"DEEP-2021" Second Circular (July, 2021)

The Organizing and Scientific Programme Committees of the

International Symposium on Deep Earth Exploration and Practices (DEEP-2021) are honoured to invite you to participate in:

International Symposium on Deep Earth Exploration and Practices

China, from26 to 31 October, 2021

At this time, DEEP-2021 is planned as a "hybrid" meeting, aimed to

optimize both in-person and worldwide virtual participation and to present a good experience for all attendees. Join us for DEEP-2021. The updated information is on http://2021.sinoprobe.org.

2021 International Symposium on Deep Earth Exploration and Practices

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HOSTS

China Geological Survey of the Ministry of Natural Resources of China

National Natural Science Foundation of China

INITIAL SPONSORS

SinoProbe Center Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences (CAGS)

International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS)

International Lithosphere Program (ILP)

International Continental Scientific Drilling Program (ICDP)

American Geophysical Union Seismology Section

Society of Economic Geologists

The Helmholtz Centre Potsdam - GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences

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K.P.KARPINSKY Russian Geological Research

State Key Laboratory for Mineral Deposits Research, Nanjing University

China Seismic Experimental Site

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BACKGROUND Deep Earth exploration is a multi-disciplinary, complex undertaking

aimed at understanding the structure, dynamics and evolution of the continents and their margins. Interactions between Earth’s tectonic plates produced the continents and oceans that characterise our planet while creating the mineral resources that support our standard of living. Active tectonic processes are also responsible for devastating hazards such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, and control Earth's surface topography, which fundamentally affect the climate, environment and our modern life. Therefore, it is of common interest to society worldwide to study the interior of the Earth and to gain fundamental insights into how our planet operates.

SinoProbe is funded for Earth exploration with an unprecedented scope and ambition by the Chinese Government. The overall aim of SinoProbe is to take a multi-disciplinary approach in studying the composition, structure and evolution of the continental lithosphere of China. SinoProbe-I, the initial phase of SinoProbe, was launched in 2008 and was successfully completed in 2016. This was followed by DREAM (Deep Resources Exploration and Advanced Mining) from 2016-2021 and Deep Geological Survey since 2016. These projects have provided researchers with rich data sets to image, sample and monitor the continent and underlying mantle at a resolution never before possible. These projects have enabled the scientists to make important breakthroughs and discoveries. The achievement of the past years have outlined a wide range of exciting scientific research directions and defined new questions to be addressed by SinoProbe-II

SinoProbe-II（2021-2030）a national strategy of "Deep Earth" is a major program for scientific and technological innovation. It will include acquisition over the Chinese continent and abroad of 20,000km of seismic reflection profiles, high density broad-band seismological data with a30x30kmstation density, and MT data at1°x1°, as well as super-deep scientific drilling and observations. SinoProbe-II will also co-initiate the Global Probe project, the "Earth CT", with prominent organizations that include the ILP, IUGS, IUGG, ICDP, DCO, GFZ, and VSEGEI. Universities and institutes from a large number of countries will also contribute to this multi-lateral joint Earth science research.

SinoProbe insists on an "open door policy” in international communication and cooperation. In October 2018, the DEEP-

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2018meeting was held in Beijing. About 350 geophysicists and geologists attended from the United States of America, Canada, Russia, Australia, Japan, Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Denmark, Turkey, Poland, United Kingdom, Ireland, India, Singapore and China. Some international attendees were principal and co-principal investigators of international deep exploration programmes, such as COCORP and EarthScope of the United States, LithoProbe and CCArray of Canada, AGCRC of Australia, and EuroProbe, TopoEurope, and AlpArray of Europe.

DEEP-2021 will emphasise recent global research on the deep Earth. The meeting will serve as a platform where participants can exchange ideas on progress in deep exploration of the lithosphere, better understand of deep processes in the Earth, expand the new knowledge into practical applications, and consider international collaboration on deep exploration of the Earth. DEEP-2021 will offer an unprecedented opportunity for establishing international collaboration within the earth sciences. SinoProbe-II will look for close partnership and collaboration through the DEEP-2021 platform, aiming for integration of exploration and research of critical geological study areas worldwide, and contributing to the international sharing of exploration data and results, with the overall objective of enhancing our knowledge of the Earth.

