadline for abstract submission (250 words or less) is today, October 23. However, the chairmen have internally agreed to accept abstracts for review up to next November 2^nd.

We know for sure that you have more than one interesting case history or application that would be of interest to the specialized audience. As a final word, please consider taking some minutes to put together your abstract and sending it for consideration to the official site. Attached please find the official submission form for your information.

Send your abstract by e- mail to techprog@...

Many thanks for your kind reception to this invitation. We look forward to see you by the beach at Cartagena.

Hasta pronto,

Carlos A Vargas,

John F Ceron

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#145

From: "robert rogers" <rrogers@...>
Date: Tue Oct 23, 2007 4:47 pm
Subject: Central American Geology List Membership Database

chortisrob

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Hi,

I have started a membership directory for the Central American Geology group. You can add your name and contact information to this database if you want the 150 members in this group to know who you are. Only group members can view the list and add their names to it.

To access this database, members can go to the Group's Home at:http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/cenamgeology/

and select "Database" from the menu on left.

Hope you will find this useful.

Rob Rogers, moderator

Dr. Robert Rogers

Assistant Professor

Department of Geology

California State University, Stanislaus

801 W. Monte Vista Ave., Turlock, CA 95382

Tel. 209 664-6691

email: rrogers@...

#144

From: "robert rogers" <rrogers@...>
Date: Tue Oct 9, 2007 9:41 pm
Subject: New Publication-GSA Special Paper 428 Geologic and Tectonic Development of the Caribbean Plate Boundary in Northern Central America

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http://rock.geosociety.org/Bookstore/default.asp?oID=0&catID=9&pID=SPE428

FYI - New Publication

Table of Contents - Special Paper 428

Geologic and Tectonic Development of the Caribbean Plate Boundary in Northern Central America

edited by Paul Mann

1.	Overview of the tectonic history of northern Central America P. Mann	1
2.	Present motion and deformation of the Caribbean plate: Constraints from new GPS geodetic measurements from Honduras and Nicaragua C. DeMets, G. Mattioli, P. Jansma, R.D. Rogers, C. Tenorio, and H.L. Turner	21
3.	Transtensional deformation of the western Caribbean–North America plate boundary zone R.D. Rogers and P. Mann	37
4.	Tectonic terranes of the Chortis block based on integration of regional aeromagnetic and geologic data R.D. Rogers, P. Mann, and P.A. Emmet	65
5.	Cretaceous intra-arc rifting, sedimentation, and basin inversion in east-central Honduras R.D. Rogers, P. Mann, R.W. Scott, and L. Patino	89
6.	Colon fold belt of Honduras: Evidence for Late Cretaceous collision between the continental Chortis block and intra-oceanic Caribbean arc R.D. Rogers, P. Mann, P.A. Emmet, and M.E. Venable	129
7.	Petrogenesis of Central American Tertiary ignimbrites and associated Caribbean Sea tephra B.R. Jordan, H. Sigurdsson, S. Carey, S. Lundin, R.D. Rogers, B. Singer, and M. Barquero-Molina	151

Dr. Robert Rogers

Assistant Professor

Department of Geology

California State University, Stanislaus

801 W. Monte Vista Ave., Turlock, CA 95382

Tel. 209 664-6691

email: rrogers@...

#143

From: "robert rogers" <rrogers@...>
Date: Wed Sep 26, 2007 8:26 pm
Subject: FW: Postdocs panama Canal

chortisrob

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POSDOCTORAL POSITION ON THE STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY OF PANAMA
	 The Salvage Panama Canal Geology and Paleontology Project at the
Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (www.stri.org) was formed to
take advantage of the unique opportunities offered by the five-year
expansion of the Panama Canal.  The expansion of the Canal will expose
large amounts of  fresh rock outcrops from the Panamanian Neogene.
Examination of these fresh rock outcrops will enable us to study the
geological record spanning the time before, during, and after the
formation of the Isthmus of Panama, with all its evolutionary,
paleoclimatological, and tectonic implications.
The Center for Tropical Paleoecology and Archaeology at the Smithsonian
Tropical Research Institute is seeking to fill a postdoctoral position
in the project related to the structural geology of the Panama Canal.  A
recent Ph.D. in Geology is required, as well a demonstrated track record
of recent publications in the area of tectonics or structural geology.
Candidate must be fluent in English and/or Spanish.  The position
requires residency in Panama, and candidates must be willing to carry
out extensive fieldwork in the Panama Canal.  This is a one-year
position renewable for a second year depending on progress and
availability of funding.
Stipend is $35,000-40,000/year depending on qualifications.  There are
additional funds for travel and fieldwork.  Deadline: November 1/2007.
Prospective candidates should send a letter of interest and curriculum
vitae to: Carlos Jaramillo (JaramilloC@...).

