Unlocking the secrets of the sand

Andy Plater - Unlocking the secrets of the sand

5:30pm - 6:30pm / Tuesday 18th July 2017 / Venue: Seminar Room 5, Management School, Chatham Street Chatham Building
Type: Lecture / Category: Department
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Have you ever wondered what secrets are contained in the sand when playing with your bucket and spade at the seaside? This lecture reveals the detailed information that can be obtained from analyzing the properties of sand using laser granulometry – from detail on sea-level rise and long-term coastal change to the frequency of El Niños and extreme flood events.