Code:
SE01

Title:
OLLIN-IGCP669 Central Mexico: Seismic hazards in the Transmexican Volcanic Belt: advances in neotectonics, paleoseismology, historical and instrumental seismicity

Description:
Although most of the destructive earthquakes that have affected Mexico are generated in the Pacific subduction zone, there is evidence of other historical earthquakes (e.g. 12/27/1568, 19/06/1858, 11/02/1875, 19/11/1912, 4/01/1920, with magnitudes Mw > 6), which serve as a reminder that the Transmexican Volcanic Belt (TMVB) also represents a major seismic hazard due to crustal fault earthquakes. This is particularly important, as more than half of the population of Mexico is concentrated in this area. Furthermore, the earthquakes of February 6, 2023, MW7.8 and MW7.5 in Turkye-Syria are a warning of the terrible consequences that crustal earthquakes can have.

Several studies carried out in the last few decades in the area have been dedicated to the seismicity monitoring, identification of the faults responsible for major historical and prehistoric earthquakes, and the characterization of potentially active faults, thereby helping to increase our knowledge of the seismic hazard in the TMVB.

The purpose of this session is to enable researchers to present advances on the understanding of seismogenic sources in the TMVB in an interdisciplinary manner and with different time scales, including Neotectonics, Quantitative Geomorphology, Paleoseismology and historical and instrumental seismicity studies. We’ll specially focus, but not exclusively, in the integration of these data into seismic hazard analyses, within the frame of the fault2SHA initiative. The session is open to anyone working on the subject and will encourage to integrate the participants of the OLLIN-IGCP669 network (Unesco-IUGS), which has as its ultimate objective the implementation of fault2SHA tools to regions around the most populated areas in Latin America.

Conveners:
Pierre Lacan placan@geociencias.unam.mx
Gerardo Suárez gerardo@geofisica.unam.mx
Ramon Zúñiga frzunigadm@gmail.com

Code:
SE02

Title:
Forty years of geology in northeastern Mexico: past, present and future

Description:
Since the early 80s, the authorities from the Autonomous University of Nuevo Leon (UANL), decided to expand their academic activities outside Monterrey, N.L. As such, the ex-Hacienda de Guadalupe in Linares, Nuevo León, became the academic campus devoted to research and teaching of different areas of Earth Sciences. Since then, a close relationship started to grow between the UANL and various German universities through the Gesellschaft Teknische Zusamenarbeit, which eventually culminated with the opening of the Earth Sciences Faculty (FCT). More than 30 generations of geologist engineers, numerous Bch. and Graduate thesis, along with indexed and outreach publications reflect the consolidation of geological studies in northeastern Mexico. The celebration of ninety year of the UANL and forty years of the FCT this session invites to present geoscientific contributions around this anniversary, including vulcanology, structural geology, sedimentology, geophysics, paleontology, among many other areas. This session reunites academics and students from diverse geoscience backgrounds that present contributions that enrich the geological knowledge of northeastern Mexico. This session also welcomes new perspectives of the problems and social demands that geosciences can help to solve, with special emphasis on the water problem, their geological sources, evolution and possibilities, and potential solutions.

Conveners:
Elizabeth Chacón Baca cienciafct@gmail.com
Gabriel Chávez Cabello gabchave2001@yahoo.com.mx
Sóstenes Méndez Delgado sostenes.mendez@gmail.com
Oscar M. Romero de la Cruz oscar.romerodlcr@uanl.edu.mx

Code:
SE03

Title:
Geoscience journals, scientific dissemination and public communication of Earth and Space sciences

Description:
The dissemination and public communication of Earth and Space sciences are essential to improve social understanding of these sciences, inspire curiosity about the natural world, address global challenges, prevent disasters and minimize risks for the population. As specialists in these areas, we have the opportunity to facilitate the understanding of natural phenomena, disseminate sustainable practices to reduce the vulnerability of communities, and help anyone to be better informed when making decisions involving scientific issues.

In this session, we will share experiences, achievements and learnings to improve the communication of Earth and Space sciences, as well as the different approaches to address the risks associated with them. We invite you to submit papers involving your outreach materials, online resources, talks, workshops, videos, podcasts, publications, infographics, and any material or project that fosters public understanding and interest in these areas.

Conveners:
Caridad Cárdenas Monroy caridad@sismologico.unam.mx
Ericka Alinne Solano Hernández alierika@gmail.com
Oscar Alberto Castro Artola oscar.castro@cicese.mx

Code:
SE04

Title:
Physical limnology

Description:
The research of physical limnology has been limited (scarce) compared with biochemical and ecology studies in several Mexican lakes.

The main purpose is to bring together diverse studies, from research projects as preliminary and published, focused on studies related to physical processes (wind driven currents, thermal structure, internal waves, mixing processes, transport, etc.) in lakes.

In this session we are happy to cordially invite all scientists and students to participate in the conference and share the latest interdisciplinary issues, observational data, experimental, theory and numerical modeling.

Conveners:
Tzitlali Gasca tzitlali.gasca@academicos.udg.mx
Diego Pantoja diego.pantoja@academicos.udg.mx
Jorge Montes jorge.montes@academicos.udg.mx

Code:
SE05

Title:
Tectonic evolution and metallogenesis of mineral deposits in Mexico

Description:
This special session aims to promote a section on metallogenesis and evolution of mineral deposits in Mexico within the Annual Meeting of the UGM. Due to the difficulty in finding new mineral deposits, the study of mineral deposits is increasingly linked to a deeper knowledge of geological processes, as well as the use of indirect tools such as geochemistry and geophysics. In Mexico there is a variety of types of mineral deposits, some of which are outstanding on a global scale, such as porphyry copper and Au-Ag epithermal deposits. We consider that this session is an opportunity to promote the interaction between traditional geological studies with more specifically studies focused on the understanding of mineralized systems, from their formation to their current configuration.

