The 33rd

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C O N G R E S S

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General Information

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GeoExpo

Programme

Author Index

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33rd IGC Organising CommitteePresident Arne Bjørlykke Geological Survey of Norway (NGU)

Secretary General Anders Solheim Norwegian Geotechnical Institute (NGI)

VP International Relations Richard Sinding-Larsen Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)

VP Finance Finn Roar Aamodt StatoilHydro ASA

VP Science Programme David Gee Uppsala University, Sweden

PCO Company Representative Øivind R. Lie Congress-Conference AS

VP Operations Ellen Ramberg Ramberg Consulting AS

VP Communications Berit Forbord Moen Geological Survey of Norway (NGU)

VP for Denmark (to 2007) Martin Ghisler Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS)

VP for Sweden Olle Selinus Geological Survey of Sweden (SGU)

VP for Finland Elias Ekdahl Geological Survey of Finland (GTK)

VP for Iceland (to 2007) Olafur Ingolfson University of Iceland

Science Programme Coordinator Björn Sundquist Uppsala University, Sweden

International Union of

Geological Sciences (IUGS) IGCC

33rd IGC

FOUNDATION

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Communication

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INTERNATIONAL

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WORKING GROUPS

in Denmark, Finland,

Iceland, Norway and

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Arctic Consortium

33rd IGC Organisation

SCIENCE

COMMITTEE

ORGANISING

COMMITTEE33rd IGC President, Secretary

General, 9 Vice-Presidents, and

PCO representative

including an

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Geohost Sub-CommitteeExcursion Sub-Committee

VP for Denmark (from 2007) Johnny Fredericia Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS)

VP for Iceland (from 2007) Kristinn J. Albertsson Icelandic Institute of Natural History

Project Coordinator Asgeir Knudsen 33rd IGC

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Hall A Hall B

Jan Mayen Rooms

Svalbard Rooms

Speaker Ready Room

Plenum Hall

Registration Area

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NorwayThon Hotel Arena

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BjørnøyaBarentsburg

Longyearbyen

Spitsbergen

Hall C Hall D

Posters

GeoExpo 2008

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Convention Centre

Press Centre(Level 2)

D11 (Level 2)

Internet CaféInternet CaféSun Terrace

Poster Area

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C02 19B

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C01 13

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Med NSB til Norges VaremesseBy train to/from Norway Trade FairsMinutter over hel time på dagtid / Minutes past each hour during daytime.

* Redusert tilbud i helgene / Less frequent at weekends

Se nsb.no eller ring 815 00 888See nsb.no or call 815 00 888

Tog direkte / direct train - RomeriksportenStopper lokalt / Local stopping train

Gjelder i perioden 15.06.08 - 13.12.08Valid from 15.06.08 to 13.12.08

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A-Z CONGRESS INFORMATION Certi cate of participation

Certi cates of participation will be issued to those who are properly registered. Certi cates will be available at the registration desk and must be picked up before departure.

Coffee/refreshments

Coffee, tea and water will be served during the course of each day at refreshment stations throughout the venue.

Geohost of ce

Open from 6th to 14th August, 08.30-20.00, in Room Tønsberg (see the map of the venue on pages 10-11).

Internet and wireless network at the venue

Participants will have access to two Internet café areas. See the map of the venue.

Access to a free wireless network is available throughout the venue.

Language and interpretation

IUGS of ce

Open from 4th to 14th August, 08.30 - 20.00, in Room Bergen (see the map of the venue).

The of cial language of the Congress is English and no translation to other languages will be provided.

The vast majority of Norwegians speak good English, and some speak a little German, French or Spanish.

Lunch

Lunch is provided for Congress delegates every day except Wednes-day 6th and Sunday 10th August. Lunch stations may be found throughout Norway Convention Centre between 12.00 and 14.00.

A vegetarian option will be provided at the lunch station closest to the Registration desk.

Lunch is sponsored by Saudi Aramco on 7th and 8th August, by Boliden on 12th August and by Maersk Oil on 13th August.

Posters

Posters are located in Hall C, the same area as the exhibition. The size of the poster boards for presentations is 145 cm wide and 135 cm high. Fixing material is available in the poster area.

Each poster will be displayed throughout the day of the poster session. At least one of the authors of the poster must be present at the poster board between 17.30 and 19.00 and during lunch and coffee breaks.

To maximise viewing times, authors must put up their posters between 08.00 and 10.00 and remove them between 18.30 and 19.00.

The Congress staff will remove posters not taken down on time, but are unable to take any further responsibility for the material.

Poster presentations will be held on the rst day that a symposium runs with the following exceptions:

-Poster presentations in Wednesday, 6th August day 1 symposia will be held on Thursday, 7th August day 2

- Poster presentations in Thursday, 14th August day 9 symposia will be held on Wednesday, 13th August day 8

Presentation numbers

Each presentation has a unique number. This provides the following information:

1st 3 letters and 2 digits = symposium code

6th digit = day of presentation

7th and 8th digits = sequence of presentation

Final letter = lecture (l) or poster (p) presentation.

For example, AAA01232P is in symposium AAA-01, on day 2 (Thursday, 7th), sequence number 32, poster presentation.

Session code DaySequencenumber

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lecture

A A A 0 1 2 3 2 P

Press CentreThe Press Centre is located on the second level in between Hall C and Hall D (see the map of the venue).

Quiet room/prayer room

This room is situated in Thon Hotel Arena (please see the map of the venue).