POSDOCTORAL POSITION ON THE SEDIMENTOLOGY OF THE CENOZOIC OF PANAMA
The Salvage Panama Canal Geology and Paleontology Project at the
Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (www.stri.org) was formed to
take advantage of the unique opportunities offered by the five-year
expansion of the Panama Canal.  The expansion of the Canal will expose
large amounts of  fresh rock outcrops from the Panamanian Neogene.
Examination of these fresh rock outcrops will enable us to study the
geological record spanning the time before, during, and after the
formation of the Isthmus of Panama, with all its evolutionary,
paleoclimatological, and tectonic implications.
The Center for Tropical Paleoecology and Archaeology at the Smithsonian
Tropical Research Institute is seeking to fulfill a postdoctoral
position in the project related to the study of the sedimentology of the
Cenozoic sequence outcropping in the Panama Canal.  A recent Ph.D. in
Geology is required, as well a demonstrated track record of recent
publications in the area of stratigraphy or sedimentology.  Candidate
must be fluent in English and/or Spanish.  The position requires
residency in Panama, and candidates must be willing to carry out
extensive fieldwork in the Panama Canal.  This is a one-year position
renewable for a second year depending on progress and availability of
funding.
Stipend is $35,000-40,000/year depending on qualifications.  There are
additional funds for travel and fieldwork.  Deadline: November 1/2007.
Prospective candidates should send a letter of interest and curriculum
vitae to: Carlos Jaramillo (JaramilloC@...).


Dr. Robert Rogers
Assistant Professor
Department of Geology
California State University, Stanislaus
801 W. Monte Vista Ave., Turlock, CA 95382
Tel. 209 664-6691
email: rrogers@...
http://geology.csustan.edu/rrogers/


-----Original Message-----
From: Paul Mann [mailto:paulm@...]
Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2007 1:04 PM
To: 'Mark Cloos'
Cc: Sharon Mosher; marrett@...; Steve Laubach;
fisher@...; 'Peter LaFemina'; Eli Silver; 'Thomas Gardner';
'robert rogers'
Subject: FW: Postdocs panama Canal


Please distribute to graduating PhDs looking for postdocs. Thanks, Paul.


-----Original Message-----
From: Jaramillo, Carlos [mailto:JaramilloC@...]
Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2007 2:44 PM
To: paulm@...
Subject: Postdocs panama Canal

Dear Paul
I would appreciate if you could distribute this ad to the geological
community at U.Texas. Thanks

Bests

Carlos

#142

From: "Ferdinando Didonna" <didonnaferdinando@...>
Date: Fri Jul 13, 2007 5:12 pm
Subject: News from Costa Rica

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#141

From: "robert rogers" <rrogers@...>
Date: Tue Jun 5, 2007 11:33 pm
Subject: FW: 2 Positions to Work on Volcanoes, OVSICORI-UNA

chortisrob

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I'm forwarding this from MARGINS mailing list. It's in Costa Rica.

-Rob

Dr. Robert Rogers

Assistant Professor

Department of Geology

California State University, Stanislaus

801 W. Monte Vista Ave., Turlock, CA 95382

Tel. 209 664-6691

email: rrogers@...

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-margins-list@... [mailto:owner-margins-list@...] On Behalf Of MARGINS Office
Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2007 2:08 PM
To: margins-list@...
Subject: [SPAM] 2 Positions to Work on Volcanoes, OVSICORI-UNA

1. Physical Volcanology (Field Volcanology)

We invite applicants to fill this vacant on a two year basis (annual contracts) After the third year it will be a tenure-track faculty position. This position will be available after all applications are received and screened by a selection panel. A virtual interview (precandidates only) might be necessary.

The Observatorio Vulcanol�gico y Sismol�gico de Costa Rica (OVSICORI- UNA) is a research institute in-charge of daily volcano and seismic monitoring. Affiliated to Universidad Nacional it counts with a new building, fully equipped with a seismological network, a geochemical lab and other related facilities.

Selected applicants will be asked to provide a CV containing two references from academic advisors and/or prior positions. Copy of university diplomas and grade information will be requested when required.

Required qualifications: M.Sc or PhD in Geology. Students attending final requisites to obtain their PhD will be considered.

