Ordine Geologi
Cirs
Regione Siciliana
Sicilia
4th International Symposium on Karst in the south Mediterranean area
Karst Geosites
Conservation Protection Fruition
Unione Internazionale
di Speleologia
Società Geologica
Italiana
Favignana 30-31 May / 1-2 June 2014
1st Circular
4th International Symposium on Karst in the south Mediterranean area
The CIRS - Hyblean Center for Speleo-Hydrogeological Researches - in the occasion of the 40th
anniversary of its foundation, with the patronage of UNESCO - IHP, the Italian Geological Society,
the International Union of Speleology and the Italian Speleological Society, organizes in
collaboration with the Order of the Regional geologists of Sicily, the 4th International Symposium
on karst in the south Mediterranean area, which has as its general topic the Geosites, intended as
geological and geomorphological heritage of particular scientific and environmental value of a
territory, with particular attention to the surface and underground karst singularity.
Topics & Goals
The Symposium aims at the discussion of specific issues relating to the enhancement of the karst
heritage with the purpose of its preservation and protection as a distinctive element of geodiversity
of an area in terms of geological, geomorphological and hydrological features.
The Symposium also looks to emphasizes, through the presentation of papers and discussions, how
the geoconservation should appropriately be joined with actions of raising awareness and
knowledge through programs of cultural appeal, educational and enjoyment, which put in the right
light the importance and significance of these natural singularities, important witnesses of
geological processes in the history of the Earth.
Supporting organizations
CIRS - Hyblean Center for Speleo-Hydrogeological Researches
RNOZ - Sicily Region, Zingaro Oriented Natural Reserve
ORG - Order of the Regional Geologists of Sicily
Institutional patronages
Sicily Region - Assessorato Territorio e Ambiente
Municipality of Favignana and Egadi islands
Superintendence of Cultural and Environmental Heritage of Trapani
Superintendence of Cultural and Environmental Heritage of Caltanissetta
Superintendence of Cultural and Environmental Heritage of Agrigento
Superintendence of Cultural and Environmental Heritage of Siracusa
Superintendence of Cultural and Environmental Heritage of Ragusa
Cultural patronages
UNESCO - IHP - International Hydrological Programme
SGI- Italian Geological Society
CNG - National Council of Geologists
UIS - International Union of Speleology
SSI - Italian Speleological Society
FSRS - Regional Sicilian Speleological Federation
Scientific partecipations
University of Palermo
University of Catania
University of Messina
University of Benghazi
University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
Karst Research Institute, Postojna, Slovenia
University of Bristol
Damanhour University, Egypt
University of Malta, Department of Geography
Preliminary program & abstracts
The preliminary program below, considers the presentation of both the papers of invited authors and
also those from the participants of the Symposium. These latter should send an abstract which will
be submitted for acceptance to the Scientific Committee established for this purpose. Exhibition
spaces will also be provided for the presentation of posters, photos, maps and anything else
regarding the themes of the Symposium. A second circular with the final program is scheduled for
the end of April and will be sent to the registered participants.
Friday, 30 May 2014
Registration of partecipants
Welcome party
Presentation of papers
Saturday, 31 May 2014
Half-day excursion - Geology structures and hypogean systems of Favignana
Presentation of papers
Gala dinner
Sunday, 1 June 2014
Post-symposium one-day excursion (Favignana and Levanzo Islands)
Monday, 2 June 2014
Post-symposium one-day excursion (Zingaro Natural Reserve):
Registration and call for abstracts
Interested people can register contacting the secretary at the numbers listed under or in the
registration section of the Symposium in the website: www.cirs-ragusa.org. The deadline for the
presentation of the abstracts (in English) is agreed for March 31st 2014, while acceptance will be
notified within April 30th 2014. It is possible to present posters and these should be sent to the
organizers at least 5 day before the Symposium starts.
Logistical informations
Please notice that this is a preliminary info, to be extended with further assistance and useful travel
tips very soon! For partecipants from abroad, the most convenient travel to the symposium is by air
to the Birgi - Trapani Airport www.trapaniairport.it in Sicily. Then, Favignana island can be
reached by ship/boat from the Trapani harbour. The airport is only 16 km from Trapani and the
transport from airport and by ship/boat to Favignana island will be provided for the participants of
the Symposium on expected arrival/departure days.
Registration fee
The registration fee is 75,00 € and includes:
- Participation in the Symposium
- Presentation of abstracts
- Coffee break
- Welcome party of Friday, 30 May 2014
- Half-day excursion of Saturday, 31 May 2014: geology and Latomie of Favignana island
- One-day excursion of Monday, 2 June 2014: coastal and summit karst areas of Zingaro Reserve
- Symposium kit with brochure of programme and abstracts
CIRS secretary:
Dr. Flaminia Asta (CIRS): Mob. +39 3203659964
Dr. Giusy Adragna (CIRS): Mob. +39 3204737655
Dr. Fabio Fazio (ORG): Mob. +39 3288460157
[email protected]
www.cirs-ragusa.org