Conveners:
Martín Valencia Moreno martin.valencia@unam.mx
Mélanie Noury melanienoury@gmail.com
Rafael Del Rio Salas rdelriosalas@gmail.com

Code:
SE06

Title:
Geophysical application for geothermal characterization

Description:
The sustainable use of high enthalpy geothermal resources requires an advanced understanding of the properties of the entire geological system and an adequate monitoring at each stage of geothermal field development. Geophysical techniques have always played a crucial role to provide valuable information from the exploration, characterization, monitoring or even during the plant decommission.

The aim of this session is to connect the scientific community working on geophysics applied to the study of high enthalpy geothermal fields in a forum where methodological advances, cases study, numerical modeling approaches, and field experiments can be presented. The goal of the session is to open a constructive discussion on the last challenges on the understanding of the Earth’s subsurface, and propose protocols and strategies to take advantage of these resources in a more substantiable manner.

Conveners:
Marco Calò calo@igeofisica.unam.mx
Francisco Muñoz Burbano francisco.munozburbano@unige.ch
Matteo Lupi matteo.lupi@unige.ch
Claudia Arango Glaván claudiar@geofisica.unam.mx
Violeta Mirthala Reyes Orozco vreyeso@gdragon.com.mx

Code:
SE07

Title:
Mesozoic tectonic and magmatic processes during the breakup of Western equatorial Pangea

Description:
This session aims to highlight novel approaches and integrative studies to improve our understanding of the structural evolution, magmatism, basin histories, and tectonics during the breakup of Western equatorial Pangea.

Conveners:
Daniel Ruiz Arriaga daniel_ruiz@utexas.edu
Angeles Verde Ramírez angelesverde@gmail.com
Elisa Fitz Díaz fitzde@gmail.com
Daniel Stockli stockli@jsg.utexas.edu

Code:
SE08

Title:
Geothermics

Description:
The organizers of the session in conjunction with the Mexican Geothermal Association are pleased to invite you to reflect and discuss geothermal energy and the state of geothermal energy in Mexico and the world. The session aims to contain all the works related to Geothermal Energy, therefore, it will have a multidisciplinary, scientific and political perspective. Works that fall on the following topics are welcome: geological contexts and geothermal gradients, geothermal energy in the world and in Mexico, remote prospecting for geothermal energy, geochemical exploration, geological exploration, geophysical exploration, modelling of reservoirs and heat flow, social perception of geothermal resources, social and environmental impacts, geothermal plants for electric power, direct uses of geothermal energy, technology, and patents for the use of geothermal energy, legislation on geothermal energy and other issues related to geothermal energy, their exploration and exploitation.

Conveners:
Mariana Patricia Jácome Paz jacome@igeofisica.unam.mx
Claudio Inguaggiato inguaggiato@cicese.mx
Diego Ruiz Aguilar druiz@cicese.mx

Code:
SE09

Title:
GeoChiapas: new insights into tectonics and magmatism of Chiapas

Description:
The geology of the Chiapas State, Mexico, offers invaluable insights into major tectonic processes, such as the amalgamation of the Rodinia and Pangaea supercontinents, the opening of the Gulf of Mexico, and the ongoing subduction of the Cocos plate beneath the North American continent. Moreover, this region is characterized by the presence of a diffuse triple point between the Cocos, North American, and Caribbean plates, along with the activity of the Motagua-Polochic fault system, which concentrates vigorous and persistent seismic activity and facilitates the emplacement of different magmatic suites over a significant geological timespan. We warmly welcome contributions from various geoscience disciplines that address key topics of the chiapanecan geology, including the timing of orogenic events, the role of strike-slip faulting during different geological periods and in current seismicity, the petrogenesis of distinct magmatic suites, as well as new geophysical and geodesical data which allow us to conduct a state-of-the-art review of our understanding of the geology of Chiapas.

Conveners:
Mattia Parolari mattia.prl@gmail.com
Rogelio Hernández Vergara rogeliohernandezvergara@gmail.com
Elisa Fitz Díaz fitzde@gmail.com
Roberto Maldonado Villanueva robertom@geologia.unam.mx

Code:
SE10

Title:
Exhibitors at the Annual Meeting of the Mexican Geophysical Union 2023

Description:
Companies and institutions participating as exhibitors in the RAUGM 2023 may present products and services, educational offers, research, or any topic of their choice, according to their interests.

Conveners:
Leonarda I. Esquivel-Mendiola leoesquivel@igeofisica.unam.mx
Miguel A. Rodríguez-Domínguez miguel561a@gmail.com
Salvador Fernández salvador9726@gmail.com

Code:
SE11

Title:
Food-Energy-Water systems nexus in a changing climate

Description:
Global climatic change is directly affecting surface water runoff, groundwater quantity, and quality through changes in precipitation, evapotranspiration, and frequency of extreme weather events along with its effects on temperature and temperature extremes. These changes also affect water resources with particular impacts on the regional Green Growth Agenda and individual stakeholders managing food-energy-water nexus decisions. An understanding of climate-water, water-agriculture interactions, and the interaction among food, water and energy policy under climate change is essential for translating science to policy. Policymakers indicate a high demand for analytical frameworks to formulate mitigation and adaptation policies. This session encourages contributions in various domains of the nexus question including but not limited to: advances in predicting climatic and hydrologic extremes; climate change impacts on water availability and agricultural production; assessments of climate change adaptations; and, distributional (wealth) impact and evidence-based policymaking of climatic change. This session welcomes new research findings on all spatial and temporal scales and in any geographical setting.

