EuroWorkshop – Natural Hazards, Geothermal and Geological Heritage: Expressions of Geodiversity

 

19-20 and 23-25 May 2022

Location

Azores, Portugal

Co-organisers

The Portuguese Association of Geologists (APG), the European Federation of Geologists (EFG), the Platform for Atlantic Geohazard Risk Management (AGEO), the Geopark Azores and the REFLECT and CROWDTHERMAL projects.

 

 
Please consult this document and find the most updated information on the event website: https://efgazores2022.wordpress.com

 

EuroWorkshops are a platform to support the continuous professional development (CPD) for geologists worldwide and specifically in Europe, that the EFG proposes to European Geologist title holders and all other geoscientists. These activities will intensify the professional exchange of ideas and the contacts between geologists from all over Europe and will also strengthen the context in which we work within the EFG family.

Introduction

The Portuguese Association of Geologists (APG), the European Federation of Geologists (EFG), the Platform for Atlantic Geohazard Risk Management (AGEO), the Geopark Azores, and the REFLECT and CROWTHERMAL projects (EU-funded projects) will jointly organise the EuroWorkshop Natural Hazards, Geothermal and Geological Heritage: Expressions of Geodiversity between 19-25 May 2022 in Azores, Portugal.

The 80th EFG Council meeting will be held on 20-22 May, 2022 also in Azores (for EFG delegates only).

See you in Azores next Spring!

Luís Lopes (APG, ICT, UE)

Mónica Sousa (APG, ICT, FCUP)

Gina P. Correia (APG, CITEUC)

Mafalda Oliveira (APG, Lundin Mining)

Patrícia Matos (APG, COMSA Portugal)

João Carlos Nunes (APG, Azores Geopark)

Manuel Paulino Costa (Azores Geopark)

Glen Burridge (EFG)

About Azores

The Azores Autonomous Region has an area of 2324 sq. km. It is located at the Atlantic Triple Junction, where the boundaries of three tectonic plates intersect: the North American Plate, the Eurasian Plate and the African Plate. This triple junction is located along the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Despite the small size of the Azorean territory, the islands have a wide range of landscapes, forms and structures derived from the types of eruption, its dynamics and the subsequent actions of weathering.

Due to its tectonic and volcanic environment, the Azores region is affected by most of all natural hazards, namely, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, landslides, floods, coastal erosion, etc.

Capelinhos Eruption, Faial Island

Geothermal is strategic for the energy self-sufficiency of the Azores Archipelago and has become the most important source of renewable energy in the Azores.

Programme

Hours are shown in Azores time zone.

Pre-Conference Field Trip

Thursday, May 19

Arrival to Terceira

19:00 – Welcome sunset dinner1

Friday, May 20

09:00 – 12:30 – Pre-Conference Field Trip “Geodiversity and Geothermal Resources in Terceira Island”

Coordination: Azores Geopark

  • Visit to Terceira Island
  • Visit to Geothermal Plant
  • Lunch

16:50 – 17:25 – Flight to Pico Island1

80th Council Meeting

Friday, May 20

18:30 – 20:30 – Sunset & Volcanic wine tasting

  • Visit to Pico Wine Museum & Wine tasting

20:30 – 22:00 – Welcome Dinner

Saturday, May 21

09:00 – 17:00 – EFG Council Meeting

20:00 – Council Magma Dinner & wine contest

Sunday, May 22

07:30 – 13:00 – Field trip “Volcanic wonders of Faial: The Blue Island” (optional)

Coordination: Azores Geopark

13:00 – 14:00 – Wrap-up lunch

15:00 – 19:00 – EFG Council Meeting

20:00 – Council Volcano Dinner

1included in the “Geodiversity and Geothermal Resources in Terceira Island” field trip.

EFG Workshop
“Natural Hazards, Geothermal and Geological Heritage: Expressions of Geodiversity”

Monday, May 23

09:00 – 09:30 – Registration

09:30 – 10:00 – Welcome Session

Luís Lopes (APG & AGEO), Ana Rodriges (Regional Secretariat for the Environment and Climate Changes), João Carlos Nunes (Azores Geopark & University), Marko Komac (EFG), José António Soares (Presidente do CM Madalena)

Session 1 – Natural Hazards & Citizen Observatories
Chair: Luís Lopes (APG & AGEO)

10:00 – 10:25 – When (Azorean) Nature becomes furious! | João Carlos Nunes (UAçores & Azores Geopark)

10:25 – 10:50 – Geosciences applied to geohazards management: the example of La Palma eruption | Inés Galindo Jiménez (IGME & AGEO)

10:50 – 11:15 – Earthquake forecasting – Are we any closer to reliable earthquake forecasts? | Marko Komac, Jure Žalohar & Blaž Vičič (Quantectum AG)