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Leader Zhong Ziran, President China Geological Survey Members Hou Zengqian National Natural Science Foundation of China Chen Linhao Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) Yao Huajun Ministry of Natural Resources(MNR) Lei Chaozi Ministry of Education(MOE) Huang Tieqing Chinese Academy of Sciences(CAS) Wang Kun China Earthquake Administration(CEA) Yan Guangsheng Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences (CAGS)

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SCIENTITIC COMMITTEE

Co-Chairs Dong Shuwen SinoProbe Center, Nanjing University John Ludden IUGS Thybo Hans ILP Marco Bohnhoff ICDP Sheehan Anne AGU Seismology Section Brian G. Hoal SEG Stroink Ludwig GFZ Petrov Oleg VESEIGI Members (in alphabetical order) Andrea Morelli University of Bologna, Italy Artemieva Irina University of Copenhagen, Denmark Brown Douglas Larry Cornell University, USA Cavazza William IUGS, University of Bologna, Italy Chen Jun Nanjing University, China Chen Xiaofei Southern University of Science and Technology,

Shenzhen, China Chuluun Oidov National Geological Survey of Mongolia Cloetingh Sierd Utrecht University, Netherland Clowes M. Ron University of British Columbia, Canada Dentith Michael University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia Ding Lin Institute of Qingzang Plateau, CAS, China DURRHEIM Raymond John University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa Freymueller Jeff University of Alaska, USA Griffin William Macquarie University and GEMOC, Australia Gao Rui Sun Yan-Sen University and SinoProbe Center, China Jin Zhijun Peking University, China Kashubin Sergey Russian Geological Research Institute, (VESGEI) Krawczyk Charlotte German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ),

Germany Klemperer Simon Stanford University, USA Klinger Yann Institute De Physique Du Globe De Paris, France Lewis Ashwal University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa Li Yaoguo Colorado School of Mines, Denver, USA Liu Lijun University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA Liu, Mian University of Missouri, USA

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Michael Dentith The University of Western Australia Milshtein Evgenia Russian Geological Research Institute, (VESGEI) Mooney Walter United States Geological Survey, USA O'REILLY, Suzanne Y. Macquarie University, GEMOC ARC National Key

Centre, Australia Paul Tapponnieer National Institute of Natural Hazards, China Sun Heping Institute of Geodesy and Geophysics, CAS, China Tappe Sebastian University of Johannesburg, South Africa Wang Chengshan China University of Geosciences Beijing Weber Michael German Research Center for Geosciences, (GFZ) Woodward Robert Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology,

USA Xu Yigang Guangzhou Institute of Geochemistry of CAS, China Yang Jingsui Nanjing University, China Yang Shufeng Zhejiang University, China Yasuhiro Yamada Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science Technology Yin An University of California at Los Angeles, USA Zhang Peizhen Sun Yan-Sen University, China Zhao Guochun University of Hongkong，Northwest University, China Zhao Wenzhi China National Petroleum Corporation Zheng Yongfei University of Science and Technology, China Zhu Rixiang Institute of Geology and Geophysics of CAS, China Secretary Generals: Lü Qingtian SinoProbe Center, China Liu Mian ILP, Missouri University, USA Wang Rucheng Nanjing University, China Wu Zhongliang China Seismic Experimental Site Executive Office: CAGS: Ma Yan, Li Wei SinoProbe: Zhou Qi, Chen Xuanhua, Shi Wei Nanjing University: Ni Pei ICDP: Wiersberg Thomas ILP Secretariat: Wang Qin AGU Seismology Section: Shen Weisen VESEGI: Kuba Natalia

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Liaisons: 1. Scientific Committee and Program Service Mrs. Zhou Qi Email: 1437922567@qq.com and sinoprobe@cags.ac.cn Tel:+86-10-68999617 SinoProbe Center CAGS, Baiwanzhuang Road 26 Beijing 100037 CHINA 2. International Cooperation Service Mrs. Li Wei Email: dic@cags.ac.cn, cagsdic@163.com Tel: +86-10-68999619 Department of International Cooperation of CAGS Baiwanzhuang Road 26 Beijing 100037 CHINA

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SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME

Topics

The theme of DEEP-2021 is "New Collaborations in Deep Earth Studies".

