Volcanism in the Scottish Midland Valley and Skye

Synopsis: Looks at two areas of Scottish volcanism: Skye with its Tertiary volcanics, and the Midland Valley of Scotland, an area of Carboniferous volcanics, both of which are dominated by basalts and related rocks, which were formed in association with crustal extension. Dr Richard Thorpe looks at the field occurrence in both areas and explains the mode of eruption and the petrology and minerology of the volcanic rocks. Laboratory evidence extends the field evidence, examining the possible conditions of petrogenesis and type of tectonic environment associated with each volcanic province.
Series: Understanding the Continents, Course S339
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 30 min.
Year of production: 1990
Availability: Sale; 1999 sale: £85.00 (+VAT +p&p)
Subjects: Geology
Keywords: basalt; lithosphere; petrology; Scotland; volcanoes

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