15TH INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON VULCANOSPELEOLOGY March 15-22, 2012 AMMAN-JORDAN Organized by THE HASHEMITE UNIVERSITY Under the Patronage of H.E. Prof.

15TH INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON VULCANOSPELEOLOGY

March 15-22, 2012AMMAN-JORDAN

Organized byTHE HASHEMITE UNIVERSITY

Under the Patronage of

H.E. Prof. Dr. Rowaida Maaitah

Held in theAmman - Jordan

Conference PresidentProf. Dr. Ahmad Al-Malabeh

The Hashemite University

FOREWORD

This symposium in Amman, Jordan, is a special occasion for geologists, volcanologists and speleologists alike to present their scientific contributions. The symposium will focus on vulcanospeleological issues relevant to the special location of the large intra-plate volcanic plateaus of the world, the Harrat Al-Shaam. Therefore, it is important to encourage an international approach, sharing knowledge from all over the world at this special symposium, to exchange and update our knowledge and science.

Proposed Schedule

March 14th: Arrival at AmmanMarch 15th: Opening and Presentations and DinnerMarch 16th: Day excursionsMarch 17th: Presentations March 18th: Presentations, Commission Session and Concluding Dinner March 19th-22st: Harrat ExcursionIf possible, a day in Syria could be included or added

Lake Tiberias

Harrat Al-Shaam volcanic fieldTrace of a Hot Spot)?(

Dead Sea

Jabal Al-Arab

JORDAN

VENUE

Jordan is a country of culture, beauty and surprising contrasts. It is an ancient land, yet a modern Kingdom,

offering the discerning traveler fascinating diversity, safety and traditional hospitality. The unique geography,

geology and climate make Jordan a perfect place for the symposium.

Amman, the modern capital of Jordan, was known in history as Rabbath Ammon and in Greco-Roman times

as Philadelphia. The city is a busy commercial and administrative center with many fine hotels, restaurants,

art galleries and museums. Amman is crowned by the Citadel, a hill with the ruins of the Temple of Hercules, a Byzantine Church and an Omayyad Palace. At the foot

of the Citadel lies the Roman Theatre.

Honorary Scientific Committee

H.E PROF. DR. ROWAIDA MAAITAH.…………................…JORDAN

PROF. DR. STEPHAN KEMPE……………….. ……………...GERAMY

PROF. DR. JAN PAUL VAN DER PAS………...... ……..… NETHERLANDS

PROF. DR. FADI NADER.. …………………………………..…FRANCE

PROF. DR. KYUNG SIK WOO,   ………………….……..……REPUBLIC OF KOREA 

PROF. DR. CHRIS WOOD………………………………….… ENGLAND

PROF. DR. DIANA NORTHUP ………………………………...GERMANY

PROF. DR. PAOLO FORTI …………………………………..…ITALY

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

• President Prof. Dr. Ahmad Al-Malabeh The Hashemite University• Secretary General Prof. Dr. Atef Al-Kharabesh The Hashemite University

• Executive Secretary Dr. Odeh Al-Meshan Badia Research Program

Members

Dr. Shaher Rababah Dr. Khitam Alzughoul Dr. Fakher Aukour Dr. Qaher Al-Qadi Eng. Khaled Al-Zawahreh Eng. Ali Al-Husban Geol. Mahmoud Frehat Geol. Enas Aamer Geol. Akram Abu Shanab Geol. Firas Jdeatawi

Scientific Committee Prof. Dr. Eid Al-Tarazi The Hashemite University

Prof. Dr. Hassan Al-Fugha Jordan University

Dr. Mousa Ghougazeh Tafila Technical University

Dr. Khalid E. Al-Tarawneh Al-Hussein Bin Talal University

Dr. Hani Al-Amoush Al al-Bayt University

Dr. Rashid Jaradat Yarmouk University

Dr. Khalil Ibrahim Hashemite University

Dr. Fayez Ahmad Hashemite University

Dr. Masdouq Al-Taj Hashemite University

Dr. Salah Helmi Hashemite University

Dr. Mohammed Al-Qinna Hashemite University

CALL FOR CONTRIBUTIONS

The Hashemite University is honored to invite you to participate in the 15TH INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON

VULCANOSPELEOLOGY. The symposium is a forum to promote discussions on

volcanic caves world-wide, natural or artificial, their occurrence, formation and decay, as well as to their

general role in volcanism, the volcanic rock forming them, their importance to landscape development, microbiology,

zoology, sedimentology, paleontology, Archaeology and tourism. The program is open to other related topics that

could be of interest to the vulcanospeleological audience. Contributions to the scientific program are invited.

