SPONSOR & HOST:
Earth and Planetary Sciences Department
McGill University
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE:
[email protected]
CHRISTIE ROWE
INGA BOIANJU
PASCALE DAOUST
MOSES ANGOMBE
EMILY PERRY
Motivation
The Naukluft Mountains are experiencing a research renaissance. Nearly a century of geological studies in the Naukluft has established the region's historical importance as a type-example where 20th century scientists developed tectonic models for fold-thrust belts, and as a stratigraphic archive of two Snowball Earth events and environmental recovery. The inter-relatedness of the structural geology, stratigraphy, geomorphology, water resources, and habitat management make this site a fantastic opportunity for multi-disciplinary communication, collaboration, and student involvement. While Namibia is investing heavily in the tourism industry, the Naukluft Mountains are geographically central and attracting more visitors every year. Their importance as a locus of groundwater recharge, and also as a geographically isolated significant habitable area for large game makes them a highly valuable resource.
We propose this symposium to link researchers from different fields, facilitate engagement with Park and tourism management, the Geological Survey of Namibia, the Geological Society of Namibia, and the University of Namibia, to promote student interaction and experience with international research community.
We propose this symposium to link researchers from different fields, facilitate engagement with Park and tourism management, the Geological Survey of Namibia, the Geological Society of Namibia, and the University of Namibia, to promote student interaction and experience with international research community.
Land Acknowlegement
The Conveners are speaking to you from McGill University, in Tiohtià:ke/Montréal on the unceded traditional territory of the Kanien’kehà:ka, a place which has long served as a site of meeting and exchange amongst nations. We recognize and respect the Kanien’kehà:ka as the traditional custodians of the lands and waters on which we meet today.
We meet to share appreciation for the Naukluft Mountains and the traditional people who occupied and used these lands, the Nama, the San and Damara people. The Naukluft Mountains hold special significance in history as the place of refuge for Hendrik Witbooi who worked to unite Namibian peoples against colonial oppression.
We meet to share appreciation for the Naukluft Mountains and the traditional people who occupied and used these lands, the Nama, the San and Damara people. The Naukluft Mountains hold special significance in history as the place of refuge for Hendrik Witbooi who worked to unite Namibian peoples against colonial oppression.
Outcomes
The Symposium was attended by 169 Participants from 21 countries, representing 41 different universities.
The University of Namibia students' club staged a watch event supported by catering provided by Symposium participants. The donations exceeded the costs of catering so an additional N$3300 was donated for future student activities.
Discussions around Namibian involvement in international research activities in Namibia led to the 2-page
Collaboration Guide for International Researchers in Namibia
(pdf download, please circulate to anyone who would like to read this and contact [email protected] with any questions or feedback). Contact details there are current as of June 2021.
A calendar featuring the winners of the photo contest is in preparation, information about how to buy one will be posted here and circulated to Symposium Participants when it is available.
In Auguest 2022 we provided to Naukluft Park Personnel the digital and full-color copies for the Naukluft Hikers Brochure (download here in pdf for double-sided A4 print, tri-fold format)
The University of Namibia students' club staged a watch event supported by catering provided by Symposium participants. The donations exceeded the costs of catering so an additional N$3300 was donated for future student activities.
Discussions around Namibian involvement in international research activities in Namibia led to the 2-page
Collaboration Guide for International Researchers in Namibia
(pdf download, please circulate to anyone who would like to read this and contact [email protected] with any questions or feedback). Contact details there are current as of June 2021.
A calendar featuring the winners of the photo contest is in preparation, information about how to buy one will be posted here and circulated to Symposium Participants when it is available.
In Auguest 2022 we provided to Naukluft Park Personnel the digital and full-color copies for the Naukluft Hikers Brochure (download here in pdf for double-sided A4 print, tri-fold format)
Presentations
The video presentations are linked here by permission of the presenters.
Geologic history and stratigraphy
structural geology and NEOtectonics
environment
Code of Conduct
There was no fee for registration or abstract submission.
Symposium Code of Conduct (participants will have to agree to abide by this Code of Conduct to register):
Our aim in hosting the Naukluft Symposium is to build a stronger community. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels welcome to participate, speak up, ask questions, and engage in conversation. This requires a harassment free and inclusive environment that recognizes the inherent worth of every participant. We invite all those who participate to help us create a safe and positive experiences for everyone across the range of expertise and career stage. We particularly support and encourage student participation in questions and discussions.
We are dedicated to providing a harassment-free environment for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, or religion (or lack thereof). We do not tolerate harassment of participants in any form. Sexual language and imagery is not appropriate during any aspect of this virtual event/conference, including talks, workshops, parties, social media such as Twitter, or other online media.
