Earth Pyramids in Wyre – Graham Hill

In this brief synopsis, Graham explains how some of the geological evidence of erosion to be found in the European Alps can also be observed in Wyre Forest – on a much smaller scale!

(From Wyre Forest Study Group REVIEW 2019) 

The Earthquake of October 6th 1863 – Mike Averill

According to the British Geological Survey, the UK experiences an earthquake of the magnitude of 5.0 on the Richter scale approximately once every 10-20 years. Most go almost unnoticed with very little in collateral damage. Mike has been looking in to the history behind one of the largest to hit the midlands in 1863, as recorded in the New York Times of all places!

(From Wyre Forest Study Group REVIEW 2018) 

Rocks, Soils and Landforms – Jane Pope

This article describes two winter field meetings in Wyre during which members of the WFSG discuss the physical geography of the forest.

(From Wyre Forest Study Group REVIEW 2015)

Geology of Wyre Forest – Atkins A. H. 1883 (Midlands Naturalist)

This article describes the rock and fossils that may be found along the Dowles valley as well as the slag left from blast furnaces of long ago.

(Originally from the Midland Naturalist 6: 31-33 and reprinted in the Wyre Forest Study Group REVIEW 2010)