In March 2017, the first kick-off workshop of the CRC1211 “Earth Evolution at the Dry Limit” took place at Hornitos, Chile. Short talks given by researchers from Germany of each cluster and especially from our Chilean colleagues about famous research in our focus areas provided insights into recent research, ongoing/starting projects and activities achieved since the start of the CRC1211.

In total 106 participants from Germany, Chile, Great-Britain, Argentina, and Spain debated and discussed during breaks their recent research and findings. Each group explained their state of their work and plans using posters during two poster sessions. In smaller groups, participants discussed and planed further collaborations within the CRC with local researchers from the Universidad Católica del Norte (Antofagasta), University of Antofagasta, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (Santiago de Chile) and SERNAGEOMIN (Geological Survey Chile). Many thanks go to the convenors Prof. Tibor Dunai and especially Dr. Eduardo Campos.

Kick-Off Workshop Hornitos 2017 CRC1211 – 106 Participants Photo: Benedikt Ritter		Discussion during the first poster session on recent findings and ongoing research within the CRC 1211. Photo: Benedikt Ritter
Discussion during the first poster session on recent findings and ongoing research of local Chilean researchers. Photo: Benedikt Ritter		Drone Picture of the second poster session on the balcony of the workshop hotel. Photo: Dirk Hoffmeister