Lecture: Geology of Hogwarts
Speaker:
Date and Time
19:30 -
Location
Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution, 16-18 Queen Square, Bath BA1 2HN
Lecture Description
Unlock the magic of geology by exploring landscapes from the world of Harry Potter to understand more about the geology of the Highlands. Using insights gleaned from the filming locations we can speculate where the ‘unplottable’ castle of Hogwarts might be located and interpret the visible rock types seen in this series. From the building stones of the Ministry of Magic to the glacial processes shaping the route of the Hogwarts express we will uncover the geological underpinnings of these fantastical landscapes. Harnessing the cultural appeal of popular films like Harry Potter can be a useful tool for igniting interest in Earth Science so join ‘Professor McGonagall’ as we transfigure our way from the Dalradian to the Holocene - where science meets storytelling.
Speaker: Leanne Hughes is a chartered geologist working for the British Geological Survey specialising in 3D geological modelling, glacial geomorphology, Quaternary mapping, and digital geological map training.
Please note: this will be a hybrid lecture – it will take place in person at BRLSI, Queen Square Bath, BA1 2HN, but will also be broadcast via Zoom for those unable to join us in person.
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].