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	Quick Search Author Title Abstract Nr. Schedule Nr. Programme Groups Atmospheric Sciences Biogeosciences Climate: Past, Present, Future Cryospheric Sciences Energy, Resources and the Environment Geodesy Geodynamics Geomorphology Geophysical Instrumentation Hydrological Sciences Magnetism, Palaeomagnetism, Rock Physics & Geomaterials Natural Hazards Nonlinear Processes in Geophysics Ocean Sciences Planetary and Solar System Sciences Seismology Soil System Sciences Solar-Terrestrial Sciences Stratigraphy, Sedimentology and Paleontology Tectonics and Structural Geology Volcanology, Geochemistry, Petrology & Mineralogy Union Symposia Educational Symposia   Information - TS7/GD11/SM15 What is the Moho? Is it always the same thing? How long does it live? (Geophysical and petrological perspectives) (co-organized by GD & SM) Event Information The Mohorovicic discontinuity, 'M' or 'Moho', marks the boundary between the earth's crust and the mantle. It was first identified in 1909 by Andrija Mohorovicic as an abrupt increase in the velocity of the seismic waves. Since its discovery it has been one of the most investigated targets in Earth sciences. A relatively large number of project have been devoted to determine its topography, (i.e. geometry), internal architecture and nature in different areas characterized by different ages, evolution and tectonic regimes. This symposium is intended to address questions like: What do we know about the Moho ?, Does it change with time ?, Is it a phase transition ?, Are there two Moho's a petrologic one and a seismic one ?. Studies involving geophysical, geological and petrological constraints on the nature, and structure of the crust-mantle boundary are welcome. Preliminary List of Solicited Speakers Stephan Sobolev Dennis Brown Wladimir Suvorov Rolf Meissner Co-Sponsorship General Statement The information contained hereafter has been compiled and uploaded by the Session Organizers via the "Organizer Session Form". The Session Organizers have therefore the sole responsibility that this information is true and accurate at the date of publication, and the conference organizer cannot accept any legal responsibility for any errors or omissions that may be made, and he makes no warranty, expressed or implied, with regard to the material published. Back to Session Programme

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