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The document summarizes plans for a 2016 geological expedition to Tanzania's Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano. A team of students and staff will collaborate with Tanzanian universities to conduct fieldwork including mapping, sampling and climbing the volcano. The expedition aims to further understanding of carbonatite volcanoes and rift zone development in this unique setting. Logistics including transportation, accommodations and a provisional 2-3 week itinerary are outlined. The expedition will provide valuable field skills training and opportunities for independent travel.

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Tanzania 2016 Ol Doinyo Lengai and beyond @GUTanzania /GUTanzaniaExpedition http://gutanzaniaexpedition.wix.com/oldoinyolengai@gutanzaniaexped
GU Tanzania Expedition 2016 Unique Geological Setting East African Rift USGS
Background Complex interplay of volcanic and tectonic activity Ol Doinyo Lengai: The Mountain of God - Stratovolcano, ~2962 m - First active in 1883, erupting 10 times in 20th century 2015 Team Photos Wiki, March 2008 Eruption
Background Previous work: - Mapping by Barry Dawson (1960s) - Re-survey by USGS (2010 onwards) - Mineralogy and geochemistry Barry Dawson: Natrocarbonatite USGS
Why should we care? Unique geological setting - Accessible volcano in an active rift zone - Lake Natron Basin - Active volcano-tectonic faulting Understand the development of rifting Hazard Mitigation 2015 Team Photos: Local Maasai tribe Ol Doinyo Lengai from Lake Natron USGS
Why should we care? Unique opportunity Limited field studies Limited knowledge of volcanology Out of date? Understand volcanology of carbonatite volcanoes Hazard Mitigation 2015 Team Photo: Ol Doinyo Lengai Crater
Logistics: Collaboration Collaboration with Tanzanian geology students: - University of Dodoma - University of Dar Es Salaam University 2015 Team Photos: University of Dodoma University of Dar Es Salaam
Logistics: Fieldwork Transfers, transport and staff provided by Global Adventure Safaris, independent travel operator Full board lodges and camping shower, toilets, some electricity meals and packed lunches Climbing and camping at the summit of Ol Doinyo Lengai Physically demanding 2015 Team Photos: Engare Sero Lodge base camp Descending Ol Doinyo Lengai
Timetable Early August 2016 (provisional) 3 weeks (with option of longer duration) Flying to Dar Es Salaam Airport Kilimanjaro Airport 2 weeks fieldwork and teaching - areas to be finalised by the team Climbing Ol Doinyo Lengai: 2-3 days camping at summit Lake Natron, Engare Sero Waterfalls
Contribution Costs Preliminary budget: ~贈1300 per person Personal contribution: ~贈750-1000 (hopefully less) Fundraising and Grants Many grants and bursaries to apply for (VERY IMPORTANT!!!) Fundraising (events, sponsored challenges, etc.)
Preparation Opportunities to learn and practice field skills (field trips, meetings etc.) Learn skills: GIS, first aid, basic Swahili etc. Physically demanding, good fitness level, a head for heights!
Skills Teaching in advanced geology volcanology & tectonics research/project/experiment planning mapping, logging, T&C mapping, GIS/Digital Teamwork UK, Tanzanian students/staff, Maasai Presenting filming, video editing, photography Reporting writing, editing GREAT FOR CV, CAREERS 2015 Team photos
Independent Travel & Add-ons Option of flying out earlier and/or later to allow for independent travel within Tanzania/Africa Option of group additional excursions - Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro and Serengeti (贈430) - Kilimanjaro (贈890) - Zanzibar Flexibility 2015 Team member photos: Zanzibar TMB: Kilimanjaro
Next Steps... Complete application form and return to Gregory Building Office by 10 am on Wednesday 14th October Interviews commencing 21st October Team confirmed by 27th October COMPULSORY team meeting in week commencing 28th October
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Tanzania Expedition 2016

  • 1. Tanzania 2016 Ol Doinyo Lengai and beyond @GUTanzania /GUTanzaniaExpedition http://gutanzaniaexpedition.wix.com/oldoinyolengai@gutanzaniaexped
  • 2. GU Tanzania Expedition 2016 Unique Geological Setting East African Rift USGS
  • 3. Background Complex interplay of volcanic and tectonic activity Ol Doinyo Lengai: The Mountain of God - Stratovolcano, ~2962 m - First active in 1883, erupting 10 times in 20th century 2015 Team Photos Wiki, March 2008 Eruption
  • 4. Background Previous work: - Mapping by Barry Dawson (1960s) - Re-survey by USGS (2010 onwards) - Mineralogy and geochemistry Barry Dawson: Natrocarbonatite USGS
  • 5. Why should we care? Unique geological setting - Accessible volcano in an active rift zone - Lake Natron Basin - Active volcano-tectonic faulting Understand the development of rifting Hazard Mitigation 2015 Team Photos: Local Maasai tribe Ol Doinyo Lengai from Lake Natron USGS
  • 6. Why should we care? Unique opportunity Limited field studies Limited knowledge of volcanology Out of date? Understand volcanology of carbonatite volcanoes Hazard Mitigation 2015 Team Photo: Ol Doinyo Lengai Crater
  • 7. Logistics: Collaboration Collaboration with Tanzanian geology students: - University of Dodoma - University of Dar Es Salaam University 2015 Team Photos: University of Dodoma University of Dar Es Salaam
  • 8. Logistics: Fieldwork Transfers, transport and staff provided by Global Adventure Safaris, independent travel operator Full board lodges and camping shower, toilets, some electricity meals and packed lunches Climbing and camping at the summit of Ol Doinyo Lengai Physically demanding 2015 Team Photos: Engare Sero Lodge base camp Descending Ol Doinyo Lengai
  • 9. Timetable Early August 2016 (provisional) 3 weeks (with option of longer duration) Flying to Dar Es Salaam Airport Kilimanjaro Airport 2 weeks fieldwork and teaching - areas to be finalised by the team Climbing Ol Doinyo Lengai: 2-3 days camping at summit Lake Natron, Engare Sero Waterfalls
  • 10. Contribution Costs Preliminary budget: ~贈1300 per person Personal contribution: ~贈750-1000 (hopefully less) Fundraising and Grants Many grants and bursaries to apply for (VERY IMPORTANT!!!) Fundraising (events, sponsored challenges, etc.)
  • 11. Preparation Opportunities to learn and practice field skills (field trips, meetings etc.) Learn skills: GIS, first aid, basic Swahili etc. Physically demanding, good fitness level, a head for heights!
  • 12. Skills Teaching in advanced geology volcanology & tectonics research/project/experiment planning mapping, logging, T&C mapping, GIS/Digital Teamwork UK, Tanzanian students/staff, Maasai Presenting filming, video editing, photography Reporting writing, editing GREAT FOR CV, CAREERS 2015 Team photos
  • 13. Independent Travel & Add-ons Option of flying out earlier and/or later to allow for independent travel within Tanzania/Africa Option of group additional excursions - Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro and Serengeti (贈430) - Kilimanjaro (贈890) - Zanzibar Flexibility 2015 Team member photos: Zanzibar TMB: Kilimanjaro
  • 14. Next Steps... Complete application form and return to Gregory Building Office by 10 am on Wednesday 14th October Interviews commencing 21st October Team confirmed by 27th October COMPULSORY team meeting in week commencing 28th October