Conveners:
Nicolas Maxfield nicomaxfield@gmail.com
Gonzalo Martínez gmartinez@gradcenter.cuny.edu

Code:
SE12

Title:
Artificial intelligence applications in geosciences

Description:
Computational advances in the development of algorithms and the significant increase in processing capability have opened up the possibility of conducting studies with large amounts of data. These data can come from different sources (satellites, sensors, soundings, sampling, digital databases, etc.) and can be used in different fields of knowledge. In the case of Earth Sciences, the phenomena/events to be studied, understood and modeled are complex and multifactorial. The use of AI allows the integration of all this information to generate a digital environment and from the computation to find relationships in the data that allow, through learning mechanisms, to provide solutions for a specific purpose.

This session focuses on studies related to problems in Earth Sciences with a perspective of use and development in AI. We welcome work on remote sensing, numerical modeling, estimation and classification of bio/geophysical parameters, and "other areas that promote the use of AI in geosciences.

Conveners:
José Tuxpan Vargas jose.tuxpan@ipicyt.edu.mx
Rubicel Trujillo Acatitla rubicel.trujillo@ipicyt.edu.mx
Roberto Ortega ortega@cicese.mx

Code:
SE13

Title:
Inversion methods and uncertainties estimation applied to geophysical data

Description:
Numerous advances in the Earth sciences are driven by innovative inverse modeling techniques, and the ever-increasing power of computational resources. To promote further progress, this session offers a platform to discuss and learn about current and future approaches to solve (nonlinear) inverse problems in the geosciences. Examples of novel applications are also very welcome. Of particular interest are contributions focusing on: - Tridimensional modeling using geophysical data (geoelectrical, MT, seismic, etc), - Seismic tomography and full-waveform inversion at all scales, - Uncertainty analysis, - Bayesian inference, - Optimization methods, - Joint inversion of disparate datasets, - Multi-scale, multi-parameter inversion, and strategies for exploiting massive data volumes.

Conveners:
Marco Calò calo@igeofisica.unam.mx
Miguel Ángel Rodríguez Domínguez miguel561a@gmail.com
Thomas Bodin thomas.bodin@ens-lyon.fr
Ericka Alinne Solano Hernández alierika@gmail.com

Code:
SE14

Title:
Coastal resilience

Description:
Coastal Resilience is the capacity of any socio-ecological system (SES) to recover or reach a new equilibrium, at different rates and scales, following the impact of environmental or socio-economic stressors or shocks, while maintaining its functionality and services. Its study is highly complex given that SES are sensible to anthropogenic activities (land use changes, pollution, exploitation and economic activities), the effects of climate change (sea level rise and increased temperature), as well as the occurrence of extreme meteorological and seismic events. In this session we invite the submission of abstracts related to coastal resilience and any aspects that make its evaluation possible (stressors, shocks, thresholds, interactions, tendencies,...). The presentations can be theoretical, experimental, numerical, or based on field data, from uni-, multi-, inter- or transdisciplinary approaches.

Conveners:
Paulo Salles psallesa@iingen.unam.mx
Alec Torres-Freyermuth atorresf@iingen.unam.mx
Gema Hidalgo Rodríguez gema.hidalgo@ccgs.mx
Luis Arturo Mendez Barroso lmendezb@asu.edu

Code:
SE15

Title:
50 years of scientific research and teaching of Physical Oceanography at CICESE

Description:
Physical Oceanography is a relatively new scientific discipline. If we start from the foundational works of Sverdrup (1947), Stommel (1948), and Munk (1950) we arrive at the fact that it is not yet centenary. The Department of Physical Oceanography (DOF) began activities when CICESE was founded in 1973. In this session, we invite both scientific and commemorative presentations or historical review to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the CICESE-DOF. We invite all colleagues and friends of the DOF to a session where we will combine science, history, and anecdotes. Presentations are invited on these topics:1) on frontier research in Physical Oceanography; 2) in memoriam presentations about the researchers who founded the DOF and/or contributed to consolidating it into what it is today, and who are no longer with us; 3) reviews related to the evolution in research (working groups and laboratories included) and in the teaching of the DOF in the global context; 4) research of graduates and new generations of researchers and students of the DOF; 5) presentations on the projection of the DOF via the contribution of our graduates who work in the academic, governmental and/or private sector in different parts of the country and/ or the rest of the world; 6) in particular, we invite the community of physical oceanographers from Mexico and abroad to meet with us at RAUGM 2023 to analyze together the advances in the last decade of our discipline and the challenges that are looming by: the advent of new technologies, e.g., artificial intelligence, quantum computing and SWOT, and environmental issues (e.g., massive movements of sargassum).

Conveners:
José Gómez Valdés jgomez@cicese.mx
Paula Pérez Brunius brunius@cicese.mx
Laura Carrillo Bibriezca lcarrillo@ecosur.mx
Diego Armando Pantoja González diego.pantoja@academicos.udg.mx

Code:
SE16

Title:
Oceanographic, atmospheric sciences and society: how do we communicate?

Description:
Current social and environmental issues, such as the climate crisis and the dispersion of pollutants in water and air, demand a society that is educated and aware of the functioning of the ocean and the atmosphere. Informing society about these dynamic systems (sometimes little known) requires the development of strategies and tools for effective communication. This session is aimed at individuals or research groups that are actively engaged in the dissemination of ocean and atmospheric science. The main objective is to share experiences, successful or unsuccessful, that seek the social appropriation of this knowledge and thereby contribute to the resilience of these systems. This special session hopes to generate collaborative networks and/or unification of transdisciplinary efforts.

