Field excursions

Field trips are an important component of the LASI conferences to promote discussions on spectacular outcrops. Two field trips are proposed: a pre-conference trip at the impressive Payunia volcanic field, and the true conference field trip across the northern Neuquén Basin, south Mendoza province, after the two days of the conference.

Pre-conference Payunia excursion (24.11)

The pre-conference trip consists of a full day excursion through the impressive, immense Payunia volcanic field. The excursion will be lead by local adventure touristic agencies, and will bring you through majestic and dramatic landscapes. The Payunia volcanic field, together with nearby Llancanelo Lake, are serious candidate for UNESCO World Heritage. The full excursion from and back to Malargüe takes approximately 10-11h.

The majestic Payunia volcanic field, at Pampas Negras.

 

Conference field excursion (27.11-29.11)

The conference field trip will bring the group to outstanding outcrops studied during the last years by the meeting organizers. In the evening of the 27.11 and 28.11, the group will return to the hotel in Malargüe. However, in the evening of the 29.11, the group will be dropped in San Rafael. Note that accommodation and travel of the participants on the 29.11 evening is NOT included in the meeting, such that the participant have to plan their own accommodation and travel. The three days of field trip include lunch and drinks.

The field trip availability will be on a first-come, first-served basis. The maximum number of participants needs to be decided, but we do our best to make the trip available for as many participants as possible.

Spectacular geological section with outcropping andesite sill complex emplaced in organic-rich sedimentary formations (photo: Olivier Galland)

Andesite sills and fingers emplaced in organic-rich sedimentary rocks (photograph: Dougal Jerram)

Rhyolitic laccoliths emplaced in Cretaceous continental sedimentary rocks (photograph: Olivier Galland)

Spectacularly exposed sill fingers in the organic-rich Vaca Muerta Formation (photograph: Olivier Galland)