Author

Lucy Joy

Date

2011

Project Type

Undergraduate Dissertation (3rd Year)

Subject

Geology

Datasets

British Geological Survey data collections via Digimap

Digimap Ordnance Survey Collection

Sources: Digimap

Dates/Editions: Various.

Scale: Various.

Related Subjects

Geography; Teaching Methods

Key Words

Mapping; fieldwork; topographic survey; education

Publishing Institution

Plymouth University

Summary

This was a third year mapping project aimed to give experience in mapping and writing up a dissertation. The aim was to take an area and map it personally, and then write it up while comparing it to published literature.

Aims & Objectives

The aim of this project was to draw up as comprehensive a report as possible on an area of North Wales. The project used data personally collected in both the field and the lab to record and interpret the units found in the mapping area. This was compared with data collected by other geoscientists. The report utilised as many skills as possible which were learned previously at university. The area that was mapped extends over 4-6 square kilometres. It is made up of varying topography but did not reach the heights of other areas of the Snowdonia National Park. A variety of methods were used which included outcrop mapping, hand specimens in the field, and thin sections in the laboratory.

Methodology

I went to Capel Curig for five weeks and mapped the area just to the north of the village. I used a compass clinometer for measurements, and took notes, sketches and photos to record what I found and where. Once back at the university I used this data to create stereonets. I looked at the petrography of some of the rocks, then wrote this up.

Results/Outcome

The good mark I received from this piece of work enabled me to continue onto the 4th year of the MGeol Geology course at Plymouth University.

References & Acknowledgements

Thank you Digimap for your excellent website which was so useful throughout my course, this piece of work being just one example.

Clogwyn Mawr, North of Capel Curig

Llynnau Mymbyr and Capel Curig from Clogwyn Mawr Summit

© Left image is copyright Eirian Evans. © Right image is copyright Terry Hughes. Both images are licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.