Conveners:
María Fernanda González Amador mariafernanda@cicese.edu.mx
Andrea Mitre Apaez mitre@cicese.edu.mx
Joana Julieta González Rejón jjgonzalezrejon@gmail.com
Silvia Ivonne San Miguel Rodríguez comunicacion@atmosfera.unam.mx

Code:
SE17

Title:
Monogenetic volcanic fields in Mexico: aiming to a global vision

Description:
The Transmexican Volcanic Belt comprise various monogenetic fields that cover, in total, tens of thousands of km2. Volcanic activity within these fields has been generally of low magnitude and with long repose periods between successive events allowing a continuous development of human settlements adapting to occasional eruptions.

These fields contain a geological heritage whose study is key to the understanding of the processes related to monogenetic volcanism. Likewise, they correspond to areas with an invaluable natural and cultural heritage that is threatened because with economic and demographic growth (now, millions of people live in these fields), these resources are overexploited and at risk of disappearing. Furthermore, with the unplanned densification and expansion of urbanization and the absence of a proper monitoring system, the risks of disaster in the event of a new eruption increase every day. This is particularly the case in the region near the Parícutin volcano (Michoacán) where recent seismic activity may be a precursory sign of a new eruption.

To solve these multiple problems that threaten Mexican society, we need to consolidate national scientific research on monogenetic volcanism and promote collaboration and exchanges between experts from different disciplines to achieve a comprehensive vision and make consistent proposals to the authorities.

In this session, we invite specialists from various disciplines (geology, geochemistry, petrology, sedimentology, seismology, archaeology, geography, ecology, biology, risk management, geoheritage, etc.) to present their work on different aspects of monogenetic volcanic fields in Mexico and in the world and contribute to solve the associated problems.

Conveners:
Marie-Noelle Guilbaud marie@igeofisica.unam.mx
Ana Teresa Mendoza Rosas ana.mendoza@umich.mx
Boris Chako Tchamabe boris.chako@umich.mx

Code:
SE18

Title:
Global change and climate variability: current perspectives and future challenges

Description:
The special session on global change and climatic variability at the annual meeting of the UFM2023 aims to explore the latest research and advances in climate science, focusing on the challenges associated with global climate change and regional climate variability and its relationship with natural and anthropogenic forcing mechanisms.

This session aims to gather climatologists, paleoclimatologists, environmental scientists, and other related professionals and students to promote knowledge exchange, present avant-garde research, and encourage dialogue around the implications of global change on Earth.

The session program will include oral presentations and posters that can cover topics such as:
1) Climatic models and future projections, considering factors such as greenhouse gases and natural variability,
2) Impact of climate change on natural systems,
3) Climate change and extreme events,
4) Adaptation and mitigation of climate change, and
5) Paleoclimates.

Conveners:
Ligia Pérez-Cruz perezcruz@igeofisica.unam.mx
Jaime Urrutia-Fucugauchi juf@igeofisica.una.mx

Code:
SE19

Title:
Spatial sciences, prebiotic chemistry, and astrobiology

Description:
Given the increase and development in Mexico of research on space sciences directly related to Earth sciences, it is important to do a session that provides space for work related with disciplines like prebiotic chemistry, impact cratering, meteoritic, exoplanets, atmospheres and planetary evolution, planetary chemistry, biological evolution, among others. One of the objectives of this session is to give a space to updating and the generation of work networks and collaborations.

Conveners:
Alejandro Paredes Arriaga apa@ciencias.unam.mx
María Guadalupe Cordero Tercero gcordero@igeofisica.unam.mx

Code:
SE20

Title:
A recognition to the pioneering geochronologists in the geology of Mexico (over 70 years of age)

Description:
Geochronology has been a huge trigger in geological knowledge worldwide and has contributed significantly to the development of plate tectonics. Mexico has also had its little knowledge revolution thanks to this technique, which provides us with temporal control of all kinds of geological phenomena from aspects of magmatism, metamorphism, deformation and sedimentation in the solid earth.

The reason for this session is nothing more than to honor geochronologists who, with their knowledge and dedication, have made, and in some cases continue to make, important contributions to the geological knowledge of our country thanks to long-lived isotope clocks. It is mandatory to cite some of these names starting with Rincón-Orta, Fries, Solorio-Munguia et al. which with its Pb-Alpha in zircons provided the first dates in Mexico. A little later, came the dating of K-Ar (Damon and Shafiqullah) and the first of U-Pb by Anderson and Silver. These efforts were focused on unraveling the ages of the rocks that were supposed to be the oldest in Mexico, based on their geological/stratigraphic context. In this group it would also be convenient to include Gastil, Krummenacher, and Grajales-Nishimura (K-Ar), who focused on dating younger rocks (Mesozoic and Cenozoic), in the same way that McDowell, Housh, Henry and Premo did (K-Ar, IDTIMS U-Pb, etc.), to name some researchers.

Already in more recent times on the geological time scale, we should highlight the multi-isotope clock work by Schaaf et al. (U-Pb, Sm-Nd, Rb-Sr, etc.) and those who established the great pillars of Ar-Ar geochronology in Mexico, reflected in the careers of Margarita López Martínez, James Lee, Bill McIntosh, Ben van der Pluijm, Chris Hall, and Mick Kunk, to name some.

In this session we are looking for presentations that could contribute some of the following aspects: 1) biographical information of geochronologists (e.g., anecdotes), 2) autobiographies, 3) talks with emphasis on the greatest contributions made, 4) generational legacy (students), 5) current research, and 6) anything you can think of to do a little celebration and recognition of the efforts of these geochronologists.