Symposium Code of Conduct (participants will have to agree to abide by this Code of Conduct to register):
Our aim in hosting the Naukluft Symposium is to build a stronger community. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels welcome to participate, speak up, ask questions, and engage in conversation. This requires a harassment free and inclusive environment that recognizes the inherent worth of every participant. We invite all those who participate to help us create a safe and positive experiences for everyone across the range of expertise and career stage. We particularly support and encourage student participation in questions and discussions.
We are dedicated to providing a harassment-free environment for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, or religion (or lack thereof). We do not tolerate harassment of participants in any form. Sexual language and imagery is not appropriate during any aspect of this virtual event/conference, including talks, workshops, parties, social media such as Twitter, or other online media.
Symposium Itinerary (Time in Montreal / Time in Namibia)
The conference sessions and recordings will be accessed through a password-protected website hosted at McGill University. The website will contain a list of submitted abstracts, links to poster files, and links to pre-recorded presentation videos which will be hosted *unlisted* on Youtube.
Zoom links for live sessions will be found on the password-protected webpage. All participants should set up their free account at Zoom.us to enable them to join the live sessions. You can join from a smartphone, tablet, or computer.
Presenters have the option to release their presentations and posters to a public page after the conference, but this is not required for participation.
Zoom links for live sessions will be found on the password-protected webpage. All participants should set up their free account at Zoom.us to enable them to join the live sessions. You can join from a smartphone, tablet, or computer.
Presenters have the option to release their presentations and posters to a public page after the conference, but this is not required for participation.
*Itinerary is tentative and will be adjusted to reflect number and topics of abstract submissions. For planning purposes only.
Tuesday May 18:
Wednesday May 19: Thursday May 20: |
09:30 EDT / 15:30 CAT
10:00 EDT / 16:00 CAT 10:45 EDT / 16:45 CAT 11:00 EDT / 17:00 CAT 12:00 EDT / 18:00 CAT 12:30 EDT / 18:30 CAT 09:30 EDT / 15:30 CAT 10:30 EDT / 16:30 CAT 11:00 EDT / 17:00 CAT 12:00 EDT / 18:00 CAT 12:30 EDT / 18:30 CAT 09:30 EDT / 15:30 CAT 11:00 EDT / 17:00 CAT 11:15 EDT / 17:15 CAT 12:25 EDT / 18:25 CAT 12:30 EDT / 18:30 CAT |
Welcome Session and Icebreaker
Geologic History and Stratigraphy - G. "P." Halverson: The Otavi and Swakop Groups in Northwestern Namibia: Window into the Late Tonian-Middle Ediacaran Earth System Change - K. Hoffmann: Naukluft Nappe Complex - A new revised tectonic subdivision and lithostratigraphy based on the recognition and age and correlation of Cryogenian glaciogenic diamictite and associated cap carbonate units - C. Hartnady: Henno Martin Geotrail: a memorial proposal - Break - - D. Quinn: Facies Distribution in Basal Ediacaran Cap Carbonate Sequence, Naukluft Mountains, Namibia - D. Morris: A structural and stratigraphic framework for the Zebra Nappe, southern Naukluft Mountains, Namibia - D. Evans: Late Damaran 30-degree rotation of the Rehoboth Basement Inlier? - B. Mapani: Large scale thrust tectonics and their geological implications: an example of the Naukluft mountains, SW Namibia. Poster discussion: - Waddington: A Northern Geologist meets Southern Geology - Pu: Geochronology and stratigraphy of the Marinoan diamictite in the Naukluft nappes, Namibia - Amsal: Groundwater Vulnerability Investigation with Modified DRASTIC and Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) Based on GIS: Case Study in Samosir Groundwater Basin, Indonesia End of day Research Permits and Visas: A panel discussion with the Namibia Geological Survey (LIVE ONLY/ NOT RECORDED) -- Moses Angombe, Abner Nghoongoloka, and Anna Nguno - Break - Structural Geology Talks - C. Rowe: Structural emplacement of the Naukluft Nappe Complex - I. Boianju: Comparing deformation across scales: Evolution of the thin skinned Naukluft Nappe Complex - C. Faber: Where are all the earthquakes in the rock record? A paleoearthquake example from the Naukluft Nappe Complex, Namibia - G. Salomon: Geomorphology of the Hebron Fault - Implications for Stable Continental Region Seismic Hazard Discussion End of Day Developing Collaborations: A panel discussion with the Namibian Survey and Universities (LIVE ONLY) - Break - Environmental Talks - J. Miller: Groundwater dynamics in the Naukluft Mountains of Namibia - A. Burke: Flora and vegetation of Naukluft – meet desert, savanna and Succulent Karoo - A. Stone: Terrific tufa of the Tsondab and Nuakluft River Catchments in the Naukluft Mountains - H. Mocke: Interesting Fossils from Southern Namibia and the Naukluft Mountains Discussion Time Closing Remarks -- Optional Open Zoom Rooms for collaboration ideas, future planning |