Geology of the Blue Lagoon

Mitten, Andrew; Pringle, Jamie K.

doi:10.1111/gto.12218

Geology of the Blue Lagoon

Mitten, Andrew; Pringle, Jamie K.

Authors

Andrew Mitten

Dr Jamie Pringle j.k.pringle@keele.ac.uk

Abstract

The geology of the Blue Lagoon, Abereiddy Bay, South Wales, has been studied for over a hundred years, and is the type locality for the Abereiddian sub-stage of the Darriwilian (Ordovician), due to its outstanding fossil assemblages. Despite the work done on the Blue Lagoon, its geological significance has not yet been examined. Strata preserved at the Blue Lagoon comprises Avalonian volcanics and marine sediments. This feature examines Avalonia's palaeogeography, the structure and stratigraphy of Abereiddy Bay and the global significance of the geology at these classic localities.

Acceptance Date	Jan 21, 2018
Online Publication Date	Jan 19, 2018
Publication Date	Jan 21, 2018
Publicly Available Date	May 26, 2023
Journal	Geology Today
Print ISSN	0266-6979
Publisher	Wiley
Peer Reviewed	Peer Reviewed
Volume	34
Issue	1
Pages	35 -38
DOI	https://doi.org/10.1111/gto.12218
Publisher URL	https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/gto.12218