Conveners:
Alexander Iriondo iriondo@geociencias.unam.mx
Teresa Orozco Esquivel torozco@geociencias.unam.mx
Manuel Contreras López mcontreras@igeofisica.unam.mx
Carlos Ortega Obregón cortega@geociencias.unam.mx

Code:
SE21

Title:
Instrumentation and acquisition protocols in geophysics

Description:
The purpose of this session is to bring together all researchers and technology developers with applications in Earth and Space Science studies, developing instrumentation, programming, innovation and protocol projects for the generation, application, improvement of technological knowledge and of innovation. Works in various areas are welcome: seismology, geomagnetism, volcanology, tectonics and geodynamics, positioning, ionosphere and ionospheric electronic content, etc., as well as all those works related to the development and instrumentation of GPS networks and their diverse experiences in storage and post -data processing.

Conveners:
Armando Carrillo Vargas armando@igeofisica.unam.mx
David Escobedo Zenil dezenil@unam.mx
Gerardo Cifuentes Nava gercifue@igeofisica.unam.mx
Xóchitl Flores Soto xoch04@gmail.com

Code:
SE22

Title:
Fifty years of the development of seismology of Northwest of Mexico

Description:
In Northwest Mexico, the interaction between the Pacific and North American plates is expressed by the seismic activity of the southeast extreme of the San Andreas fault system, and the transform fault system and dispersion centers that have given rise to the Gulf of California (GoC). To record this seismic activity, several historical seismic networks have been installed. In the first quarter of 1969, as a result of a cooperation project between two Mexican institutions (UNAM and CFE) and two American ones (CIT and UCSD), a seismic network began to be installed along the Gulf of California. Purpose of this network was to detect the seismicity generated along along the transform faults of the GoC. Subsequently, in northern Baja California, from 1976 onwards (as a cooperation project between UCSD and UNAM) a network of accelerographs with photographic roll recording began in operation. Finally, personnel of CICESE installed in the Cerro Prieto Geothermal Field, during 1977, a small analog smoked-paper network: the Cerro Prieto Seismic Network. The evolution and expansion of this network in northern Baja California gave rise to one of the first telemeted digital seismic networks of the world: the Northwest Mexico Seismic Network.

Since the foundation of CICESE in September 1973 ~2000 Mw >=4 earthquakes have occurred in Northwest Mexico. This seismicity has been recorded, starting with analog recording stations up to digital recording stations of the modern CICESE Seismic Network (RSC). This network, made up of 5 subnetworks, currently (2023) includes around 97 seismic stations, which mostly record acceleration and velocity ground motion, and some others (∼29) also GPS positioning recordings. The RSC stations, distributed in northern Baja California and around the Gulf of California, have recorded and will continue recording the seismic activity in the region.

We invite to: recall the studies carried out with data from the Northwest of Mexico, to present the results of ongoing studies and to propose those that should be carried out. Also, to show the improvement of the seismological instrumentation in the region.

Conveners:
José Antonio Vidal-Villegas vidalv@cicese.mx
Gerardo Suárez Reynozo gerardo@ollin.geofisica.unam.mx
José Javier González García javier@cicese.mx

Code:
SE23

Title:
Lithium as a strategic mineral for sustainable development: experiences in Latin America

Description:
Lithium, dubbed the "white gold" of the 21st century, has become an essential resource for the transition to clean energy. Its applications in the manufacture of rechargeable batteries for electric vehicles and renewable energy storage have put it at the center of discussions about the energy future. Therefore, it is crucial to understand lithium exploitation models and the social, environmental, and economic implications this entails, particularly in countries with large reserves, such as Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, Mexico, and the United States. Australia, Chile, China, and Argentina are the largest lithium producers worldwide.

Chile has been extracting lithium for more than 30 years and, until recently, was the leading producer. Argentina has recently developed several projects that have made it a major player, and Mexico has significant untapped potential. The comparative analysis of development and exploitation models in these countries will allow an understanding of each country’s challenges and opportunities and facilitate the exchange of best practices and lessons learned.

Lithium exploitation contributes to the socio-economic development of countries but also presents significant environmental and social challenges, such as water consumption, pollution, and the impact on local communities. An informed discussion of these issues is essential to foster a more sustainable and equitable exploitation of lithium.

The lithium industry is evolving, with advances in extraction and processing techniques that seek to improve efficiency and reduce environmental impact. Discussing these innovations and how they are being implemented in countries like Argentina, Chile, and Mexico could inspire new ideas and collaborations. The lithium industry must use extraction methods that minimize environmental impact and maximize extraction efficiency to affect the environment in the shortest possible time.

Regarding the political and regulatory framework, it has a fundamental role in how lithium is exploited. This session will allow for an in-depth discussion of current policies, their implications, and areas for potential reform.

This special session is proposed for the RAUGM-2023 meeting (Annual Meeting of the Mexican Geophysical Union 2023) to have a forum for discussion and presentation of work experiences associated with the use of lithium, considering its importance as a strategic mineral, the current situation of its use and exploitation, the environmental and social consequences of its exploitation on environmental, water and social systems, technological innovations applied for sustainable use, as well as aspects of political and regulatory implications. The comparison and contrast of lithium exploitation models in different Latin American countries, such as the cases of Argentina, Chile, and Mexico, will be considered. This session will allow an in-depth discussion on the various aspects of its exploitation, including government policies, extraction technologies, environmental impact, and strategies for a sustainable future. It will allow a valuable and timely exchange of ideas from technical aspects to social, economic, and environmental issues. This knowledge can be helpful to other countries in the region and the world and will foster dialogue and collaboration on an issue of global importance.

