Where does earthquake physics meet earthquake geology?

Another forwarded invitation for contributions to a GSA Annual Meeting Session:

Greetings all -

We invite contributions to a session at the Geological Society of American Annual Meeting in honor of the 30th Anniversary of the Structural Geology and Tectonics Division:

*T. 147 Where does earthquake physics meet earthquake geology?*

Theoretical earthquake physics, experimental rock mechanics and earthquake geology are traditionally independent fields. The fault constitutive laws governing seismic rupture are so complex that they have been explored in idealized systems. On the other hand, those taking a geological approach to earthquake science recognize the importance of fault geometry, material properties, and physic-chemical processes on natural faults. Progress will arise as modelers gain awareness of the critical observations to be explained by theory. Also, the specific applicability of experiments to natural conditions can be explored by comparing natural and artificially produced rock textures. Recent advances in approaches to studying earthquakes provide opportunities for the integration of formerly discrete fields to study integrated processes. This session will provide a much needed forum for communication between scientists concerned with simulating earthquakes and earthquake processes, those who observe earthquakes in real time, and those who analyze earthquake products in the rock record. We invite contributions which specifically address the intersections between different approaches and methodologies.

The Geological Society of America Annual Meeting will be held in Denver, Colorado, 31 October - 3 November, 2010. The meeting website can be found here: http://www.geosociety.org/meetings/2010/

Invited talks by Stefan Nielsen, Emily Brodsky and Cristiano Collettini.

Hope to see you there,

Session conveners:
Christie Rowe
Jean-Philippe Avouac
W. Ashley Griffith
Zoe K. Shipton
Heather Savage