Emphasis in:

Physical Volcanology (Volcano Surveillance)

Geologic Cartography and Volcanic Hazards

Requisites:

Experience in physical volcanology and/or field geology

Desirable experience: Modeling of volcanic processes and Geographical Information Systems

Experienced with geophysical instruments and equipment

Analysis, interpretation and publication of related topics

Experience in Petrology and/or petrography

Disposition to carry out team work

Capacity and disposition to carry out institutional consulting work

Availability to work in the entire Costarrican territory

Disposition to accept duty availability

Disposition to receive training

Disposition to teaching part time (25%)

Driver’s license

Full command of Spanish

Full command of English

Conditions: Monthly salary is based on category ranked by institutional financial conditions and academic qualifications. Incentives for intellectual production and other economic items apply. An estimate of salary may vary between $ 1000 and $1500 monthly; this includes duty availability. Economic incentives will increase such salary depending on intellectual production submitted to an academic internal commission.

This position will involve a large field work component, thus applicants should be fit and in good health. Good communicative skills are important to transfer science to non-scientists.

Reception of applications will be open from xx May , 2007 to June xx, 2007.

The screening commission will select pre-candidates after the last day of document reception.

Results will be communicated within 30 days after selection.

Physical address:

Observatorio Vulcanol�g�co y Sismol�gico de Costa Rica, Campus Omar Dengo Heredia

Office hours: 8:00 a 12:00 y de 1:00 a 5:00 p.m. (Costa Rica time GMT-6)

P.O. Box: 2346-3000 Heredia, Costa Rica. Am�rica Central.

email: puestos@...

Tel�fono 562 4001- 261 06 11

Fax (506) 261 0303

2. Volcano Seismology

We invite applicants to fill this vacant on a two year basis (annual contracts). After the third year it will be a tenure-track faculty position. This position will be available after all applications are received and screened by a selection panel. A personal interview might be necessary.

Selected applicants will be asked to provide a CV containing two references from academic advisors and/or prior positions. Copy of university diplomas and grade information are required.

Required qualifications: M.Sc or PhD in Geology, geophysics or seismology. Students attending final requisites to obtain their PhD will be considered.

Requisites:

Experience in: physical volcanology and/or field geology

Desirable experience: Modeling of seismo-volcanic processes

Experienced with geophysical instruments and equipment

Analysis, interpretation and publication of related topics.

Classification and analysis of daily volcano-seismic activity

Disposition to carry out team work.

Capacity and disposition to carry out institutional consulting work

Availability to work in the entire Costarrican territory

Disposition to accept duty availability

Disposition to receive training

Disposition to teaching up to a 1/4

Driver’s license

Full command of Spanish.

Full command of English

Conditions: Monthly salary is based on category ranked by academic qualifications and institutional financial conditions. Incentives for intellectual production and other economic items apply. An estimate of salary can be obtained from the administrative assistant after preselection phase.

This position will involve a large field work component, thus applicants should be fit and in good health. Good communicative skills are important to transfer science to non-scientists.

Reception of applications will be open from April 1st, 2007 to May 1st, 2007

The screening commission will select pre-candidates after the last day of document reception.

Results will be communicated within 30 days after selection.

Physical address:

Observatorio Vulcanol�g�co y Sismol�gico de Costa Rica, Campus Omar Dengo Heredia

Office hours: 8:00 a 12:00 y de 1:00 a 5:00 P.m. (Costa Rica time GMT-6)

P.O. Box: 2346-3000 Heredia, Costa Rica. Am�rica Central.

email: puestos@...

Tel�fono 562 4001- 261 06 11

Fax (506) 261 0303

#140

From: "robert rogers" <rrogers@...>
Date: Fri Jun 1, 2007 3:36 pm
Subject: FW: [ticocrust] 8th CENTRAL AMERICAN GEOLOGICAL CONGRESS

chortisrob

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http://www.geologos.or.cr/8congre-ingles.htm

FYI

-----Original Message-----
From: ticocrust@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ticocrust@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of lobando
Sent: Friday, June 01, 2007 8:04 AM
To: ticocrust@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [ticocrust] 8th CENTRAL AMERICAN GEOLOGICAL CONGRESS

8th CENTRAL AMERICAN GEOLOGICAL CONGRESS

First announcement

COLEGIO DE GE�LOGOS DE COSTA RICA, 2008 International Year of Planet Earth

“Geology, Human Development in Planet harmony”

---------------------

MSc. Luis Gmo Obando

Escuela Centroamericana de Geolog�a

Universidad de Costa Rica

lobando@geologia.ucr.ac.cr

#139

From: "robert rogers" <rrogers@...>
Date: Fri Mar 30, 2007 4:16 pm
Subject: 18TH CARIBEEAN GEOLOGICAL CONFERENCE

chortisrob

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FYI.

