Tectonic Crossroads: Evolving Orogens of Eurasia-Africa-Arabia PREFACE

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Table of Contents
Conference Organizers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Welcome from Chamber of Geological Engineers—Turkey . . .6
Welcome from The Geological Society of America . . . . . . . . . .7
Welcome from Turkish Association of Petroleum Geologists . .8
Conference Schedule and Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Technical Sessions
Monday, 4 October . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Tuesday, 5 October . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Thursday, 7 October . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Friday, 8 October . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Abstracts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Index of Authors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
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Conference Organizers
Co-Conveners
Yildirim Dilek
Miami University
Department of Geology
116 Shideler Hall
Oxford, OH 45056
U .S .A
Erdin Bozkurt
Middle East Technical University
Department of Geological Engineering
Ankara, 06531
Turkey
Scientific Advisory Committee
Erhan Altunel Osmangazi University, Turkey
Erdin Bozkurt Middle East Technical University, TURKEY
Sun-Lin Chung National Taiwan University, Taiwan
Mark Cloos University of Texas at Austin, USA
John Dewey University of California - Davis, USA; University College, U .K .
Yildirim Dilek Miami University, USA
W . Gary Ernst Stanford University; USA
Harald Furnes University of Bergen, Norway
Zvi Garfunkel Institute of Earth Sciences, The Hebrew University, Israel
Robert Hall University of London, UK
Akira Ishiwatari Center for Northeast Asian Studies, Tohoku University, JAPAN
Laurent Jolivet Institut des Sciences de la Terre d’Orléans, Université d’Orléans-CNRS, France
Kathleen Nicoll University of Utah, USA
Yujiro Ogawa Tokyo Electric Power Services Co ., Ltd ., Japan
Chang Whan Oh Chonbuk National University, Korea
Aral Okay Istanbul Technical University, Eurasia Institute of Earth Sciences, Turkey
Julian Pearce Cardiff University, UK
Manuel Pubellier Ecole Normale Supérieure, Laboratoire de Géologie, France
Paul T . Robinson Dalhousie University, Canada
A .M . Celâl Şengör Istanbul Technical University, TURKEY
Orhan Tatar Cumhuriyet University, Turkey
Brian Windley University of Leicester, UK
Zhidan Zhao China University of Geosciences, China
Thanks to our Sponsors
Ankara, Turkey  3
Modification
Session number 43 appearing on pages 22 and 77 have been modified . Below is the correct listing for this session . Please
note the day and date have changed to what you see below . Terry Engelder and Mark Rowan's abstracts do not appear on
page 77, therefore, they are listed below .
Thursday, 7 October 2010: 09:30–16:30, METU Convention and Cultural Centre, Salon D
SESSION NO. 43
Sedimentary basin evolution and oil fields in the Middle & Near East (Special Petroleum Geology Session sponsored by the Turkish Association of
Petroleum Geologists) (Orta ve Yakin Dogu’da sedimanter havza gelismeleri ve petrol olanaklari)
09:30, METU Convention and Cultural Centre, Salon D 
Dogan Perinçek and Dan Carpenter, Presiding 
43-1  09:30  Rock, Greg*; Niewland, Dirk; Pim, Jonathon; Ferreira, Luke: EXPLORING UNDER THE OPHIOLITE
43-9  10:00  Engelder, Terry*: TO WHAT EXTENT SHOULD THE DEVONIAN-MISSISSIPPIAN BLACK SHALES OF THE APPALACHIAN BASIN SERVE AS A
MODEL FOR GLOBAL EXPLORATION OF SHALE GAS? Abstract below
  10:30  Break 
43-5  10:50  As-Saruri, Mustafa*; Sorkhabi, Rasoul: PETROLEUM BASINS OF YEMEN: THEIR TECTONIC DEVELOPMENT AND LITHOSTRATIGRAPHY 
43-7  11:10  Zaigham, Nayyer Alam*; Hissam, Noushaba; Nayyar, Zeeshan Alam: DELINEATION OF NEW HORIZON FOR DISCOVERY OF HYDROCARBON
POTENTIAL IN PAKISTAN 
43-8  11:30  Tong, Hengmao*: A NEW MODEL FOR THE ORIGIN AND EVOLUTION OF THE RIFT BASIN FAULT-SYSTEMS IN THE EAST AND SOUTH
CHINA –A CASE STUDY FROM BEIBUWAN BASIN 
43-6  11:50  Miroshnichenko, Inna*: UNCONVENTIONAL OIL AND GAS TRAPS OF FERGANA VALLEY (UZBEKISTAN) 