Jordanian Lava Caves (as of 2010)

Name of CaveLengthDepthDirectionAltitudeTypeHyena Presence

1Al-Fahda Cave923,56,7SW-NE792 mLava Tunnelxxx

2Al-Badia Cave445,017,2NW-SE783 mLava Tunnelno3Hashemite University Cave231,110,0NW-SE787 mLava Tunnelxx4Al-Ameed Cave208,04,0SW-NE777 mPressure Ridgexxx5Dabie Cave193,61,8NW-SE881 mLava Tunnelxxx6Abu al Kursi East153,712,2W-E883 mLava Tunnelxx7Kempe Cave139,411,5N-S939 mLava Tunnelxxx8Hammam Cave N123,44,5NW-SE780 mPressure Ridgexxx9Al-Jolous Cave112,6n.d.NE-SW799 mLava Tunnelxx10Obada Cave107,6766 mPressure Ridgexxx11Al-Howa97,110,8SW-NE939 mLava Tunnelno12Al-Haya Cave81,34,2NW-SE902 mPressure Ridgexxx13Abu al Kursi West77,18,1N-S883 mLava Tunnelxx14Haleem Cave70,74,7NW-SE791 mPressure Ridgexxx15Azzam Cave44,14,2NNW-SSE902 mPressure Ridgeno16Al Ra'ye Cave42,03,5NW-SE900 mPressure Ridgeno17Dahdal Cave28,90,0SW-NE920 mPressure Ridgex18Henschel Cave21,02,50W-E788 mPressure Ridgeno19Hammam Cave S12,42,4NW-SE780 mPressure Ridgex20Uwaiyed Cave12,02,0not def.681 munknownxx21Beer al Wisad11,411,5not def.627 munknownno22Treasure Pit7,25,8not def.928 mTunnel?no

Sum3143,1 

Speleologists entering Badia Tunnel

ABSTRACTS

An abstract volume will be compiled and distributed at the symposium. Abstracts must be

submitted via e-mail in the form MS word for PC in Arial 12 font. Abstracts must be in English and are limited to 300 words. No line drawings or electronic

art work will be accepted. Abstracts will be evaluated by the organizing committee. Notification

of acceptance of abstracts for presentation will be mailed to the corresponding author as soon as the

abstracts have been considered.

SHORT PAPERS OR EXTENDED ABSTRACTS

A maximum of four pages including figures and tables of similar format of the abstracts are welcomed.

LANGUAGEThe official language of the symposium will be

English. No simultaneous translation will be available.

Mineralogy

Al-Badia Tunnel and the other lava tunnels are

filled with silty sediment which has clogged their

continuation .

Sample BAH 0-5 cm

SEDIMENTOLOGY

ZOOLOGY

Porcupine skull and spines

Hyena Mummy and coprolites

MICROBIOLOGY

ARCHAEOLOGY

T„The Monument“ Al-Fahda Cave

PRESENTATION MODE

•Oral Presentation Oral presentation sessions will be grouped according to

specific themes. Oral presentation is limited to 20 minutes, including 5 minutes for discussion.

•Poster Presentation There will be a special hall for poster presentation. For

each poster, individual freestanding boards will be allocated. Posters relevant to the main topics of the

symposium are encouraged.

VISUAL AIDS

Visual aids will include laptop facilities, slides and overhead projectors. Speakers are encouraged to prepare data and make

presentations using Microsoft Power Point Software.

FIELD TRIPS AND TOURS

There will be three field trips offered during the symposium and one post-symposium field trips as well as general interest

tours (a minimum of 10 participants is required for each tour to be run).