announcement also at http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/carib/files/

18TH CARIBEEAN GEOLOGICAL CONFERENCE

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, March 25^th-28^th, 2008

18ava. Conferencia Geol�gica del Caribe, Sto. Domingo, Rep. Dom. 2008

18me. Conference Geologique des Caraibes, Saint Domingue, Rep. Dominicaine 2008

First Circular

March 2007

The 18^th Caribbean Geological Conference will be held in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic in March 24^th-29^th, 2008 under the auspices of the Direcci�n General de Miner�a, Sociedad Dominicana de Geolog�a and C�mara Minera Petrolera de la Rep. Dominicana.

The Conference is dedicated to the exchange of information on Geology and Tectonics of the Caribbean Region and their impacts on natural resources, natural hazards, and environmental problems. Any legitimate topic in Caribbean Geosciences is welcomed, but we anticipate that conference sessions will be organized around the general themes listed below. The final list of sessions will based on the submitted abstracts.

Environmental Geology and Medical Geology
Economy Geology
Structural Geology
Energy Resources Oil and Gas
Petrology, Metamorphic and Igneous
General Geology and Regional Geology of the Caribbean
Geophysics, Geotechnics and Engineering Geology
Seismicity and Seismic Risk
Paleontology and Sedimentology
Volcanology
Hydrogeology
Mineral Resources
Caribbean Tectonics and Tectonic Evolution
Earth Sciences Education
Landslides and Mass Movements
Other specific topic or themes suggested

Conference Languages:

Official languages of the Conference are English, Spanish and French although we encourage applicants to have English titles on their slides.

Submission of abstracts:

Abstracts may be in any of the official languages of the Conference although English is preferred. The first paragraph of the abstract is the title of the talk. The second paragraph should consist of the authors and their affiliations and addresses. Underline the presenting author’s name and include their email in the presenting authors address. The remaining paragraph(s) is the abstract itself which should be no more than 300 words. Abstracts should be sent electronically in Microsoft Word (.doc) format or in Rich Text Format (.rtf) to caribgeolconf2008@.... Abstracts may be submitted from July 1^st, 2007 until Dec 31^th 2007.

Conference Site and Facilities:

The Conference will be held at a hotel to be selected in the central area of Santo Domingo, with ample facilities for hosting large conventions, such as overhead projection, slide projection, computer Powerpoint presentation, availables in each of the two conference rooms, full details will be given in the Second Circular to be released in July 2007.

Accomodation:

Accomodation information in the Conference hotel and other hotels and students accommodations in the area will be given in the Second Circular to be released in July 2007.

Travel:

Major USA, Canada, Spain and France carriers offer non stop service to Santo Domingo Las Americas International Airport from Miami, Fort Landerdale, New York, Toronto, Madrid, Paris.

Copa Airlines offer convennient connections through Panama City for travelers from central and South America.

Virgin Island could find convennient connections through San Juan, Puerto Rico, or Martinica (Air France).

Visas & Currency:

The Dominican Peso is the local currency and American or Canadian Dollars and Euros are accepted in exchange offices in airport and major hotels.

Persons traveling to the Dominican Republic should check with their travel agency about visa requirements.

Field Trips:

The following pre and post conference field trips are planned. Dates may be subject to minor changes. Costs will be given in the second circular.

Pre conference:

Sunday 23^thand Monday 24^th: Two days field trip to the San Juan and Enriquillo Basins and also Sierra de Neiba.

Monday 24^th: One day field trip to the mining areas of Falconbridge (Xstrata Nickel), Cerro Maim�n and Pueblo Viejo deposit.

Monday 24^th: One day field trip to the Cordillera Central areas of Monci�n and J�nico.

Post Conference:

Saturday 29^th, Sunday 30^th and Monday 31^th Three days field trip to the Eastern part of the Cordillera Central.

Saturday 29^th: Two days (29^th and 30^th march) field trip to Cordillera Septentrional and Samana (North Coast Belt).

Saturday 29^th: One day excursion to Boca Chica Beach, Maravillas Caves and Altos de Chavon tourist areas.

Accompanying Persons Program:

Cultural and tourist activities will be arranged for spouses and/or other accompanying persons.

Second Circular:

If you are interested in receiving a Second Circular, please send an email to caribgeolconf2008@... or send mail or fax to the address below indicating theme of interest and if you are considering attending the 18^th Caribbean Geological Conference in March 2008. Please also indicate in which field trips you will be interested in participating.

