15TH INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON VULCANOSPELEOLOGY
March 15-22, 2012AMMAN-JORDAN
Organized byTHE HASHEMITE UNIVERSITY
Under the Patronage of
H.E. Prof. Dr. Rowaida Maaitah
Held in theAmman - Jordan
Conference PresidentProf. Dr. Ahmad Al-Malabeh
The Hashemite University
FOREWORD
This symposium in Amman, Jordan, is a special occasion for geologists, volcanologists and speleologists alike to present their scientific contributions. The symposium will focus on vulcanospeleological issues relevant to the special location of the large intra-plate volcanic plateaus of the world, the Harrat Al-Shaam. Therefore, it is important to encourage an international approach, sharing knowledge from all over the world at this special symposium, to exchange and update our knowledge and science.
Proposed Schedule
March 14th: Arrival at AmmanMarch 15th: Opening and Presentations and DinnerMarch 16th: Day excursionsMarch 17th: Presentations March 18th: Presentations, Commission Session and Concluding Dinner March 19th-22st: Harrat ExcursionIf possible, a day in Syria could be included or added
Lake Tiberias
Harrat Al-Shaam volcanic fieldTrace of a Hot Spot)?(
Dead Sea
Jabal Al-Arab
JORDAN
VENUE
Jordan is a country of culture, beauty and surprising contrasts. It is an ancient land, yet a modern Kingdom,
offering the discerning traveler fascinating diversity, safety and traditional hospitality. The unique geography,
geology and climate make Jordan a perfect place for the symposium.
Amman, the modern capital of Jordan, was known in history as Rabbath Ammon and in Greco-Roman times
as Philadelphia. The city is a busy commercial and administrative center with many fine hotels, restaurants,
art galleries and museums. Amman is crowned by the Citadel, a hill with the ruins of the Temple of Hercules, a Byzantine Church and an Omayyad Palace. At the foot
of the Citadel lies the Roman Theatre.
Honorary Scientific Committee
H.E PROF. DR. ROWAIDA MAAITAH.…………................…JORDAN
PROF. DR. STEPHAN KEMPE……………….. ……………...GERAMY
PROF. DR. JAN PAUL VAN DER PAS………...... ……..… NETHERLANDS
PROF. DR. FADI NADER.. …………………………………..…FRANCE
PROF. DR. KYUNG SIK WOO, ………………….……..……REPUBLIC OF KOREA
PROF. DR. CHRIS WOOD………………………………….… ENGLAND
PROF. DR. DIANA NORTHUP ………………………………...GERMANY
PROF. DR. PAOLO FORTI …………………………………..…ITALY
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
• President Prof. Dr. Ahmad Al-Malabeh The Hashemite University• Secretary General Prof. Dr. Atef Al-Kharabesh The Hashemite University
• Executive Secretary Dr. Odeh Al-Meshan Badia Research Program
Members
Dr. Shaher Rababah Dr. Khitam Alzughoul Dr. Fakher Aukour Dr. Qaher Al-Qadi Eng. Khaled Al-Zawahreh Eng. Ali Al-Husban Geol. Mahmoud Frehat Geol. Enas Aamer Geol. Akram Abu Shanab Geol. Firas Jdeatawi
Scientific Committee Prof. Dr. Eid Al-Tarazi The Hashemite University
Prof. Dr. Hassan Al-Fugha Jordan University
Dr. Mousa Ghougazeh Tafila Technical University
Dr. Khalid E. Al-Tarawneh Al-Hussein Bin Talal University
Dr. Hani Al-Amoush Al al-Bayt University
Dr. Rashid Jaradat Yarmouk University
Dr. Khalil Ibrahim Hashemite University
Dr. Fayez Ahmad Hashemite University
Dr. Masdouq Al-Taj Hashemite University
Dr. Salah Helmi Hashemite University
Dr. Mohammed Al-Qinna Hashemite University
CALL FOR CONTRIBUTIONS
The Hashemite University is honored to invite you to participate in the 15TH INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON
VULCANOSPELEOLOGY. The symposium is a forum to promote discussions on
volcanic caves world-wide, natural or artificial, their occurrence, formation and decay, as well as to their
general role in volcanism, the volcanic rock forming them, their importance to landscape development, microbiology,
zoology, sedimentology, paleontology, Archaeology and tourism. The program is open to other related topics that
could be of interest to the vulcanospeleological audience. Contributions to the scientific program are invited.
