FT2008 Alaska - 11th International Conference on thermochronometry

The 11th International Conference on thermochronometry will be held from 15-19 September 2008 in Anchorage, Alaska. The venue is The Hotel Captain Cook in downtown Anchorage. This meeting will focus on the theory and application of low-temperature thermochronometry. This is an exciting time in low-temperature thermal studies because of the explosion of helium dating and how it has integrated with well-established fission-track thermochronology. In addition, the rapid development of analytical equipment is transforming the discipline by increasing analytical precision and sample throughput. We anticipate the following theme sessions to be the scientific focus of the meeting:

1. New analytical developments in helium dating and fission-track analysis
   
2. Thermochronology of orogenic belts
   
3. Detrital thermochronology, provenance, and basin analysis
   
4. Thermochronology of sedimentary basins
   
5. Kinetics and thermal modeling
   
6. The thermotectonic framework of Alaska and adjacent areas.
   

During the meeting there will be a one-day trip across the Kenai Peninsula to Seward, Alaska. On this excursion, we will see the geology of accreted terranes, Exit Glacier, and the stunning scenery in Prince William Sound. Participants are also urged to take a 2-3 day trip before or after the meeting to Denali National Park, and details will follow on how one should approach this option. Get ready for crisp clean Alaskan air, and beautiful fall colors: this is one of the most beautiful times to visit Alaska. The silver salmon will be running so bring your fishing rod!

Final registration details, costs, transportation options, and abstract submittal should be available at this site by November 2007. The meeting homepage is: http://www.union.edu/ft2008/index.html