Once initiated and developed, faults tend to have prolongedactivation histories that highly influence tectonic deformation, fluid flow, andassociated mineralisation in the brittle upper crust. The fault systems associated with Devonian/Carboniferous crustal extension and subsequent Variscan crustal shortening from southern Ireland … Continue reading
Annual General Meeting of the Irish Geological Association follow by a wine and cheese reception.
Roundstone, Co. Galway and EnvironsLeader: Maria CullenThree Granites, Two Beaches, One Island and Lots of Life!This weekend excursion (2 days of the long bank-holiday weekend), we will explore three distinct Caledonian Granites (c. 400Ma) of the Bertraghboy Bay area – … Continue reading
In this field trip we’ll examine the geology and structure of Howth Head.We'll see how the Howth Fault juxtaposes Carboniferous limestone andCambrian clastic sequences, which have very distinctive geologicalhistories and structures. The outcrops visited provide nice examples offractures, veins, minor … Continue reading
