70TH GEOLOGICAL CONGRESS OF TURKEY SESSİON TOPİCS | TMMOB Jeoloji Mühendisleri Odası

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REGIONAL GEOLOGY AND TECTONICS

Orhan Tatar - Cumhuriyet University
Okan Üysüz - İstanbul Technical University
Igor Zagorchev - Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Bulgaria
Spyros Pavlides - Aristotle University, Greece

The Anatolian Peninsula is a region where continental collision occurred during the Miocene in the east, and in which subduction is still taking place in the West. Consequently, intracontinental convergence is occurring in the east at the same time that much of the Peninsula has extruded westward onto the Eastern Mediterranean litosphere, along two seismically active and morphologically distinct strike-slip zones coupled with the Hellenic subduction system. This extrusion has been accompanied by active internal deformation. Magmatism characterizes all of the zones of Anatolia, also providing a superb laboratory for the study of relationship between lithospheric deformation and magmatism. The geology of Turkey has played a critical role in the development of models of continental deformation since the rise of plate tectonics. In this session, we aim to discuss the regional geological and tectonic studies carried out in Turkey, the Eastern Mediterranean region and the Aegean in a broader sense.

GEOGRAPHY AND CULTURAL

Ali Özçağlar - Ankara University
Harun Taşkıran - Ankara University
Nevra Ertürk - Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University
Sturt Manning - Cornell University, USA

Geography as a discipline examines the interaction between communities and natural environment, the relation between people and place. In this respect, geography`s close relation with culture will be discussed in "Geography and Culture" session.

Effects of geography on the planning, conservation and management processes of archaeological sites, historic sites and historic urban landscapes; effects of geography on spatial and material differences, as well as architectural design in the context of geography and archictecture; relation of geography with materials and techniques used in the conservation and restoration practices; effects of climate and climate change in historical buildings and environment; use of geographic references in disaster risk management of historical buildings and sites; use of geographic references in the sustainable conservation and management of World Heritage sites; relation between geography and cultural diversity are the topics to be disscussed in this session.

"Geography and Culture" session is a scientific platform in which all conceptual, theoretical and pratical works including distinctive results will be presented.

ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY - ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT - MEDICAL GEOLOGY

Hüseyin Yalçın - Cumhuriyet University
Musa Alpaslan - Mersin University
Cüneyt Güler - Mersin University
İbrahim Akkurt - Private Sector

This session covers the following topics:

From the Environmental Geology perspective, assessment of environmental effects of physical, chemical and biological pollution in rocks, soils, water and plants caused by natural and anthropogenic activities, as well as pollution related to activities such as mining, agriculture and industry.

From the Medical Geology perspective, put forth the health problems related to living organisms and the environment which stem from interaction of physical, biological and social environments, and as well as their solutions.

From the Environmental Management perspective, discuss administrative, technical, legal, political, economic, financial, social and cultural tools for the determination of policies and strategies in local, regional, national and global levels, for the sustainable use of natural and artificial environmental elements and for their development.

MARINE, LAKE AND COASTAL GEOLOGY

Namık Çağatay - İstanbul Technical University
Erol Sarı - İstanbul University
Thomas Litt - Steinmann Institute of Geology, Germany

This session covers all aspects of marine, lacustrine and coastal geology, especially those topics related to the Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea, Sea of Marmara and Turkish lakes. The specific topics of interest include:

Geological evolution and neotectonics of marine and lake basins
Coastal geomorphology and its processes
Sea/lake level and coastline changes
Paleoceanography, Paleolimnology, water mass exchanges between Mediterranean and Black seas
Paleoclimate and earthquake sedimentary records of marine and lacustrine basins
Marine mineral and hydrocarbon resources
Pollution of marine and lake sediments

PRECIOUS - SEMI PRECIOUS STONES

Sabah YILMAZ ŞAHİN - Istanbul University
Tamer RIZAOĞLU - Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University

