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The geology of the Quaternary Period is often overlooked on many undergraduate geoscience courses yet its legacy is highly significant for ground engineering and construction. All ground projects will encounter relict Quaternary terrains, deposits and landforms and their correct identification and interpretation is key to the success of any such engineering projects. The development of Quaternary ground models will help to communicate and understand the vertical and lateral variability of these environments, defining geological hazards that may be present and understanding the risks that they potentially pose.

This presentation will highlight the report developed by the Engineering Group Working Party on the Engineering Geology and Geomorphology of Glaciated and Periglaciated Terrains within a UK context. Case study examples will be presented to illustrate the hazards potentially encountered in these terrains and the diagnostic characteristics that the geologist should be aware of during the site investigation process in order to manage the uncertainty presented by these highly variable ground conditions.

Time

Refreshments from 18:00

Meeting starts at 18:30

Expected finish by about 19:30

Cost

Free

Speaker

Dr David Giles

Further information

For further information see flyer.