Special session agenda:

* Introduction to Lithium Exploitation: Presentation of the current lithium exploitation models in both countries, including data on production, exports, reserves, and leading players.
* Government Policies and Regulations: Discussion on the policies and regulations that govern the exploitation of lithium and how they affect the development of the industry.
* Extraction Technologies: Exploration of the technologies used to extract and process lithium in different producing countries. What innovations are being developed, and how can they improve efficiency and sustainability?
* Environmental and Social Impact: Analysis of the impact of lithium exploitation on the environment and local communities and the measures being taken to mitigate these effects.
* Strategies for a Sustainable Future: Discussion on how producing countries can balance the economic growth derived from the exploitation of lithium with the need to protect the environment and promote social development.
* Open Debate: Space for participants to share their ideas, experiences, and opinions on the future of lithium exploitation in America.

We hope this session fosters a constructive and enriching dialogue that allows participants to learn more about the challenges and opportunities associated with lithium exploitation and foster collaboration and knowledge sharing in this important field of productive and technological development.

Conveners:
Mario Alberto Hernández civil.magic.07@gmail.com
Norberto Vera nrbrtvr@gmail.com
Graciela Herrera ghz@igeofisica.unam.mx

Code:
SE24

Title:
Geosciences in society: education, outreach and dissemination

Description:
The development that Geosciences have had in our country has been exponential in recent decades, due to the scientific and technical interest of geoscientists. Learning about the dynamics of the Earth and the processes that have configured the great geological wealth of our country, has been and continues to be the purpose of Geosciences. Geology has had to expand its scope, which is now supported by other sciences such as: Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, among others. Institutional diversity focused on Geology has planted in Mexican scientists the ability to observe the phenomena that arise in their environment, confronting them with their understanding and explanation in ways that are acceptable to the scientific community, but equally understandable to society in general. This ability, to express scientific work in a language that is more accessible to all, is a key factor in the consolidation of the researcher as a participatory citizen and responsible scientist. The intention of this session is to learn about the different techniques or ways in which Earth Sciences are taught, disseminated and instilled in our country, both in the classroom and outside of it, in full view of society. Works on diffusion and dissemination of Earth Sciences, study programs, impact and social retribution, and innovative methods in the teaching process will be included.

Conveners:
Marina Manea marina@geociencias.unam.mx
Rodrigo Pérez Luján perezlr@geociencias.unam.mx
Andrés David Bayona Ordóñez adbayonao@geociencias.unam.mx

Code:
SE25

Title:
Advances of physical experiments in geology

Description:
The working group of the Geosystems Mechanics (LAMG) and Rock Physics (LAFIR) laboratories of the UNAM Geosciences Center organizes this session to invite the Earth Sciences community to present papers on methodologies implemented in the laboratory and/or field to evaluate the physical behavior of geological materials, as well as case studies that use experimental characterization techniques.

The technological development of the last decades has promoted the use of database managers and numerical models in the Earth Sciences, which allow the multifactorial analysis of natural phenomena and their interaction with human activities. However, it is important to highlight the relevance of conceptual models, monitoring and of the measurement of different variables under controlled conditions, to identify the ranges of variation of the parameters used to characterize the behavior of the geological media.

During the last 15 years we have implemented different techniques to study the stress-strain relationships of geological materials, based on the analysis of their geological conditions of formation and evolution. For this special session, we invite the community dedicated to carrying out physical experiments in geology, to share the results obtained and the problems faced during the development of their analysis techniques; to optimize our experiences and resources for the generation of data that are essential for the proper application of numerical tools.

Conveners:
Dora Carreón Freyre freyre@geociencias.unam.mx
Mariano Cerca Martínez mcerca@geociencias.unam.mx
Vania Ferrer Parra vania@geociencias.unam.mx

Code:
CU01

Title:
Ecohydrogeochemistry

Description:
Hydrogeochemistry is applied to manage issues related to water chemistry to attend natural resources management.

Conveners:
Janete Morán Ramírez janete.moran@ipicyt.edu.mx
Lorena Elisa Sánchez Higueredo lorena.sanchez@ipicyt.edu.mx
José Alfredo Ramos Leal jalfredo@ipicyt.edu.mx

Code:
CU02

Title:
Towards the formation of the national post-seismic intervention group: rapid post-seismic recognition and evaluation of earthquake environmental effects (EEE), using the ESI-07 scale

Description:
Strong earthquakes have the potential to generate a variety of effects in the natural environment (EEE; Earthquake Environmental Effects), which can worsen the social impact of the earthquake itself and represent an important part of the overall impact. To progress in our understanding of these events and accurately estimate the hazard, it is crucial to collect geological-environmental data related to the earthquake. These effects can be systematically categorized using the ESI-07 scale (Environmental Seismic Intensity 2007; Michetti et al., 2007). The type, number, and size of these environmental effects provide valuable information that will allow obtaining macroseismic characteristics, characterizing the spatial pattern of damage, and improving seismic hazard assessment. Earthquake environmental effects may be rapidly erased in a few days/weeks, and thus it is fundamental to collect information in the immediate aftermath of the earthquake. The integration of environmental observations with traditional observations on buildings and infrastructures, allows a more comprehensive understanding of the phenomenon and its consequences on the territory and can assist in emergency response activities.

Given that Mexico is exposed to high seismicity, it is crucial for scientific, governmental, and social institutions to unite efforts to act immediately after an earthquake in the recognition of the generated effects. Accordingly, the objective of this course is to provide information and establish a common protocol for the recognition and data collection after an earthquake. This course will be taught by experts in the application of the ESI-07 scale and researchers with experience in field reconnaissance of EEEs in Mexico and various parts of the world. The ultimate goal is the consolidation of a rapid response group, highly efficient, with a unified methodology, from data collection (geological, geomorphological, seismic-environmental, structural) in the field to publication in scientific journals and social interest organizations, and to the civil protection institutions. The course is open to researchers, professionals, students, and engineers interested in geological hazards, regardless of their level of knowledge about seismic hazard.

