Hertfordshire Geological Society
given by Dr. Neil Adams (University of Oxford Natural History Museum) Abstract: A repeated response to abrupt climate warming among vertebrates is body size reduction, which has been observed in response to anthropogenic climate change and to abrupt warming events in the geological record. Several hypotheses have been proposed to explain this size decrease among […]
given by Prof. Steve Sparks (University of Bristol). Abstract: The volcanic eruption of the Soufriere Hills Volcano, Montserrat (1995 to 2010) is one of the most detailed studied eruptions of an andesite volcano. The research led to major advances in understanding volcanic processes. The eruption was also a traumatic experience for the people of Montserrat […]
Two stages: Stage 1: vegetation clearance Stage 2: face Restricted numbers - please register your interest here
given by Jo Conway (Herts County Council & HGS). Abstract: The talk is based on one presented recently as the summary of my dissertation topic for the Masters course in Geological and Environmental Hazards at the University of Portsmouth. My dissertation title was ‘Use of Sentinel-2 data to identify glaciotectonic features near Barkway, Hertfordshire and […]
Progress so far; understanding the risks; and how technology, planning and logistics help address the challenges of tunnelling through a highly fractured chalk aquifer. given by David Eve (ALIGN, Head of Engagement & Compliance for HS2) Abstract: Who are Align and how does the company fit within the HS2 structure? This leads on to an […]
led by Bev Fowlston (BGS). Meet at Clophill Ecolodges at 10:00 for 10:30 depart Field trip details
given by Dr. Tony Waltham, travelling geologist. Abstract: A long and varied history of great canal construction extended throughout the 1800s, and included the first attempt at a canal across Panama, which failed in its early stages. It was therefore into the next century that that the Americans built the Panama Canal between 1904 and […]
The Reading Geological Society (RGS) are extending an invitation to HGS members to join their 2022 field trip to South Pembroke. Details of itinerary to follow. If you are interested in this trip and would like to be notified when further details become available please click here.
Leader: Mike Howgate Meeting up at the lych-gate of St. Mary’s church Ashwell at 10.30 am. Morning: Visit to this ‘ clunch’ church with its famous graffito of the Black Death and a devastating storm in the Middle Ages. Followed by a walking tour of the village including the Chalk springs with their ‘Ice Age […]
with a focus on the micropalaeontology and geochemistry given by Dr. Steve Stukins (Senior Curator Micropalaeontology, Natural History Museum, London) Abstract: A new UK Bathonian (Middle Jurassic) lagerstätte has been revealed and was publicised last year as one of the most important Jurassic echinoderm localities in the world. Excavation of the site has produced thousands […]
