Dave Whitworth gives a part technical, part geoliday write up of his PhD fieldwork to southwestern Utah. His study area is centred on the Zion National Park and his research focusses on the interactions between continental and marine sediments and their potential to act as reservoirs for carbon storage. Continue reading to learn more and see some fantastic pictures of the geology and landscape.
Off the southern coast of Spain is the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar. This blog provides a brief introduction to the natural history and geology of the area.
Merlin has been employee owned for 8 years today. To celebrate, a few weeks ago the team went for a geo-walk around the surrounding hills near our office in Ledbury. We coincided the walk with EO day which took place on Friday 21st June. Read our latest blog to learn more about our walk, the local geology and see some lovely photos of the Herefordshire landscape.
A couple of weeks ago, Bill Wilks attended DEVEX 2024 and was lucky enough to join the conference field trip to the southern coast of the Moray Firth, NW of Aberdeen. Continue reading to read the full article and learn more about the outcrops of fluviatile and aeolian dune sands between Covesea and Burghead, which show sedimentary and tectonic deformation.
Merlin has posted a number of times about its sponsorship of the Abberley and Malvern Hills Geopark, but we have never fully introduced it. This blog aims to correct that oversight and introduce you to a scenic part of the country that we are lucky enough to have on our doorstep. Continue reading to find out more.
Read John Donato's geoliday to South Dorset, where he visited a site dotted with dinosaur footprints..
At Merlin, we have recently been thinking about our past travels, in particular our favourite geological localities. Some are closer to home, whilst others are more far-flung. Take a look at where we have picked. Have you been to any before or are they on your list of places to visit in the future? Continue reading to find out..
Making the most of Covid travel restrictions by exploring the geopark way a 109 mile long route through the Abberley and Malvern Hills Geopark, which Merlin supports.
Find out about geolidaying in Ethiopia - mountain ranges, interesting archaeology and excellent coffee.
Georgie made the most of the winter sun exploring Pen y Fan and the Sugar Loaf in the Brecon Beacons.
A geophysical stroll around the Isle of Portland providing some structural and geological insights to the island.
Felicity Goldrick visited the Turda Salt mine complex in Cluj county, Romania. Continue reading to learn about the geology and history of the mine..