Sessions Overview

Keynote Session Session 1 Quo Vadis? Identifying critical areas of the Earth that are still unexplored by deep lithospheric techniques Co-Conveners: BROWN, Larry (Cornell University, USA), DONG Shuwen (SinoProbe, China), SHEEHAN Anne (University of Colorado, USA), ZHU Rixiang (Institute of Geology and Geophysics, CAS, China), ASSUMPCAO Marcelo (University of São Paulo,Brazil), EBINGER Cindy（Tulane University, USA）, THYBO Hans (ILP), KASHUBIN, Sergey (Russian Geological Research Institute [VSEGEI]), DURRHEIM Raymond John (University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa) Quo Vadis (trans. “Where are we going?”) Description: This session welcomes researchers from all over the world to share their research achievements in the field of deep lithospheric studies using such techniques as deep seismic reflection and refraction profiling, broadband seismic observations, and magnetotelluric sounding (MT). Informed by such studies of existing results, we also seek to stimulate future lithospheric research by a discussion of critical tectonic zones that have not yet been probed by modern deep exploration techniques. We hope that this discussion will facilitate new initiatives such as the global deep exploration cooperation (Earth CT) program. Session 2 Deep structure and dynamics of the Himalaya-Tibet orogen and global collision zones Co-Conveners: SHI Yaolin(University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, China), KLEMPERER Simon (Stanford University, USA), YIN An (State University of California at Los Angeles, USA), NIU Fenglin (Rice University, USA), YUAN Xiaohui (GFZ German Research Center for Geosciences, Germany)

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Description: The Himalaya and Tibetan Plateau are the most spectacular manifestations of continent-continent collisional orogens and forms one of the most prominent geologic features on the Earth’s surface. This session will highlight recent SinoProbe and other studies of Tibet and welcomes all studies of continental collision zones around the world. We seek diverse geologic, geochemical, geophysical and modeling studies that help us to better understand lithospheric structure and dynamics. Session 3 The structure and evolution of the Eurasia continent and its margins Co-Conveners: MILSHTEIN, Evgenia (Russian Geological Research Institute [VSEGEI]), TAPPONNIER Paul (National Institute of Natural Hazards, China), CARBONELL Ramon (CSIC-Inst. Earth Sciences, Spain), MOONEY, Walter D. (U.S. Geological Survey, USA), XIAO Wenjiao (Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, CAS, China), LIU Lijun (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) Description: Eurasia is the largest and most geologically diverse land mass on Earth. More than five decades of exploration has probed the deep structure of this region, including a variety of geologic, geochemical and geophysical methods, with numerous active and passive seismic studies as well as non-seismic methods. This session welcomes contributions that report new insights into the deep structure of Eurasia and it margins. Results that are multi-disciplinary and that combine multiple data sets are welcomed. Session 4 Dynamics of intracontinental deformation Co-Conveners: GERYA Taras（ETH, Zurich), ZHANG Junfeng (University of Geosciences, Wuhan, China), CHEN Ling (Institute of Geology and Geophysics, CAS, China), WANG Qin (Nanjing University, China) Description: This interdisciplinary session invites contributions from various disciplines in geophysics, geodynamics, structural geology and geochemistry that focus on the structure and evolution of the continental lithosphere and on geodynamic processes within the continental interior. The session will present overviews of current knowledge on the structure of the crust and the upper mantle in different tectonic settings, ranging from Precambrian cratons to sedimentary basins, continental rift zones, and intracontinental collisional orogens. Geodynamic studies will demonstrate the role of various processes in intracontinental deformation,

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ranging from collisional, extensional and strike-slip deformation by plate tectonics, to intracontinental deformation caused by lithosphere-mantle dynamic interaction associated with hotspots, large igneous provinces and large-scale impacts. Session 5 Lithosphere structure and its control on Mineral System （Jointly sponsored by ILP TF I - Lithosphere structure and mineral resources） Co-Conveners: ARTEMIEVA Irina （ Stanford University, USA), Lü Qingtian( SinoProbe Center, China), ERNST Richard (Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada), HOU Zengqian (National Science Foundation of China, Institute of Geology of CAGS, China), DENTITH Michael (University of Western Australia, Australia), LI Yaoguo(University of Colorado, USA) Description: The geological processes in the lithosphere are closely related to deposition of minerals, many of which occur only in specific lithospheric settings. We invite contributions from geology, geophysics, geodynamics, geochemistry and petrology with focus on the links between the crustal structure, lithosphere evolution, plate tectonics, deep mantle processes, including LIPs, and the origin of various mineral deposits in different geodynamic and tectonic settings. Multidisciplinary contributions with focus on Precambrian cratons, continental collisional belts, modern and paleo-subduction systems, and large igneous provinces are particularly welcome. Session 6 Crust-mantle interaction and deep recycling Co-Conveners: XU Yigang (Guangzhou Institute of Geochemistry, CAS, China), YANG Jingsui(Nanjing University, China), GAZEL Esteban (Cornell University, USA), ZHENG Jianping (China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, China), CHEN Lihui(Northwest University, Xi' an, China), GRIFFIN William (Macquarie University, Australia) Description: Melting of the mantle transports the materials from the deep to the earth’s surface and builds the crust. Conversely, crustal material returns to the mantle through subduction, subduction erosion and/or delamination. Such a cycling process plays a key role on the habitability of our planet. The recycling of the crustal materials, including volatiles, not only affect the net growth of the crust, but also modifies the composition and the physical property of the mantle. In recent decades, the crustal growth, the crustal recycling process and the fate of the recycled

