GEOLOGY
“geoscience” or “Earth science” is the study of the structure, evolution and dynamics of the Earth and its natural minerals and energy resources. Geology investigates the processes that have shaped the Earth through its 4,500 million year history and uses the rock record to unravel that history.
James Hutton, the “Father of Modern Geology”, originated the theory of uniformitarianism – a fundamental principle of geology – that explains the features of the Earth crust by means of natural processes over geological time. This was the belief that geological forces at work in the present day – barely noticeable to the human eye, yet immense in their impact – are the same as those that operated in the past.
The geology group meets on the last Wednesday of the month usually from March through to September to go on visits planned by the members the previous autumn. Visits usually begin at ten am and we aim to finish by three to four o’clock. Some of the visits are in the Dales and Craven, but others are further afield. Everyone is welcome and no previous knowledge of geology is required.
GEOLOGY REPORTS
Terrawatch, and the height of mountains.
In a short article in The Guardian of the 6th May entitled ‘Terrawatch’ Kate Ravilious poses the question: would Alaska’s
Stratigraphy
I wonder how many of you are familiar with Geo Supplies Ltd of Chapeltown, Sheffield? “The first choice of the
Slei Gill and the Floods
Slei Gill Lead Mining area and the deluge of 30
Terrawatch, and the height of mountains.
In a short article in The Guardian of the 6th
Stratigraphy
I wonder how many of you are familiar with Geo
Group Visits
The Geology Group meets on the last Wednesday of each month for a visit to some site of geological interest.
For further information or to get on the Group email list please contact Jim Hutchinson using the contact form below
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