  12:10  Discussion
  12:30  Lunch Break
43-2  14:30  Perinçek, Dogan*: SEDIMENTATION on THE ARABIAN SHELF HAS BEEN UNDER THE CONTROL OF TECTONIC ACTIVITIES ALONG THE
ZAGROS–TAURIDE THRUST BELT FROM THE CRETACEOUS TO THE PRESENT 
43-10  15:00  Rowan, Mark G.*:FOLD-AND-THRUST BELTS DETACHED ON SALT. Abstract below
  15:30  Break 
43-3  15:50  Bozdogan, Nihat*; Erten, Tayfun: PALEOZOIC SEDIMENTARY BASIN EVOLUTION AND OIL FIELDS, SE ANATOLIA, TURKEY 
43-4  16:10  Erten, Tayfun*: EVOLUTION OF MESOZOIC AND CENOZOIC SEDIMENTARY BASINS IN SE TURKEY 
  16:30  Discussion
43-9  10:00  Engelder, Terry  Geological Society of London 2010 Unconventional Shale Gas Keynote Lecturer
TO WHAT EXTENT SHOULD THE DEVONIAN-MISSISSIPPIAN BLACK SHALES OF THE APPALACHIAN BASIN SERVE AS A MODEL FOR GLOBAL EXPLORATION OF SHALE GAS?
ENGELDER, Terry, Department of Geosciences, The Pennsylvania State University, 336 Deike Building, University Park, PA 16802, [email protected] 
Shale gas occurs in mudstones with common characteristics including a minimum TOC buried to depths sufficient to achieve a certain thermal maturity. Various mudstones around the globe differ in 
thickness and regional extent but these characteristic are often not the most important in controlling economic viability, particularly when the shales are developed with horizontal drilling. Rock prop-
erties and tectonic histories are quite distinct from shale play to shale play and it is these parameters that can make all the difference in the evolution of an economic play. Rock properties are a func-
tion of conditions at the time of deposition and have a strong influence on such engineering considerations as drilling and completion. Tectonic history is the final step in the evolution of gas shales 
toward or away from economic viability, depending on structural complexity. Devonian black shale of the northern Appalachian Basin developed through two periods of tectonic loading. The earlier 
(Acadian loading) affected depositional style whereas the later (Alleghanian loading) affected tectonic fabric. As a consequence of the Alleghanian orogeny black shales of the northern Appalachian 
Basin (mainly the Marcellus) carry tectonic structures ranging from microscopic to seismic in scale. These Appalachian structures present some challenges to horizontal drilling and completion that 
may or may not appear in other basins of the world. Nevertheless, lessons learned in dealing with structures of the Appalachian Basin will undoubtedly provide valuable models as the global gas 
shale play continues to expand to new basins of the world.
43-10  15:00  Rowan, Mark G.  American Association of Petroleum Geologists 2010 Distinguished Instructor
FOLD-AND-THRUST BELTS DETACHED ON SALT
ROWAN, Mark G., Rowan Consulting Inc, 850 8th St, Boulder, CO 80302, [email protected] 
Fold-and-thrust belts detached on salt, whether in passive-margin deepwater provinces or along convergent-margin orogens, have fundamentally different structural styles than those detached on 
normal to moderately overpressured shale. They can be broadly divided into two subsets: those where no salt mobility preceded shortening, and those where diapirs and minibasins were established 
prior to the onset of shortening. In both cases, the critical taper angle is small and deformation occurs practically simultaneously over broad areas or propagates landward or toward the hinterland 
from the salt pinchout due to the viscous nature of the décollement. 
  When there is no early salt movement, shortening results in a regular wavetrain of elongate, generally symmetrical salt-cored detachment folds. The spatial and thickness distribution of the salt 
influences fold orientation, thrust-fault development, and strike-parallel geometries. Stacked salt layers lead to disharmonic and polyharmonic folding. 
  In fold-and-thrust belts where salt withdrawal and diapirism predated shortening, the variable strength of the overburden controls the deformation and yields much more complex geometries. 
