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Seafloor clues to Snowball Earth
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Seafloor clues to Snowball Earth

3 June 2026

The Cryogenian Period (720–635 million years ago) witnessed two “Snowball Earth” glaciations—extreme global ice ages thought to represent the largest...

Built on chalk
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Built on chalk

2 June 2026

Chalk—a distinctive rock that is so familiar to people living in northern and western Europe—carries cultural significance in the UK where, particularly...

Volcanic frontiers
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Volcanic frontiers

2 June 2026

While Nemi Walding initially picked geology A-level largely because it offered opportunities for travel, she says this choice (and “an enthusiastic teacher...

A vibrant future
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A vibrant future

2 June 2026

What first drew you to geoscience?  I marvel at those people who can tell stories about falling in love with geoscience as a child and going on to pursue...

Stewarding the Society
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Stewarding the Society

2 June 2026

What achievements are you most proud of from your time as President?  We secured Burlington House’s lease for 999 years and brought the Society’s...

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