Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) photomicrograph of partially recrystallized diatom frustules, micro pores and interlocking microquartz matrix within siliceous facies of the Naparima Hill Formati...
On behalf of the executive of the Geological Society of Trinidad and Tobago, we would like to wish you and your family a prosperous and Happy New Year. As we embark on this new chapter, the board i...
The GSTT welcomes any willing individuals/ professionals to contribute to the HAMMER through articles, pictures or even insights. Plans are being made to modernize the magazine and expand its outre...
The 6th Geological Conference of the GSTT was held in May 2017 and it was a resounding success, based on kudos received from lo-cals and foreigners alike. The Hyatt staff, which has considerable ex...
The GSTT’s singular focus since the new and dynamic Executive was elected in October 2016 has been the 6th Geological Conference, whose aptly named theme is: “Rising to the Chal-lenge: ...
On October 27th, 2016, the GSTT will hold its 40th AGM, and nominations are welcome via email and GSTT website. At the AGM members will elect an executive committee to be responsible for implementi...
How many of you did a module or studied compaction while you read for your degrees in geosciences? We'd bet, not many; none of the coauthors in this paper did and yet the process is ubiquitous. In ...
In 1976 when I (assisted mainly by Mahendra Nath) helped start the Geological Society of Trinidad and Tobago, we determined from the outset that Kenneth Michael Birchwood (known to everyone as Ken ...
First let me apologise for the extended break we have had since our last Hammer. The GSTT strives to maintain a quarterly publication of the Hammer, but as you may know the 2014-2015 term entailed ...
It’s funny how time flies when you’re enjoying yourself. Another quarter comes to a close and I can definitely say that I enjoyed serving as President of the GSTT. I’m delighted t...
The GSTT had yet another successful and action packed quarter, this the second quarter of 2014. After reminiscing on the successful co-hosting of the first AAPG Geoscience Technology Workshop (GTW)...
We at the GSTT have had a successful, action packed first quarter 2014. The GSTT kicked off the year with an eye opening lunch and learn session on Unconventionals - Shale plays by Dr Chris Corneli...