There will be a workshop on Patagonian dust and its climate implications on October 3-5, in Puerto Madryn, Argentina. The objective of this meeting is to share information and promote collaborations among groups from different disciplines to improve understanding of southern South America (notably Patagonia) and its role in influencing the past/present climate and marine biogeochemistry in the Southern Ocean and Antarctica. Note that October is high tourist season and hotels tend to be booked up fast. It is recommended to make hotel reservations as soon as possible.
For more information, see http://www.cenpat.edu.ar/dustmeeting/ or contact Dr. Santiago Gasso at santiago@climate.gsfc.nasa.gov.