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The pre-conference field trip:
28 August

The geology of the central and northern Faroe Islands
Leader: Simon R. Passey, Jarðfeingi

This one day field excursion will visit a number of road side localities between Tórshavn, Streymoy and Viðareiði, Viðoy. The geology encompasses the compound lava flows of the Malinstindur Formation and the mixed facies architectures (simple and compound flows) of the Enni Formation. The intervening Sneis Formation represents a laterally extensive, maximum 30 m thick sequence of sandstones and conglomerates deposited from hyperconcentrated and debris flows during mass flow (lahar) events. The field trip will visit a number of key outcrops to highlight the differences between the lava flow morphologies and their emplacement mechanisms, including a visit, if conditions are suitable, to the lava tube at Rituvík, Eysturoy. The trip shall also examine the volcaniclastic lithologies of the Sneis Formation and those intercalated between the lava flows and inferences shall be drawn upon in regards to their environments and processes of deposition. The interaction between the lava flows and interlava units shall also be investigated. The trip shall also include views and a discussion of the emplacement mechanisms for the Streymoy and Eysturoy saucer-shaped sills.


Cost

DKK 300.00

Pick up from Hotel Hafnia at 08:30 and Hotel Føroyar at 08:45. Return to Tórshavn for ca. 18:00.

This includes:

Field Guide
Bus Hire
Packed Lunch

The Faroe Islands have a maritime climate and therefore, weather conditions can change very quickly. It is advisable that you should bring suitable outdoor clothing including waterproofs. It is also recommended that you should have sturdy footwear.

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