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GD – Geodynamics

Programme Group Chairs: Hans-Peter Bunge, Paul Tackley, Shun-ichiro Karato, Alan G. Jones, Irina M. Artemieva, Hagay Amit

GD5 – Plate Tectonics and Geodynamics

GD5.2/SM6.9/TS5.4

Mantle dynamics, rifting and post-breakup evolution of passive continental margins: Geological and geophysical observations and models with emphasis on the Atlantic Ocean (co-organized)
Convener: Prof. Dr. Ulrich Anton Glasmacher  | Co-Conveners: Peter Japsen , Francois Guillocheau , Peter Hackspacher , Hans-Peter Bunge , G. Bertotti , Delphine Rouby , Frank Lisker 
Orals
 / Tue, 19 Apr, 13:30–17:00
 / Tue, 19 Apr, 17:30–19:00
Posters
 / Attendance Wed, 20 Apr, 17:30–19:00

GD5.3/EMRP4.4/GMPV2.4/SM6.10 Media

Subduction dynamics from surface to deep mantle (co-organized)
Convener: Oğuz H Göğüş  | Co-Conveners: Valentina Magni , Taras Gerya 
Orals
 / Tue, 19 Apr, 08:30–12:00
Posters
 / Attendance Wed, 20 Apr, 17:30–19:00

GD5.5/GMPV8.3/TS6.12

Orogenesis and geodynamics related to the collision of macro- and micro-plates (co-organized)
Convener: Hans-Joachim Massonne  | Co-Conveners: Bernhard Grasemann , Uwe Ring 
Orals
 / Thu, 21 Apr, 15:30–17:00
 / Thu, 21 Apr, 17:30–19:00
Posters
 / Attendance Fri, 22 Apr, 13:30–15:00

TS5.1/GD5.7/GM4.9

The evolution and architecture of rifts and rifted passive margins: from mantle dynamics to surface processes (co-organized)
Convener: Ritske S. Huismans  | Co-Conveners: Delphine Rouby , Leni Scheck-Wenderoth , Jan Inge Faleide 
Orals
 / Mon, 18 Apr, 08:30–12:00  / 13:30–17:00
Posters
 / Attendance Mon, 18 Apr, 17:30–19:00

TS1.4/GD5.8/SM6.18

Oceanic and continental transform plate boundaries: nucleation, evolution and tectonic significance (Posters only) (co-organized)
Convener: João Duarte  | Co-Conveners: Karen Leever , Taras Gerya 
Posters
 / Attendance Thu, 21 Apr, 15:30–17:00

G3.5/GD5.9/SM6.4

Monitoring and modelling of geodynamics and crustal deformation: progress during 35 years of the WEGENER initiative (co-organized)
Convener: Haluk Ozener  | Co-Conveners: Susanna Zerbini , Mustapha Meghraoui 
Orals
 / Fri, 22 Apr, 08:30–10:00
Posters
 / Attendance Fri, 22 Apr, 13:30–15:00