Wednesday, 29 August 2007
3.PS-82
Draft geological map for the South Orkney Islands, Antarctica
Michael J. Flowerdew1, Teal R. Riley1, and P. Leat2. (1) Geological Sciences Divsion, British Antarctic Survey, High Cross, Madingley Road, Cambridge, CB3 0ET, United Kingdom, (2) Geological Sciences Division, British Antarctic Survey, High Cross, Madingley Road, Cambridge, CB3 0ET, United Kingdom
Geological work carried out under the long-term monitoring and surveying programme at the British Antarctic Survey, includes targeted new field programmes and data acquisition, together with the collation and conversion of a variety of existing geological data for digitally generating geological maps. As a result of recent fieldwork on Signy Island a new geological map of the South Orkney Islands, a key component in the tectonic development of the Scotia Sea, is being prepared. A draft version of this map will be presented and it is hoped that during the course of the meeting any suggestions, errors and omissions that are highlighted can be taken on board towards a final version.