About
PRF2022 was a 5-day, NSF-sponsored, GSA Penrose Conference dedicated to bringing together - in person - scientists from Rock Physics, Surface Processes, Soil Science, Stone Heritage, Critical Zone Sciences, Planetary Sciences and Geoengineering discliplines in order to open new doors to a myriad of concepts, applications and validations of all geologic work related to rock fracture.
Specifically, we are leading PRF2022 under the assertion that all natural Earth and planetary surface systems - as well as multifarious constituents of the built environment - are intimately tied to the progressive - subcritical - growth of fractures in rock. We are excited to discuss and debate this idea and its ramifications to a wide range of research topics.
To further foster a sense of belonging at the conference, we will implement a mentoring scheme in advance of the conference.
The conference will also host an artist-in-residence - Melissa Riker dancer and choreographer.
Field, laboratory and modeling approaches are all encouraged.
We welcome a full range of
abstract topics -
including but not limited to:
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Climate/Environmental dependence of fracture
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Fracturing Processes: theory and observations
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Landforms, erosion, and/or landscape evolution tied to rock fracture, including: Rivers, Arches, Erosion Rates, Landslides/Rockfalls, Planetary Processes, Hillslopes
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Geotechnical issues related to rock fracture
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Crack-tip chemo-physical processes of subcritical fracture.
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Building stone preservation related to rock fracture and vice versa
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Fracture and stresses related to Topography/Tectonics/Gravity
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Fracture and Stresses related to climate, freezing, thermal conditions, biological processes, salts, chemical Processes
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Natural Hazards related to rock fracture
The PRF2022 Conference has ended!
PRF2022 was located at the Highland Lake Inn and Resort, in Flatrock, NC, USA,
June 20-24th, 2022.
PRF2022 comprised a 5-day conference of 80+ interdisciplinary, world-wide scientists hailing from countries including New Zealand, Italy, UK, France, and Chile as well as an Artist in Residence from the Kinesis Project, an NYC & Seattle Based Dance Company
PRF Dancing
Melissa Riker - the Kinesis Project Dance Theater - has held several performances in NYC based on her collaborations with PRF scientists and as Artist-in-Residence at the conference. Here is a video clip from one of the performances. Enjoy!!
Conference Program
The full PRF2022 Conference Program will be made publically available starting in January 2023.
Stay tuned here for a link.
If you are interested in joining the listserve that will serve conference attendees as well as anyone interested in Progressive Rock Failure, please contact us with the form below.
PRF Listserve
