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Final Report to the SEG GWB Program The advancement of humanitarian geophysics in Southeast Asia: a student-based approach A 2011 final report to the SEG Geoscientists Without Borders program Lee M. Liberty – Associate Research Professor Center for Geophysical Investigation of the Shallow Subsurface (CGISS)/Department of Geosciences Boise State University [email protected] and the team of instructors http://cgiss.boisestate.edu/gwb Executive Summary This report summarizes the operational activities of the 2011 geophysics field camp that Boise State University (BSU), in conjunction with Chiang Mai University (CMU), conducted through a Geoscientists Without Borders (GWB) SEG Foundation grant. Faculty, technicians, and students from seventeen participating institutions from eleven countries acquired, processed and interpreted geophysical data at three separate sites in Chiang Mai, Thailand. These field sites were selected to train participants in the use of a variety of geophysical methods to address groundwater, archaeology, and earthquake hazards problems. Many of the planning and initiation of this field camp mimicked the 2010 field program. The second annual Geoscientists Without Borders funded Southeast Asia geophysics field camp took place from 2-15 January, 2011 in Chiang Mai, Thailand with 38 student participants and 19 instructor/technicians at two field sites. Geophysical methods include electromagnetic, resistivity, seismic reflection, seismic refraction, seismic surface wave, gravity, magnetic and ground penetrating radar. This report is a summary of a week-long data acquisition session followed by a week-long data analysis session where seismic, ground penetrating radar, electrical, electromagnetic, gravity, and magnetic data were acquired, processed, and interpreted at the Mae Jo and Wiang Kum Kam sites near Chiang Mai, Thailand. Mae Jo is the site of a M5.1 earthquake in 2006. Geophysical surveys were conducted along rural roads and adjacent farm fields to identify geologic structures and faults related to the seismically active region. Wiang Kum Kam is the site of an abandoned city where buried walls, temples, and related structures are of important historical significance to Thailand. Geophysical surveys focused on identifying and characterizing the paleo Ping River and identifying buried walls and structures related to the 13th century city. The field work conducted at Wiang Kum Kam during the 2011 field camp was an extension of the 2010 geophysics field camp survey. The 2011 geophysics field camp final report, photos, and related documents can be downloaded at http://cgiss.boisestate.edu/gwb. Table of Contents The advancement of humanitarian geophysics in Southeast Asia: a student-based approach .............................................................................................................................. 1 A 2011 final report to the SEG Geoscientists Without Borders program ........................... 1 Table of Contents ................................................................................................................ 2 Acknowledgements and Financial Support ........................................................................ 4 Equipment used for training................................................................................................ 8 Boise State University..................................................................................................... 8 Chiang Mai University .................................................................................................... 8 Thailand Department of Mineral Industries .................................................................... 8 Siam Tone Ltd/Geonics Ltd ............................................................................................ 8 Royal Irrigation Department ........................................................................................... 8 Mahidol University ......................................................................................................... 8 Summary of 2010 GWB-related publications..................................................................... 9 Logistics and site survey locations ..................................................................................... 9 Site and project descriptions ............................................................................................. 10 Wiang Kum Kam – archaeology/ river channel characterization ................................. 11 Mae Jo – archaeology characterization site .................................................................. 13 Project overview and relevance to the GWB mission statement .............................. 14 GWB Mission Statement .......................................................................................... 15 GWB Program goals ................................................................................................. 15 Program strengths and weaknesses ........................................................................... 15 Summary of written evaluations ....................................................................................... 16 Acknowledgements and Financial Support This geophysics field camp could not have been possible without the support of many organizations and individuals. We greatly appreciate the generous financial contributions made by the Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) Geoscientists Without Borders (GWB) program, our primary sponsor. In addition to the SEG financial support, significant contributions were provided by Boise State University (faculty release time, graduate student participation, equipment), Chiang Mai University (faculty and staff release time, facilities and equipment), Thailand Department of Mineral Resources (instructor participation, equipment, travel expenses), Colorado School of Mines (undergraduate student participation), Geonics Limited (instructor participation, travel expenses), University of Western Australia (faculty release time), Royal Irrigation Department (instructor participation, equipment), Siam Tone Company Limited (equipment), Mahidol University (equipment, teaching assistants) and many individuals within this group that provided time, effort and personal funds to make this field training a success. Instructors/Technicians The following is a list of instructors for the 2011 GWB Thailand geophysics field camp. Instructor support was provided by individuals, institutions, and GWB. Instructor Name Email Citizenship Affiliation Lee Liberty [email protected] USA Boise State University Spencer Wood [email protected] USA Boise State University Kasper vanWijk [email protected] Netherlands Boise State University Thomas Blum [email protected] French Boise State University Katie Decker [email protected] USA Boise State University Pisanu Wongpornchai [email protected] Thailand Chiang Mai University Fongsaward S. [email protected] Thailand Chiang Mai Singharajawarapan University Sarawute Chantraprasert [email protected] Thailand Chiang Mai University Siriporn Chaisri [email protected] Thailand Chiang Mai University Suwimon Udphuay [email protected] Thailand Chiang Mai University Chanpen Silawongsawat [email protected] Thailand Chiang Mai University Kachentra Neawsuparp [email protected] Thailand Department of Mineral Resources Wachirachai Sakapa [email protected] Thailand Department of Mineral Resources Rob Harris [email protected] Canada Geonics Jeffrey Shragge [email protected] Canada Univ of Western Australia‐ Perth Noppadol Poomvises [email protected] Thailand Royal Irrigation Department Dan Sturko [email protected] Canada Adulaya Yawichai [email protected] Thailand Chiang Mai University Jirapong Sungkoon j [email protected] Thailand Chiang Mai University Participants The following is a list of participants for the 2011 GWB Thailand geophysics field camp. Student support for US students was provided by the student institution. Participant Name Email Citizenship Affiliation Maung Maung Tun [email protected] Myanmar Chiang Mai University Athitaya Chumkhong [email protected] Thailand Chiang Mai University Poramase Maskhoaw [email protected] Thailand Chiang Mai University Potpreecha Pondthai [email protected] Thailand Chiang Mai University Sukanya Konkuen [email protected] Thailand Chiang Mai University MingKhwan [email protected] Thailand Chiang Mai University Kruachanta Penprapa Wutthijuk [email protected] Thailand Chulalongkorn University Praewpaka Chumtong [email protected] Thailand Chulalongkorn University Patchawee Nualkhow [email protected] Thailand Chulalongkorn University Banks Beasley [email protected] USA Colorado School of Mines Brent Putnam [email protected] USA Colorado School of Mines Catherine Cox [email protected] USA Colorado School of Mines Ocpasorn Occarach [email protected] Thailand Dept of Groundwater Resources Rattana Thirathititham [email protected] Thailand Dept of Groundwater Resources Tipwimon [email protected] Thailand Dept of Groundwater Chumphukawin Resources Yongyuth [email protected] Thailand Dept of Mineral Chatrapakpong Resources Tanad Soisa [email protected] Thailand Dept of Mineral Resources Pongsub Junngu [email protected] Thailand Dept of Mineral Resources Nuchit Siritongkham [email protected] Thailand Depnt of Mineral Resources Ni Made Wilasari [email protected] Indonesia Gadjah Mada University
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