African Seismological GENERAL ASSEMBLY Commission SECOND CIRCULAR CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT KASANE, BOTSWANA | 28 JUNE – 4 JULY 2020 Deadline of Submission of Abstracts - March 31, 2020 AFRICAN SEISMOLOGICAL COMMISSION (AFSC) MISSION Participants from all over the world are invited to submit their abstracts of presentations in English. Presentations in scientific sessions will be either be oral or poster. Abstracts will be published in the conference proceedings. The AfSC mission is to develop the Science of Seismology within the scientific community of the African countries, by promoting research studies, to We take this opportunity to wish everyone a fruitful 2020 and a very extend and enhance scientific co-operation and to train young scientists. enjoyable and stimulating GA in support of this great African scientific gathering, and very much look forward to warmly welcoming you all to INTRODUCTION AND WELCOME Botswana. The 3rd General Assembly of the African Seismological Commission LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE (AfSC3GA2020) will be held in Kasane, Botswana on 28 June–4 July 2020. This is the third event in the biennial AfSC General Assembly series, and the first Commission’s GA to be hosted in Southern Africa. We wish to extend Dr. Zibisani Bagai - Member invitations not only from the African countries but also from the global scientists. Mr. Koketso G. Botepe - Vice Chairperson The Third GA will provide a new model for the participation of scientists from Ms. Gofaone Jacob - Member Africa, including youth and women in science. Together with participants Dr. James G. King - Member from around the world to articulate results, ideas, approaches and innovations in support of continental needs for seismic disaster risk reduction. Mr. Motsamai T.O. Kwadiba - Member The GA will promote minimization of loss of human life, property damage and socio-economic disruption due to earthquakes in Africa. Dr. Kebabonye Laletsang - Member The AfSC3GA2020 will furnish a distinctive global multi-disciplinary platform Mr. James B. Molosankwe - Co-Chairperson for scientists interested in seismological research in Africa and other Mr. Lebogang Mpelega - Member geological settings around the world to share their findings and exchange data, knowledge and ideas. Ms. Tembi Ncube - Secretary Admin & Alternative LOC Secretary The GA will foster collaboration and partnership opportunities as well as Mr. Onkgopotse Ntibinyane - LOC Secretary potential research themes that are specifically focused on Africa along with Mr. Oarabile Seiphemo - Member being of global interest. It is hoped that the 3rd GA will articulate strategies that could improve techniques for earthquake disaster risk reduction through Dr. Ame T. Selepeng - Member identification of seismic hazards, building safer structures, and providing public education on earthquake safety. Dr. Rapelang E. Simon - Co-Chairperson Building on the success of the previous General Assemblies (GAs), the Dr. Edwin Thuma - Member AfSC3GA2020 will facilitate the formulation of new frontiers of research and Dr. Gomotsang Tshoso - Member foster multi-sectoral participation through provision of interdisciplinary scientific sessions including seismic network operation, earthquakes monitoring, seismotectonics, earth structure, seismic hazard assessment and public education and outreach, among others. Co-Hosts: Deadline of Submission of Abstracts - March 31, 2020 CONTACT DETAILS: The Chairperson, Local Organising Committee, 3rd African Seismological Commission General Assembly, Private Bag 0014, Lobatse, Botswana, Tel: +267 5330428 Fax: +267 5334295, Email: [email protected] SECOND CIRCULAR CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT African Seismological Commission 3rd General KASANE, BOTSWANA | Assembly 28 JUNE – 4 JULY 2020 SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE Dr. Vunganai Midzi Council for Geoscience, RSA Mr. Puso Akanyang Dr. Moikwathai D. Moidaki Botswana Geoscience Institute, Botswana University of Botswana Dr. Atalay Ayele Prof. Meghraoui Mustapha Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia Université de Strasbourg, France Dr. Paulina Amponsah Prof. Ghebrebrhan B. Ogubazghi National Data Centre of the Ghana Atomic Energy, Ghana Eritrea Institute of Technology, Eritrea Dr. Ateba Bekoa Prof. Emile A Okal Mount Cameroon Volcano Observatory, Cameroon Northwestern University, USA Prof. Eric Calais Dr. Olaf Zilke École Normale Supérieure, France King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Dr. Damien Delvaux Saudi Arabia Royal Museum for Central Africa, Belgium Dr. Rapelang E. Simon Prof. Raymond Durrheim University of Botswana, Botswana University of the Witwatersrand, RSA Dr. Mohamed ElGabry SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics, Cairo (NRIAG), Egypt • Seismic Hazard Assessment Prof. Claudia