NEXT WEEKS EVENTS
4th to 10th March 2019
THE FOLLOWING IS AN EXTRACT FROM BRISTOL AND WEST COUNTRY GEOLOGY CALENDARS
MORE DETAILS CAN BE FOUND IN THE BRISTOL AND THE WEST COUNTRY CALENDARS AND ON THE WEB SITES OF THE RELEVANT SOCIETY OR ORGANISATION.
MONDAY 4TH
Course - The Geology of Eruptions, Earthquakes and Tsunamis
When
Mon, 4 March, 19:30 – 21:30
Where
Wynstones School, Stroud Road, Whaddon, Gloucester (map)
Description
The Geology of Eruptions, Earthquakes and Tsunamis
Three of the most devastating natural disaster-forming events are geological, all related to plate tectonics, and are very difficult, if not impossible, to accurately forecast. What are the causes of these events and their various manifestations? Why are some more dangerous than others? How can we prevent or mitigate these effects? Examples of some of these phenomena will be used to illustrate these points Monday 7th for 10 weeks (not 18h Feb) until 18th March. Held at Wynstones School, Stroud Road, Whaddon, Gloucester from 7.30-9.30pm on Mondays . Cost £75
Contact Dave Green by email at davegeostudies@gmail.com, by phone at 01594 960858 and by post at Dave Green, Joys Green Farm, Lydbrook, Gloucestershire, GL17 9QU
Tuesday 5th
wednesday 6th
Thursday 7th
Bath Geol Soc - Lecture
When
Thu, 7 March, 19:30 – 21:00
Where
Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution, 16 Queen Square, Bath (map)
Description
Dr. Tiago Alves (Cardiff )
'Oil and Gas fields of the 22nd Century'
Abstract:
'Hydrocarbon exploration and production are experiencing crucial changes at the moment, as environmental aspects are becoming more important as the world's population continues to grow. The planet will host some 9 billion people at the end of the 21th century, with most of the population growth occurring in developing countries. Hence, the way oil and gas is used, at present, will change dramatically in this Century so that we can curtail CO2 emissions (and atmospheric pollution) while tackling energy poverty. This talk will present some interesting geological facts from the largest oil and gas fields in the world. It will show how these fields are being exploited in an ever more sustainable way. The examples provided will illustrate how governments, industry and the public are investing in new technologies and approaches to energy production.'
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Course - Advances in Understanding Earth’s Structure and Operation
When
Thu, 7 March, 19:30 – 21:30
Where
The Chantry, Thornbury. (map)
Description
Advances in Understanding Earth’s Structure and Operation.
This 10 week course aims to introduce you to relatively new ideas, some accepted, some controversial, about the internal structure and tectonics of the Earth. Many ideas have changed radically since the inception of the Plate Tectonic hypothesis, and especially in the period from the 1990s, partly as a result of new technology, and the re-examination of parts of the theory that evidence did not support. Each week we will examine a different topic, such as subduction, mantle dynamics, mantle plumes. Held at The Chantry, Thornbury. First meeting 7.30 – 9.30, Thurs 10th January until March 21st (not Thurs 21st Feb). Cost £75
Contact Dave by email at davegeostudies@gmail.com, by phone at 01594 960858 and by post at Dave Green, Joys Green Farm, Lydbrook, Gloucestershire, GL17 9QU
Friday 8th
Cheltenham Mineral and Geological Society - AGM and Annual Competition
When
Friday, 8 Mar 2019
Where
Shurdington at The Century Hall (map)
Saturday 9th
OUGS Wessex - Field Trip
When
Saturday, 9 Mar 2019
Where
National Oceanography Centre, Southampton (map)
Description
Palynology
Leader: Prof. John Marshall
Location: National Oceanography Centre, Southampton
Date: 9th March 2019
Type: Field Trip (Day)
Summary: A day in the laboratory, looking at fossil pollen and spores to study past environments.
More info:
More details to follow. Date not yet confirmed.
