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Since 1984, LITHOPROBE has been investigating the key geotectonic structures associated with the Canadian andmass and the processes involved in its evolution. Now LITHOPROBE is drawing to a conclusion and we are highlighting its many achievements with a celebratory conference.

When? 2004: October 12 (evening reception), 13, 14 and 15 (meeting days)

Where? Ontario Science Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Map/Directions)
[Parking are free for all LITHOPROBE Conference's participants at the Ontario Science Centre. Please let the parking attendant know that you are attending the Conference.]

Registration fee:
CAD$200 or US$160; includes 3 lunches & the Banquet on Oct 14

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Objectives:

• Highlight the scientific achievements of LITHOPROBE during the past 20 years, focusing on the parameters, structures and processes associated with continental evolution;
• Provide a forum for comparisons of results from studies in geologically similar environments;
• Provide an opportunity for LITHOPROBE and other scientists to demonstrate how their research addresses the themes below; and (4) Bring the results of LITHOPROBE and the importance of the Earth sciences to the attention of the public through a Media Morning and a Public Lecture

Scientific themes:

• The Early Earth - Establishing the Cratons;
• The Middle Earth - Stitching the Cratons and Other Events;
• The Late Earth - Young Orogenic Belts;
• Processes in the Earth - How the Planet Works;
• The Resourceful Earth - Sustaining & Endangering Life on the Planet

Format:

• 30-minute invited oral presentations from key LITHOPROBE contributors and international keynote speakers for each theme;
• contributed poster presentations from LITHOPROBE scientists and other participants

Abstracts: Due by September 17, 2004