ASSOCIATION OF PETROLEUM GEOLOGISTS
Announces
5th Field Expedition & Workshop in Spiti Valley
16th to 26th August, 2008 at Manali-Kaza, Himachal Pradesh, India

The Spiti Basin is known as Museum of World Stratigraphy for its well-preserved and almost uninterrupted sequence of sediments ranging in age from Pre-Cambrian to Cretaceous. The understanding of Tectonics, Structure, Sedimentation & Stratigraphy of the sediments exposed in Spiti Valley will be unravelled through key traverses.

The varied landforms caused due to weathering and erosion at high altitude cold desert would also be studied. Traverses through Spiti Valley would give the Geoscientists an insight into the numerous geological processes involved in carving out this spectacular valley.

The course envisages one day lectures at Manali by eminent Himalayan Geoscientists highlighting the importance of Field Geology, Stratigraphy and Sedimentation of Spiti- Zanskar Basin and eight days field workshop at Losar and Kaza. The participant would be accommodated in a hotel at Manali & subsequently shifted to field tents at Losar and Kaza. Detailed program will be announced in due course of time.

Course Duration 10 DAYS

Who should participate :

• Exploration Geoscientists
• Structural Geologists
• Sedimentologists, Biostratigraphers & Stratigraphers.
• Participants should be medically fit and in sound health for the geological field work in high altitude area (at 4000m+)
Registration Fee

Indian Delegate- Rs 70,000.00
NRI & Foreign Delegate-US $ 2,500.00

Inclusive of boarding & lodging at Manali & Kaza, transportation to & from Manali to Kaza and other field areas, kit and course material. Boarding & lodging at Manali & Kaza will be on twin sharing basis.

Weather & Climate
Weather in the month of August is pleasant during the day time & cold at night. Maximum temperatures will be 20-25°C & minimum 10-15°C. (Night). Participant should carry sufficient woolens and a wind cheater, as it is quite windy during day time.

Field trip is reserved on first-come-first–serve basis as the course is limited to 30 participants. APG does not maintain insurance covering illness or injury for individuals during field trips. Please check your personal insurance before traveling.

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