Faccenna • Active Tectonics and Paleoseismology Roma Tre University, Italy • Mining-induced Seismicity Dr. Richard Ferdinand • Meteorite Impact Detection and Risk Mitigation University of Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania Seismic Source Ms. Michelle Grobbelaar • Earth Structures in Africa and other Similar Geologic Council for Geoscience, RSA Settings of the World Dr. Chris Hartnady • Geodynamics, GPS, InSAR and Remote Sensing Umvoto Africa (Pty) Ltd, RSA Reservoir-induced Seismicity Prof. Dumisani J. Hlatywayo • The East African Rift System National University of Science and Technology, Zimbabwe • Special Session on the 2017 Botswana Earthquake Dr. Ahmed Hosni • Ground Motion and Site Effects National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics, • GIS and Risk Scenario Cairo (NRIAG), Egypt • Education, Outreach and Communication Dr. Derek Keir University of Southampton, UK INVITATION FOR CONTRIBUTIONS Prof. Andrzej Kijko Natural Hazard Centre, University of Pretoria, RSA Contributions are welcome on all aspects of Seismological studies in Africa Mr. Motsamai T. Kwadiba and around the world, and we hereby invite everyone to play an active role Botswana Geoscience Institute, Botswana in organizing the scientific program of the General Assembly. Dr. Kebabonye Laletsang Botswana Geoscience Institute, Botswana Please feel free to suggest new sessions with conveners, including Mr. Bufelo Lushetile description and modifications. Study the sessions that already exist and send Geological Survey, Namibia us your proposal. Mr. Kwangwari Marimira Goetz Observatory, Zimbabwe Dr. George T. Mavunga Volcanological Observatory of Goma (OVG), DRC CONFERENCE CIRCULAR PAGE | 02 SECOND CIRCULAR CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT African Seismological Commission 3rd General KASANE, BOTSWANA | Assembly 28 JUNE – 4 JULY 2020 OFFICIAL LANGUAGE PAYMENT INFORMATION The official language of the 2020 General Assembly is English. Simultaneous interpretation is not provided. Payment must be made by bank transfer to the account number IMPORTANT DATES stated below, free of charge to the recipient: Account Name: BOTSWANA GEOSCIENCE INSTITUTE • Call for Sessions and Session Chairs: Name of Bank: First National Bank of Botswana 22nd January 2020 Branch: Corporate Branch • Deadline for submission of Sessions Account Number: 62841065924 and Session Chairs: 29th February 2020 Branch Code: 28-22-67 • Call for submission of Abstracts: SWIFT code: FIRNBWGX 1st February 2020 Bank Address: P.O. Box 381, Lobatse. Botswana • Abstracts Submission deadline: Payee: 31st March 2020 Address: • Notification of Acceptance of Abstracts: 30th April 2020 Reference: GA participant FULL Names followed by AfSC3GA2020 Email proof to; [email protected] REGISTRATION DATES For any information or clarifications please contact: NOTE: REGISTRATION OPENS ON APRIL 01, 2020 LOC Secretary, CLOSING DATE E-mail: [email protected] EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION 15th April 2020 Alternatively, visit our website: www.AfSC3GA2020.co.bw STANDARD REGISTRATION 28th May 2020 STUDENT REGISTRATION 28th May 2020 WORKSHOPS AND TUTORIALS LATE REGISTRATION 28th June 2020 Those who are interested in running workshops or tutorials REGISTRATION FEES should submit their proposals to the LOC Secretariat no later than 29th February 2020 at [email protected] Early Bird Registration: US$70.00 Standard: US$80.00 Students: US$30.00 EXHIBITION INFORMATION Accompanying Person: US$30.00 This GA offers an opportunity to exhibit/show case seismological ACCOMMODATION *per day for six days services and products. The exhibition will be at the Conference venue gardens on a thick-grassed open space. Double/Single Room (Single occupancy): Exhibitors are required to provide their own shelters/gazebos and US$125.00 related branding material. Electricity will be provided. Double/Twin Room (2 people sharing): US$65.00 Family Room (3 people sharing): US$55.00 Space available is 3 m x 3 m at a fee of US$ 1500.00 REGISTRATION FEES WILL COVER THE FOLLOWING; This fee will cover the following; • Transportation to and from the Kasane International • Exhibition space, Airport (BBK) • Accreditation of 3 exhibitors • Accreditation • Entry to all GA sessions • Entry to the Posters area • Entry to the Posters area • Conference bag with program and abstracts book • Conference bag with program and abstracts book • Coffee breaks, Water and lunch during entire • Coffee breaks, Water and lunch during the entire period of the Assembly • Welcome drink and GA dinner period of the Assembly • Welcome drink and GA dinner CONFERENCE CIRCULAR PAGE | 03 SECOND CIRCULAR CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT African Seismological Commission 3rd General KASANE, BOTSWANA | Assembly 28 JUNE – 4 JULY 2020 PRACTICAL INFORMATION About the Assembly Venue Travel Lodge Kasane in snapshots