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crust have been investigated not only through petrological/geochemical observations of natural rocks, e.g. oceanic/continental basalts, mantle xenoliths/xenocrysts, ophiolitic mantle rocks, ultra-high pressure metamorphic rocks, ultra-deep diamonds and their inclusions, but also through high-pressure experiments and geodynamic modelling. Recent progresses on above topics are welcome in this session.

Session 7 Lithospheric architecture and deep material probing (Co-sponsored by IGCP 662) Co-Conveners: HOU Zengqian (National Science Foundation of China, Institute of Geology of CAGS, China), WANG Tao (Institute of Geology, CAGS, China), O' REILLY, Suzanne Y. (Macquarie University, GEMOC ARC National Key Centre, Australia), SELTMANN, Reimar (The Natural History Museum, UK), XIAO Wenjiao (Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, CAS, China), GLADKOCHUB Dmitry (Institute of the Earth's Crust, Siberian Branch, RAS, Irkutsk, Russia), VAN STAAL Cees (Geological Survey of Canada), SAFONOVA Inna (Novosibirsk State University, Russia) Description: One of the important tasks of solid-Earth science is to investigate deep crustal and whole lithosphere architecture, pathways and processes that create large-scale mineralization. Lithospheric (magmas and rock) probes and isotopic mapping (such as whole-rock Nd, zircon Hf) provide powerful datasets that can be used to interpret abundant geophysical data for these deep regions and to define their thermochemical structure that can inform energy- and mineral-exploration strategies. This session is focused on: (1) Continental growth and three-dimensional deep crustal architecture from regional- to orogenic-scales; (2) Ore systems, their timing and location as related to lithospheric architecture and tectonic environment; (3) Crustal expressions of lithosphere-scale ore systems within different orogenic types; (4) Integration of geochemical and geophysical datasets, and the role of geodynamic modelling in the prediction of the location metallogenic provinces. The key aims of this session are: (1) to evaluate current methods to delineate three-dimensional architecture for the deep crust and lithospheric mantle; (2) to investigate the relationship between lithosphere thermochemical structure and metallogenesis; and (3) to promote the integration of petrology, geochemistry, tectonics, geodynamic modelling and geophysical datasets in constructing a predictive model for metallogenesis through time. Case

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studies on regional crustal and underlying mantle architecture and regional metallogenesis are also welcome. Session 8 Downhole monitoring of geodynamic processes: opportunities and challenges Co-Conveners: WANG Chengshan (China University of Geosciences, Beijing, China), HARMS Ulrich (ICDP, Germany), WIERSBERG Thomas (ICDP, Germany), DONG Hailiang (China University of Geosciences, Beijing, China) Description: Deep Scientific Drilling is the key method to acquire in-situ data and to retrieve uncompromised samples to complement surface studies and verify modeling results. In the last decade, a rapid progress in the development, installation and operation of borehole instrumentation on land and offshore has been achieved e.g. in Turkey (GONAF), South Africa (DSEIS), Iceland (SUSTAIN) and in the Kumano basin offshore Japan (NanTroSEIZE) and new borehole monitoring is being planned at various key locations around the world, e.g. in Italy (STAR), China (MW-DUL), in the Czech Republic (EGER), and in India (Koyna). The instruments allow to record crustal deformation over a large bandwidth of signal frequencies including seismic waves and slow deformation, but also tilt, temperature, fluid pressure and fluid composition, as well as microbial activities associated with geodynamic processes. Key technical developments include the application of fibre optic cables to record seismic data and temperature changes along sizable borehole sections over long periods and the deployment of ultrahigh temperature resistant instrumentation for obtaining data from the near-field of un-solidified magmatic bodies or from magma itself. This session aims to provide an overview about state-of-the-art in the field of scientific drilling with a focus on borehole monitoring. In addition, contributions on site surveys, drilling, coring and logging techniques, borehole testing and experiments, modeling, and science are welcome. Session 9 Geohazards and Crust Deformation: Deep-Earth Underground Science and Earthquake Science Co-Conveners: WU Zhongliang (Institute of Earthquake Forecasting, CEA, China), JIM Mori (Kyoto University, Japan), LI Li (Institute of Geophysics, CEA, China), PARAMESH Banerjee (Nanyang

