18th Caribbean Geological Conference

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Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
24-28 March 2008

Organizing committee:

Geological Survey of the Dirección General de Mineria
Cámara Minera Petrolera
Sociedad Dominicana de Geología

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The 18th Caribbean Geological Conference will be held in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic in March 24th-28th, 2008 under the auspices of the Dirección General de Minería, Sociedad Dominicana de Geología and Cámara 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.

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 23th and Monday 24th:	Two days field trip to the San Juan and Enriquillo Basins and also Sierra de Neiba
Monday 24th:	One day field trip to the mining areas of Falconbridge (Xstrata Nickel), Cerro Maimón and Pueblo Viejo deposit.
Monday 24th:	One day field trip to the Cordillera Central areas of Monción and Jánico.
Post conference:
Saturday 29th, Sunday 30th and Monday 31th	Three days field trip to the Eastern part of the Cordillera Central.
Saturday 29th:	Two days (29th and 30th march) field trip to Cordillera Septentrional and Samana (North Coast Belt).
Saturday 29th:	One day excursion to Boca Chica Beach, Maravillas Caves and Altos de Chavon tourist areas.

Circulars
First Circular
Second Circular:
If you are interested in receiving a Second Circular, please send an email to caribgeolconf2008@sodogeo.org or send mail or fax to the address below indicating theme of interest and if you are considering attending the 18th 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 Argelés 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@sodogeo.org
Web page: www.sodogeo.org