The Applied Geodynamics Laboratory (AGL) welcomed 245 registered delegates to its 28th AGL Annual Review Meeting, held in Austin November 10–11. Attendees observed 21 presentations on salt tectonics in the Canyonlands, Utah, the Atlas Mountains of Morocco, the Sivas Basin in Turkey, and the Gulf of Mexico, as well as on physical and numerical models. AGL staff members Maggie Curry, Tim Dooley, Olly Duffy, Naiara Fernandez, Mahdi Heidari, Mike Hudec, and Maria Nikolinakou gave presentations, as did AGL collaborators Gillian Apps, Katherine Kravitz, David Mohrig, Frank Peel, Charlotte Ribes, and Jaume Vergés.
Founded in 1988, the AGL is widely considered among the world's premier institutes for salt tectonics research. Dedicated to producing innovative new concepts in salt tectonics, AGL research comprises a mix of physical and mathematical modeling and seismic-based mapping and structural-stratigraphic analysis of some of the world's most remarkable salt basins. AGL research focuses on a complete range of salt-tectonic styles, including extensional, contractional, and strike-slip systems.
AGL PI Michael Hudec (far right) delivers opening remarks to the 28th Annual Review meeting.
Left: Bureau Publications Sales Manager Amanda Masterson with AGL PI Michael Hudec and the the latest offering of publications from BEG and AGL. Right: AGL researchers Dr. Maria Nikolinakou and Dr. Oliver Duffy.
