Founded 1874. To further knowledge and experience of geological matters
Its over 200 years since William Smith and his nephew John Phillips started to document the lay of the land and publish geological maps. However, before that the Romans and later the monks, miners and canal builders had used their knowledge and experience to develop...
The Origin and early evolution of land plants Dr Charles Wellman, School of Biosciences, University of Sheffield The origin of land plants was one of the most important events in the history of life on Earth. It is of immense evolutionary significance as it represents...
Field visit leader - Bill Fraser, LGA.
The Oklo natural nuclear reactors Dr Gareth Martin, Leeds Geological Association Geology has many weird and wonderful curiosities, probably none more so than the Oklo natural nuclear reactors. Back in December 1942 humans created what was then thought to be the first controlled nuclear chain...
Field visit leader - Gareth Martin, LGA.
Evening field visit. Field visit leader - Cris Little, Leeds University.
Field visit leader - Bill Fraser, LGA. Two visits, Sunday am and pm.
Field visit leader - Michael Wood, LGA.
Field visit leader - Bill Fraser, LGA.
Recent Sea level Change Dr Graham Rush, Research Fellow, School of Earth and Environment, University of Leeds During deglaciations melting ice sheets cause a global mean sea-level rise. However, sea-level rise is not even across the oceans. Some regions experience a greater than average...