Thematic section: Special topics in 4th IGS ‘Precambrian World 2’

Abstract

and the 3rd IGS was in 2014 at KIGAMU, Korea. The title of the 4th IGS was 'Precambrian World 2'. It mainly focused on Earth system science in the Precambrian, but also featured studies of the Phanerozoic, recent environmental change, and the modern Earth system. During the Precambrian World 2, a total of 28 oral talks were given, including 5 key note talks (40 min), and 7 invited talks (20 min). Thirty-three posters were presented during a dedicated poster session. Five keynote speakers, J. Kirschvink (CALTEC: USA), A. Hofmann