Folds nucleate at the weak diapirs, which get squeezed and sometimes thrusted, with high lateral strain gradients common directly adjacent to the diapirs. In the case of circular diapirs connected by 
a polygonal array of deep salt ridges, variably oriented folds, thrusted folds, strike-slip faults, and even normal faults form as strong minibasins translate somewhat independently above the décolle-
ment and rotate about vertical axes. Elongate salt walls tend to be squeezed more at their centers than at their ends, resulting in steep salt welds linking diapirs at fold terminations. In all instances, 
the preexisting structural architecture strongly controls the deformation, with significant strike-parallel variations in structural style.
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Tectonic Crossroads: Evolving Orogens of
Eurasia-Africa-Arabia
PREFACE
Tectonic Crossroads: Evolving Orogens of Eurasia-Africa-Arabia is taking place in Ankara, the capital city of Turkey, located in the
central Anatolian plateau, from 4 to 8 October 2010. This global meeting, which is the first one sponsored by the International
Section of the Geological Society of America (GSA), has been convened in collaboration with the Department of Geological
Engineering at Middle East Technical University (METU), the Chamber of the Geological Engineers of Turkey, and the Turkish
Association of Petroleum Geologists, and has been endorsed and sponsored by the Middle East Technical University (METU),
the Directorate of the Mineral Research and Exploration Institute (MTA), European Geosciences Union (EGU), The Geological
Society of London, the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS), and the Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TP). The
purpose is provide a forum for international earth scientists to exchange and discuss their recent observations and interpreta-
tions on the crustal structure, mantle dynamics, and landscape development of evolving orogens around the world, with an
emphasis on the eastern Mediterranean region. Using the recent plate interactions among Africa, Arabia, and Eurasia, and their
geological, geophysical, and geomorphological artifacts as the best natural cases, the conference is designed to explore crustal
motions, mantle dynamics and GPS velocities in continental collision; tectonic, magmatic and geomorphic evolution of high
plateaus; Aegean geodynamics and extensional tectonics; seismicity, palaeoseismicity, and landscape, climate and archaeologi-
cal evolution of the Mediterranean region; and the mode and nature of structural, geochemical, magmatic, metamorphic, and
sedimentological processes involved in strike-slip and transform fault tectonics; subduction and collision geodynamics; develop-
ment of modern and ancient accretionary wedges; and, formation of ophiolites, blueschists, and mélanges. The participants
and contributors (both student and professional researchers) come from around the world in order to compare and contrast
regional geology and processes with the local experts working in this extraordinary region at the tectonic crossroads of Eurasia-
Africa-Arabia. One of the most important expectations of this meeting is to improve our understanding of the region’s natural
hazards and mineral-energy resource potential, which brings more societal relevance to this international scientific gathering.
Situated at the intersection of the Eurasian, African, and Arabian plates, Anatolia and the eastern Mediterranean region
form one of the most seismically and volcanically active tectonic zones in the Alpine-Himalayan orogenic system. This broad
zone of convergence is dominated by crustal extension and shortening, as well as strike-slip faulting, as part of collision-induced
escape tectonics. The patterns and diversity of sedimentation, magmatism, metamorphism, crustal uplift, deformation, and
global changes spectacularly record the region’s complex geodynamic history. Subduction rollback processes along the Hellenic
trench throughout the Cenozoic have resulted in upper plate extension, core complex formation, and attendant magmatism,
and have led to the opening of backarc basins. Collisional processes since the late Mesozoic caused mélange development, ophi-
olite emplacement, inversion of backarc basins, and formation of orogenic high plateaus. Transform faulting makes this region
a type-example of strike-slip tectonics, in which sedimentation, block uplifting, basaltic volcanism, and intra-plate deformation
have varied histories through their complex interplay. Collision-induced mantle dynamics caused slab breakoff, delamination,
and lithospheric tearing, which have collectively affected the mode of crustal tectonics, magmatism, and mineralization at all
scales since the early Cenozoic.
The field trips are organized to complement the thematic sessions of the conference and should present ideal settings to
further explore the geological phenomena and related processes. An array of mid-conference field trips takes all participants
to some of the most fascinating geological, archaeological, and cultural sites in and around Ankara. Two field trips before the
meeting explore the active faulting and archaeoseismology of western Anatolia, and the Tethyan blueschists, ophiolites and
suture zones in northwest Anatolia. Post-meeting field trips provide the participants with an excellent opportunity to observe
first-hand the tectonic, magmatic, and geomorphic processes that have affected the crustal and landscape evolution of the
central Anatolian accretionary complex (Ankara Mélange), Cappadocian volcanic province, and the northwestern edge of the
Arabian platform and the East Anatolian and Dead Sea transform fault systems.
