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The Jurassic Coast (or is it?) with the Geologists’ Affiliation
Since 2012, the Geologists’ Affiliation (GA) has placed on annual subject journeys to the Dorset coast led by Prof John CW Cope (of the Nationwide Museum Wales), who’s creator of the definitive Subject Information No 22. The second version was … Continue reading
Dolphin that existed along South Carolina coast long ago
Researchers have discovered a species of extinct dolphin off the coast of South Carolina. Paleontology News — ScienceDaily
The West Coast Fossil Park, Western Cape, South Africa
While planning a touring holiday, which encompassed part of the west coast of South Africa, I spotted the words “fossil park” on the map, about 150km north of Cape Town, some distance from a village called Langebaanweg. Intrigued to find … Continue reading
Wet and stormy weather lashed California coast… 8,200 years ago
An analysis of stalagmite records from White Moon Cave in the Santa Cruz Mountains shows that 8200 years ago the California coast underwent 150 years of exceptionally wet and stormy weather. This is the first high resolution record of how … Continue reading
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New map highlights sinking Louisiana coast
A subsidence map of coastal Louisiana has now been created, putting the rate at which this region is sinking at just over one third of an inch per year. Geology News — ScienceDaily
A fossil hunter’s guide to the southeast Yorkshire coast
The stretch of coast from Speeton to Holderness is often forgotten by tourists and fossil collectors alike; certainly compared with places such as Whitby or destinations along the Jurassic Coast in Dorset. However, the shore of the East Riding has … Continue reading
Magnitude 7.7 earthquake hits off Chilean coast
A major 7.6-magnitude earthquake hit southern Chile on Sunday, prompting thousands to evacuate coastal areas, but no fatalities or major damage were reported. Chile’s national emergency office (Onemi) lifted both the evacuation order and a tsunami watch three hours after … Continue reading
Geology of the Dorset Coast
Whether you are an amateur collector, geology student or professional geologist, the Dorset coast will always hold a special place in most geologists’ hearts. The coastline, which forms part of the ‘Jurassic Coast’ World Heritage Site, has been the stamping … Continue reading
Walking the Jurassic Coast
Walking the West Jurassic Coast and Walking the East Jurassic Coast by Robert Westwood In recent years, the Jurassic Coast Trust really has produced some great books and I have had the privilege of reviewing quite a number of them in … Continue reading
Jurassic Coast, The Lake District and Cornwall
Fossils & Rocks of the Jurassic Coast; The Geology of the Lake District – an introduction; and The Geology of Cornwall – an introduction These three guides by Robert Westwood are in the same simple format. All are local geological … Continue reading