CGS: Field Trip Follow Up

On the evening of 12th August 2015 a dozen members of the Cumberland Geological Society met to clear and examine the site near Keswick. The structures were measured and recorded and the interpretation that they are volcanic bombs was challenged.  Various other interpretations were suggested but none had universal acceptance within the group.   A hand specimen of the rounded structures was collected and subsequently cut to show the internal structure.  Discussion continues and comments are invited.

Specimen 1

Specimen 1 magnified

Example in situ

 

Next event: Geology and landscape of Smardale NNR

Date: 23rd August

Start: 10:30
Location: Newbiggin-on-Lune
Grid: NY 706 052

The trip will look at Carboniferous Ashfell Sandstone and Limestone, quarries, faulting, and drainage pattern development. Please share transport if at all possible and we are asked to park very considerately. Leader Sylvia Woodhead.

Next event: Geological site maintenance

Date: Wednesday 12th August

Start: 18:30
Location: Swirls Car Park
Grid: NY 316 171

Meet at the car park, £2.50 for two hours parking.
Walking approximately 1 km along forestry track to NY 321 154 where we will clear brashing from a layer of volcanic bombs, then photograph the bombs. Leader: Alan Wise.

E-newsletter

A note to members,

The Summer newsletter has been sent to your email address.  If you are a member and think you should have received a copy let us know.

summer newsletter cover
Front cover image
47 KB 240 by 258 pixels
Privacy Overview

Using this website you agree to our privacy policy available at Privacy Notice. This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.