Session Outline

Solid Earth Sciences (S)
Session Sub-category		Geology (GL)
Session ID		S-GL23
Title		Convergent Tectonics of Southeast Asia and the Eastern Himalayan Margin
Short Title		Convergent Tectonics
Main Convener	Name	Md Shofiqul Islam
	Affiliation	Shahjalal University of Science and Technology
Co-Convener 1	Name	Md Sakawat Hossain
	Affiliation	Department of Geological Sciences, Jahangirnagar University
Co-Convener 2	Name	S M ARIFUL ISLAM
	Affiliation	University of Memphis
Session Language		E
Scope		Southeast Asia and the adjoining eastern margin of the Indian plate form one of the most tectonically complex and rapidly deforming regions on Earth. The interaction among the Indian, Eurasian, and Australian plates, along with numerous microplates, has produced diverse convergent systems - from the Eastern Himalaya and Indo-Burma ranges to the Bengal Basin, Andaman-Nicobar arc, Sunda subduction zone, and Philippine arcs. These regions record ongoing collision, subduction, and arc-continent interactions that control crustal deformation, magmatism, and major geohazards. This session aims to integrate geological, geophysical, geodetic, and geochemical observations to understand the evolution and current dynamics of these convergent margins. We welcome studies on plate boundary kinematics, crustal and lithospheric deformation, slab geometry, seismic and volcanic activity, sediment-tectonic interactions in the Bengal Basin, and mantle dynamics beneath the Indo-Burma-Sunda system. By connecting research across Northeast India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Southeast Asia, this session seeks to build a comprehensive view of regional geodynamics and hazard implications. The discussion will foster collaboration between Japanese and Asian researchers and encourage participation of early-career scientists to promote interdisciplinary insights into one of Earths most active tectonic domains.
Session Format		Orals and Posters session