With the principle “Geosciences at the service of Society and Development”. The XI Earth Sciences Convention began today. With the aim of promoting geological, geophysical and mining knowledge in the country.
Sponsored by the Cuban Society of Geology and in commemoration of the 46th anniversary of this institution. The event welcomes specialists from Cuba and the world and will be held at the Havana Convention Center until April 11.
The director of Geology of the Cuban Ministry of Energy and Mines. Enrique Castellanos, explained to Prensa Latina that the main results of oil and gas research in Cuba. Both on land and at sea, will be presented at the Convention. In addition to the assessment of the exploitation processes in nickel-bearing laterites. Nickel being one of the largest exportable rubles in the country.
Held every two years, the mega-convention, which encompasses a group of 10 congresses in unison. It brings together delegates from all latitudes to discuss the potential in the use of technical minerals in agricultura.
Other branches of industry in which these compounds can be used. In his opinion, it will also be important to learn about the advances in geoinformatics. A discipline, he stressed, that includes satellite technologies and the use of geographic information systems and other specialties.
During the mega-convention, which runs until the 11th. Specific topics will be presented on geology, mineralogy, geochemistry, petrology, tectonics, prospecting for mineral deposits. How to find them and how to better evaluate the ones we have and on the geological heritage.
An aspect in which much progress has been made with the declaration of geosites and geoparks in the country Castellanos stressed. Research on seismology, geological hazards, landslides, and the geomorphology of coastal zones. With their impact on the rise in mean sea level caused by climate change, are added to the proposals to be debated.
The academic program of the XI Convention of Earth Sciences includes several excursions to Cuban geological sites. As well as the holding of workshops and symposia on current topics on 3D applications. Also artificial intelligence, critical minerals for the energy transition. Moreover environmental impacts of mining, among the most significant.
With information from Prensa Latina and CNA
Translated by Aliani Rojas Fernández
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