17-23 September 2006

Comprehension of the nature of the Earth subsurface is critical for many environmental purposes and engineering applications. There is a need to determine physical, chemical and biological properties, and to detect, monitor and predict natural and man-induced processes. Earth sciences are at the foundation of such efforts, specifically electromagnetic methods play an important role in such situations.

The bi-annual International Workshop on Electromagnetic (EM) Induction in the Earth is the premier venue for researchers around the world to exchange research results and new developments. The 18^th EM workshop is being organized in co-operation with, and under the sponsorship of the of Working Group I-2 Electromagnetic Induction in the Earth of IAGA (International Association of Geomagnetism and Aeronomy), and it will be host by Universitat de Barcelona in 2006.

EM measurements provide an unique view of the Earth because of the sensitivity of electrical conductivity to temperature, fluids, ore minerals, and lithologic variations. This sensitivity is important in monitoring environmental problems, exploring for energy and mineral occurrences, investigating regions of potential natural hazards (seismic and volcanic), and studying the interior structure of the Earth and other planets. Technical sessions addressing these issues are the primary focus of the EM Workshop.

 
Local Committee

• Pilar Queralt (Chair of LOC)
• Juanjo Ledo (Co-chair of LOC and chair of PC)
• Alex Marcuello (Co-chair of LOC, member of Financial Committee)
• Jaume Pous (Co-chair of LOC and responsible for National Committee)
• Anna Martí
• Ester Falgàs
• Mireia Garreta