Precious and Semi-Precious Stones, in the general sense "Gemstones" have been attracting the attention of people with their color, glamorous brilliance and allure as the symbol of wealth and power since ancient times. And also, they became the symbol of civilization by being used in buildings, artistic designs and the places where the human communities live.
Although the precious and semi-precious stones that defined in the 5th group mines by the General Directorates of Mineral Research and Exploration (MTA) and Mining Affairs (MİGEM) given place on different platforms from time to time in our country; due to their economic benefits and potential have not yet sufficiently been discovered reveals the need to make scientific investigation on Precious and Semi-Precious Stones. Therefore, the new session named "Precious and Semi-Precious Stones" will take place in the 70th Geological Congress of Turkey for the first time and these topics will be discussed in all aspects. In particular, in addition to the description, classification, identification, versatile usage areas and reveal the compliance with the standards of natural materials, it is intended to be included the researches on Precious and Semi-precious stones in our country and the world.
The studies on Precious and Semi-Precious Stones and Natural Construction Materials have been the subject of research in different fields such as prospecting, mining, stone processing, jewelry and other scientific studies. On the other hand, in addition to the relation of gemology which is a science related to the precious and semi-precious stones with the fields such as geology, archeology and mining, and the analytical techniques; the important presentations and discussions are expected on the topics such as mining legislation, processing, restructuring in the jewelry sector, marketing, branding and ethical issues.

NATURAL BULDING STONES AND INDUSTRIAL MINERAL

Atiye Tuğrul - Istanbul University
A. Bahadır Yavuz - Dokuz Eylul University
Mümtaz Çolak - Dokuz Eylul University

In this section, investigations, which has a special significance for geologists, carried out on building and dimensional stones and industrial minerals will be presented. In this context investigations deal with the subjects given below will be evaluated. Additionally other subjects close the main topics will be also evaluated by the committee of the section.
Natural Building Stones

Aggregates (concrete, asphalt, ballast, embankments materials, armour stones est.)
Geological parameters effecting usability of stones as dimensional stone (marble, pavement stone and decorative stones).
The evaluation of leftover materials of stone quarries.
Natural stones used in antique and historical buildings and for artistic objects.
Deterioration types in stones used in engineering projects.
Protection and restoration of natural stone.
Production and processing technologies of natural stone.
Natural stone and architectural design.

Industrial Minerals

Raw materials for ceramic and glass industry.
Raw materials for cement industry and mineral additives.
Brick and tile raw materials for brick and tile.
Other usage of natural stones (stone wool, cast basalt, fiber etc.)

NATURAL DISASTERS and DISASTER MANAGEMENT

Bülent Özmen - Gazi University
Ömer Murat Yavaş - Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency

Turkey is subject to frequent natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods, , mass movement, storms, cyclone, drought etc., are often experience. When adequate measures have not been taken, These events turn into disaster and They lead to loss of life and property. Because of disaster, 2-5% of Turkey national income is lost every year. In order to reduce these losses, It is necessary to comprehensive interdisciplinary studies and this studies should be managed effectively. Disaster management can be defined as the organization and management of resources and responsibilities for dealing with all humanitarian aspects of emergencies, in prticular preparedness, response and recovery in order to lessen the impact of disasters. Geoscience has important responsibilities in all phases of disaster management.
Natural disasters and Disaster management section will be presented all kinds of articles related to natural disasters and disaster mangement.

GEOPARK AND GEOTOURISM

Hülya İnaner - Dokuz Eylul University
Jose Brılha - Mınho University, Portekiz
Radoslav Nakov - Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Bulgaria

Geopark and Geotourism are two phenomenons which has been developed in the recent years that could bring together and combine the awareness of the earth scientists about preservation of the nature as well as the education of public and sustainable development targets of the society. All countries need to have both the preservation of the nature and to utilize the nature. Especially Turkey, the eastern Europe and the Middle East region have many geological heritages which should be protected, and therefore have geopark and geotourism potentials. It is our common responsibility to introduce these rich assets to public through the hands of earth scientists.