11:15 – 11:25 – Q&A

11:25 – 11:45 – Coffee break

Session 2 – Geothermal & Hydrogeological Resources
Chair: João Carlos Nunes

11:45 – 12:10 – Hydrogeology and Geothermal Operations: a successful marriage | José Martins Carvalho (TAHR)

12:10 – 12:25 – CROWDTHERMAL project: empower citizens for the energy transition, geothermal energy contribution to the European Green Deal | Isabel Fernandez(CROWDTHERMAL)

12:25 – 12:50 – The REFLECT project – Redefining geothermal fluid properties at extreme conditions to optimise future geothermal energy extraction | Simona Regenspurg (REFLECT)

12:50 – 13:00 – Q&A

13:00 – 14:30 – Lunch

Session 3 – Geological Heritage & Geoconservation
Chair: Ana Rodrigues (DRAAC)

14:30 – 14:55 – Discovering the Geosites of the Azores UNESCO Global Geopark | Manuel Paulino Costa (Azores Geopark)

14:55 – 15:20 – Geoconservation in Europe: achievements and challenges | José Brilha (UMinho)

15:20 – 15:45 – GeoHeritage: The Earth’s Geological Legacy | Mónica Sousa (APG & EFG PE on Geological Heritage)

15:45 – 15:55 – Q&A

15:55 – 17:30 – Wine break & Poster session

17:30 – 18:00 – Closing Session

Luís Lopes (APG & AGEO), Ana Rodrigues (Regional Secretariat for the Environment and Climate Changes), Marko Komac (EFG), José António Soares (Presidente do CM Madalena), José Martins Carvalho (TARH)

20:00 – Conference Dinner

Tuesday, May 24
09:00 – 22:00 – Field Trip “Geological wonders and hazards of Pico Island”2

Coordination: Azores Geopark

2Includes Geofood Dinner

Wednesday, May 25
09:00 – 19:00 – Field Trip “Discovering the Mount Pico: the sleeping volcano” (optional)

 

Important information:

  • Delegates should book their own flight to Terceira Island if they would like to attend the pre-Conference field trip “Geodiversity and Geothermal Resources in Terceira Island” on May 20.
  • The fee for the field trip “Geodiversity and Geothermal Resources in Terceira Island” will include the flight from Terceira to Pico Island, where the rest of the event will take place.
  • Delegates should book their own flight back home from Pico Island.
  • APG has already booked rooms at some hotels in Terceira and Pico Islands. Please wait for the information before making any reservation.

EFG Council Meeting: May 20-22, 2022 (Attendance for EFG delegates)

EFG Council Meeting
(May 20-22)		 Free This includes:
– Visit to Pico Wine Museum & Wine tasting on May 20
– Meeting attendance
– Lunch and coffee-break for May 21
– Coffee-break for May 22
Dinner on Friday
(May 20)1		 25.00EUR Welcome Dinner at Cella Bar Restaurant
Dinner on Saturday
(May 21)1		 20.00EUR Council Magma Dinner & wine blind tasting contest at Tasca Petisca2
(Drinks and coffee not included)
Dinner on Sunday
(May 22)1		 25.00EUR Council Volcano Dinner at Taberna do Canal
(Drinks and desert not included)
Field trip “Volcanic wonders of Faial: The Blue Island” (optional)
(May 22)1		 80.00EUR This includes:
– Field trip attendance and travel (includes boat trip to and from Faial Island)
– Lunch
– Insurance

Accompanying Person

Dinner on Friday
(May 20)1		 25.00EUR Welcome Dinner at Cella Bar Restaurant
Dinner on Saturday
(May 21)1		 20.00EUR Council Magma Dinner & wine blind tasting contest at Tasca Petisca2
(Drinks and coffee not included)
Dinner on Sunday
(May 22)1		 25.00EUR Council Volcano Dinner at Taberna do Canal
(Drinks and desert not included)
Field trip “Volcanic wonders of Faial: The Blue Island” (optional)
(May 22)1		 80.00EUR This includes:
– Field trip attendance and travel (includes boat trip to and from Faial Island)
– Lunch
– Insurance

1EFG Delegates and their accompanying persons are welcome to attend the Field trip to Faial Island on Sunday, May 22, and dinners on May 20, 21 and 22 (subject to a fee; please see table for further information).

2EFG Delegates are welcome to bring a bottle of wine of their country for the wine blind tasting contest on Saturday, May 21.

What’s included in my Council Meeting registration?

