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GSA 2020 ANNUAL MEETING
The application of data science methods to problems in mineral- Disciplines: Geochemistry, Karst, Hydrogeology
ogy, petrology, and geochemistry has revealed insights into emer- Advocates: Rebecca R. Nunu; Barbara J. Mahler; MaryLynn
gent behaviors of complex systems. With the correct infrastructure Musgrove
elements, such applications are extending the frontier of research. We welcome submittals that discuss the use of hydrogeochemi-
cal analyses in karst terrains to investigate location of spring
T97. Deep-Time Carbon Cycles, Redox Changes, recharge areas; time of transport to discharge; source, timing,
and the Evolution of the Biosphere and nature of recharge; water-rock interaction in spring catchment
Cosponsors: GSA Geobiology and Geomicrobiology Division; areas; and flow pathways.
GSA Sedimentary Geology Division; International Association of
Sedimentologists; SEPM (Society for Sedimentary Geology); GSA T101. Fundamental Insights from Field and
Karst Division Laboratory Studies Related to the Genesis and
Disciplines: Geochemistry, Paleoclimatology/Paleoceanography, Ore-Forming Processes Associated with Granitoid
Stratigraphy Generation and Evolution to Their Related Altera-
Advocates: Huan Cui; Ying Cui; Amanda Oehlert; Lawrence tion and Mineralization
M.E. Percival; Alexandra Rodler Cosponsors: Geochemical Society; GSA Mineralogy,
This session aims to present the latest research in biogeochemi- Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Division
cal carbon cycles and its link to redox changes and life evolution Disciplines: Geochemistry, Geochronology, Mineralogy/
in Earth’s history. Crystallography
Advocates: Nadia Mohammadi; Brian Cousens; Hassan Rezaee
T98. Groundwater–Surface Water Interactions This session provides an opportunity to discuss recent
under Climate and Anthropogenic Change research into granitoid-related ore deposits that focuses on their
Cosponsors: GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology genesis, geochemistry, geochronology, mineralogy, metallurgy,
Division; Geochemical Society; GSA Hydrogeology Division; and mineral exploration.
GSA Limnogeology Division; GSA Karst Division
Disciplines: Geochemistry, Hydrogeology, Marine/Coastal Science T102. Novel Approaches for Constraining the
Advocates: Sabina Rakhimbekova; Barret L. Kurylyk; Jana K. Evolution of Essential Nutrient Cycling
Levison Cosponsor: GSA Geobiology and Geomicrobiology Division
This session encourages contributions that cover research on Disciplines: Geochemistry, Geomicrobiology, Paleoclimatology/
groundwater–surface water interactions using novel experimental Paleoceanography
and monitoring methods, reactive transport modeling, and assess- Advocates: Moji Fahkraee; Benjamin Johnson; Leslie J. Robbins;
ing the impact of climate change and anthropogenic factors. Maya Gomes; Eva E. Stüeken
The cycling of essential elements has controlled life’s trajectory
T99. Records of Early Diagenesis in Modern over geological timescales. We seek to understand how this
and Ancient Sediments cycling has changed over Earth’s history and how changes relate
Cosponsors: GSA Sedimentary Geology Division; GSA to major biological or environmental events.
Geobiology and Geomicrobiology Division; GSA Marine and
Coastal Geoscience Division; GSA Limnogeology Division T103. Geochemical Signatures of Fluid-
Disciplines: Geochemistry, Sediments, Clastic, Sediments, Rock Interaction: Earth Surface Weathering to
Carbonates Hydrothermal Systems
Advocates: Stephen C. Phillips; Natascha Riedinger; Maxwell Cosponsors: GSA Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and
Pommer Volcanology Division; Geochemical Society; GSA Hydrogeology
Post-depositional (bio-)geochemical processes in shallowly bur- Division; GSA Energy Geology Division
ied aquatic sediments drive textural and compositional alteration Disciplines: Geochemistry, Hydrogeology, Petrology, Metamorphic
during burial, leaving a lasting imprint recorded in ancient rocks. Advocates: Brian W. Stewart; Jennifer McIntosh; Grant Ferguson
We welcome submissions broadly related to early diagenesis in This session explores the application of novel geochemical and/
sediments and sedimentary rocks. or isotopic tools to understand the processes and history of inter-
acting fluid (water, hydrocarbons, CO ) and solid (soil, sediment,
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T100. Using Hydrochemistry to Conceptualize rock) in environments ranging from near-surface to hydrothermal/
Relations between Recharge and Discharge in Karst metasomatic.
Aquifers
Cosponsor: GSA Hydrogeology Division

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