Hertfordshire Geological Society
Talk by Ian Mercer from the Essex Rock & Mineral Society. Abstract: Ian Mercer reveals the story of the Thames across Essex by digging into the landscape in and around the county. The Thames has changed course dramatically and repeatedly throughout the past two million years of the current ice age. The greatest impact of […]
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Talk by Emeritus Professor Hazel Rymer, The Open University Abstract Volcanism on Iceland is both a source of geothermal & tourism revenue but also a hazard. Geophysical data can be used to explore the origin of the island of Iceland, the ongoing volcanic activity and to predict its future. Here we’ll look at the latest […]
Numbers and arrangements now finalised for this excursion. Wednesday 24 September arrive on island Embark from Southampton @ 1 pm on Red Funnel Ferries arriving East Cowes 2 pm. Please check in at least 30 mins prior to sailing. 3 pm check-in at Wight Hotel, Sandown PO36 8BN Evening meal at hotel where we will […]
Talk by Dr Luke Mander, Senior Lecturer, The Open University Abstract Luke’s works with both living plants and material from the plant fossil record, which represents a vast archive of morphological novelties and natural design solutions that have been produced over the course of evolutionary time. In this context, he is particularly interested in the […]
Talk by Professor Craig Storey, University of Portsmouth Abstract Since the 1960s we have accepted the plate tectonic paradigm as being central to how our planet operates at the present day. However, there is much ongoing debate as to when plate tectonics began and how similar it was to the current observable mode. Hypotheses range […]
Talk by Richard Butler, Professor of Palaeobiology, School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Birmingham Due to unforeseen circumstances Richard was unable to give this talk so it will be rescheduled to a future date. Abstract: Dinosaur tracks provide important data on the distribution of dinosaurs through time and space and unique information on […]
given by Dr Haydon Bailey, HGS Chairman, Past GA president & geological advisor to the Chiltern Society Abstract: The Upper Cretaceous Chalks of Northern Europe appear, on the face of it, to represent sedimentation during an extended period of relative tectonic and environmental stability. Nothing could be further from the truth. These uniform, white, fine […]
talk given by Associate Professor Kathryn Moore, University of Exeter Abstract: With the imminent release of a new Critical Minerals Strategy, the UK is updating its approach to national security. In this lecture, I will highlight the security issues that threaten critical mineral supply chains into the UK and into most countries. I will explain […]
talk given by Professor Paul WIgnall, University of Leeds
Annual vegetation clearance
followed by refreshments and launch of the The Hertfordshire 50th anniversary book - Mike Lambert & Nick Pierpoint