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Technological University, Singapore), LI Ying (Institute of Earthquake Forecasting, CEA, China), SCHWEITZER Johannes (NORSAR, Norway) Description: Earthquake science plays an essential role in the study of geohazards. Earthquakes are the result of physical and chemical processes in the Earth’s interior under stress. To better understand this relation new research must go beyond the present knowledge of earthquake science. This Session focuses on, but is not limited to, the application of ‘DEEP Science’ to earthquake science, including fault friction and instability within the environment of the crust, fluid physics under crustal conditions, regular versus low-frequency (slow) earthquakes, comparative studies with implication for ‘DEEP Science’, rheology of Earth materials in the deep underground of the Earth and influence of different stress sources (local, regional, global tectonic) in the crust on observed seismicity. Other relevant geohazards, e.g., volcanoes, are welcome to be discussed in the session. Session 10 Geological and surface processes in response to deep earth dynamics Co-Conveners: LIU Jing (Tianjin University, China), KLINGER Yann (IPGP, France), LI Haibin (Institute of Geology, CAGS, China), BRAUN Jean (GFZ, Germany), HUNTINGTON Kate (University of Washington, USA) Description: Interactions between geological and surface processes and deep earth dynamics are increasingly recognized at various scales over the past decades. This ongoing research has profound implications for predicting natural hazards, interpreting sedimentary archives, and modeling global geochemical cycles. Earth surface processes operate at the intersection of tectonics, climate, and biology, making them inherently multifaceted and complex to study. Recent advances in geochronology/thermo chronology, numerical methods, and remote sensing continue to improve our ability to measure landscape dynamics and explore the complicated interplay between various earth systems across an increasing range of spatial and temporal scales. The improvement of these techniques or used in noval combination facilitates interrogating geologic processes that differ across landscapes and timescales. In this session, we welcome studies that combine analytical techniques and new approaches to investigate diverse terrestrial processes (e.g. mountain building, erosion, landscape development, weathering, soil

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development, ecosystem shifts) across disparate spatial or temporal domains, and attempt to explore the potential linkage with deep earth dynamics. Session 11 New techniques and applications in dense array seismology Co-Conveners: YAO Huajian, ZHANG Haijiang (University of Science and Technology of China), TIAN Xiaobo (Institute of Geology and Geophysics, CAS, China) Description: Dense arrays have been widely used in seismological studies and have greatly facilitated our understanding of seismic source properties and Earth’s structures of various length scales. More recently, in addition to broadband seismograph arrays, integrated geophone arrays with built-in battery and digitizer have been frequently used in high-resolution imaging of regional crust structures, volcanic regions, fault zones, urban areas, oil and gas as well as mineral deposit fields, etc. These integrated geophones or short-period seismometers are much cheaper and easier to deploy compared to broadband sensors, making dense arrays within tens or hundreds of meters receiver spacing feasible for high-resolution imaging of shallow structures and high-precision earthquake locations. In addition, recent developments in Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) have make ultra-dense-array imaging and source location applicable even using existing telecommunication fiber cables. In this session, we invite contributions from all relevant studies using dense arrays composed of broadband seismometers, integrated geophones, or DAS. We are particularly interested in new techniques related to data processing, imaging, full waveform inversion, and source location (including induced and triggered earthquakes) based on dense arrays. Dense array applications with passive and active sources including ambient noise sources are all encouraged for submission. Session 12 Illuminating the Deep Earth with EM Geophysics Co-Conveners: JIN Sheng(China University of Geosciences, Beijing, China), SCHULTZ Adam (Oregon State University, USA),YE Gaofeng（China University of Geosciences, Beijing, China） Description: We call for contributions on all aspects of Electromagnetic (EM) methods that probes the deep electrical properties to advance our understanding of the tectonics and geodynamics of the lithosphere and asthenosphere. We seek presentations from the field observations to the