The conference themes are examined in a combination of keynote and invited talks, oral sessions, and poster presenta-
tions. The topics of the keynote presentations emphasize some of the fundamental geological phenomena and provide an
excellent starting point for other contributions in the scientific sessions that follow. A special session sponsored by the Turkish
Association of Petroleum Geologists brings together scientists from academia and various industry sectors to discuss sedimen-
tary basin evolution and the present and future exploration of oil fields in the Middle and Near East and Asia.
As co-conveners, we would like to express our sincere appreciation to the members of the scientific organization committee,
the field-trip leaders, the session conveners, the invited and keynote speakers, the contributors to the poster and oral sessions,
and all scientists and guests who have contributed to the success of this meeting. We gratefully acknowledge all those organiza-
tions and individuals who have provided financial contributions, and thank Middle East Technical University for hosting this
global meeting in its Cultural and Convention Centre. We warmly welcome all participants and guests to Ankara, Turkey, and
invite them to enjoy the meeting and the great culture and warm hospitality of Turkey and its people.
Yildirim Dilek, USA
Erdin Bozkurt, Turkey
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Welcome from
Chamber of Geological Engineers—Turkey
Chamber of Geological Engineers (CGE)-Turkey, is very pleased to co-host to one of the conspicuous regional meetings
throughout the world, together with the Turkish Association of Petroleum Geologists and Middle East Technical University
on the Anatolian territory and at its heart, in Ankara .
Locating on Eurasian border zone of on-going collision between Eurasian and Arabian plates and within the one of the
most prominent orogenic belts of neo-tectonic era, Anatolian terrane also includes the other deforming structures associated
with the same period, such as (possibly being reactivation of a zone dating pre-neotectonic time span) North Anatolian
Transform Fault Zone, East Anatolian Fault Zone, each of those are still active, massifs and older suture zones .
Being a center situated on trade roads in the past, Ankara, a capital simply urbanized recently on the steppe, surely,
not respectable for natural scenes for most of you, the participants from abroad; but, obviously, it is possible to trace the
past via monuments, Roman baths and other historical remains in and around . But, no reason to be worry! We think that,
the (technical) trips to Aegean, Black Sea and Southeast regions as well as to Cappadocia, that pre- and/or post-dating the
event, will gratify you for both, the professional interest and the wine and dine, the landscape and historical-cultural mosaic
of centuries, probably thousands of years .
Dündar ÇAGLAN
President of Chamber of Geological Engineers of Turkey
The leading professional organization in geology, Chamber of Geological Engineers of Turkey, founded in 1974, is one of
the (professional) chambers constituting UCTEA (Union of Turkish Architects and Engineers) grounded by Act No: 6235. The
Chamber, having actually more than twelve-thousand members and trying to fulfill its responsibilities by head office in Ankara and
eleven regional branches and otherwise representatives, throughout the country. Recognizing its dual function, i. e. seeking to improve
professional benefits and participating in activities in earth-sciences and closely-related fields, the Chamber, particularly since 1990’s,
has hosted (and/or co-hosted) many international meetings, such as HABITAT-2, Geology of the Black Sea, Geology of Menderes
Masif and internationally participated other scientific and technical congresses and symposia.
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Welcome from
The Geological Society of America
On behalf of The Geological Society of America, I welcome you to the Tectonic Crossroads: Evolving Orogens of
Eurasia-Africa-Arabia meeting, which is jointly organized and co-convened with the Chamber of the Geological Engineers
of Turkey and the Turkish Association of Petroleum Geologists and hosted by Middle East Technical University (METU) .
The program integrates a wide range of geoscience themes, which reflect the fact that Turkey and the surrounding region
make up one of the great crossroads of tectonic activity and world culture .
The Tectonic Crossroads meeting is being held on the campus of Middle East Technical University in Ankara in their
spectacular convention center facility . We are very excited about this opportunity for learning and intercultural exchange
at this extraordinary event . Ankara is a very special meeting location, because Turkey is situated at the junction of the
Eurasian, African, and Arabian plates . The dynamic interplay of tectonics, sedimentation, metamorphism, and magmatism
has created a geologic tapestry blessed with significant natural resources and a populace facing notable seismic and volcanic
hazards . These characteristics have been developed into meeting session themes chaired by world experts and field trips led
by local experts .
