AW #41 – why nothing is significant

In Accretionary Wedge #41 – “Most Memorable/Significant Geologic Event That You’ve Directly Experienced” Ron Schott asked us to relate the story of the most memorable or significant geological event that you’ve directly experienced. Living far from a plate boundary, I have a problem. There are no volcanoes in the UK. We have feeble earthquakes every now and then,… Continue reading AW #41 – why nothing is significant

Accretionary Wedge – 37: Sexy Geology

Accretionary Wedge #37 called for examples of ‘Sexy Geology’.  Here’s mine: You always remember your first time. I was a young man, freshly graduated and I’d somehow persuaded the government to give me (just) enough money to spend three years studying for a geology doctorate. Once spring arrived I eagerly set off for my field… Continue reading Accretionary Wedge – 37: Sexy Geology