Lecture: The Jubilee Lecture: The Temporarily Frozen Planet: Snowball or Slushball?
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Entry Fee
Members: Free
Visitors: £5.00
Date and Time
19:30 -
Location
Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution, 16-18 Queen Square, Bath BA1 2HN
Lecture Description
The attention of the scientifically-minded public has recently been captured by the idea that the Earth repeatedly went into a deep freeze during the Neoproterozoic era, 600-700 million years ago and shortly before the evolution of diverse forms of animals. The evidence for this proposition is a fascinating blend of geological observation, lateral thinking about Earth system science, and various forms of computer models. It remains highly probable that the ice ages that occurred were more intense than anything that has happened subsequently, but the Snowball Earth theory itself has a fight on its hands, despite its elegance.
This lecture will take place at the Assembly Rooms, Bath by ticket only: members free, visitors 3.00 pounds
Attending via Zoom
This is a hybrid meeting: you can attend in person or join online via Zoom.
Bath Geological Society Members: Free of charge. Joining instructions and the Zoom link are sent to members by email prior to the lecture.
Visitors & Non-Members: (including members of the Geologists' Association and affiliated societies) Please book via Eventbrite to receive Zoom access (see the Entry Fee details above).
How to join: Click the Zoom link provided in your email or Eventbrite confirmation. You can join using the Zoom desktop or mobile app, or directly via your web browser without installing any software. The virtual waiting room opens approximately 15 minutes before the scheduled start time, and attendees will be admitted before the talk commences.
For any queries about joining online, please contact [email protected].