WEGA - The West of England group of the Geologists Association

The University lecture rooms remain closed, and so the following meetings

will be held via video using the  Zoom system

 

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- invitation to the zoom talks will be sent via email to WEGA members

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Please login into the zoom system between 7 and 7.25 pm, as once the lecture starts it is difficult for Judy to keep track of the talk, waiting room and zoom messages.

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WEGA members will be emailed with the invitation to each of these zoom meetings separately

June 14th  - Prof Steve Sparks, Bristol University

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Geology around Clevedon Pier

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Late Devonian, Lower Carboniferous and Triassic rocks occur within 100 metres of Clevedon Pier. There is a prominent mineralized fault below the Pier Toll house, hosting at least 30 different minerals (Pb-Zn-Cu) and two unconformities. The site has been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest as a consequence of the occurrence of rare minerals. Different lithofacies of Triassic include dolomitic lacustrine limestones and an unusual silicified horizons with enigmatic structures. My talk will include comparison of paleo-environments with modern settings.

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