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Sciences. Abstracts of papers will be received by December 1st, 1979; the theme subjects of sections and symposia are given in the first ci...
Sciences. Abstracts of papers will be received by December 1st, 1979; the theme subjects of sections and symposia are given in the first circular. (2) Seven colloquia will be held: Mineral resources; Resources of raw materials of energy; Geology of continental margins; Geology of the oceans; Geology of Alpine chains descended from the Tethys; Geology of Europe from the Precambrian to the Post-Hercynian sedimentary basins; Geology of France. The organizers of these colloquia will call for communications. During the Congress, the following will also be held: 1. A scientific and technical exhibition 2. Showing of scientific films 3. Excursions for periods of one or two days 4. A social programme and a programme for those accompanying participants Those interested in attending the Congress who have not received the circular by 15 December 1977 should request one from the: Secretariat G6n6ral du 26~me Congr6s g~ologique international Maison de la G+ologie 77-79, rue Claude Bernard 75005 Paris, France.
THERMAL WATERS PROCEEDINGS VOLUME AVAILABLE Fifteen technical papers by international experts on thermal waters have been released as proceedings volume IAHS Publication No. 119, selling for $8. The publication is available from the Treasurer, International Association of Hydrological Sciences, 1909 K Street, N.W., Lower Level, Washington, D.C. 20006, U.S.A. The International Symposium on Thermal and Chemical Problems of Thermal Waters was held in Grenoble, France on 29 August and 1 September, 1975. The meeting was sponsored by the International Association of Hydrogeologists and the International Association of Volcanology and Chemistry of the Earth's Interior, as well as by the International Association of Hydrological Sciences.