Geoscientist, Senior Lecturer at Cardiff University (UK)
Joined December 2015
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Parts of Wales, Scotland & Northern Ireland have been named amongst the world’s most important geological sites by UNESCO & international scientists. Siccar Point, Giant’s Causeway, Moine Thrust & Ynys Llanddwyn Mélange are all in the #first100geosites.
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ALT Ynys Llanddwyn Mélange
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Volcanic Evolution of Panama – this seminar by Dr. David Buchs @davidbuchs shows how volcanism could have contributed to the emergence of the area, and how it helped shape the modern landscape of the Isthmus.
#Geology #Volcanoes #Panama
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Next GeoTalk on Wednesday 25 May at 5pm.
We'll dive into the reef to explore how coral scientists recover past environmental clues from long-lived corals, and why this information is important to understand how coral reefs will respond to future change.
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It was great to host @timeforgeog with @DrRobParker & @cardiffuni students @amirrafique01 & Gabriella to create their latest educational video about the need for critical minerals like #tungsten in manufacturing green technology for a more sustainable future #ukmining
ALT Time for Geography visit to Tungsten West at the Hemerdon mine in Devon
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Lost for more than a century, explorer Ernest Henry Shackleton's 144-foot long ship, Endurance, has finally been discovered off the coast of Antarctica beneath the icy Weddell Sea. Explore more exclusive images: on.natgeo.com/3tCgIt8
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Don't miss our next GeoTalks lecture TOMORROW at 5pm. 'Impacts of Greenland Ice Sheet Melt' with Dr Liz Bagshaw will address some of the lesser-known biogeochemical & physical implications of increased ice sheet melt.
cardiff.ac.uk/earth-environm…
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We have 18 exciting #PhD projects eligible for @NERCscience studentships. Find out more and apply by 10 January 2022 to be considered for this funding: bit.ly/3yLSkY1
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Para que vean como ha cambiado el paisaje en estos 34 días del #VolcandeLaPalma es otra isla😮 #LaPalma #Canarias @glezjuanje @orbitalaika_tve @involcan @VolcansCanarias @Divulgameteo @tiempobrasero @Gus_texeda @112canarias @VickyPalmaMeteo @HimarGonzalez @slaplana_tve @RTVCes – at Villa de Mazo, España
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This beautiful timelapse with the Milky Way stabilized is a reminder that the Earth is spinning through space.
Captured at Crater Lake, Oregon by photographer Eric Brummel (@Brummo).
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Eminent geologist Tom Sharpe has written a new biography of Mary Anning. Drawing on recent research into her life and times, while aware of her character and personality, Tom has taken a fresh look at the achievements of a woman who is finally gaining the recognition she merits.
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On Friday I am starting a series of virtual GeoWorld Travel tours via zoom. I start with Oman. I ran an Oman tour this March just before Covid-19 struck, hopefully I will be back next year.
If you would like to join please click the link:
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Join us at 5pm today for our next GeoTalks webinar!
@davidbuchs will take you to the jungle of Panama to find geological clues about the emergence of Panama, and will explain why this geological event helped create the world as we know it today.
cardiff.ac.uk/earth-environm…
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Join @Aidan_M_Starr on Wednesday 12 at 17:00 for the first event in our GeoTalks series.
Iceberg Armadas in the Geological Past: An unlikely control on glacial climates ❄️
All are welcome to attend!
cardiff.ac.uk/earth-ocean-sc…
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GeoTalks webinar series starts next week!
Join our researchers as they discuss the processes that shape our planet, natural environments, and why #geoscience is important for our societies.
Every Wednesday at 17:00 for 30 mins
cardiff.ac.uk/earth-ocean-sc…
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Great poster on how Earth sciences contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals @GeoQuEST_UOW @uowresearch @geolsoc
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Interested in exploring how extreme geological events have shaped Earth and what challenges future events might pose to our planet 🌍
Our latest free online course with @FutureLearn @CU_EARTH starts on 27 January.
Find out more and to register 👉 buff.ly/37L4z9o
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IAPETUS2 PhD opportunity in structure, dating, mineralisation and maybe even critical metals with Strontian at its heart! As @kmgoodenough says, if you love fieldwork, labwork and Scotland and fancy coming to @UofGGES and @BGS_Scotland give us a shout! iapetus2.ac.uk/studentships/…
Interested in a PhD looking at classic mineralisation & potential for critical metals, with fieldwork in the beautiful Scottish Highlands, in a friendly department next door to a pub? See iapetus2.ac.uk/studentships/… for a fab project with @iain_neill85, me and @DrJohnMacUoG
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To celebrate Wales scooping The Times and Sunday Times Travel Editor’s Award for 2019 we've put together some of our favourite images of Wales from the past year. @ST_Travel @timestravel #FindYourEpic #VisitWales
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Abierta la convocatoria para participar en el Campamento Científico Volcamp #investigayaprendedevolcanes. organiza @utppanama, auspicia @senacyt. Dirigido a estudiantes entre 15 y 17 años, matriculados en el sistema educativo panameño, que residan en El Valle de Antón o Membrillo
