Advances in jurassic research / Достижения в изучении юрского периода

This volume includes a number of papers presented to the 4th International Congress on Jurassic Stratigraphy and Geology held in Mendoza, Argentina between October 18th and 23rd, 1994, under the sponsorship of the International Commission on Stratigraphy (ICS), the International Subcommission on Jurassic Stratigraphy (ISJS), the Argentine Geological Society of Argentina and the Argentine Stratigraphical Committee.
This meeting was one of a series which began with the 1st and 2nd Jurassic Colloquia (Luxemburg, 1962, 1967), the William Smith Symposium (London, 1969) and the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Jurassic Symposia held respectively at Erlangen (Germany, 1984), Lisbon (Portugal, 1987) and Poitiers (France, 1991). The next Congress will take place in Canada (1997). These scientific events offer an opportunity for specialists from around the world to discuss the results of the research into various aspects of the Jurassic, to examine classical sections, and to plan future activities.The Congress had 133 participants from 27 countries. Presentations amounted to 126, 97 of which were read at the sessions. Ten of these were part of an IGCP 322 Symposium, while 11 were posters. Additionally, there were six plenary lectures on selected topics.
The Scientific Sessions were held at the CRICYT-CONICET, Mendoza. The Opening Ceremony was held on Wednesday, October 19th 1994, at the Convocation Hall of the Cuyo National University. It was followed by a remembrance ceremony at Cerro de la Gloria. Poster Sessions were held on Saturday October 22nd, 1994 and the IGCP 322 “Correlation of Jurassic Events in South America” held a scientific and administrative meeting on the afternoon of October 22nd and the morning of October 23rd. <...>