I will be giving a talk on the evolution of our understanding of the Tweed Volcano over the years and how politics can affect how we scientifically look at our part of the world. My talk will be on Friday 22nd June at 9.30am. On Sunday 24th, Warwick Willmott will be giving a more geology overview walk and talk including discussions on how the Tweed Volcano and Hawaiian Volcanoes have many similar characteristics.
UPDATE: Due to personal matters I have had to cancel my talk. The Talk by Warwick Willmott on Sunday is unaffected.
The details of my talk are as follows:
Talk title:
Our understanding of the Tweed Volcano: A Learning,
Unlearning, Forgetful and Confused Experience.
Abstract:
The landscape of the NSW/QLD Border (Lamington and Tweed
areas) being the result of a single volcanic centre, has been recognised
formally for less time than the establishment of Binna Burra Lodge (only 70
years). Since this first realisation, many researchers have added to
understanding of how the landscape has evolved. However, sometimes even in our
modern and scientific world new knowledge can get lost, be ignored, or repeat
old myths. This talk will cover some of the evolution of our understanding of
the Tweed Shield Volcano and examine some of the persistent ‘popular science’
myths of this landscape.
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