Inspiring People talk on changes from the Ice Age
One of the world’s leading geomorphologists is set to take to the stage in Perth to explore the climate changes of the last Ice Age.
As part of series of ‘Inspiring People’talks by the Royal Scottish Geographical Society, based in Perth’s North Port, Professor Colin Ballantyne will appear at Perth Theatre on Tuesday, January 16 to discuss the effects of glaciation on Scotland’s landscape and scenery.
Professor Ballantyne’s talk will look at the last 2.5 million years of Pleistocene glacial history, including the extensive sheet ice which covered Scotland 25,000 years ago and the Loch Lomond glaciation 11,000 years ago.
Professor Ballantyne, who is Emeritus Professor at the University of St Andrews and a visiting professor in New Zealand and Arctic Svalbard, said:“This talk outlines the causes and consequences of the Ice Age in Scotland, how Scottish scientists played a major role in Ice Age research, and how the record of past glaciation throws light on the rapid climate changes of the recent geological past.
“It also explores how the indirect effects of glaciation have affected sea-level change, landslides and the record of human settlement.”
The talk will also look at how the Ice Age shaped the mountains of Scotland and the lowland soils in areas such as Fife, and answer some of the big geographical questions arising from Scottish research.
Prof Ballantyne’s talk on the Ice Age in Scotland will start at 7.30pm in Perth Theatre’s main auditorium.
Tickets can be bought on the door.
They cost £10, or £8 for Tiso Outdoor Experience card holders, and is free to RSGS members, students and under 18s.