With these thoughts, the session was organized with the expectations to carry out studies in order to form geoparks in accordance with the UNESCO criteria, ideas about geopark management, to include the local authorities in the geotourism, to find the balance between nature preservation-geotourism, to discuss the issues related with geopark and geotourism education etc., and presentations about successful examples in different counties are expected to be presented. Geopark and geotourism are open public application of geosciences. Thus, all the nature investigators, nature lovers and geoscientists are expected to give presentations and/or to get involved in the session as debaters and/or listeners.

GEOLOGY OF FOSSIL FUELS

Ali İhsan Karayiğit - Hacettepe University
Zühtü Batı - Turkısh Petroleum
Kimon Christanis - Patras University, Greece

Energy sources such as conventional & unconventional hydrocarbons and coal have an essential role in development of each and every country. In the Fossil Fuels session, basinal and regional scale geological studies taking place in Turkey and also in the other parts of the world about exploration & production of the energy sources will be discussed in detail; new findings and assessment of these findings will be shared and exchange views with the audience.

Within this context, in addition to sharing information about ongoing geological studies in the unconventional hydrocarbon bearing basins in the world and Turkey with geoscience community; it is very important to start a debate about the estimated reserve numbers of unconventional hydrocarbon sources within Turkey`s sedimentary basins.

In the same manner, discussion on geological studies about the recent coal discoveries which substantially increased Turkey`s coal reserves is important for the Fossil Fuels session. Furthermore, the audience will be encouraged to discuss environmental friendly exploration & production of fossil fuels and their consumption as the major energy sources.

HYDROGEOLOGY: WATER RESOURCES AND THEIR MANAGEMENT

Mehmet Çelik - Ankara University
Fatma Gültekin - Karadeniz Technical University
Ahmet Apaydın - General Directorate of State Hydraulic Works
Maren Brehme - GFA German Research Centre For geosciences, Germany

Sustainable Use of Groundwater: How to achieve sustainable use of groundwater? Climate change and sustainable use of groundwater in relation to the quality of groundwater,
managing groundwater in tunnels, mining and excavations, managing aquifers recharge and storage, how to extract and use groundwater heat?

Groundwater Flow Systems Beha.viour: How to investigate mineral and thermal groundwater systems? Solving the problems in karst hydrogeology, studing the effect of the aquitards on groundwater flow, investigating porous and fractured aquifers from local to regional scale.
Groundwater/Surface Water Relation: Investigating grondwater/surface water relation, managing and using groundwater and surface water.

Groundwater Management in Coastal Areas: Quantifing submarine groundwater discharge in coastal areas, studing and managing coastal groundwater resources, investigating groundwater influence marine ecosystems.

Groundwater Contamination and Protection: Studing the hydrogeological beha.viour of aquifer systems in urban and industrial areas, analysing/simulating the transport of contaminants in different media, evaluation of the effects of pollution, determining the type of pollution source.
Other Topics: Transboundary waters, water politics, etc.

GEOCHRONOLOGY AND ISOTOPE GEOLOGY

Nurgül Çelik Balcı - İstanbul Technical University
Cüneyt Şen - Karadeniz Technical University

This session encompasses geochronological studies that calibrate the timing of geologic processes or events and applications of traditional and non-traditional isotopes to igneous , environmental and biogeochemical processes. Recent development of analytical methods of geochemical analysis allowed us to use many new isotopic systems (e.g., Hf, Os, He etc) besides the determination of highly sensitive isotopic ratios. Isotopic analysis on whole-rock and minerals as well as water and gas provide important information on the solution of earth science problems. In this regards, we kindly invite studies containing any type of isotopic data and their interpretation.

