Geology for Global Development

Geology for Global Development

Event Reminder: The Lost World of Ladakh

EVENT REMINDER —- THE LOST WORLD OF LADAKH: RECLAIMING THE PAST, SUSTAINING THE FUTURE Venue: The Geological Society, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London W1J 0BG. 24 October 2014, 5.30pm – 8.30pm Tickets (£20) and Registration –  www.geolsoc.org.uk/Lost-world-of-Ladakh The Geological Society recently co-organised an international conference in Leh, the capital of the historic Hi ...[Read More]

Landscapes of Ladakh (2)

  Further photographs showing the varied landscapes of Ladakh, India. Photographs were taken as part of our hazards education work in the region. To see and learn more – why not come to this event at The Geological Society. (Credit: Geology for Global Development)

Images of Guatemala (1) – Volcan de Fuego

Volcan de Fuego, Guatemala. Taken from the adjacent peak of Acatenango, this photograph captures ones of the many small eruptions of the volcano named Fuego (the Spanish word for fire!). Fuego, formed by the subduction of the Cocos plate beneath the Caribbean plate, is an active basaltic stratovolcano. You can read more about Fuego and its eruptive history online here. (Credit: Geology for Global ...[Read More]

Landscapes of Ladakh (1)

  Recently we undertook some work in Ladakh (India), amongst some beautiful landscapes. To see and learn more – why not come to this event at The Geological Society. Photos: Geology for Global Development (2014)