Jordanian Lava Caves (as of 2010)
Name of CaveLengthDepthDirectionAltitudeTypeHyena Presence
1Al-Fahda Cave923,56,7SW-NE792 mLava Tunnelxxx
2Al-Badia Cave445,017,2NW-SE783 mLava Tunnelno3Hashemite University Cave231,110,0NW-SE787 mLava Tunnelxx4Al-Ameed Cave208,04,0SW-NE777 mPressure Ridgexxx5Dabie Cave193,61,8NW-SE881 mLava Tunnelxxx6Abu al Kursi East153,712,2W-E883 mLava Tunnelxx7Kempe Cave139,411,5N-S939 mLava Tunnelxxx8Hammam Cave N123,44,5NW-SE780 mPressure Ridgexxx9Al-Jolous Cave112,6n.d.NE-SW799 mLava Tunnelxx10Obada Cave107,6766 mPressure Ridgexxx11Al-Howa97,110,8SW-NE939 mLava Tunnelno12Al-Haya Cave81,34,2NW-SE902 mPressure Ridgexxx13Abu al Kursi West77,18,1N-S883 mLava Tunnelxx14Haleem Cave70,74,7NW-SE791 mPressure Ridgexxx15Azzam Cave44,14,2NNW-SSE902 mPressure Ridgeno16Al Ra'ye Cave42,03,5NW-SE900 mPressure Ridgeno17Dahdal Cave28,90,0SW-NE920 mPressure Ridgex18Henschel Cave21,02,50W-E788 mPressure Ridgeno19Hammam Cave S12,42,4NW-SE780 mPressure Ridgex20Uwaiyed Cave12,02,0not def.681 munknownxx21Beer al Wisad11,411,5not def.627 munknownno22Treasure Pit7,25,8not def.928 mTunnel?no
Sum3143,1
Speleologists entering Badia Tunnel
ABSTRACTS
An abstract volume will be compiled and distributed at the symposium. Abstracts must be
submitted via e-mail in the form MS word for PC in Arial 12 font. Abstracts must be in English and are limited to 300 words. No line drawings or electronic
art work will be accepted. Abstracts will be evaluated by the organizing committee. Notification
of acceptance of abstracts for presentation will be mailed to the corresponding author as soon as the
abstracts have been considered.
SHORT PAPERS OR EXTENDED ABSTRACTS
A maximum of four pages including figures and tables of similar format of the abstracts are welcomed.
LANGUAGEThe official language of the symposium will be
English. No simultaneous translation will be available.
Mineralogy
Al-Badia Tunnel and the other lava tunnels are
filled with silty sediment which has clogged their
continuation .
Sample BAH 0-5 cm
SEDIMENTOLOGY
ZOOLOGY
Porcupine skull and spines
Hyena Mummy and coprolites
MICROBIOLOGY
ARCHAEOLOGY
T„The Monument“ Al-Fahda Cave
PRESENTATION MODE
•Oral Presentation Oral presentation sessions will be grouped according to
specific themes. Oral presentation is limited to 20 minutes, including 5 minutes for discussion.
•Poster Presentation There will be a special hall for poster presentation. For
each poster, individual freestanding boards will be allocated. Posters relevant to the main topics of the
symposium are encouraged.
VISUAL AIDS
Visual aids will include laptop facilities, slides and overhead projectors. Speakers are encouraged to prepare data and make
presentations using Microsoft Power Point Software.
FIELD TRIPS AND TOURS
There will be three field trips offered during the symposium and one post-symposium field trips as well as general interest
tours (a minimum of 10 participants is required for each tour to be run).
Post-symposium trip (housing at Badia Research Center; 4WDs must be rented):
1. Day: Drive to Safawi, visit Qais Volcano and caves (Al-Howa, Azzam Cave etc.) and Badia Cave on the way
2. Day: Desert trip Jawa (Bronze Age City) and Al-Fahda Cave3. Day: Desert Trip Eastern Harrat Rim, K-Cave and Shield
Volcano, Kites, Safaitic inscriptions4. Day: Pressure Ridge Caves and Al-Ameed Cave and Return
to Amman.