The lead organizers of the Tectonic Crossroads meeting are Yildirim Dilek of Miami University and Erdin Bozkurt of
METU . They are heartily thanked for their work to make this meeting, the first sponsored by the new International Section
of GSA, a great success .
We anticipate a scientifically dynamic meeting and look forward to your participation .
Mark Cloos
International Secretary
Geological Society of America
GSA is known throughout the world as a leading professional scientific organization dedicated to advancing the science of geology
and to supporting the efforts of earth scientists. Since its founding in 1888, this non-profit society of over 22,000 members worldwide
has served the scientific community with honor and distinction. The purpose of the Society is to provide the opportunity for the exchange
of ideas and discoveries in the various fields of geology. GSA publishes scientific papers, journals, and books encompassing the broad
spectrum of the geological sciences. It also organizes and promotes regional and national meetings.
The GSA International Section was formed in 2009. GSA, along with the International Section, provides a global forum for
knowledge-sharing and networking among geoscientists. Serving members in over 95 countries, GSA programs unite the global science
community in shaping the future of the Earth sciences.
Ankara, Turkey  7
Welcome from
Turkish Association of Petroleum Geologists
On the behalf of Turkish Association of Petroleum Geologists, I welcome you to Turkey and Ankara .
It is a great honor for the Turkish Association of Petroleum Geologists to co-organize Tectonic Crossroads: Evolving
Orogens of Eurasia-Africa-Arabia with The Geological Society of America and the Chamber of the Geological Engineers
of Turkey .
The Turkish Association of Petroleum Geologists was founded by Enver Necdet Egeran and his friends on 2 August
1958 in Ankara, about the tenth year after the discovery of oil in the Raman Mountain in Southeast Turkey . This period
corresponds to the first peak of exploration activities in Turkey . Later, the Association was entitled to the right of using the
prefix “Turkish” with a Council of Ministers decision, and it became Turkish Association of Petroleum Geologists (TAPG) .
The main drive behind the activities of the Association for that time and now, according to the founding members, was
the idea that a professional society should have responsibilities for establishing an environment in which the petroleum
geologists of the country would enjoy the awareness of and be exposed to current developments in scientific concepts and
industry technologies, generally accepted business practices, and a global business perspective . Today, TAPG continues this
mission by publishing the semiannual TAPG Bulletin and various symposium proceedings, holding distinguished lecture
series, and organizing oil and gas events of a broad spectrum from local symposiums of geological focus to business-oriented
international meetings . As a principle, TAPG always maintains close ties with other international geoscience organizations
and is an affiliated society of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) .
The Turkish Association of Petroleum Geologists will continue its activities oriented toward hydrocarbon exploration
both on a national and international scale with many members from petroleum companies, universities, and research insti-
tutes with the hope that success will give new perspectives to energy policies and investments and will lead to establishment
of solid business practices in every aspect of exploration and development of oil and gas resources of Turkey . The Turkish
Association of Petroleum Geologists, in its 53rd year, is proud to have already secured an important place among world-
wide professional societies with its respected members active in various aspects of oil and gas exploration from practicing
petroleum geology in solution of real world problems to developing and applying state of the art concepts and technologies
through international research .
Being at the “center of Anatolia,” you will enjoy your time in Ankara because of the top quality of participant presenta-
tions together with pre- and post-conference field trips and midweek trips . I profoundly hope that the meeting will lead to
enhancement of the productivity of international collaborations between geologists across the world .
Respectfully,
Ismail Bahtiyar
Chairman of Turkish Associaiton of Petroleum Geologists
Board of Directors
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Conference Schedule and Calendar of Events
WEDNESDAY, 29 SEPTEMBER
Field Trip:
Active Faulting and Archaeoseismology of Western Anatolia 29 Sept.–3 Oct.
FRIDAY, 1 OCTOBER
Field Trip:
Blueschists, Ophiolites and Suture Zones in Northwest Anatolia 1–3 Oct.
SUNDAY, 3 OCTOBER
Registration 16:00–20:30 Foyer, CCC, METU
Opening Reception 18:00–20:30 CCC, METU
MONDAY, 4 OCTOBER
Registration 07:30–18:30 Foyer, CCC, METU
Opening Ceremony 09:00–09:50 Kemal Kurdas Salon, CCC, METU
•  Yildirim Dilek, Lead Organizer, Geological Society of America and Miami University, USA
•  Erdin Bozkurt, Lead Organizer, Middle East Technical University, Turkey 
•  Mark Cloos, International Secretary, Geological Society of America, USA 
•  Jack Hess, Executive Director, Geological Society of America, USA 
•  Edmund Nickless, Executive Secretary, The Geological Society of London, U.K.
