CALL FOR PAPERS
Africa is gifted by nature as a foremost continent in terms of its mineral and natural resources. However, it is our responsibility to ensure that the Geosciences in Africa can play a part commensurate with this position, hence the Colloquium theme "Together in Africa for a leading role in Geosciences". By understanding the geological history and geodynamic evolution of the African continent, we will contribute towards a better and deeper insight into the nature and occurrence of a wide range of natural resources (groundwater, energy resources, mineral resources...etc) that are essential not only to mankind but also to modern society, its social well-being and the global economy. In addition, the study of African geology enhances our understanding of the mitigation of a large range of natural hazards that affect society: including seismic and seismically induced events (e.g. tsunamis), the long term health risks posed by an excess or deficit of certain trace elements in soils and water, such as radon (radiological hazard), arsenic and fluorine (chemical toxicity), droughts, floods, and desertification etc...
Scientific contributions in all these aspects of geosciences are very welcome with particular emphasis on new methodologies and applications to the benefit of the society.