Abu Al Kursi Lava Cave
Dabié Cave
FIELD TRIPS DURING THE SYMPOSIUM V1: Yarmouk-Decapolis Tunnel )March 16, 2012(Topics: Aqueduct, Wears, Canals and Under ground tunnelsRoute: Amman, Irbidi, Al-Tura, Wadi shallah, Hobras and Umm Quis.
Leaders: Prof. Dr. Ahmad Al-Malabeh & Geol. Akram Abu ShanabPrice: 100 Euro per person
V2: Geo-Eco Tourism (March 16, 2012)Topics: Old Iron Mines (Saladin), Karst Cave (Bergish), Upper
Cretaceous in north Jordan.Route: Amman, Ajlun, Deer Abu Sa’ied
Leaders: Ahmad Al-Shriedeh.Price: 75 Euro per person.
•V3: Dead Sea (March 16, 2012)Topics: Jordan Graben, Dead Sea, Lisan, Saramuj Conglomerate.
Route: Amman, Dead Sea, Ghor Haditha, Ghor Safi.Leaders: Prof. Dr. Eid Al-Tarazi
Price: 100 Euro per person.
Decapolis –Yarmouk Tunnel
POST-SYMPOSIUM FIELD TRIPS
Basaltic Harrat )March 19-22, 2012(Topics: Lava Caves, Basalt Plateau, Pressure Ridges, Aritayn Scoria Cones, Sirhan Graben.
Route: Amman, Za’atari, Umm El Jimal, Al Hamiddyia, Al Bishriyya, Azraq.
Leaders: Prof. Dr. Ahmad Al-MalabehPrice: 150 Euro per person.
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GENERAL TOURS THAT MAY BE CONSIDERED IF WISHED
•A1: Amman Through History Topics: Palaeolithic, Roman, Byzantine, Islamic.
Leader: Travel Agency.Price: 25 Euro per person.
•A2: Jadara •Topics: Old city of Umm Qais.
Leader: Travel Agency.Price: 50 Euro per person.
•A3: Jarasa Topics: Roman city of Jarash.
Leader: Travel Agency.Price: 50 Euro per person.
•A4: Petra Topics: Nabataean city of Petra.
Leader: Travel Agency.Price: 100 Euro per person (including entrance fees).
DATES AND DEADLINES
DECEMBER 31, 2011: Submission of abstracts.JANUARY 31, 2011: Full manuscript.
REGISTRATION FEES
The symposium fees (300 Euro) include registration, a book of abstracts and participation in the scientific
activities (Payment before December, 31. 2011: 200 Euro).
METHOD OF PAYMENT IN EUROS
•Bank transfer to the order of Account No. 187 / 440000–3/7, ARAB BANK / HASHEMITE UNIVERSITY BRANCH, ZARKA - Jordan.•Bank Cheque made payable to 15TH INTERNATIONAL
SYMPOSIUM ON VULCANOSPELEOLOGY (Treasurer) and mailed to the mentioned mailing address (personal cheques are not accepted)•Credit Card: Visa MasterCard (please send
authorization)Card No.……………………Expirey date………………….
Al-Daher Cave
HOSTING
There will be financial support (lodging and registration fee or a combination of both) for a limited number of participants. Please contact the President of the Organizing Committee.
ACCOMMODATION
Amman has a variety of hotels. The organizing committee will liaise with these hotels to get a reasonable discount for the participants.
Correspondence and RegistrationEnquiries concerning symposium registration, posters,
abstract submission and field trips should be addressed to the president of the organizing committee:
Prof. Dr. Ahmad Al-MalabehP.O. Box: 150459 Postal Code: 13115
ZARKA - JordanTel.: + 962-5-390333 Ext. 4868 or 4330 Fax: +962-5-
3823333
E-mail: [email protected] page: http://www.hu.edu.jo
Prof. Dr. Ahmad Al-Malabeh
See you in the desert caves of Jordan
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