Abstract Geologists and many researchers working on different fields of science often need minerals with targeted compositions and structures for various purposes (catalysts, smart technology, standards for analysis, or starting material for experiments). Is it easy to find them in nature? Is it possible to synthesise them using facile methods?…
The Irish Geological Association Posts
Title: The Early Evolution of Modern Marine Ecosystems: Post-Permian Radiation By: Dr William Foster (UCD) Date and Time: 16 September 2020 between 18:00 and 19:00 [See forthcoming Zoom link to access] Please note earlier time! To get the Zoom link on the day, please register to irishgeologicalassociation@gmail.com. Abstract…
It’s that time of year again and we’re delighted to announce that we will be running our annual Gold Panning trip in memory of Peter Lewis on Saturday 12th September (lockdown permitting). Frank has very kindly offered to do it a second date so we will be running it on…
NOW FULLY BOOKED Kiltorcan Quarry is a botanical fossil site of international significance since first described by James Flanagan (Geological Survey staff member) in the early 19th century. Material such fossil plants and tree ferns were described new to science from this area i.e. this is the original location of important Type…