proposing new methods of analysis, such as Thermal infrared (TIR) satellite imaging, and an ensemble of
electromagnetic (EM) satellite and ground data. Recent advances in solid earth sciences and remote sensing
capabilities established the possibility of testing the theory of electromagnetic Lithosphere-Atmosphere-Ionosphere
coupling (LAIC) between the boundary layer of the atmosphere and the ionosphere during the time of the large
earthquakes. Further tests would be: (1) Whether such signals precede the majority of earthquakes; (2) What is the
quantitative interrelationship between LAIC processes observed during the earthquakes and active tectonics; (3)
What is the impact of meteorological changes on the monitoring of the transient surface thermal field over
tectonically active regions and; (4) If the ionosphere observed signals related to LAIC have shown plasma type of
variations?. This session will consider the causes, methodology and observations of EM phenomena related to
earthquake activity. Main topics include: a.) EM signals caused by stress changes in the Earth's crust; b.) theories
relating tectonic stress to changes in electrical, electro-chemical and thermodynamic processes; c.) case studies,
reanalysis of data and new information; d.) ground , GPS and space-based methods for EM and TIR observation,
validation and data mining and; e.) modeling of EM phenomena in the lithosphere, atmosphere and ionosphere.
Contributions are solicited on all potential EM earthquake related phenomena.
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