GEOTHERMAL ENERGY

İ. Hakkı Karamanderesi - Private sector, İzmir
Ahmet Yıldız - Afyon Kocatepe University
Hafize Akıllı - General Directorate of Mineral Research and Exploration

Geothermal energy draws attention increasingly in countries where volcanic processes were effective and it is dwell on exploration and utilization methods. In recent years, the enterprises have accelerated and the new firms have activated in our geothermal energy industry. There are many controversial topics in Turkey and these problems have tended to growing increasingly. In the geothermal session, it was aimed to discuss and produce solutions of these problems and it was expected the following subjects in national and international proceedings:

The geothermal geology and hydrogeology
The geothermal energy potential of Turkey
The present state of geothermal systems in regions, expect for Western Anatolia
The role of volcanism activities on geothermal system model, samples from Turkey
The problems encountered in applications, new trends and technological developments in the geothermal resource exploration, management and development processes.
The hydrogeochemical properties of geothermal fluids
The sustainable usage and environmental impacts of geothermal fluids
The project management and financing
The problems in the law no 5686 and solutions proposals to solve these problems
The comparison methods of law no 5686 to its the international application cases
The roles and responsibilities of the research and training institutions on exploration, management and utilization of geothermal energy
Other subjetcs

We believe that 70th Geological Congress of Turkey With International Participation will succeed with participations and contributions of public institutions, local authorities and private sector.

QUATERNARY STUDIES

Catherine Kuzucuoğlu - The NationalCenter for Scientific Research, France
M. Akif Sarıkaya - Istanbul Technical University
Mehmet Korhan Erturaç - Sakarya University

The Quaternary is the most recent geological period, which covers the last 2.6 million years of Earth`s history. In a broad sense, the characteristics of this last geological period can be defined as global climate fluctuations marked by glacial and interglacial periods. These climatic changes were highly influential on Human evolution and dispersion.

Quaternary studies cover fields such as geology, geomorphology and ecology and largely benefits from interdisciplinary research combining climate sciences, paleontology, paleoanthropology, archaeology, biology, astronomy, physics and mathematics. All these disciplines, aided with high-resolution chronology, aim to relate the earth system processes with Human impact. Quaternary studies aim to and can shed light on past and future of the Earth.

The "Quaternary Research" session in the "70. Geological Congress of Turkey: Cultural Geology and Geological Heritage" invites you for the presentation of interdisciplinary research, focusing on climate changes, geomorphology, fluvial, lacustrine and glacial geology, volcanology, paleontology, archaeology, paleoanthropology, coastal-marine geology and speleology. There will be discussions on tectonic/climate control on landscape and sedimentary record, dating techniques, earth system response to climate changes and human/earth interactions.

MAGMATISM AND MAGMATIC PROCESSES

Zekiye Karacık - İstanbul Technical University
Kaan Sayit - Middle East Technical University
Ercan Aldanmaz - Kocaeli University

We would like to encourage you to contribute to a session on "Magmatism and Magmatic Processes" that has been scheduled for the 70th Geological Congress of Turkey, which will take place from 10 to 14 April 2016 in Ankara, Turkey. The aim of this session is to discuss all aspects of magmatic processes and to integrate petrogenetic, geochemical and geodynamic constraints to advance our understanding of magma generation in variable tectonic settings. This session will cover a wide range of magmatic processes that occur within the Earth‘s mantle and crust. It will host discussions on subjects such as the conditions and products of primary melting in the mantle, tectonic controls on magma genesis, and the processes and time-scales of melt transport and storage. We encourage all contributions that describe petrologic, geochemical, mineralogical and other approaches to understanding volcanic and plutonic rock systems in terms of source regions, differentiation processes and geodynamic significance.

