Lecture: Meteorites: Myth, Mystery and Marvel
Speaker:
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
There are approximately 34,000 known meteorites. The lecture will discuss the different types and what information these important samples provide. Some meteorites record the very earliest stages of Solar System formation, whereas others give insights into planet forming processes; indeed by studying meteorites we gain insights into the structure of our own Earth.
Every year, approximately 40,000 tons of material lands on the Earth, most of which is in the form of tiny dust grains. However, larger ‘bits’ regularly land and occasionally a meteorite that is very large impacts with the Earth - with devastating consequences. As part of a study into the flux of material to Earth Dr Smith took part in a fieldtrip to Australia and she will talk about this project and how it fits in with the meteorite ‘big picture’.
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].