GeoWeek aims to promote 'active geoscience' via a nine-day 'week' of geowalks and other activities taking place across the UK, usually in late May / early June.
All around the UK!
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Interested in starting 2025 with an exciting new role at one of the world's leading geological surveys?
We have a variety of vacancies available which close in early January.
Find out more:
bgs.ac.uk/about-bgs/working-…
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It might be getting chillier out there but there are plenty of good finds to be had if you know where to look! Another brilliant walk out there with one fossil hunter even finding this beautiful fossilised shark's tooth, a real rarity on our beaches!
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Thanks to everyone who helped to build our Carboniferous tree at Otley Science Festival yesterday!
We had a great time talking with people about some of the wonderful fossils that can be found around in t' hills around Otley.
Hope to see you all again next year!
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The geology of the Falls of Falloch by @ScottishGeologist
Join us for an unforgettable geology tour of the breathtaking Falls of Falloch, located within the stunning Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. This tour, hosted by @ScottishGeologist, offers a unique opportunity to explore the natural beauty and geological history of the Scottish Highlands. As we walk along the scenic paths that wind through the area, you’ll discover the fascinating rock formations that form the metasedimentary rocks of the Dalradian supergroup and landscapes shaped by ancient glaciers, tectonic activity, and water erosion.
The Falls of Falloch, a beautiful 30-foot waterfall cascading into a deep plunge pool, provides the perfect backdrop for learning about the region’s geological evolution.
Tour Highlights:
• An introduction to the geological history of the Loch Lomond area and of Scotland.
• Insight into the ancient forces that shaped the landscape, including glaciation and erosion which in turn formed the waterfalls gorge
• A closer look at metamorphic rocks typical of the Scottish Highlands that represent the Dalradian supergroup.
• Stunning views of the Falls of Falloch and its surroundings, with opportunities for photography and nature appreciation.
there are two ticket options available - 1 for pick up from Glasgow city centre at 10:30 or you can meet us there at 12:00.
Prepare for an exciting adventure through time and rock formations with @ScottishGeologist!
scottishgeologist.co.uk/stor…
GeoWeekUK retweeted
Spotting fossils in the limestone of the Yorkshire Dales can be tricky due to all the lichens. A great place to look, however, is in stream beds!
Check out these lovely little corals and crinoid stems we saw near Grassington
#FossilFriday
GeoWeekUK retweeted
This week is Earth Science Week, running until 19 Oct and celebrating the theme ‘Earth Science Everywhere’.
With a busy week of activities in the Society and beyond, keep an eye out for events you can get involved in! geolsoc.org.uk/ESW24
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Join us on Sunday 27th October at 10am for our big 40th beach clean & scavenger hunt in conjunction with Clean Jurassic Coast!
Could you discover a mermaid on the scavenger hunt? charmouth.org/chcc/40thanniv…
GeoWeekUK retweeted
I'll be discussing the Jurassic Coast & its incredible stories in a FREE talk next Sat 19 Oct, 7pm, Corfe Mullen Village Hall. Do join us if you are local! @VikkiSlade72 @DorsetCouncilUK @CorfeHills @QESDorset Ideal for GCSE/ A-level Geographers 😀
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Next Sunday we will be going to Huttons unconformity - if you’d like to join me you can book now using the following link - scottishgeologist.co.uk/stor…
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What lies beneath Liverpool?!
The geological secrets lying under the surface of Liverpool and Warrington have been unveiled for the first time on a new 3D interactive tool 👇
bgs.ac.uk/news/what-lies-ben…
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And that’s a wrap for the Scottish Geology Festival 2024! 🏴🎉
We saw over 130 events across the country and online; from guided walks, online talks, beach pebble events, geological themed exhibitions and much, much more.
We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did! 🧵
ALT Graphic composed of a collage of images from some of the recent Scottish geology festival 2024 events. Text at the top reads “Scottish geology festival 2024”
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Sometimes Mother Nature does the prep work for you!
This Siphonodendron coral was collected from a stream near Appletreewick in the Yorkshire Dales. The slightly acidic water has preferentially dissolved the limestone matrix, exposing the coral beautifully!
#FossilFriday
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For #FossilFriday we are show casing #Charmouth collector Chris East's fossils on display with us, including ammonites and fish! At our 40th anniversary fair on 26th October, Chris will have his fossils on display and sale in the community hall! charmouth.org/chcc/40thanniv…
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The rocks you can find here represent an old oceanic piece of crust that’s been obducted onto the continental crust during the Caledonian orogeny - I have a wee trip planned here for next Wednesday if anyone’s interested that involves looking at these rocks - scottishgeologist.co.uk/stor…
You can either get a ticket that includes transport from Glasgow or meet us there.
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Ask a Geologist: tomorrow morning at the Market Hall Museum, #Warwick. #geoweek #geoweek2024 wgcg.co.uk/event/ask-a-geolo…
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The Welsh slate landscape is so incredibly special. I walked along the spoil tips bordering Penrhyn Quarry, the whispers from the abandoned blocks of slate were deafening! #WhispersOfRock – at Rachub, Wales
ALT Woman wearing blue jacket standing by a block of grey slate with her hand resting on it. Behind her is a green lush valley.
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What a wonderful geology trip yesterday looking at the geology around Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Ballachullish, Oban and Easdale. If you’d like to spend the day with me then check out my bio
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It's #YorkshireGeologyMonth, check out our events page for a list of all the field trips and talks taking place this month, including our annual #YorkshireGeologyDay #GeologyRocks event @NCMME on May 11th!
yorksgeolsoc.org.uk/events
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There is still time to book the last spaces available for this bank holiday weekend. Monday 6th has slots available on both the fossil walk and seashore safari events. You can find out more and book here: charmouth.org/chcc/events-ca…
