The Society, which has been recognising significant achievements in the Earth sciences since 1831, presented its Wollaston Medal (its highest award, for impacts on pure or applied geology) to COMET’s James Jackson, Professor of Active Tectonics at the University of Cambridge.
Professor Jackson’s work includes research into active tectonics in New Zealand, Iran, Turkey, Greece and Tibet, where he has made vital contributions to understanding the evolution and deformation of the continents, from individual faults to mountain belts.
Professor Geoff Wadge of the University of Reading received the Murchison Medal, awarded to geologists who have contributed significantly to ‘hard’ rock studies. Professor Wadge was recognised for his contributions to geology and remote sensing, including research into volcanology, Caribbean tectonics, and volcanic hazards and risk assessment. The awards were presented by Geological Society President Professor David Manning at their President’s Day on 3 June 2015.
