Lectures are open to all and there is no charge for admission. However regular in person attendees are expected to be members of the society.
Lectures
Lectures are open to all and there is no charge for admission. However regular in person attendees are expected to be members of the society.
Time:
7:45pm for 8:00pm
Venue:
In Person: Sorby Room, Wager Building, (formerly Geoscience),
The University of Reading, Whiteknights, Reading.
Use Car Park 8 (OS: SU 7336 7159, W3W: ///herbs.clap.type, Lat,Long: 51.4385775,-0.9459335)
Via Zoom: Members are sent the joining link by email.
Non-members wishing to join a zoom lecture can request this using the registration link when shown. Requests should always be made before 6pm on the previous day.
This lecture will be both in the Sorby room and via Zoom.
The University of Reading, Whiteknights, Reading.
Use Car Park 8 (OS: SU 7336 7159, W3W: ///herbs.clap.type, Lat,Long: 51.4385775,-0.9459335)
Via Zoom: Members are sent the joining link by email.
Non-members wishing to join a zoom lecture can request this using the registration link when shown. Requests should always be made before 6pm on the previous day.
This lecture will be both in the Sorby room and via Zoom.
Monday 3 November 2025
Volcanoes in the spotlight; exciting examples from La Palma, Stromboli and the ancient rock record
Prof Dougal Jerram
Non Members Registration
Recent advances in the capture of 3D geological data has re-invigorated the way in which we study volcanoes and their deposits. The recent eruption on La Palma, on going active volcanoes such as Sromboli act as modern day laboratories to observe and record, while the ancient rock record is the legacy of such eruptions. Here we will explore some exciting footage and details of the 2021 La Palma eruption which Dougal visited in person, learn about techniques developed for mapping volcanoes in 3D on Stromboli and will look forward to the role of digital geology in the ancient rock record. Dougal has authored a number of Earth Science and volcanology related books and has also made a number of appearances in the media. Dougal will be bringing some of these books along should anyone wish to purchase a signed copy.
Dougal Jerram is an earth sciences expert and the Director of DougalEARTH LTD. He is also a part-time research professor at the University of Oslo. He has appeared on the BBC, National Geographic, Discovery Channel, History Channel and Channel 4, and on many other TV and radio programs, relating the earth sciences to the general public. He has published over 45 scientific papers, has edited for scientific journals, and has held posts on committees including the Volcanic and Magmatic Studies Group of the Geological Society. In 2006 he received the Murchison Fund by the Geological Society of London for his early career contribution to geology. His books include 'Victor the Volcano, 'Introducing Volcanology', Volcanoes of Europe', 'Travel guide to the Centre of the Earth' and the field guides to both Igneous and Metamorphic rocks.
Picture: Stromboli, Tyrrhenian Sea – Sicily 38.7939° N, 15.2111° E