Leader: Geoff Swann

The first of the two field trips planned by the BSGS for the 2003/2004 has been set for the weekend of 6th February, 2004. 

Kathy Maclean has organised a field trip to the Dorset coast from Friday 6th to Sunday 8th February 2004.

Leader: Geoff Swan

Purpose: Examine why the Wessex Basin works as a petroleum system and why it does not.

Cost: £50, with a £20 non returnable deposit to be in by the end of January 2004.  Price includes 2nights Bed and Breakfast.  Transport from the college is free.

Itinerary:

Friday

Arrive hotel late afternoon

Short introduction to Dorset petroleum geology by GDS

Group discussion of the aims of the trip/lots of beer

Saturday

Kimmeridge Bay – source rocks and producing oil field

Lulworth Cove – Jurassic/Cretaceous rocks & Tertiary structures, seismic

Lunch at Lulworth Cove or Osmington Mills

Osmington Mills and Ringstead – reservoirs, oil “seeps” and breached structures

Sunday am

Fossil hunt with Bob Chandler

All monies are to be paid to the Society's Treasurer - Shira Adler.

Please add your names to the list on the Society notice board on 2nd Floor, South Wing, UCL.

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