Talk- The story of Meteor Crater

Dorset Geologists’ Association Group (DGAG) will host a talk on Tuesday 19 January 2027.
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Speaker: Colin Morley-Member of DGAG and OUGS and rock and mineral clubs in Arizona. Together with Linda, they ran a series of geology tours of north and south Arizona for many years. They have been exploring the geology of Arizona for about 30 years.
Time: Talk will start at 7pm; finish approximately 8pm
Venue:  Activity Meeting Room: Dorford Centre, Bridport Road, Dorchester, DT1 1RR
Lecture Entry Cost: All welcome: £6 non-members (£5 DGAG members), cash please.
Booking a seat: contact Chris Webb at email: events@dorsetgeologistsassociation.org
Talk Description: The story of Meteor Crater—the world’s best‑preserved meteorite impact site. The first ever scientifically proven impact site and still used for teaching geologists and astronauts today. A story of patronage, scientific discoveries and personal disasters.
Photo: a pretty dorset scene till we get a more relevant one from speaker

Additional Links: To be confirmed