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Geological Society of Glasgow

Geological Society of Glasgow is a earth science topic covered in the lgStudy science library. This page brings together a partial reference excerpt, illustrations, worked examples, real-world applications and a short study plan, so you can understand Geological Society of Glasgow rather than just read about it. In short: The Geological Society of Glasgow is a scientific society devoted to the study of geology in Scotland. The society contributed to the understanding of Scotland's glacial history, and the relationship between the Earth's rotation and climate change.

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Reference excerpt

The Geological Society of Glasgow is a scientific society devoted to the study of geology in Scotland. The society contributed to the understanding of Scotland's glacial history, and the relationship between the Earth's rotation and climate change. The Geological Society of Glasgow is registered as a charity in Scotland.

History The society was founded on 17 May 1858, by a group of amateur geology enthusiasts. The society organized its first field trip, to Campsie Glen, in June of that year. Some fossils from these early excursions are on display in the Kelvingrove Museum in Glasgow. The society continues to attract lecturers at the forefront of the field, and publishes field guides of the Glasgow region.

Programs Each summer, the society runs day-long and residential field trips, open to members. Each winter, the society hosts a lecture series, open to all, in the Boyd Orr Building at Glasgow University.

Publications The Transactions of the Geological Society of Glasgow, first published in 1860, is available online as part of the Geological Society of London's Lyell Collection. The Transactions included papers by James Croll, Archibald Geikie, Lord Kelvin, and Joseph Tyrrell. In 1965, the Transactions merged with the Transactions of the Edinburgh Geological Society to form the Scottish Journal of Geology.

Notable people

Presidents Former presidents have included:

James Smith of Jordanhill (1864–1867) William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin (1872-1893) Archibald Geikie (1893-1899) Charles Lapworth (1899-1902) Ramsay Traquair (1902–1905) Ben Peach (1905-1908) John Walter Gregory (1908-1911 & 1914-1917)

Other notable members Elizabeth Gray, Scottish fossil hunter, became honorary member in 1900 Thomas King, Scottish botanist Archibald Lamont John Young (1823–1900), one of the first people elected an Honorary Associate of the society on its foundation.

Thomas Neville George Medal recipients Recipients of the Thomas Neville George Medal, awarded by the society, include:

Stephen Jay Gould, American palaeontologist and science writer (1989) Peter Ziegler, Swiss geologist (1989) William James Kennedy, British geologist (1992) Richard Fortey, British palaeontologist, writer and television presenter (2007) Jenny Clack, English paleontologist (2013)

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Worked examples

Example 1 — a first encounter with Geological Society of Glasgow

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Example 2 — changing one variable

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Example 3 — an exam-style question

Typical questions about Geological Society of Glasgow ask you to (a) state it precisely, (b) apply it to given data, and (c) explain a limitation. Practise writing all three answers in under five minutes; the third part is what separates a full-mark answer from an average one.

Applications of Geological Society of Glasgow

In research: Geological Society of Glasgow appears in earth science research whenever the underlying quantities have to be modelled precisely. Papers usually cite it as a starting assumption and then explore where it breaks down.
In technology and industry: Engineering practice reuses Geological Society of Glasgow in design rules, simulations and safety margins. Knowing the idea lets you read a specification sheet and understand why the numbers look the way they do.
In the classroom: Geological Society of Glasgow is common in secondary-school and first-year university syllabi. It links to neighbouring topics 1858 establishments in Scotland, Charities based in Glasgow, Clubs and societies in Glasgow, so understanding it makes those chapters shorter.
In everyday life: Look for Geological Society of Glasgow outside the textbook — in sport, cooking, traffic, electronics or the sky above you. An example you found yourself is remembered far longer than one you were given.

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