METALLIC MINERAL DEPOSITS

İlkay Kuşçu - Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University
İbrahim Sönmez Sayılı - Private Sector

Turkey, hosting the Eurpoe`s largest porphyry gold deposit, is considered to be one of the countries with significant mineralization potential. As part of the great Tethyan metallogenic belt, the mineral deposits in Turkey have been the prime target for national and international investment for years. The identification and presentation of this potential to young generations, and putting constructive scientific discussions on these deposits are the priorities and the main objectives of the mineral deposits session at the Turkish Geological Congress. In this respect, the Mineral Deposits session to be held at the 70. Turkish Geological Congress forms a sound scientific platform to discuss and present the research and results related to the Turkish mineral deposits. The research on the genesis and modelling, geochemistry of the ore deposits are most welcome at this platform. The introducing and presenting new research and techniques on the exploation and prospection of ore deposits are also welcome. The oral and poster presentations on the general themes to be included in this session are listed below:

Introduction, identification and presentation of mineral deposits hosted by micrcontinental fragments in Turkey
Presentating new research on the new techniques in the study of mineral deposits
The source and characteristics of ore-bearing solutions and their systematics
The timing of mineralization, and geochronology of mineral deposits
Spatial and tenmporal associations between magmatism and mineralization
New techniques and methods in mineral exploration
Geological evolution and and structural aspects of mineral deposits in Turkish metallogenic provinces
The correlation and comparison of mineral deposits in Turkey with those within regional Tethyan belt
Mineral exploration programs; the problems in mineral exploration in Turkey and suggestions for the solution of these problems

METAMORPHİSM AND METAMORPHIC PROCESSES

Ersin Koralay - Dokuz Eylül University, İzmir
Ali Polat - Windsour University, Kanada
Mohssen Moazzen - Tabriz University, İran

It has been more than 200 years since the first use of the term "metamorphic" to describe recrystallized rocks. Following their burial in different tectonic settings, rocks undergo various degrees of metamorphism that is followed mainly by their uplift through different tectonic mechanisms. There has been a significant progress in recent years in determination of type of metamorphism and its grade. Recent advances in analytical techniques have triggered new interest in the study of metamorphism and metamorphic processes in the world. Despite the presence of various metamorphic belts in our country, they have not received enough attention from the national researchers. Therefore, it is important for the young researchers to see the attendance and presentations of senior researchers in this traditional conference so that they can gain new insights into metamorphic petrology. We hope to see the presentations of new studies in Turkey and surrounding countries by national and international researchers in the session of "Metamorphism and Metamorphic Processes", with an objective that can lead to the establishment of multi-disciplinary research groups.

ENGINEERING GEOLOGY AND GEOTECHNICS

Halil Kumsar - Pamukkale University
Levent Selçuk - Yüzüncü Yıl University
Ayhan Koçbay - General Directorate of State Hydraulic Works

In the engineering geology and geotechnical sessions of the 70th Turkish Geological Congress, it is aimed to discuss the presentations on theoretical, experimental and applied studies. In this scope, the presentations on the following subjects will be evaluated.

Physical, mechanical and weathering features of rock and soil environments, and their behavior under static and dynamic conditions.
Numerical analyses, physical modelling and the application of their results to projects
Mass movements, slope stability and engineering precautions
Improvement of soil and rock environments
Engineering geology and geotechnical studies in dam, tunnel, metro, bridge, viaduct, railway, surface and underground mining and storage applications
Engineering geology and geotechnical studies and applications in urbanization
Effect of surface and groundwater on engineering geology and geotechnical projects
Development and application of geographic information systems in engineering geology studies
Engineering geology and geotechnical investigations in historical sites and buildings

NEOTECTONICS AND SEISMICITY

Veysel Işık - Ankara University
Volkan Karabacak - Osmangazi University
Abdolrezza Ghods - Institute for Advanced Studies in Basic Sciences (IASBS), Iran

Turkey and its surroundings, one of the typical regions in the earth, have assembled the plate`s interactions, accompanied by geological features in Wilson cycle. In this respect, the region is an excellent naturally laboratory for exploring different tectonic processes covering opening and closing ocean basins and orogens, and structures though the geological histories. Furthermore, the Anatolian micro-plate and neotectonic structures that have been formed by relative movement of the Eurasia, Africa and Arabian plates make the geology of Turkey special. Active fault zones generate significant earthquakes in the region. Neotectonic period of Turkey and its surroundings enable to designate pre-historical, historical earthquakes and deduce instrumental earthquakes and earthquake mechanism.

