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SUMMARY:From collision magmatism to a geothermal future in the Northern Highlands
DESCRIPTION:Silurian to Devonian intrusions and volcanic rocks are a key component of the landscape of the Northern and Grampian Highlands of Scotland. Whilst these bodies relate in some way to Caledonian and Acadian orogenesis\, a combination of data gaps and wider uncertainty about the nature of collision events on the Laurentian margin have made geologically consistent plate tectonic models elusive. This talk introduces a mix of geochronology\, petrogenesis\, and various concepts largely ignored in the Scottish literature: slab dynamics\, lithospheric stability\, and lower crustal magma storage. New U-Pb zircon data lead to the proposal that magmatism from ~450 – 395 Ma is linked successively to long-lived compression in a continental arc\, slab roll-back\, lithospheric delamination\, crustal melting\, and finally the far-field effects of Acadian collision related to a newly-proposed suture beneath the English Midlands. There are immediate implications for deep geothermal energy\, as the timing and distribution of high heat granites differs markedly from terrane to terrane. The talk will also touch on how teams from Glasgow\, Aberdeen\, Portsmouth\, Leicester and the British Geological Survey are looking to make better use of the zircon record of magmatic processes to solve pure and applied problems in the Highlands. \n  \n \nDr Iain Neill\, University of Glasgow \nAs a ‘jack of all trades’ I generate field\, petrographic\, geochemical and geochronological data largely from igneous\, metamorphic and faulted rocks. I synthesise these and other diverse datasets to solve geological problems of relevance to society\, including energy generation\, resource exploration\, and infrastructure development. Though my interests are global\, I have a particular focus on the future of the Highlands of Scotland where was born. \nI began my research career at Cardiff University as a NERC-funded PhD student\, re-evaluating the origin and tectonic evolution of the Caribbean Plate. At the University of Durham\, as a NERC-funded PDRA\, I used fieldwork and whole-rock geochemistry to refine our models of how mantle-derived magmatism operates during continental collision\, which introduced me to the geology of Iran and Armenia and to the integration of analogue data with geodynamic models. \nAfter two years as a University Teacher at Glasgow (2014-2016)\, I maintained my regional research interests and started broadening their application into areas of economic or societal importance. These include 1) fundamental connections between magma genesis\, plate tectonics and the generation of geological resources\, 2) hazards posed by tectonic and volcanic activity in collision settings\, 3) low and high temperature geothermal energy sources\, 4) the impact of the basement of the Caribbean Plate on modern subduction and 5) the use of Scotland’s bedrock in resource generation\, infrastructure\, and rural development. \nOn a human level I am keen to work with those interested in economics\, politics\, and rural development\, on the impact that geology may have in Scotland’s future. In particular\, if you are from or work in the Highlands of Scotland and have an interest in rocks\, give me a shout! \n  \n\n\n\nBook
URL:https://geologyglasgow.org.uk/event/from-collision-magmatism-to-a-geothermal-future-in-the-northern-highlands/
LOCATION:Lecture Theatre\, Kelvin Hall\, 1445 Argyle Street\, Glasgow\, G3 8AW\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Geo-natter
DESCRIPTION:These informal meetings are the perfect opportunity to meet like-minded rock enthusiasts and chat about all things geological and palaeontological! \nA chance to look at rocks and fossils\, get your own specimens identified\, ask questions about geology and find out what’s happening locally. Tea and coffee provided. \n 
URL:https://geologyglasgow.org.uk/event/geo-natter-40/2026-01-21/
LOCATION:Kelvin Hall\, 1445 Argyle Street\, Glasgow\, G3 8AW\, United Kingdom
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