Contact: Jeremy Cranmer [wessexdaytrips@ougs.org]
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Bristol Nats - Field Meeting
When
Sat, 9 March, 14:00 – 16:00
Where
Meet in the car park off Cleeve Hill Road by the Goblin Combe Environment Centre. Grid ref: ST458 654. (map)
Description
GEOLOGY SECTION WALK UP GOBLIN COMBE, CLEEVE
2.00 p.m. Saturday 9 March 2019
This is an informal walk up Goblin Combe with the intention of finding and examining the Carboniferous age volcanic rocks. Meet in the car park off Cleeve Hill Road by the Goblin Combe Environment Centre. Grid ref: ST458 654. Buses from Bristol X1 and X2 run every quarter of an hour from Bristol Bus Station. Alight at the stop by the now sadly boarded up Lord Nelson PH and walk back a short distance in the direction of Bristol and then turn right into Cleeve Hill Road by the Cleeve Village Hall. The meeting point is 200 m on your left. There will be about 4 miles of reasonably easy walking but it can be muddy in places and walking boots are necessary. If time lows it may be possible to visit the AWT reserve
Sunday 10th
NEXT WEEKS EVENTS
Course - The Geology of Eruptions, Earthquakes and Tsunamis
When
Mon, 4 March, 19:30 – 21:30
Where
Wynstones School, Stroud Road, Whaddon, Gloucester (map)
Description
The Geology of Eruptions, Earthquakes and Tsunamis
Three of the most devastating natural disaster-forming events are geological, all related to plate tectonics, and are very difficult, if not impossible, to accurately forecast. What are the causes of these events and their various manifestations? Why are some more dangerous than others? How can we prevent or mitigate these effects? Examples of some of these phenomena will be used to illustrate these points Monday 7th for 10 weeks (not 18h Feb) until 18th March. Held at Wynstones School, Stroud Road, Whaddon, Gloucester from 7.30-9.30pm on Mondays . Cost £75
Contact Dave Green by email at davegeostudies@gmail.com, by phone at 01594 960858 and by post at Dave Green, Joys Green Farm, Lydbrook, Gloucestershire, GL17 9QU
Bath Geol Soc - Lecture
When
Thu, 7 March, 19:30 – 21:00
Where
Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution, 16 Queen Square, Bath (map)
Description
Dr. Tiago Alves (Cardiff )
'Oil and Gas fields of the 22nd Century'
Abstract:
'Hydrocarbon exploration and production are experiencing crucial changes at the moment, as environmental aspects are becoming more important as the world's population continues to grow. The planet will host some 9 billion people at the end of the 21th century, with most of the population growth occurring in developing countries. Hence, the way oil and gas is used, at present, will change dramatically in this Century so that we can curtail CO2 emissions (and atmospheric pollution) while tackling energy poverty. This talk will present some interesting geological facts from the largest oil and gas fields in the world. It will show how these fields are being exploited in an ever more sustainable way. The examples provided will illustrate how governments, industry and the public are investing in new technologies and approaches to energy production.'
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Course - Advances in Understanding Earth’s Structure and Operation
When
Thu, 7 March, 19:30 – 21:30
Where
The Chantry, Thornbury. (map)
Description
Advances in Understanding Earth’s Structure and Operation.
This 10 week course aims to introduce you to relatively new ideas, some accepted, some controversial, about the internal structure and tectonics of the Earth. Many ideas have changed radically since the inception of the Plate Tectonic hypothesis, and especially in the period from the 1990s, partly as a result of new technology, and the re-examination of parts of the theory that evidence did not support. Each week we will examine a different topic, such as subduction, mantle dynamics, mantle plumes. Held at The Chantry, Thornbury. First meeting 7.30 – 9.30, Thurs 10th January until March 21st (not Thurs 21st Feb). Cost £75
Contact Dave by email at davegeostudies@gmail.com, by phone at 01594 960858 and by post at Dave Green, Joys Green Farm, Lydbrook, Gloucestershire, GL17 9QU
Cheltenham Mineral and Geological Society - AGM and Annual Competition
When
Friday, 8 Mar 2019
Where
Shurdington at The Century Hall (map)
OUGS Wessex - Field Trip
When
Saturday, 9 Mar 2019
Where
National Oceanography Centre, Southampton (map)
Description
Palynology
Leader: Prof. John Marshall
Location: National Oceanography Centre, Southampton
Date: 9th March 2019
Type: Field Trip (Day)
Summary: A day in the laboratory, looking at fossil pollen and spores to study past environments.
More info:
More details to follow. Date not yet confirmed.
Contact: Jeremy Cranmer [wessexdaytrips@ougs.org]
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Bristol Nats - Field Meeting
When
Sat, 9 March, 14:00 – 16:00
Where
Meet in the car park off Cleeve Hill Road by the Goblin Combe Environment Centre. Grid ref: ST458 654. (map)
Description
GEOLOGY SECTION WALK UP GOBLIN COMBE, CLEEVE
2.00 p.m. Saturday 9 March 2019
This is an informal walk up Goblin Combe with the intention of finding and examining the Carboniferous age volcanic rocks. Meet in the car park off Cleeve Hill Road by the Goblin Combe Environment Centre. Grid ref: ST458 654. Buses from Bristol X1 and X2 run every quarter of an hour from Bristol Bus Station. Alight at the stop by the now sadly boarded up Lord Nelson PH and walk back a short distance in the direction of Bristol and then turn right into Cleeve Hill Road by the Cleeve Village Hall. The meeting point is 200 m on your left. There will be about 4 miles of reasonably easy walking but it can be muddy in places and walking boots are necessary. If time lows it may be possible to visit the AWT reserve
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