The Geology of Pembrokeshire, Wales
As part of my second year of MSci Geology at University College London, I gained the opportunity to go on a one week field trip to Pembrokeshire, Wales. Throughout 5 days I visited the scenic coastlines and headlands of southwest Wales to witness ~300 Ma of UK's geological history. I observed the past volcanic activity, two plate tectonic cycles followed by folding and faulting caused by mountain building, seen to be caused across Europe. I unfolded a story that began in the Precambrian and climaxed towards the end of the Carboniferous period. Day 1: 10/04/2022 Location: Broad Haven (SM 8606 1358) Weather: cloudy, cool Hazards: slippery rocks, rising tide, unstable cliff face Mood: energetic Broad Haven was only a few minutes walk away from the youth hostel, in which I dwelt for the week. I aimed to accomplish 3 things at this location. To make a quick field sketch, record the lithological descriptions and interpret the geological history. I observed many layers of interbe