1. GEOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF ROMANIA The 3rd Anniversary Symposium GeObMag 2008 Surlari National Geomagnetic Observatory „Liviu Constantinescu“ - 65 years of continuous work Author:: Anca Isac, 2008

2. BUCHAREST, SURLARI OBSERVATORY, ROMANIA 16 - 18th October 2008 Author: Anca Isac, 2008

3. We welcome the Surlari National Geomagnetic Observatory, founded on October 16, 1943 by the Geological Institute of Romania, who celebrates the 65th year of continuous work in October 2008. The main topics of the Symposium and Workshop will be the practical and theoretical problems associated with observations of the natural geomagnetic field at geomagnetic observatories. The intent is to stimulate participant discussions in aim of the exchange of information and experience related to the methodology of such observations. Author: Anca Isac, 2008

4. Invitation to Presenters Contributions are invited for poster and oral presentation in the areas of observatory practice and application relating to observatory data (space weather, solid Earth studies, etc.)Contributions are invited for poster and oral presentation in the areas of observatory practice and application relating to observatory data (space weather, solid Earth studies, etc.) We emphasize the character of a workshop. Therefore, we encourage presentations of work in progress. We propose open discussions after the talks. Short oral poster introductions are possible. We emphasize the character of a workshop. Therefore, we encourage presentations of work in progress. We propose open discussions after the talks. Short oral poster introductions are possible. Author: Anca Isac, 2008

5. Sessions and Workshops are planned on: Magnetic Observatories: from compass to flux-gate epoch;Magnetic Observatories: from compass to flux-gate epoch; From deep core to space: long term and short term variations of geomagnetic field;From deep core to space: long term and short term variations of geomagnetic field; Magnetic Observatories and Satellites: a needed synergy to characterize the geomagnetic field;Magnetic Observatories and Satellites: a needed synergy to characterize the geomagnetic field; Magnetism and our world: from current to future applications;Magnetism and our world: from current to future applications; Author: Anca Isac, 2008

6. REGISTRATION Deadline: July 31, 2008 First Name:__________________________First Name:__________________________ Last Name:__________________________Last Name:__________________________ Affiliation:__________________________Affiliation:__________________________ Title:_______________________________Title:_______________________________ Address:____________________________Address:____________________________ Telephone:__________________________Telephone:__________________________ Fax:_______________________________Fax:_______________________________ Title of Paper/Poster:__________________Title of Paper/Poster:__________________ ________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ Audiovisual Requirements:_____________Audiovisual Requirements:_____________ ______________________________________________________________________ Registration forms should be sent to: E-mail: igr_surlari@yahoo.com igr_surlari@yahoo.com On line Registration is also available at: www.geology.ro/conferinte/geobmag2008 /registration-form.php Office address: Geological Institute of Romania #1 Caransebes Street, Bucharest, 012271 Tel: +40 21 318.13.28, 318.13.29 Fax: +40 21 318.13.26 Author: Anca Isac, 2008

7. First Call for Abstracts Deadline: July 31, 2008 Abstracts for papers and posters (max. 500 words and including five keywords) should be sent electronically as part of the reply message and not as attachment.Abstracts for papers and posters (max. 500 words and including five keywords) should be sent electronically as part of the reply message and not as attachment. The deadline for submission of abstracts is 31st July 2008. The deadline for submission of abstracts is 31st July 2008. Abstracts should be sent to: E-mail: igr_surlari@yahoo.com igr_surlari@yahoo.com Extended abstracts should be two to four pages in length including figures and five keywords.Extended abstracts should be two to four pages in length including figures and five keywords. Details will be provided in the 2nd circular in 30 June 2008. All contributions accepted by the Scientific Committee will be included on a list in the third circular.All contributions accepted by the Scientific Committee will be included on a list in the third circular. The committee intends to publish an extended abstract book, which is handed out to the participants at arrival.The committee intends to publish an extended abstract book, which is handed out to the participants at arrival. Contributions are accepted in English, French.Contributions are accepted in English, French. Author: Anca Isac, 2008

8. Important dates July 31 Deadline for registration and submission of abstracts June 30 Second Circular The registration fee for the symposium is 30 EUR, until October 16, and covers coffee breaks, the banquet, and the symposium proceedings. Important dates July 31 Deadline for registration and submission of abstracts June 30 Second Circular The registration fee for the symposium is 30 EUR, until October 16, and covers coffee breaks, the banquet, and the symposium proceedings. Scientific Committee: Anton Anton (chair), President of National Authority for Scientific ResearchAnton Anton (chair), President of National Authority for Scientific Research Jean-Louis le Mouel, Institute of FranceJean-Louis le Mouel, Institute of France Jan Reda, Institute of Geophysics, Poland Ac. of Sc.Jan Reda, Institute of Geophysics, Poland Ac. of Sc. David J. Kerridge, IAGA Past President, UKDavid J. Kerridge, IAGA Past President, UK Mioara Mandea, IAGA, GermanyMioara Mandea, IAGA, Germany Jean L. Rasson, IRM BelgiumJean L. Rasson, IRM Belgium Mircea Sandulescu, Romanian AcademyMircea Sandulescu, Romanian Academy Dorel Zugravescu, Romanian AcademyDorel Zugravescu, Romanian Academy Crisan Demetrescu, Romanian AcademyCrisan Demetrescu, Romanian Academy Paul Georgrescu, University of BucharestPaul Georgrescu, University of Bucharest Stefan Marincea c/o GIRStefan Marincea c/o GIR Local Organizing Committee: Andrei Soare, IAGA national correspondent, GIR Laurentiu Asimopolos, GIR Raluca Maftei, GIR Gabriela Cucu, GIR Anca Isac, GIR Agata Pestina, GIR Eugen Niculici, GIR Mihai Plati, GIR Organized by Geological Institute of Romania Author: Anca Isac, 2008