‘Diamonds and Chocolate’ GA talk Friday 3 March
‘Diamonds and Chocolate: New Volcanic Process Discovered’. A talk by Dr Thomas Gernon of Southampton University. Scientists at the university have discovered a previously unrecognised volcanic process, similar to one that is used in chocolate manufacturing, which gives important new insights into the dynamics of volcanic eruptions. Find out all about it! This talk has been organized by the Geologists’ Association and is aimed at...
Call to Students!
Older Rockwatcher may well be interested in a Student Conference being held by the Geologists’ Association (GASS) at Burlington House in Piccadilly, London on Friday 19 May. It’s an all day event aimed at undergraduates with talks and posters. It’s a chance for the public, industry and academia to meet the next generation of geoscientists! The keynote speaker for the day is Professor Iain Stewart, Director of...
New books for keen Fossil Hunters
Two brilliant guides have just been published that are a great guide for anyone wishing to explore the rocks and fossils of Bracklesham and Bognor in West Sussex. David Bone is the author and he’s well known to Rockwatch members as he has led us on trips to the area. In fact, there’s another one that he is leading on Monday April 10th. (Places are filling up fast so book quickly if you’d like to come along!) His...