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physical/numerical modelling that images the solid Earth on both the regional and the global scales. Development of laboratory measurements of rock/mineral resistivity, new instrumentation, and new methodologies are also welcomed. Multi-disciplinary studies that combines the EM and other geophysical methods are particularly encouraged. Special Session (ILP Townhall Meeting) Session 13 “Earth CT": A new initiative of global exploration of the deep Earth within the framework of the ILP coordinating committee on Global Geo Transects (GGT). Co-Conveners: DONG Shuwen (SinoProbe), THYBO Hans (ILP), PETROV Oleg (VESEGI), KRAWCZYK Charlotte (GFZ), BROWN Larry (Cornel University, USA) Description: The Earth CT project originates from initial discussions during the International Symposium, DEEP-2018. Deep Earth processes control the geological evolution, including the formation of natural resources, natural disasters, and large-scale environmental changes at the surface of the Earth. The Earth CT project aims to globally construct long range profiles in wide corridors to image the lithosphere by integrative interpretation of geoscientific data. The programme will integrate data from structural geology and tectonic interpretation at global and continental scales, geochemical surveys in geotransect corridors to define their crustal and lithospheric composition, deep seismic reflection and refraction/wide-angle reflection profiling to identify crustal and upper mantle structure and composition, magnetotelluric(MT) sounding for the electrical structure, broadband passive seismic tomography techniques for global and regional velocity structure and receiver functions for crustal/upper mantle structure, as well as gravity and magnetic regional and global interpretation. Scientific drilling for deep earth sampling and detection of anomalous features in key tectonic belts will be based on the interpretation of the above data and will add substantially to the uniqueness of the global and regional interpretation. The aims of the program are to reveal the deep structure of the lithosphere, recognize the deep processes of plate movement and their control and influence on the surface system, explore energy and mineral resources at depth, and provide insight into geoscience frontier issues, such as the mechanisms controlling natural disasters and their intrinsic dynamics.

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Special Session： Session 14: Join the “China Deep Earth Science and Technology” Co-Conveners: HOU Zengqian (National Science Foundation of China，Institute of Geology of CAGS, China), DONG Shuwen (SinoProbe, Nanjing University, China), LÜ Qingtian (SinoProbe, China) Description: China Ministry of Nature Resources (Abbreviation in MNR) Laboratory of Deep Earth Science and Technology (formerly the SinoProbe Center) - is a new government-funded national fundamental research unit. It will serve as a platform of deep earth scientific prospective research; the development center for core technology and key equipment for deep earth exploration; a support platform for the detection of deep energy, and key mineral and underground space; the innovation base for deep earth observation experiments; the platform for sharing big data and the observing facilities for deep earth experiments; a new platform for international and intranational cooperation and talent development. It will be the operational unit of the China Deep Earth Exploration Program, which is one of the national major scientific programs extending to 2030.

The China MNR Laboratory of Deep Earth Science and Technology relies on the Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences. It is directly administrated by the Ministry of Natural Resources. It will use a flat management structure and flexible mechanism. It not only re-organizes new research branches, it integrates multiple existing institutions through different formats. The center will be constructed to facilitate joint experiments and tasks across the departments, and to pursue the maximum use of existing talent, material and financial resources by taking great advantages of different units, departments and nations. It will be a win-win sharing platform for all the earth scientists and institutions at worldwide.

At this session, Chinese Units will announce the new policies and positions to researchers worldwide with the goal of recruiting researchers, innovators, motivators and leaders to participate in the Deep Earth System Science (DESS). DESS includes Exploration of Deep Earth Structure, 4D Observation of Crustal Activity, Probing on Deep Material Composition and Distribution, Deep Material Cycles and Energy Conversion, Dynamic Behavior between Deep Earth Spherical Interfaces, Geodynamic Simulation, Data Processing and Imaging, Deep Exploration of Ore Deposits and Its 3D Transparent, Super Deep Scientific Drilling,

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Exploration of Deep Gas and Oil, Geothermal Detection and Utilization, Development of Technology and Equipment (especially in geophysics), Deep Earth Science Big Data Management and Mining, and more. Please share your scientific experience, achievements, planning and visions of your field. We will provide diverse positions, hiring models, flexible work approaches and research funds to the geoscientists who studied in geology, geophysics, natural resources, engineering geology & geophysics, and big data at present, whatever you are in the early career or have the world reputation senior scientists. We will provide different integrating research & benefit packages according the individual situation based on the bilateral satisfied agreement through personal negotiation.

