Report on workshop "Earth Science Program in Western Enderby Land"

Abstract

A Workshop "Earth Science Program in Western Enderby Land" was organized to discuss the future program of earth sciences in Enderby Land, entitled "Structure and Evolution of East Antarctic Lithosphere (SEAL Project)", which is proposed as part of the forthcoming 5-year scientific program of the Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition. This is a summary of the Workshop, including the outline of the whole project, scientific significance in earth sciences, detailed objects of survey and observation, logistical problems, and domestic organization of research.