Author Archives: Barrie Wells

16th February 2023: Biosteering the deepest and oldest hydrocarbon reservoirs

On Thursday 16th February, Wyn Hughes will present a talk titled “Biosteering the deepest and oldest hydrocarbon reservoirs”. The talk will be at the Royal Cambrian Academy (RCA), Conwy, starting at 18:30. The RCA will be open from 18:00 for … Continue reading

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16th November 2023: Talk by Dr. Peter Turner, The Late Triassic – Early Jurassic evaporites of the Berkine Basin

The Late Triassic – Early Jurassic evaporites of the Berkine Basin will be described. Time series analysis of gamma logs shows that astronomical forcing played a key role in their deposition. Long eccentricity cycles (~405kyr, ~50m) reflect lacustrine expansion and … Continue reading

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8th December 2022: The palaeontology of Arabia: from stromatolites, to the first land plants, to Homo sapiens out of Africa

8th December 2022: The palaeontology of Arabia: from stromatolites, to the first land plants, to Homo sapiens out of Africa A talk by Prof Mike Stephenson In this period of rapid change in climate and environments, scientists are looking for … Continue reading

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17th November 2022: Ocean Data Collection: UsingMiniature Autonomous Sailboats

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20th October 2022: Portland Cement: production and carbon emissions

On 20th October Arthur Harrison will give a talk on Portland Cement. The talk will commence at 18:30 in the RCA, Crown Lane, Conwy, LL32 8UB. Refreshmnents will be available from 18:00.

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17th September 2022: Seismic Hazard in North Wales

“What we should know about the seismic hazard in North Wales and its causes”.  Dr. Antonia Hardwick

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