This Session would be a Close-Door Meeting. Only the Units Announcements and Explanation will go on the public both on the web and virtual meeting.

Abstracts and Papers The abstract submission tool opened online at https://2021.sinoprobe.org from 10 June 2021. The deadline to submit your abstract is 1st August 2021. Only registrants to DEEP-2021 may submit abstracts. The abstract used for the online program shall not exceed two A4 pages including photos, figures and references. Selected expanded abstracts will be published in Acta Geologica Sinica (English Edition) in the form of supplementary issue before the symposium, which will be presented as one of ceremony activities to mark the Centennial Anniversary of the Geological Society of China in 2022. This special issue will be indexed by SCI. Detailed requirements of the abstracts can be found below in the instructions of abstract submission. Acta Geologica Sinica (English Edition) is a Wiley open-access journal and indexed in Web of Science. Its current Impact Factor is 1.973, with a JCR category rank of 116/200 (Q3) in geoscience, multidisciplinary; 2019 geosciences rank of 140/435 (Q2).

The research papers contributed to the symposium will be recommended to international journals for publication after the symposium. The full text of papers shall be written in accordance with relevant requirements of the Journals, such as Tectonophysics, Acta Geologica Sinica (English Edition), etc.

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Presentation of Papers The Scientific Programme of DEEP-2021 will consist of Colloquia

and Symposia. Colloquia papers will be invited by the Organizing and Scientific Programme Committees. All scientific sessions will consist of oral and poster presentations. Oral and poster sessions will carry equal weight regarding the quality and level of the contributions.

Authors may choose either the oral or poster form for presentation of their contribution. The Organizing and Scientific Programme Committees will consider the author’s preference for oral or poster session, but the final decision will be made by the Committee.

All DEEP-2021 sessions and events will be held in a virtual platform. Only registered attendees will be able to access all of scientific content, from posters to general sessions. With more than 200 attendees from over 20 countries, we also offer numerous opportunities for you to network to meet new colleagues and friends. For most sessions, longer pre-recorded presentations and virtual posters will be available for attendees to view when the meeting begins on 26 October, 2021. The live sessions will focus on short overview presentations and moderated discussions. These discussions will also be recorded and available during the dates of the meeting. This structure maximizes engagement and the ability for broad participation across time zones.

Further guidelines for each session type will be given on https://2021.sinoprobe.org. Resources and instruction are also available to all presenters to ensure a successful presentation at the DEEP-2021. Please view the site for more information.

Meeting Platform

Most of the sessions and other events at the DEEP-2021 will make use of VooV(https://voovmeeting.com/) and VooV webinar. In joining these, all attendees will be offered the option of using a web browser rather than the VooV app. Most major participant functions are supported in the browser, including sharing screens, chat, and breakout rooms.

INVITATION FOR EXHIBITION

DEEP-2021 will provide online show pages for business and non-profit organizations to make direct contact with academia, government,

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private sector and the international community. This should be a great opportunity to "Generate Leads, Build Your Brand, Enhance Your Knowledge, Meet the Industry, Launch New Products".

For more details and questions, please see the website.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Working Language The working language of DEEP-2021 is English. All abstracts,

papers, and presentations should be in English.

Registration To register please complete the Registration Form and submit your

abstract at http://2021.sinoprobe.org/ after 10 June, 2021.

Registration fees No registration fees for all virtual meeting delegates The exhibition fees will be charged as main sponsor fees or moderate

sponsor fees. The name of exhibitor will be listed according to the different type of sponsors. Please contact 1437922567@qq.com for discussion.

Domestic delegates shall cover their own board and lodging, transportation and registration fees for the in-person meeting. More information about in-person meeting participation will be provided later.

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MILESTONES

1、 General Scientific Sessions: Call

for proposals Due 20 May, 2021

2、 DEEP-2021 Website Online and Registration: From 10

June, 2021

3、 Online Abstract Submission: From 10 June Due 1 August, 2021

4、 Programming by conveners and Scientific Committee: From 1 August Due 5 September

5、 Upload pre-meeting presentations which include oral, poster, exhibition: From 10 September Due 8 October

6、 DEEP-2021, 26-31 October

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