‘Volcanoes in the spotlight; Exciting examples from La Palma, Stromboli and the ancient rock record.’ Recent advances in the capture of 3D geological data has re-invigorated the way in which we study volcanoes and their deposits. The recent eruption on La Palma, on going active volcanoes such as Sromboli act as modern day laboratories to …
For most of Earth history the only macroscopic evidence of life are the intricately layered rocks called stromatolites. Like trace fossils they record an interaction between organisms and sedimentary processes. The key players are the cyanobacteria, formerly known as blue-green algae, which played a vital role in oxygenating the Earth through their photosynthesis. Build-up of …
This trip has been cancelled as geo-conservation work is required on the exposures prior to a field visit. We will rechedule this visit for 2024.
Field Trip leader will be Mike Allen or Stuart Burley. In addition to the main sites, there is some Quaternary interest and the topographic expression of the Western Boundary Fault of the Coventry Horst is visible. More information will be posted as it becomes available. Please contact Julie Harrald to register interest [email protected]
2023 summer field season began with the two Geoweek events in May taking in the Urban geology of Kenilworth and Warwick. Both events were fully subscribed. Download a photo report of the Warwick trip. Watch a video of the Warwick Sandstone on our YouTube channel. A trip to Roundberry Quarry one beautiful evening in mid …
We will explore the spectacular Guy’s Cliffe exposures of the Warwick Sandstone on the banks of the river Avon, recently conserved by the Friends of Guys Cliffe volunteers. The Helsby Sandstone, (formally the Warwick, or Bromsgrove Sandstone), exhibits outstanding examples of cross-bedding giving participants the opportunity to unravel the type and size of the rivers …
On Friday 2/6 WGCG held its last GeoWeek event, with a geotour of the centre of Warwick. The event was fully subscribed and was led by Dr Jonathan Radley, assisted by Ray Pratt & Max Downs. Starting at the Museum in the Market Place a distance of 1.5 miles was walked taking in some of …
On Monday 29 June Ray Pratt, assisted by Kathrin Schutrumpf, led a group of the public around Kenilworth old town. The event was organised and promoted by Kenilworth Council as part of their Nature Week festival, which co-incided with GeoWeek. Being a town geotour, the number of participants was limited to 16. (52 expressed interest). …
On Saturday May 27th WGCG participated in Kenilworth Nature week, a half term event organised by Kenilworth Council which co-incided with GeoWeek Management Committee members, Gareth Jenkins and Ray Pratt, assisted by Paris, engaged with the public on this bright sunny day. The purpose of this event was to promote WGCG to the public, and …
Ray Pratt will lead participants around the urban geology trail compiled by Ian Fenwick. Participants to meet at 12:15 at Abbey Fields car park for a 12:30 start. (Ray will be wearing a yellow fluorecent vest). This event has been organised on behalf of Kenilworth Council and their Nature Week initiative Pre registration is requested …