•  Alberto C. Riccardi, President, The International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS), Argentina 
•  Ahmet Acar, President, Middle East Technical University, Turkey
Keynote Talk 10:00–10:45 Salon, CCC, METU
Joann M. Stock, Caltech, USA “The Southern San Andreas Fault
System and Northern Gulf of California: Formation of New Crust Along
a Transtensional Plate Boundary”
MORNING ORAL TECHNICAL SESSIONS
Landscape, climate and archaeological evolution of the Mediterranean 
10:50–12:30 Salon B, CCC, METU
region. Part 1
Ophiolites, blueschists, and suture zones. Part 1 10:50–12:30 Salon A, CCC, METU
Strike-slip and transform fault tectonics. Part 1 10:50–12:30 Kemal Kurdas Salon, CCC, METU
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POSTER SESSIONS (POSTERS SHOULD BE UP BETWEEN 8:30–18:30;
AUTHORS WILL BE PRESENT FROM 17:00–18:30)
Landscape, climate and archaeological evolution of the 
Exhibition Hall, CCC, METU
Mediterranean region.
Magmatism in evolving orogens: Collision to extension. Exhibition Hall, CCC, METU
Ophiolites, blueschists, and suture zones. Part 1 Exhibition Hall, CCC, METU
Strike-slip and transform fault tectonics. Exhibition Hall, CCC, METU
Subduction, collision and orogeny. Part 1 Exhibition Hall, CCC, METU
Tectonic, magmatic & geomorphic evolution of high plateaus. Exhibition Hall, CCC, METU
Lunch 12:30–13:30 CCC, METU
Keynote Talk 13:30–14:15 Kemal Kurdas Salon, CCC, METU
Andreas Mulch, Universität Hannover, Germany “Miocene to Pliocene
Plateau Development and Precipitation Patterns in Central Anatolia”
AFTERNOON ORAL TECHNICAL SESSIONS
Landscape, climate and archaeological evolution of the Mediterranean 
14:30–16:50 Salon B, CCC, METU
region. Part 2
Ophiolites, blueschists, and suture zones. Part 2 14:30–16:50 Salon A, CCC, METU
Kemal Kurdas Salon, CCC, 
Strike-slip and transform fault tectonics. Part 2  14:30–16:50
METU
Tectonic, magmatic & geomorphic evolution of high plateaus. Part 1 14:30–16:50 Salon C, CCC, METU
Afternoon Break 15:30–15:50 Foyer, CCC, METU
TUESDAY, 5 OCTOBER
Registration 07:30–18:30 Foyer, CCC, METU
Keynote Talk 08:30–09:15 Kemal Kurdas Salon, CCC, METU
Robert Reilinger, MIT, USA “Subduction Drives Arabia/Africa Plate
Convergence with Eurasia and Provides a Unifying, Dynamic Mechanism
for Mediterranean/Middle East Tectonics”
MORNING ORAL TECHNICAL SESSIONS
Crustal motions, mantle dynamics & GPS velocities in continental collision. 
09:30–12:30 Kemal Kurdas Salon, CCC, METU
Part 1 
Magmatism in evolving orogens: Collision to extension. Part 1 09:30–12:30 Salon B, CCC, METU
Mélanges and mélange–forming processes. Part 1 09:30–12:30 Salon A, CCC, METU
POSTER SESSIONS (POSTERS SHOULD BE UP BETWEEN 8:30–18:30;
AUTHORS WILL BE PRESENT FROM 17:00–18:30)
Crustal motions, mantle dynamics & GPS velocities in continental collision. Exhibition Hall, CCC, METU
Magmatism in evolving orogens: Collision to extension. Part 2 Exhibition Hall, CCC, METU
Mélanges and mélange–forming processes. Exhibition Hall, CCC, METU
Morning Break 10:30–10:50 Foyer, CCC, METU
Lunch 12:30–13:30 CCC, METU
Keynote Talk 13:30–14:15 Kemal Kurdas Salon, CCC, METU
Sun-Lin Chung, National Taiwan University, Taiwan “A Comparative
Study of the Tibet/Himalaya and Caucasus/Iran Orogenic Belts: Magmatic
Perspectives”
10  Tectonic Crossroads: Evolving Orogens of Eurasia-Africa-Arabia