Geology studies the processes that have shaped the earth over its 4,500 million year history; concerned with solid earth, the rocks of which it is composed, and the processes by which they change.
We organise talks, visits and workshops throughout the year.
If you are interested in joining this group please contact Carrie Dunne: geology@lalg.org.uk.
Talks/Workshops:
'Introduction to Geology'
'Geology and the Civil Engineer'
'The Geology of the Isle of Wight'
'Limestone and Fossils'
'Geological Mapping'
'Classifying Rocks'
'How geology has influenced the landscapes & communities in the Ivel catchment over time'.
‘The Sedgwick Museum and its role in the history of Geology: from Dr Woodward to the Rev. Prof Adam Sedgwick’.
'Geology under the microscope'.
'Geology on Holiday'
The following were recommended by Keith Montague at the end of his talk 'Plate Tectonics - The Proving of Continental Drift'
Images minerals, fossils, structures and gems: @GeologyTime
The Geological Society: @GeolSoc
University of Arizona: @AZGeology
History of Earth Sciences @Geology_History
History of Earth: @History_Earth_
Geology Science: @GeologyyScience
Geologist Brandon Lennon: lymeregisfossils
Dr Aaron Smith: yorkshire.fossils
WEBSITES
Cambridge: Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences(link is external)(link is external)
The Open University: Virtual Microscope(link is external)(link is external)
BGS: British Geological Society(link is external)(link is external)
DOCUMENTARIES
BBC Attenborough and the Giant Sea Monster (Pliosaur)
BBC Earth
Channel 5 Wonders of the Moon with Dara O'Briain
Carrie Dunne
