A study of the magnetism of ancient rocks suggests that plate tectonics may have started at least 3.2 billion years ago and could have played a part in the evolution of life.
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A study of the magnetism of ancient rocks suggests that plate tectonics may have started at least 3.2 billion years ago and could have played a part in the evolution of life.
The first of David Webster’s virtual field trips to Islay, Jura and Colonsay is now available on YouTube.
The winning entries for the Hugh Miller Writing Competition 2020 have been announced.
Because of the Covid-19 pandemic, Members’ Night will be held by means of a Zoom webinar.
The day excursion programme for 2020 has been cancelled, but we hope to hold Members’ Night by means of a Zoom meeting.
In view of the coronavirus outbreak, the society has decided to cancel the April and May lecture evenings, and also the Islay and Ardnamuchan residential excursions.
The Anniversaries page has been updated with extracts from the Proceedings for the anniversary years for the current session.
The programme of day excursions for summer 2020 has now been arranged.
Two residential excursions have been planned for 2020: to Islay (24–27 April) and the Ardnamurchan peninsula (8–11 May). Early booking is advisable.
Evidnce has been found that 3.5 billion year old rocks in Australia contain fossils of the oldest known microorganisms.