Geohazards in Chalk Terrains

To describe the geological setting of Chalk stratigraphy, describe the lithological variation in Chalk Formations, explain chalk as a rock mass and rock material, outline the natural and anthropogenic hazards present in Chalk terrains, and introduce the engineering and hazard assessment of chalk.

Chalk – The Hazards

Chalk as a ground risk to development
Where it can be found
Why is it a geohazard?
Chalk as a rock mass – Chalk as rock – soil material
What are its problematic properties?
What to look for in a site appraisal
New de-risking opportunities from digital imagery

Early Career working towards Chartership
Mature carer new to chalk terrains
Developers working in chalk terrains

Understand the distribution and nature of Chalk stratigraphy across the UK
Understand the lithological variation within chalk stratigraphy
Appreciate the difference between chalk as a rock mass and chalk as a rock material
Appreciate the natural hazards present within a chalk terrain
Appreciate the anthropogenic hazard present within a chalk terrain
Develop conceptual ground models for chalk construction sites and design appropriate investigation methodologies

Book the full series of Geological Hazards: Their Occurrence, Monitoring and Mitigation below:

All Modules Geological Hazards: Their Occurrence, Monitoring and Mitigation

This course will be taking place on 4 June 2025, starting at 16:00 BST and ending at approximately 17:30 BST.

Joining details will be sent out the day prior, alongside any course materials that may be needed.

Dr David Giles, CGeol

Dr David Giles is Technical Director & Digital Imagery Consultant at CGL (Card Geotechnics Limited) with over 40 years' experience in academia and the Engineering Geology and Geotechnics industry. His experience includes 28 years' lecturing and researching in Engineering Geology in the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Portsmouth. Dr Giles is an active member of the Engineering Group of the Geological Society of London, a past Chair and an active member of Geological Society Working Parties including UK Geological Hazards, which he chairs and the Engineering Geology and Geomorphology of Glaciated and Periglaciated Terrains.

Early Bird Fees (until 4 April 2025)

*Early-bird discount applicable for all registrations until 4 April 2025. Simply select your delegate type on the registration form and the discount will be applied and reflected in the payment section at the bottom of the registration form.*

Fellow £81

Non-Fellow £162

Student Member £16

Student Non-Member £32

Corporate Patron £81

GSA Member £97

Standard Fees (after 4 April 2025)

Fellow £90

Non-Fellow £180

Student Member £18

Student Non-Member £36

Corporate Patron £90

GSA Member £108

The Geological Society of America (GSA) members discount

We offer a generous 40% discount off our Non-Fellow rate to members of the Geological Society of America (GSA). A discount code must be quoted on the registration form in order to take advantage of the discount. If you are a member of GSA and do not have the discount code, please email training@geolsoc.org.uk with proof of your membership.

Group discounts

We offer competitive group discounts on all Training Courses:
5 – 9 delegates: 20% off
10 – 14 delegates: 25% off
15 delegates or more: 30% off

For more information on how to access the Group Discount, please email training@geolsoc.org.uk

Concessions

We offer students a generous discount. Please verify your student status by either registering with your student email address, or uploading a photograph of your student identification/acceptance letter.

The Society offers a limited number of concessionary rates for those in financial hardship. Contact training@geolsoc.org.uk (Please note you may be required to provide details/evidence to support your application for this.)

If you require an invoice to register for this course, please email training@geolsoc.org.uk

Registration will close 24 hours before the event takes place.

GSL reserves the right to postpone or cancel a Training Course in the event of low interest. In this instance, a full refund will be offered for registration fees.