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The Leeds Geological Association aims to promote and further interest in the geological sciences, both amongst its members and within the wider community. Particular emphasis is placed on the geology of the region and its relationship to landscape and scenery.
Membership is open to all.
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NEXT LECTURE MEETINGS
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Saturday 27th April 2013
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DAY LECTURE MEETING
The Mineral Resources of Yorkshire - Revisited
National Coal Mining museum, Caphouse Colliery, Wakefield
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Joint meeting of the Yorkshire Geological Society, West Yorkshire Geology Trust, Northern Mines Research Society,
Leeds Geological Association and the Geology Group of the Sorby Natural History Society.
Further details...
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Thursday 2nd May 2013
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7:15M LECTURE MEETING
Conference Auditorium
Antarctica's Green History and
Links to Scott's Legacy
Prof Jane Francis
School of Earth and Environment
University of Leeds
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When Scott went to Antarctica to claim the South Pole 100 years ago, science, as well as adventure, was on the agenda.
One of Scott’s objectives, prompted by palaeobotanist Dr. Marie Stopes, was to hunt for fossil leaves of glossopteris
to support new notions of continental drift.
Read more...
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LECTURE PROGRAMME
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LECTURE ABSTRACT
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LECTURE THEATRE
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NEXT FIELD MEETING
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Saturday 11th May 2013
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DAYTIME FIELD MEETING
Ingleton Waterfalls Walk
Dr Andrew M McCaig
University of Leeds
This meeting will examine the Ingleton Group, the oldest rocks in Yorkshire with flute casts and a mappable syncline axis, the unconformably overlying Carboniferous Limestone and a Terminal Moraine. We will also look at the hydrogeology, a dyke, quarrying and the Craven faults.
Full Excursion Details
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LATEST ANNOUNCEMENTS
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• Available Online: The Complex and Dynamic Inner Core of the Earth •
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Dr Jon Mound has kindly made available a recording of the fascinating lecture he delivered to the LGA in March entitled 'The Complex and Dynamic Inner Core of the Earth'. Anyone who missed it or would like to see it again can do so via this link:
http://lutube.leeds.ac.uk/earjem/videos/9265
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• Roundhay Park - A Walk Back in Time •
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Guided walks around the Geology Trail in Roundhay Park are held throughout the year. The walk is approximately 2.5 km in
length and takes, with stops at each site, 2.5 - 3 hours. The trail follows paths which can be muddy
in wet weather so appropriate footwear is advised. It is suitable for people of any age and no previous knowledge
is required! Walks start from the Mansion House Visitors Centre at 1.15 PM on the following dates (all Saturdays):
May 11th, July 13th, September 14th & November 9th.
The walks are free and no booking is required but for further information contact Bill Fraser on 0113 2608764 or
email w.fraser@btinternet.com
A booklet, 'Roundhay Park - A Walk Back in Time' (24 pages, full colour) which describes the marked geology
trail in Roundhay Park is also available. It is a combined effort between LGA members, who provided the idea and
the content, and Friends of Roundhay Park,
who provided the help on the ground. It can be found in various local outlets for £1.00 or by post. Contact
Bill Fraser on 0113 2608764 or email w.fraser@btinternet.com for further details.
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LAST UPDATED
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22nd April 2013
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