Tanzania 2016Ol Doinyo Lengai and beyond

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GU Tanzania Expedition 2016

• Unique Geological Setting• East African Rift

USGS

Background• Complex interplay of volcanic and tectonic activity• Ol Doinyo Lengai: ‘The Mountain of God’ - Stratovolcano, ~2962 m - First active in 1883, erupting 10 times in 20th century

2015 Team Photos Wiki, March 2008 Eruption

Background

• Previous work:- Mapping by Barry Dawson (1960s)- Re-survey by USGS (2010 onwards)- Mineralogy and geochemistry

Barry Dawson: Natrocarbonatite USGS

Why should we care?• Unique geological setting

- Accessible volcano in an active rift zone- Lake Natron Basin- Active volcano-tectonic faulting

• Understand the development of rifting• Hazard Mitigation

2015 Team Photos: Local Maasai tribe Ol Doinyo Lengai from Lake Natron USGS

Why should we care?• Unique opportunity

• Limited field studies• Limited knowledge of volcanology• Out of date?

• Understand volcanology of carbonatite volcanoes• Hazard Mitigation

2015 Team Photo: Ol Doinyo Lengai Crater

Logistics: Collaboration• Collaboration with Tanzanian geology students:

- University of Dodoma- University of Dar Es Salaam University

2015 Team Photos: University of Dodoma University of Dar Es Salaam

Logistics: Fieldwork• Transfers, transport and staff provided by

Global Adventure Safaris, independent travel operator

• Full board lodges and camping• shower, toilets, some electricity• meals and packed lunches

• Climbing and camping at the summit of Ol Doinyo Lengai

• Physically demanding

2015 Team Photos: Engare Sero Lodge base camp

Descending Ol Doinyo Lengai

Timetable

• Early August 2016 (provisional)• 3 weeks (with option of longer duration)

• Flying to Dar Es Salaam Airport Kilimanjaro Airport • 2 weeks fieldwork and teaching - areas to be finalised by the team• Climbing Ol Doinyo Lengai: 2-3 days camping at summit• Lake Natron, Engare Sero Waterfalls

ContributionCosts• Preliminary budget: ~£1300 per person• Personal contribution: ~£750-1000 (hopefully less)Fundraising and Grants• Many grants and bursaries to apply for (VERY IMPORTANT!!!)• Fundraising (events, sponsored challenges, etc.)

Preparation• Opportunities to learn and practice field skills (field trips, meetings etc.)• Learn skills: GIS, first aid, basic Swahili etc.• Physically demanding, good fitness level, a head for heights!

Skills• Teaching in advanced geology

• volcanology & tectonics• research/project/experiment planning• mapping, logging, T&C mapping, GIS/Digital

• Teamwork• UK, Tanzanian students/staff, Maasai

• Presenting• filming, video editing, photography

• Reporting• writing, editing

• GREAT FOR CV, CAREERS2015 Team photos

Independent Travel & Add-ons • Option of flying out earlier and/or later to allow for independent travel within

Tanzania/Africa• Option of group additional excursions - Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro and Serengeti (£430) - Kilimanjaro (£890) - Zanzibar • Flexibility

2015 Team member photos: Zanzibar TMB: Kilimanjaro

Next Steps...

• Complete application form and return to Gregory Building Office by 10 am on Wednesday 14th October

• Interviews commencing 21st October

• Team confirmed by 27th October

• COMPULSORY team meeting in week commencing 28th October