Correspondence:

All communication should be addressed to: Juan Gil Argel�s General Coordinator

18th Caribbean Geological Conference

P.O. Box 587

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Tel. : 809-221-7866 Fax : 809-536-4826

E-mail: caribgeolconf2008@...

Web page: www.sodogeo.org

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC:

Geography
Area: 48,442 sq. km. (18,704 sq. mi.), about the size of Vermont and New Hampshire combined.
Cities: Capital--Santo Domingo (pop. 2.4 million). Other city--Santiago de los Caballeros (500,000).
Terrain: Mountainous.
Climate: Maritime tropical.

People
Nationality: Noun and adjective--Dominican(s).
Population (2002) census: 8.562 million.
Annual growth rate: 2.6%.
Ethnic groups: European 16%, African origin 11%, mixed 73%.
Religion: Roman Catholic 95%.
Language: Spanish.
Health: Infant mortality rate--54/1,000. Life expectancy--65 years for men, 70 years for women.
Work force: Services and government--31% (includes parastatal corporations); agriculture--28%; industry--12%; unemployment--about 16%.

Government

President: Leonel Fern�ndez
Type: Representative democracy.
Independence: February 27, 1844.
Constitution: November 28, 1966.
Branches: Executive--president (chief of state and head of government, vice president, cabinet. Legislative--bicameral Congress (Senate and Chamber of Deputies). Judicial--Supreme Court of Justice.
Subdivisions: 31 provinces and the National District of Santo Domingo.
Political parties: Social Christian Reformist Party (PRSC), Dominican Revolutionary Party (PRD), Dominican Liberation Party (PLD), and several others.
Suffrage: Universal and compulsory, over 18 or married.

ECONOMY

The Dominican Republic is a middle-income developing country primarily dependent on agriculture, trade, and services, especially tourism. Although the service sector has recently overtaken agriculture as the leading employer of Dominicans (due principally to growth in tourism, energy, telecommunications, and Free Trade Zones), agriculture remains the most important sector in terms of domestic consumption. Tourism accounts for nearly $1.5 billion in annual earnings. Free Trade Zone earnings and tourism are the fastest-growing export sectors. Remittances from Dominicans living in the United States are estimated to total more than $1.5 billion per year.

Economy (2005)
GDP: $ 67.410 billion.
Growth rate (2005): 9.3 %.
Nonfuel minerals (2% of GDP): Nickel, gold, silver.
Agriculture (12% of GDP): Products--sugar, coffee, cocoa, bananas, tobacco, rice, plantains, beef, flowers.

Exchange Rates RD $ 32.60 for 1 US $

HISTORY
The island of Hispaniola, of which the Dominican Republic forms the eastern two-thirds and Haiti the remainder, was originally occupied by Tainos, an Arawak-speaking people. The Tainos welcomed Columbus in his first voyage in 1492, but subsequent colonizers were brutal, reducing the Taino population from about 1 million to about 500 in 50 years. To ensure adequate labor for plantations, the Spanish brought African slaves to the island beginning in 1503.

Correspondence:

All communication should be addressed to: Juan Gil Argel�s General Coordinator

18th Caribbean Geological Conference

P.O. Box 587

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Tel. : 809-221-7866 Fax : 809-536-4826

E-mail: caribgeolconf2008@...

Web page: www.sodogeo.org

------------------------------------------------------------------

Dr. Robert Rogers

Assistant Professor

Department of Geology

California State University, Stanislaus

801 W. Monte Vista Ave., Turlock, CA 95382

Tel. 209 664-6691

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#138

From: "robert rogers" <rrogers@...>
Date: Fri Mar 30, 2007 3:04 pm
Subject: International Space Station Imagery: Guanaja Island, Honduras

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fyi.

International Space Station Imagery: Guanaja Island, Honduras
http://www.spaceref.com/news/viewsr.html?pid=23761

Dr. Robert Rogers

Assistant Professor

Department of Geology

California State University, Stanislaus

801 W. Monte Vista Ave., Turlock, CA 95382

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#137

From: "robert rogers" <rrogers@...>
Date: Thu Feb 15, 2007 10:51 pm
Subject: FW: Erupcion Volcan Concepcion, 9 de febrero, 2007 11.00AM en un dia perfecto.

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See Alvaro Molina's foto of last weeks eruption on Central American
Geology group page: http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/cenamgeology/

Dr. Robert Rogers
Assistant Professor
Department of Geology
California State University, Stanislaus
801 W. Monte Vista Ave., Turlock, CA 95382
Tel. 209 664-6691
email: rrogers@...
http://geology.csustan.edu/rrogers/