Neotectonic and Earthquake session of the 70th Turkey Geological Congress provide opportunity to present field, modelling and theoretical studies with one or multi-disciplinary and initiate scientific discussion on neotectonic, structure and earthquake of Turkey and Eastern Mediterranean region. We encourage submissions from scientists in all related disciplines, including geology, geomorphology, geophysics, geodesy and geochronology.

GEOLOGICAL HERITAGE IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND SOUTH EAST EUROPEAN COUNTRIES

Afat Serjani - The European Association fot the Conservation of the geological Heritage, Albania
Fuat Şaroğlu - Turkish Association for Conservation of the Geological Heritage, Ankara
Todor Todorov -
The European Association fot the Conservation of the geological Heritage
Zeki M. Hassan - Kirkuk University, Iraq

With the present day understanding, the "Geological Heritage" is not only the natural assets of our country but are also silent teachers to learn about the geological past and why the nature should be protected, as well as being elements of international cooperation. These issues could serve sometimes to geoparks and sometimes to geotourism. Due to the closure of the Neotethys and Paratethys and the collusion of the African and Arabian plates with the Eurasian plate, Turkey and the surrounding regions have very rich geological heritage. "Eastern Europe and the Middle East Geological Heritage Session" of the Congress carries the purpose to put forward this Geological Heritage in our region.

During this session, the introduction of geological heritage and management, national and international cooperations will be handled, and examples with local, regional and global importance could be exhibited. Singular geological heritage elements realizations, inventory studies, framework list applications, and the strategies of geological heritage will be considered. The Session is open to all nature lovers willing to give presentations, local administrators and geoscientists that are interested in the Geological Heritage within the scope given above.

STRATIGRAPHY AND PALEONTOLOGY

Uğur Kağan Tekin - Hacettepe University
Dan Grigorescu - Bukreş University
Mehmet Serkan Akkiraz - Balıkesir University
Aynur Hakyemez - General Directorate of Mineral Research and Exploration

This session aims at revealing and sharing out the current researches on stratigraphy and palaeontology. It will also be addressed interdisciplinary approaches related to stratigraphy and paleontology. The session welcomes contributions focusing on the taxonomy, palaeontology, stratigraphy, biostratigraphy, palaeoecology, sea-level changes, palaeoclimate, and as well as palaeoenvironment.

SEDIMENTOLOGY AND SEDIMENTARY PROCESSES

Mehmet Özkul - Pamukkale University
Hükmü Orhan - Selçuk University
Ezher Toker - Pamukkale University

Continental, marine and coast sediments, which may be deposited under different depositional conditions have important contribution in determining the environmental, climatic and tectonic characteristics of the sediments when they were deposited. In recent years, continental and coast sediment have been intensely studied ; lacustrine and lagoon sediments in paleoclimatic studies, soft sediment deformation structures in seismic activity studies and especially continental carbonate and accompanying siliciclatics in petroleum exploring because of their high potential for being a reservoir rocks. Besides, continental, marine and coast sediments comprises economical material such as coal, ceramic clay, evaporites etc.

In the Sedimentology session, continental, marine and coastsediment, which have wide spreading in Turkey are expected to be versatily evaluated, to be discussed under new arguments and to exchange ideas by the participants.