Post-symposium trip (housing at Badia Research Center; 4WDs must be rented):

1. Day: Drive to Safawi, visit Qais Volcano and caves (Al-Howa, Azzam Cave etc.) and Badia Cave on the way

2. Day: Desert trip Jawa (Bronze Age City) and Al-Fahda Cave3. Day: Desert Trip Eastern Harrat Rim, K-Cave and Shield

Volcano, Kites, Safaitic inscriptions4. Day: Pressure Ridge Caves and Al-Ameed Cave and Return

to Amman.

Abu Al Kursi Lava Cave

Dabié Cave

FIELD TRIPS DURING THE SYMPOSIUM V1: Yarmouk-Decapolis Tunnel )March 16, 2012(Topics: Aqueduct, Wears, Canals and Under ground tunnelsRoute: Amman, Irbidi, Al-Tura, Wadi shallah, Hobras and Umm Quis.

Leaders: Prof. Dr. Ahmad Al-Malabeh & Geol. Akram Abu ShanabPrice: 100 Euro per person

V2: Geo-Eco Tourism (March 16, 2012)Topics: Old Iron Mines (Saladin), Karst Cave (Bergish), Upper

Cretaceous in north Jordan.Route: Amman, Ajlun, Deer Abu Sa’ied

Leaders: Ahmad Al-Shriedeh.Price: 75 Euro per person.

•V3: Dead Sea (March 16, 2012)Topics: Jordan Graben, Dead Sea, Lisan, Saramuj Conglomerate.

Route: Amman, Dead Sea, Ghor Haditha, Ghor Safi.Leaders: Prof. Dr. Eid Al-Tarazi

Price: 100 Euro per person.

Decapolis –Yarmouk Tunnel

POST-SYMPOSIUM FIELD TRIPS

Basaltic Harrat )March 19-22, 2012(Topics: Lava Caves, Basalt Plateau, Pressure Ridges, Aritayn Scoria Cones, Sirhan Graben.

Route: Amman, Za’atari, Umm El Jimal, Al Hamiddyia, Al Bishriyya, Azraq.

Leaders: Prof. Dr. Ahmad Al-MalabehPrice: 150 Euro per person.

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GENERAL TOURS THAT MAY BE CONSIDERED IF WISHED

•A1: Amman Through History Topics: Palaeolithic, Roman, Byzantine, Islamic.

Leader: Travel Agency.Price: 25 Euro per person.

•A2: Jadara •Topics: Old city of Umm Qais.

Leader: Travel Agency.Price: 50 Euro per person.

•A3: Jarasa Topics: Roman city of Jarash.

Leader: Travel Agency.Price: 50 Euro per person.

•A4: Petra Topics: Nabataean city of Petra.

Leader: Travel Agency.Price: 100 Euro per person (including entrance fees).

DATES AND DEADLINES

DECEMBER 31, 2011: Submission of abstracts.JANUARY 31, 2011: Full manuscript.

REGISTRATION FEES

The symposium fees (300 Euro) include registration, a book of abstracts and participation in the scientific

activities (Payment before December, 31. 2011: 200 Euro).

METHOD OF PAYMENT IN EUROS

•Bank transfer to the order of Account No. 187 / 440000–3/7, ARAB BANK / HASHEMITE UNIVERSITY BRANCH, ZARKA - Jordan.•Bank Cheque made payable to 15TH INTERNATIONAL

SYMPOSIUM ON VULCANOSPELEOLOGY (Treasurer) and mailed to the mentioned mailing address (personal cheques are not accepted)•Credit Card: Visa MasterCard (please send

authorization)Card No.……………………Expirey date………………….

Al-Daher Cave

HOSTING

There will be financial support (lodging and registration fee or a combination of both) for a limited number of participants. Please contact the President of the Organizing Committee.

ACCOMMODATION

Amman has a variety of hotels. The organizing committee will liaise with these hotels to get a reasonable discount for the participants.

Correspondence and RegistrationEnquiries concerning symposium registration, posters,

abstract submission and field trips should be addressed to the president of the organizing committee:

Prof. Dr. Ahmad Al-MalabehP.O. Box: 150459 Postal Code: 13115

ZARKA - JordanTel.: + 962-5-390333 Ext. 4868 or 4330 Fax: +962-5-

3823333

E-mail: [email protected] page: http://www.hu.edu.jo

Prof. Dr. Ahmad Al-Malabeh

See you in the desert caves of Jordan