EFG Council Meeting (May 20-22) – free

– Visit to Pico Wine Museum & Wine tasting on May 20
– Meeting attendance
– Lunch and coffee-break for May 21
– Coffee-break for May 22

Dinner on Friday (May 20)

Please select this option if you would like to attend this dinner (subject to a fee of 25.00EUR)

Dinner on Saturday (May 21)

Please select this option if you would like to attend this dinner (subject to a fee of 20.00EUR; Drinks and coffee not included)

Dinner on Sunday (May 22)

Please select this option if you would like to attend this dinner (subject to a fee of 25.00EUR; Drinks and desert not included)

Field trip “Volcanic wonders of Faial: The Blue Island” (optional) (May 22)

Please select this option if you would like to attend this field trip (subject to a fee of 80.00EUR)

  • Field trip attendance and travel (includes boat trip to and from Faial Island)
  • Lunch
  • Insurance

EFG Delegates and their accompanying persons are welcome to attend the Field trip to Faial Island on Sunday, May 22, and dinners on May 20, 21 and 22 (subject to a fee; please see table for further information).

EFG Delegates are welcome to bring a bottle of wine of their country for the wine blind tasting contest on Saturday, May 21.

EFG EuroWorkshop: May 19-20 & 23-25, 2022

  APG Associates and EFG Delegates Fee Regular Fee Fee Description
Pre-Conference Field Trip “Geodiversity and Geothermal Resources in Terceira Island”
(May 20)		 200.00EUR 250.00EUR This includes:
– Welcome sunset dinner on May 19
– Field trip attendance and travel (includes visit to Geothermal Plant)
– Lunch
– Flight to Pico Island
– Insurance
Conference + Traditional Dinner
(May 23)		 95.00EUR 150.00EUR This includes:
– Conference attendance
– Lunch and coffee-break
– Wine break
– Traditional dinner at Picoceano Restaurant
Conference
(May 23)		 70.00EUR 120.00EUR This includes:
– Conference attendance
– Lunch and coffee-break
– Wine break
Field Trip “Geological wonders and hazards of Pico Island”
(May 24)		 80.00EUR 130.00EUR This includes:
– Field trip attendance and travel
– Lunch
– Geofood Dinner
– Insurance
Field Trip “Discovering Mount Pico: the sleeping volcano”
(May 25)		 120.00EUR 170.00EUR This includes:
– Field trip attendance and travel
– Certified Professional Guides
– Access fee to the Pico Mountain Nature Reserve
– Walking sticks
– Activity photographs
– Allianz® Personal Accident Insurance
– Certificate
– Lunch

Accompanying Person1

Pre-Conference Field Trip “Geodiversity and Geothermal Resources in Terceira Island”
(May 20)		 200.00EUR This includes:
– Welcome sunset dinner on May 19
– Field trip attendance and travel (includes visit to Geothermal Plant)
– Lunch
– Flight to Pico Island
– Insurance
Field Trip “Geological wonders and hazards of Pico Island”
(May 24)		 80.00EUR This includes:
– Field trip attendance and travel
– Lunch
– Geofood Dinner
– Insurance
Field Trip “Discovering Mount Pico: the sleeping volcano”
(May 25)		 120.00EUR This includes:
– Field trip attendance and travel
– Certified Professional Guides
– Access fee to the Pico Mountain Nature Reserve
– Walking sticks
– Activity photographs
– Allianz® Personal Accident Insurance
– Certificate
– Lunch
Dinner on Monday
(May 23)		 25.00EUR Conference dinner at Picoceano Restaurant

What’s included in my EuroWorkshop registration?

Pre-Conference Field Trip “Geodiversity and Geothermal Resources in Terceira Island” (May 20)

Please refer to the Registration Fee Table

  • Welcome sunset dinner on May 19
  • Field trip attendance and travel (includes visit to Geothermal Plant)
  • Lunch
  • Flight to Pico Island
  • Insurance

Conference + Traditional Dinner (May 23)

Please refer to the Registration Fee Table

  • Conference attendance
  • Lunch and coffee-break
  • Wine break
  • Traditional dinner at Picoceano Restaurant

Conference (May 23)

Please refer to the Registration Fee Table

  • Conference attendance
  • Lunch and coffee-break
  • Wine break

Field Trip “Geological wonders and hazards of Pico Island” (May 24)

Please refer to the Registration Fee Table

  • Field trip attendance and travel
  • Lunch
  • Geofood Dinner
  • Insurance

Field Trip “Discovering the Mount Pico: the sleeping volcano” (May 25)

Please refer to the Registration Fee Table

  • Field trip attendance and travel
  • Certified Professional Guides
  • Access fee to the Pico Mountain Nature Reserve
  • Walking sticks
  • Activity photographs
  • Allianz® Personal Accident Insurance
  • Certificate
  • Lunch

Accompanying persons are welcome to attend pre-conference and conference field trips and dinner on Monday, May 23 (subject to a fee per person; see table for further information). Accompanying persons are not permitted to attend any other elements of the meeting without completion and payment of the respective registration.

Please register here.

The EFG 80th Council Meeting and the EFG EuroWorkshop will take place in Madalena Municipal Auditorium, in Pico Island, one of the nine islands of the Azores, a Portuguese archipelago.

The REFLECT and the CROWDTHERMAL projects have received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreements nº 850626 and 857830.