Hawaiian Volcanoes: From Source to Surface
Waikoloa, Hawaii, USA
20–24 August 2012
Conference Objectives and General Description
In 2012, the U.S. Geological Survey's Hawaiian Volcano Observatory will mark the Centennial of its founding. This occasion provides an opportunity to review the state-of-the-art in understanding of how Hawaiian volcanoes work and to assess the most important problems requiring future research. The "Hawaiian Volcanoes: From Source to Surface" Chapman Conference will include both invited and contributed talks, as well as contributed posters. Topical sessions will be organized to follow a packet of magma from its point of origin to the surface, with day-long discussions devoted to (1) magma origin and ascent; (2) magma storage and volcano evolution; (3) volcanic eruptions and degassing; and (4) the future of research into Hawaiian volcanism.
Specific conference objectives are to:
- establish the state of current knowledge of Hawaiian volcanism across multiple disciplines and processes
- explore how a better understanding of Hawaiian volcanoes can be applied to volcanoes elsewhere on Earth and other planets, and vice versa
- identify the most important questions that should be the focus for future research into how Hawaiian volcanoes work
- provide a multidisciplinary forum for the exchange of ideas and new technologies/methodologies
- stimulate the formation of multidisciplinary collaborations that will address key research questions
- facilitate transfer of knowledge between scientists in different disciplines and career levels
In addition, conference attendees will be invited to contribute to a planned AGU monograph on Hawaiian volcanism that should serve as a resource for researchers for years to come.
Conveners
Michael Poland, USGS – Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, USA, mpoland@usgs.gov
Paul Okubo, USGS – Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, USA, pokubo@usgs.gov
Ken Hon, University of Hawai'i at Hilo, USA, kenhon@hawaii.edu
Program Committee
Rebecca Carey, University of California, Berkeley, USA, beccarey@seismo.berkeley.edu
Simon Carn, Michigan Technological University, USA, scarn@mtu.edu
Valerie Cayol, Obs. de Physique du Globe de Clermont-Ferrand, France, V.Cayol@opgc.univ-bpclermont.fr
Helge Gonnermann, Rice University, USA, helge.m.gonnermann@rice.edu
Scott Rowland, SOEST, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, USA,scott@hawaii.edu
Travel Support
The conference organizers are seeking travel support for participation, including students and early-career professionals. To apply for travel grant support, you must submit your application by 19 April 2012.
Further Information
If you would like to receive future updates about this conference, e-mail chapman-hawaiianvolcanoes@agu.org or call the AGU Meetings Department at +1-202-777-7330.
For information about the scientific program, please contact:
Michael Poland (mpoland@usgs.gov)
USGS – Hawaiian Volcano Observatory
PO Box 51
Hawai'i National Park, HI 96718, USA
Tel: +1 (808) 967-8891
Fax: +1 (808) 967-8890