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>>Geomagnetism |
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E205 |
Global electric circuit and lightning-related phenomena in t |
Yukihiro Takahashi |
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| Lightning activities have been investigated by spacecraft explorations in planets. On the other hand, it has been revealed that the lightning activities in the terrestrial troposphere are connected to the ionosphere and magnetosphere via TLEs. According to new findings, the general picture of the global electric circuit and lightning-related phenomena including TGFs are to be reconstructed. |
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E206 |
Lithosphere-Atmosphere-Ionosphere Coupling |
Masashi Kamogawa |
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'Traditionally, studies of the ionosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere and lithosphere have largely been independent scientific disciplines. Recently, however, this situation is changing due to such discoveries as the Earth's free oscillations and solid earth and the disturbances of ionosphere as a result of large earthquakes. In this special session, we discuss this new cross-sectoral research area. |
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>>Physics of the Earth's Interior |
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I212 |
Dynamics and evolution of the deep Earth |
Tomoo Katsura |
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'Interdisciplinary approach can lead to a better understanding of dynamics and evolution of the deep Earth. We invite submissions of recent results in seismology, geoelectromagnetism, geochemistry, mineral physics, geodynamics and any relevant field from researchers in the globe. Integration of such results is also welcome.
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K214 |
Arc Evolution (oceanic vs continental arc) |
Yoshihiko Tamura |
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'This session aims to draw together cutting edge multi-disciplinary studies on oceanic (e.g., Izu-Bonin-Mariana arc) and mature arcs (e.g., Northeast Japan arc). These may discuss arc magmas, seismicity, mantle-crust structures and the processes that form them. Where do we currently stand and where should we focus our future efforts to understand the current state and evolution of arcs? |
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S220 |
Global Collaborative Earthquake Predictability Research |
Naoshi Hirata |
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| Recent earthquake predictability studies emphasize the importance of testing forecast models. Several nations are currently operating or developing regional centers for such tests, and the findings may yield a better understanding of the models' basic features and particular physical aspects. A special focus of this session will be experiments in Japan and multi-national collaborations. |
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>>Joint/Interdisciplinary |
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J238 |
The I*Y(IGY+50) projects and future Japan-Africa cooperation |
Kiyohumi Yumoto |
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This special session aims to review the activities that have been made during the 50-years anniversary projects from the International Geophysical Year (e.g., IHY, eGY, IPY2007-2008, and IYPE), and give a forum to discuss future collaboration and projects. As an achievements of the IHY projects, international collaborations between Japanese and African scientists will be also discussed. |
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J243 |
Subsurface Mass Transport, Material Cycle, and Environmental |
Ken Kawamoto |
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'This session covers the topics on subsurface mass transport, water and energy cycles. Subjects related to laboratory and field measurements, theoretical analysis, and numerical modeling will be discussed. Presentations on geo-pollution, remediation, geological disposal of hazardous wastes, mass transport in vadose zone, soil-water monitoring, and environmental assessment are encouraged.. |
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J244 |
Frontiers in space sciences using small satellites |
Makoto Suzuki |
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This session covers scientific small satellite programs under proposal, development, and operational stage in all subjects, for earth, near-earth, and planetary observation from earth orbit. It covers all subjects related to small satellite programs; mission proposal, instrument/satellite system studies, development status, international relations, and piggybacks programs including ISS. |
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J247 |
Geology-air and -sea interactions in storm formation |
Shuji Mori |
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Mutual interaction between geology and meteorology and between geology and ocean, possibly observed in tornado and typhoon formation are discussed. The interaction may involve hydrocarbon leakage from petroleum deposits to induce oxidation and consequent electrostatic generation in tornado formation. This session may be discussed as whole Earth Science. Hypothesis and modeling are welcome. |
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Z178 |
Atmospheric Electricity |
Takeshi Morimoto |
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All aspects of research area on Atmospheric Electricity will be discussed in this session, including Global circuit, Ion and fair weather electricity, Thunderstorm electrification, Lightning physics, Lightning and meteorology, Lightning and climate, Electrical effects of thunderstorms on the middle and upper atmosphere, Lightning effect and its protection, seismo-electromagnetics and so on. |
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