Hertfordshire Geological Society
given by Dr. Andrew Finlayson (Quaternary Geologist, BGS Edinburgh) Abstract: Loch Lomond is an iconic part of Scotland’s scenery, spanning landscapes of both Highland and Lowland character on either side of the Highland Boundary Fault. From a Quaternary geological perspective, the wider Loch Lomond basin has a long history of research and forms a type area […]
The Lower Cretaceous ‘East Lindsey Group’ a jewel in the geological crown of Lincolnshire given by Paul Hildreth (Yorkshire Geological Society)
given by Prof Bridget Wade (Department of Earth Sciences, University College London) Abstract: Numerous oceanic, climatic, and biotic conditions relating to biogeochemical cycles and environmental change impact the composition and distribution of deep- sea sediments. Utilising the extensive sediment archives of the International Ocean Discovery Program (IODP) and its predecessors, maps of deep-sea sediment type have […]
Winchcombe meteorite given by Dr Ashley King (Natural History Museum)
given by Prof. Peter Scott (Emeritus Professor, Camborne School of Mines, University of Exeter) Abstract: Clay minerals, such as kaolinite, illite and montmorillonite, are the essential components of clays. Their crystals are very small and they have variable amounts of disorder in their structure. They impart a plasticity to clays. Their properties also make them […]
Annual activity to remove vegetation and clean-up the exposure at Little Heath
Meet outside Aylesbury Waterside Theatre (HP20 1UG) 10:00 for 10:15 departure - best parking is in Waterside Multi-Story Car Park (HP20 1AL) on level 2 or 3 Itinerary Morning: 2 1/2 hour walk through the old town centre of Aylesbury Lunch: at the Kings Head which is owned by the National Trust Afternoon: Discover Bucks […]
given by Clive Maton (Honorary President, HGS) Abstract The Norber Erratics are well known and are featured in geological text books and numerous local guides to the Yorkshire Dales. This is partially due to their large size, the very large numbers, and all being located in a relatively small area; but they are best known […]
given by Prof. Paul Smith (Director University of Oxford, Natural History Museum). Abstract In an era of polarised opinion and a difficulty in determining the veracity of information, science museums play an important role as ‘honest brokers’ in both enabling and encouraging public debate around science. Surveys on both side of the Atlantic have demonstrated […]
Meeting at 10.30 at the 'Standon Stone' near the church in Standon village ( O.S. TL 396223 ). Sandwiches and coffee can be picked up at Day's bakery in the village. Then to the newly discovered 'William Smith's HPS mounting block' mentioned in 1819!! We will then look at HPS boulders at various sites along […]
given by Dr. Peter Gutteridge (Director, Cambridge Carbonates) Abstract: The NW Highlands of Scotland probably has the best scenery and geology in the world. You can find the oldest rocks in the British Isles, the first evidence of life, ancient landscapes carved out by preCambrian rivers and beautifully exposed Lower Palaeozoic clastic and carbonate sediments. […]
Following interest expressed at the last HGS meeting (Oct) we've been in touch with John Carney (ret BGS) and he is willing to lead an HGS trip to Charnwood Forest. For a reasonably compact visit-site, with all facilities and good scenery, even Tudor history Bradgate Park provides a great opportunity to potentially find evidence of ancient […]