DRILLING METHODS AND TECHNOLOGY

Ruhi Akçıl - Private Sector
Celalettin Şimşek - Dokuz Eylül University

It is expected the presentation subjects are; recent drilling technology and application, drilling problems and overcoming down-hole problems, well design and construction, drilling equipment selection and efficient use , heath and safety at drilling, drilling mud and additives, drilling logging, recording and reporting.

SOIL, CIVILIZATION AND LIFE

Günay Erpul - Ankara University
Selen Deviren Saygın - Ankara University
Donald Gabriel - Ghent University, Belgium
Soils are fundamental to life on Earth. We could not imagine a world without soils. Our life and civilization strictly depend on this thin surface layer. It is mostly known as the Critical Zone of our planet which is conceptually defined as the surface layer from the top of the vegetation canopy to the bottom of underground drinking water sources - "treetop to bedrock." And it provides most of our life-sustaining resources and allows the essential functions of ecosystem within this zone. These functions include biomass production, storage and transmission of water, storage of carbon and reduced greenhouse gas emissions, nutrient transformations, pollutant transformations, providing biological habitat and maintaining Earth`s gene pool. But, human impacts with increasing civilization threat the sustainable use of soil resources and lead to reach critical limits of these resources due to that critical zone is so close human activities.

Since increasing resource demand with growing population led to soil degradation worldwide, it is very critical to call attention to this situation and much enhanced awareness among policy makers and the public. In the light of observations and evaluations, we are faced with serious threats on soil resources because of uncontrolled growing population, loss of protective vegetative cover, land use transformations, unsustainable land use and management practices, deforestation, pollution and climate change. The current rate of soil degradation threatens the capacity to meet the needs of future generations. Therefore, the promotion of sustainable soil and land management is central to ensuring a productive food system, improved rural livelihoods and healthy environment.

This session in seventieth International Symposium on Geology seeks to provide a forum for scientists to present new research on the following thematic issues for the sustainable soil/land management.

Thematic Sessions

Assessing anthropogenic effects on sustainability of soil resources
Future sustainability of healthy soils for agricultural production
Soil conservation and restoration of degraded soils for climate change resilience
Sustainable soil/land management
Soil biodiversity
Soil carbon sequestration for management of soil organic matter
Ecosystem service functions and practices of soils
Soils and diffuse pollution, and pollution control
Science policy interface on biodiversity and ecosystem services
Land degradation and restoration
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in relation to Soil and Land (Land degradation neutral world (LDN))

REMOTE SENSING AND GIS

Engin Öncü Sümer - General Directorate of Mineral Research and Exploration
Bekir Taner San - Akdeniz University

REMOTE SENSING SESSION

Information about the Earth we live in has been increased and the existing knowledges has been changed continuously with the advances in space and satellite technologies. In line with these developments, remote sensing have been used efficiently in all disciplines of earth sciences. Remote sensing studies which started with the aerial photos have been used with multispectral, hyperspectral, LIDAR, RADAR and nowadays unmanned aerial vehicles.

Geological Applications

Natural Resources Research
Mapping of mineral and alteration zones
Lithological mapping
Structural Geology / Active Tectonics
Hydrogeology

Environmental Studies

Natural disasters (floods, landslides, earthquakes)
Terrain Modeling
Marine, Coastal Studies
Change Detection
Erosion / Soil Mapping
Environmental Geochemistry Studies

Analysis / Processing Methods

The coalesced to the Multi-Band Data
RS & GIS Integration
Optical and Thermal Data Analysis
Hyperspectral Data Applications
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) Applications
LIDAR Studies
Radar / InSAR / PSInSAR Studies
Classification Techniques

GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS SESSION

Geographical Information Systems (GIS) is the information technologies which collects, stores, processes and serves the coordinate based graphical and non-graphical information to the users. Nowadays in our world remote sensing and GIS are related with each other. Therefore, both of them are the effective and useful techniques for geological applications and the other disciplines related with geology. In 70th Geological Congress of Turkey, remote sensing and GIS techniques used in geology and their valuable results will be discussed.