Speaker Ready Room - uploading presentations

The Speaker Ready Room is located in Hall A (see the map of the venue). Speakers are asked to deliver their presentation to the assigned techni-cian the day before their lecture and at the very latest 2 hours prior to their presentation. The Speaker Ready Room will be open from 07.30 in the morning. Please note that it is not permitted to use your own PC during your presentation. Presentations can not be delivered directly in the symposia rooms.

Venue opening hours

Access to Norway Convention Centre is available between 07.30 and 19.00.

A-Z INFORMATION AND SERVICESBanks and money

Opening hours for banks are generally Monday to Friday, 09.00-15.00.

Currency exchange is available at The Tourist Information Centre by Oslo City Hall, Post Of ces in Oslo, and Bureaux de Change including the Forex chain which can be found in both Oslo Central (Oslo S) and Nationaltheatret stations.

Bureaux de Change are generally open Monday to Friday 07.00 to 19.00 and Saturday 08.00 to 17.00.

Credit cards are accepted in tourist areas and most high street shops, though it is not possible to use cards which have not been issued by Norwegian banks in most super-markets, corner shops and Post Of ces.

The rate of exchange at time of writing is 1 Euro = 8 NOK (Norwegian kroner) and 1 US Dollar = 5 NOK.

Please note that shops do not accept currencies other than Norwegian kroner. It is also advisable to pay hotel bills in Norwegian kroner, if paying with cash.

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Medical assistance

Please note that shops do not accept currencies other than Norwegian kroner. It is also advisable to pay hotel bills in Norwegian kroner, if paying with cash.

An ambulance may be called by dialing (+47) 113.

A Public Emergency Ward can be found at Storgata 40 in central Oslo approximately 10 minutes walk from Oslo Central Station. The Ward is open 24 hours a day and the telephone number is (+47) 22 93 22 93.

Pharmacies/drug stores are called ‘apotek’ in Norwegian and are to be found throughout Oslo. The pharmacy opposite Oslo Central Station at Jernbanetorget 4B is open 24 hours a day.

Postal service

A postbox is located immediately outside the main entrance to Thon Hotel Arena. Stamps may be bought from Post Of ces and in some shops. You may buy stamps and send parcels from the Kiwi supermarket at Lillestrøm station, Monday to Saturday between 07.00 and 23.00.

Shops and opening hours

Shops are generally open between 10.00 and 17.00, Monday to Saturday. Supermarkets often remain open until 21.00 or 18.00 on Saturdays. Only small corner shops and cafés are open during the early morning, evening, and on Sundays.

Tourist Information

The staff at the Registration and information desk at the venue

will be happy to answer general questions. In Oslo, the main Tourist Information Centre is to be found by the City Hall at Fridtjof Nansens plass 5, and is open from 09.00 to 19.00 daily including Sundays. There is also a tourist information desk inside the ‘Tra kanten’ Travel Service Centre, in front of Oslo Central Station and this is open 07.00 to 20.00 (from 08.00 on Saturdays and Sundays).

Tourist Information of ces sell the ‘Oslo Pass’ which gives free admis-sion to museums and sights as well as free travel on public transport for periods of 24, 48 or 72 hours. Please see www.visitoslo.com/en for more information.

Voltage

220 Volts, 50Hz AC. Standard European 2-round-pin plugs are used.

Additional information is available from the Registration and information desk and on the

website: www.33igc.org

View of Oslo. Norway. Photo: Leif Furuhaug, Geological Survey of Norway.

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Maps of Oslo

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The landscape in Lyngen, Troms. Norway. Excursion No. 40. Photo: Fjellanger Widerøe Foto.

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Geohost Stipend Programme and its granteesThe 33rd IGC Geohost Stipend Programme was developed in accordance with the principles originally outlined by the Organising Committee of the 28th IGC; giving priority to young scientists with academic Earth Science quali cations. A Geohost Committee was established, including representatives of the ve Nordic countries as well as the non-pro t Norwegian government foundation Petrad. The funds were provided by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Swedish and Finnish Development Agencies and the 33rd IGC Organizing Committee. The Geohost Committee was also in charge of the selection

of recipients for a separate fund provided by the European Science Foundation (ESF).

The Geohost Committee met in Oslo on 14 February 2008 to undertake the selection procedure. The aim of the Geohost Committee was to satisfy the greatest possible number of applications from the greatest number of countries. The selection of applications was made on the basis of the documents submitted by applicants and selection criteria were: nationality, age, gender, role in congress, and quali cations/ position. All the applicants were noti ed of the decision taken by the Geohost Committee by 28 February and were requested to express their acceptance no later than 15 March. Detailed con rmation letters regarding attendance preferences

and accommodation were sent by 2 April.

Nearly 10% of the recipients initially selected declined or did not answer. With the resulting available funds it was possible to give some support to all the applicants placed by the Committee on the waiting list and to offer some grants to a few more late applicants, selected on the basis of their scienti c contribution to the Congress. In total there were 571 stipends allocated, 347 to men and 224 to women from totally 71 Countries. This represented 61% of the total number of applications. All 571 were granted waiver of the registration fee, 439 received free accommodation in Oslo for the duration of their stay during the Congress, and no travel grants were awarded.

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Quaternary section including the last interglacial period. Norway. Excursion No. 42.Photo: Winfried Dallmann, Norwegian Polar Institute.

The Hyrne in Hornsund, Svalbard. Norway. Excursion No. 44. Photo: Winfried Dallmann, Norwegian Polar Institute.

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