Royal Society of Tasmania: Robert Cotton

The Royal Society of Tasmania Northern Branch presents a public lecture by Robert Cotton with Thomas Cotton: New Perspectives on the Geological Origins of the Tamar Valley and the Cataract Gorge.

There are dramatic new insights into the Tamar Valley and Northern Midlands origins, based on new 3D geological modelling spanning 40 million years. It’s a powerful interconnected story of geological forces sculpting today’s landscape, leading to a surprising new conclusion on how the Cataract Gorge was formed. 

About the speaker

Robert (Bob) Cotton has a 50-year career as a geologist and consultant, specialising in mineral exploration throughout Australia and overseas. Over the past four years, his expertise in computer modelling of ore deposits has been applied to the Tamar Valley.

Thomas (Tom) Cotton is currently Senior Learning Designer at RMIT, with a 30-year career infusing learning practice with technology across all public and private education sectors. He brings his digital media and presentation skills to Bob’s project.

When

Location

Meeting Room, Museum at Inveresk, 2 Invermay Road, Inveresk, Launceston, 7250, View Map