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Lithotectonic units are the building blocks of regional geology, each piece representing a distinct and complex geological history. Even if central for scientific progress, definitions of lithotectonic units vary greatly among different regions and are often confusing or contradicting. It is crucial to revisit and harmonise definitions, especially in an era where geological information is becoming part of knowledge systems.

The discussion document and Neogene stratigraphic tables on the revision of the Neogene stratigraphy of Belgium are available online. Comments can be submitted to the president or the secretary of the Subcommission for Neogene and Paleogene stratigraphy by October 30, 2022 at the latest.

On Thursday 17th of September 2020, the Geologica Belgica André Dumont Medal 2020 will be awarded to Markus Aretz from the Université Paul Sabatier, France. The ceremony will take place at the Geology Depratment, B18 Allée du Six-Août, Sart Tilman, 4000 Liège. Information and registration at julien.denayer[at]uliege.be.

The Planning Bureau for the Environment and Spatial Development of the Flemish Government (VPO) is looking for a geologist for the deep subsurface.

Job applications can be sent until June 5th, more information is available here.

In the framework contract VLA17-4.1, the VPO (Vlaams Planbureau Omgeving) is subcontracting assignments for describing and documenting temporary outcrops with geological value (https://dov.vlaanderen.be/page/tijdelijke-ontsluitingen). These can be construction sites, but also active or abandoned quarries. Until now, five outcrops have been documented and a sixth is ongoing (Langenberg, Diest). The results can be consulted in the DOV-explorer, by performing a search for "VLA17" in the drillings layer.