Conveners:
María Magdalena Velázquez Bucio magda_vb@yahoo.com.mx
Pierre Lacan placan@geociencias.unam.mx
Alessandro Maria Michetti alessandro.michetti@uninsubria.it
Francesca Ferrario francesca.ferrario@uninsubria.it
John Fletcher jm_fletcher@icloud.com
Ericka Alinne Solano Hernández alierika@gmail.com

Code:
CU03

Title:
Delimitation of groundwater potential zones using geo-spatial techniques and analytical hierarchy process (AHP)

Description:
Delimitation of Groundwater Potential Zones is essential for sustainable groundwater management, especially in arid and semi-arid regions. This course is intended for the participant to acquire the general knowledge for identifying priority areas through a methodology of integration of Geographic Information Systems, Remote Sensing and Hierarchical Analysis Procedures (AHP). The results obtained may contribute to the implementation of appropriate water conservation programs and strategies for the sustainable management of groundwater.

Conveners:
Ana Beatriz Rubio Arellano ana.rubio@ipicyt.edu.mx
José Luis Uc Castillo jose.uc@ipicyt.edu.mx

Code:
CU04

Title:
Cosmic rays and space weather

Description:
Space weather (SW) comprises the physical conditions of the Sun, the interplanetary medium, the geomagnetic field, the atmosphere and the Earth's surface that are influenced by solar emissions. Being affected by plasma, electromagnetic radiation and particles from the Sun, the effects on SW can be studied in a multidisciplinary way and with the use of different types of detectors.

On the other hand, cosmic rays (CR) are particles that constantly bombard the upper Earth´s atmosphere in all directions with a wide energy range. Low energy CRs are influenced by solar emissions and their detection allows us to analyze the SW by studying the variations that solar storms generate in the CR flux detected at ground level.

The first part of the course will consist of an introduction to SW and CR. The second part will focus on the analysis of solar storms and low energy CR flux registered by specialized detectors. The third part will study the variations in CR data and their relation to the different solar activity phenomena affecting the SW. At the end of the course the results will be analyzed.

Participants will be required to use a laptop computer.

Conveners:
Luis Xavier González xavier@igeofisica.unam.mx
Jania Newton jnewtonb@igeofisica.unam.mx

Code:
CU05

Title:
Introduction to AI tools in Python applied to geosciences data

Description:
This course will give an introduction to the use of Python as a potential tool for data analysis. General aspects of the use of tools applied to artificial intelligence will be addressed, giving a general framework of the specific use of machine learning algorithms and deep learning to classify and segment data of interest in geosciences, such as optical satellites (Landsat, or Sentinel), or seismic data.

Conveners:
Rubicel Trujillo Acatitla trujilloacrubicel@outlook.com
Erandi Monterrubio Martinez erandi.monterrubio@ipicyt.edu.mx
José Tuxpan Vargas jose.tuxpan@ipicyt.edu.mx

Code:
CU06

Title:
Computational tools and technologies for the reproducibility of geophysical data analysis

Description:
The use of different tools and technologies that allow to ensure the reproducibility of the results of experiments and data analysis that are carried out during the reported scientific research work will be exposed. Among the tools that will be reviewed is Jupyter, which allows the preparation of documents that contain both the documentation and the code used during an experiment, but it will also teach how to develop and distribute a work environment that includes the necessary software, with specific versions, and the data. The exercises that are developed during the course are focused on geophysical data.

Conveners:
José Agustin García Reynoso agustin@atmosfera.unam.mx
Pedro Damian Cruz Santiago pdcs@atmosfera.unam.mx
Dulce Rosario Herrera Moro dulce.herrera@atmosfera.unam.mx
Victor Hugo Almanza Veloz victor.almanza@atmosfera.unam.mx

Code:
CU07

Title:
Applied hydrogeochemistry

Description:
Hydrogeochemistry studies the chemical composition of groundwater and the changes in its composition due to chemical, physical, and biological processes that occur during its journey through the subsoil naturally or due to anthropogenic contamination. Applied hydrogeochemistry is the application of fundamentals to specific problems related to the composition of groundwater. At the end of the course, the participant will be able to identify the main hydrogeochemical processes in groundwater and the degree of evolution, quality, and mineralogy.

Conveners:
José Alfredo Ramos Leal jalfredo@ipicyt.edu.mx
Janete Morán Ramírez janete.moran@ipicyt.edu.mx

Code:
CU08

Title:
Design, build and implement your own weather station

Description:
Electronic instrumentation is a fundamental part for the development of systems, tests, experiments or prototypes in the different areas of Earth Sciences. However, sometimes geophysical instrumentation can be extremely expensive and difficult to access. In the case of Atmospheric Sciences, the systems to acquire meteorological data are usually expensive, large, and are not portable. This course focuses on the development of electronic systems of low power, low cost and high portability, for the acquisition of meteorological variables, from commercial electronic components, constituting an alternative that is easy to implement, accessible and adaptable to the requirements of any application.

In the theoretical-practical course the following topics will be developed:

* Introduction to digital and analog electronics.
* Characterization and management of commercial sensors.
* Introduction to embedded systems: Arduino® platform.
* Wireless communication systems: low power networks (LPWAN).
* Implementation of networks of low power weather stations.

Conveners:
Fabián Ramírez López framirezl1900@alumno.ipn.mx
Gabriela Aurora Yáñez Casas g.yanezcasas@gmail.com
Carlos Alberto López Balcázar clopezb1303@alumno.ipn.mx
Jorge Javier Hernández Gómez jjhernandezgo@ipn.mx

Code:
CU09

Title:
Dockers implementation focused in Earth Sciences

Description:
In this course we introduce the emerging technology of Dockers. We will study the advantages over other technologies such as virtual machines (Virtual Box, EC2, etc) or environment managers (anaconda, virtualenv, etc). We will implement basic examples of containers for old operating systems from Minix, MSDOS to Debian or Ubuntu 22 servers. We will show basic container management and load balancers as well as their interaction and automation with protocols like git. Finally we will implement a base case for the use of software oriented to Earth Sciences (GIS) as a service within a container.

Conveners:
Victor de la Luz vdelaluz@enesmorelia.unam.mx
Francisco Tapia f.tapia@irya.unam.mx

Code:
CU10

Title:
Fundamentals and computational tools in Linux for processing scientific data

Description:
This course has the purpose of involving the participants in the use of Linux, showing the advantages of its free tools that are very useful in the scientific field. The course covers the use of various Linux commands including system administration, creation of backups, permission assignments and secure remote connections. We will also explore data processing using shell programming, AWK language usage, and Sed commands to manipulate data streams from text files. Compilation of languages ​​such as C and Fortran will also be included, as well as fundamentals for the use of Python. An introduction to the gnuplot application for the generation of data graphs will be given. The course will be carried out in a practical way with real examples that allow the user to learn efficient techniques for use in the development of their academic activities.

Conveners:
Gilberto Armando Casillas gacp@geofisica.unam.mx
Miguel Angel García miguelg@geofisica.unam.mx

Code:
CU11

Title:
Fundamental principles of the techniques ICP-MS y MC-ICP-MS and its applications

Description:
This course introduces the fundamental aspects of mass spectrometry techniques ICP-MS (Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer) and MC-ICP-MS (Multicollector Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer), the analytical calibration methods that can be used, and the essential considerations that must be taken to decide which technique is convenient to use.

Also, it allows the participant to know the activities that are carried out in an ultra-clean laboratory, from the preparation of geological samples to the measurement in the spectrometers. This course is a space to reinforce and learn relevant analytical techniques for users or workers in analytical laboratories for research and services.

Conveners:
Ofelia Pérez Arvizu operez@geociencias.unam.mx
Liliana Corona Martínez lcorona@geociencias.unam.mx

Code:
CU12

Title:
Introduction to Madagascar for multidimensional data analysis

Description:
Madagascar is an open-source software package for multidimensional data analysis and reproducible computational experiments. Its mission is to provide a convenient and powerful environment for researchers working with digital image and data processing in geophysics and related fields. Technology developed using the Madagascar project management system is transferred in the form of recorded processing histories, which become "computational recipes" to be verified, exchanged, and modified by users of the system.

The objective of the course is to introduce beginners to the fundamentals of Madagascar, to showcase its capabilities for running reproducible computational experiments and publishing experimental results in papers and reports, and to guide participants through the essential steps of seismic processing steps.

While we will allocate time to assist attendees with the software installation, we highly encourage them to download the source repository using Git:
> git clone https://github.com/ahay/src RSFSRC

* Madagascar should install easily on a Mac or on Linux. Windows users require additional tools such as Cygwin or a virtual machine.

Outline:
* Madagascar as a framework for reproducible research.
* Installation and compilation.
* Geophysical data processing with Madagascar.
* Writing a reproducible paper using Madagascar and SEGTeX.
* Exercises and additional topics.

Conveners:
Héctor Antonio Corzo Pola hcorzopola@gmail.com
Sergey Fomel sergey.fomel@beg.utexas.edu

Code:
CU13

Title:
Geomagnetic observatory and data

Description:
The Earth's Magnetic Field is characterized by its temporal and regional variations. For its study, magnetic observatories are used, among other measurement systems. A Magnetic Observatory aims to continuously and accurately record the values of the geomagnetic components and the total field for as long as possible, in a well-defined geographical location.

In the first part of the course, the fundamental concepts of the Earth's Magnetic Field, its measurement and the operation of a Magnetic Observatory will be reviewed.

In the second part, absolute measurements will be made with the various instruments that work in an Observatory.

Finally, in the third part, it will be reviewed how to reduce this data to obtain the final products of the Observatory, as well as the applications they have.

Conveners:
Gerardo Cifuentes Nava gercifue@igeofisica.unam.mx
Esteban Hernández Quintero estebanh@igeofisica.unam.mx
Ana Caccavari Garza anacg@igeofisica.unam.mx
Armando Carrillo Vargas armando@igeofisica.unam.mx

Code:
CU14

Title:
Dating archaeometry

Description:
Archaeometry is a bridge discipline between archaeology and the exact sciences, therefore it is important to understand it and apply it properly, as such, archaeometry goes beyond the analysis of an archaeological sample in the laboratory, therefore in practice it is necessary know the fundamental aspects of its study objective and what it involves, its purpose is to obtain from the cultural materials found in a site the greatest amount of information possible, however, to achieve this it is necessary to observe, analyze and not lose sight of details of the context where the material is found, the conditions can influence the result and its interpretation during analysis in the laboratory. Archaeology studies societies through time based on cultural materials found in an archaeological site, these materials describe a continuous succession of events and facts, hence the importance of dating these materials called temporality indicators. Dating archaeometry is the branch of archaeometry dedicated to stablishing chronologies of archaeological sites from the dating of cultural materials. This course intends the attendees have the basics of archaeometry, and in particular of the archaeometry dating as well as the involved in the process of dating an archaeological material, the course focuses mainly on three dating methods: thermoluminescence, radiocarbon and archaeomagnetism, its basics, applications, sampling methodologies and laboratory analysis.

Conveners:
Ángel Ramírez Luna rangel@igeofisica.unam.mx
Galia González Hernández galia@igeofisica.unam.mx
Ana María Soler Arechalde anesoler@igeofisica.unam.mx