Article
Geology
Michael J. Simms, Murray Edmunds
Summary: The Jurassic succession in Northern Ireland has been under-studied, but recent research in White Park Bay and examination of museum material has revealed additional ammonite zones and subzones. Despite limited exposure, over 40 ammonite species have been collected, including two previously undescribed taxa.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE GEOLOGISTS ASSOCIATION
(2021)
Article
History
Paul Corthorn
Summary: This article examines the Ulster Unionist political thought during the Northern Ireland Troubles, focusing on their resistance against nationalist and republican arguments for the unification of Ireland. It analyzes the four competing visions for the future of Northern Ireland and explores the connections between Ulster Unionist political ideas and wider contemporary British debates. It reveals that Ulster Unionist arguments were influenced by various interconnected issues such as the constitution, nationality, sovereignty, permissiveness, decline, Thatcherism, and European integration.
ENGLISH HISTORICAL REVIEW
(2022)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Sean Wheeler, Tiernan Henry, John Murray, Frank McDermott, Liam Morrison
Summary: The Lisheen Mine in County Tipperary, Ireland experienced groundwater rebound following closure in 2015. By utilizing multivariate statistical analytical techniques, the spatial and temporal variation in groundwater geochemistry can be better understood, allowing for accurate geochemical fingerprinting of groundwater.
APPLIED GEOCHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Geology
Ian Boomer, Philip Copestake, Robert Raine, Azrin Azmi, James P. G. Fenton, Kevin N. Page, Matthew O'Callaghan
Summary: The passage discusses the major global extinction event associated with a global hyperthermal event during the Triassic to Jurassic transition, as well as distinct geochemical events in the global carbon cycle. It also highlights the paleontological evidence from fully-cored boreholes in Northern Ireland, providing insights into the sedimentary environments and continuous sedimentation through different geological periods.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE GEOLOGISTS ASSOCIATION
(2021)
Article
Geology
Jeong-Hyun Lee, Se Hyun Cho, Da Young Jung, Suk-Joo Choh, Dong-Jin Lee
Summary: The origin of ribbon rocks in the upper Cambrian Hwajeol Formation in Korea is discussed based on detailed microfacies analysis. Different sedimentary microfacies indicate varying formative processes, such as storm-induced bottom currents for shale facies and suspension settling or early diagenetic growth for lime mudstone facies. The proposed formative model for tempestite-type ribbon rock suggests that environmental conditions in the early Palaeozoic promoted their formation, characterized by sea-water chemistry that promoted calcite precipitation and a scarcity of burrowers.
Article
Geology
Michael J. Simms
Summary: The anomalous thickness of columnar-jointed tholeiite basalts at the Giant's Causeway, Northern Ireland, was found to be related to subsidence and magma withdrawal rather than fluvial incision. The absence of sediment and limited development of hyaloclastite beneath the Causeway Tholeiite Member suggest a short interval between subsidence and lava emplacement. This study highlights the importance of simple observations in making new discoveries even at well-studied sites like the Giant's Causeway.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE GEOLOGISTS ASSOCIATION
(2021)
Article
Geology
Anna Sofia Andeskie, Kathleen C. Benison
Summary: This study of the Belfast Harbour Evaporite Formation in Northern Ireland reveals the formation's sedimentary characteristics suggesting deposition by ephemeral saline lakes and dry mudflats in an arid climate. The lithological features of bedded halite and mudstone, along with mineralogical and geochemical evidence, provide insight into the environmental conditions of the Permian period. This formation, underlying the Mercia Mudstone Group, aids in understanding the formation of Pangean acid brine lakes.
DEPOSITIONAL RECORD
(2021)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Junyan Zhao, Cong Liu, Jianbing Peng, Jianwei Qiao, Zhenjiang Meng, Haiguang Wen, Feiyong Wang, Penghui Ma, Zuopeng Wang, Zhijie Jia, Qiang Xu
Summary: This paper studied the developmental characteristics and mechanisms of ground fissures in the transition zone between a basin and mountain. The study found that the ground fissures have a parallel strike to the piedmont fault and exhibit both horizontal extension and vertical offset. Shallow geophysical results revealed that the ground fissure is a manifestation of the piedmont fault. Continuous groundwater overexploitation led to consolidation and settlement in the hanging wall of the fault, intensifying the movement speed of the ground fissure. The findings provide important references for studying ground fissures in basin-mountain transition zones and guidance for prevention and mitigation of such geological disasters.
JOURNAL OF ASIAN EARTH SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Geology
Andrew J. Jeram, Michael J. Simms, Stephen P. Hesselbo, Robert Raine
Summary: This study presents a detailed investigation of the marine and marginal-marine sediments of Rhaetian and Hettangian age in the Lame Basin of Northern Ireland, including their correlation with global events such as mass extinctions and carbon cycle perturbations. The findings provide valuable insights for future studies on this important boundary interval and its implications for Earth's history.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE GEOLOGISTS ASSOCIATION
(2021)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Jamie Nugent
Summary: Despite similarities to its neighbors, Northern Ireland has struggled to promote itself as a tourist destination. The role of organizations like UTDA in shaping the region's politics and culture through tourism highlights the power of tourism in influencing public discourse and identity development. The early years of tourism in Northern Ireland show how the region navigated modernity and the importance of individuals and local elites in its development.
JOURNAL OF TOURISM HISTORY
(2021)
Article
Geology
Andrew J. Jeram, Michael J. Simms, Stephen P. Hesselbo, Robert Raine
Summary: A continuous succession of marine and marginal-marine sediments from the Late Triassic to Early Jurassic is found in the Larne Basin in Northern Ireland. These strata cover a significant period in Earth's history, including the emplacement of the Central Atlantic Magmatic Province (CAMP), the End Triassic Mass extinction (ETE), the Triassic-Jurassic Boundary (TJB), and major disturbances in the global carbon cycle. The Waterloo Bay section in the Larne Basin offers a well-exposed sedimentary succession that has been proposed as a potential candidate for the base of the Jurassic System. This study presents a high-resolution delta C-13(org) and organic carbon record for this locality, correlated with other stratigraphic descriptions, biostratigraphy, pCO(2) estimates, and adjacent sections for future studies.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE GEOLOGISTS ASSOCIATION
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Cliodhna O'Connor, Nicola O'Connell, Emma Burke, Martin Dempster, Christopher D. Graham, Gabriel Scally, Lina Zgaga, Ann Nolan, Gail Nicolson, Luke Mather, Joseph Barry, Philip Crowley, Catherine D. Darker
Summary: International border controls have been effective in curbing the spread of COVID-19, but they can be complex in politically contested areas like the border between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Public perspectives in this multi-methods study highlighted a desire for greater coordination in cross-border pandemic responses, emphasized the vulnerability of communities near the border, and warned of potential long-term socio-political repercussions from pandemic border management decisions.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
International Relations
Miceal Canavan, Oguzhan Turkoglu
Summary: This study argues that national identity preferences are influenced by fluctuations in group status and distance, but constrained by conflict experience and socialization. Growing up in relative peace makes identity preferences more malleable, while experiencing violent conflict leads to durable and stable identities.
JOURNAL OF PEACE RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chunming Hao, Wei Zhang, Herong Gui
Summary: The study conducted in the Sulin coal-mining district in Anhui, China, revealed that the main source of fluoride in groundwater comes from the weathering of fluoride-bearing minerals. The research also found that an environment with high pH and HCO3- content contributes to the enrichment of fluoride in the water.
POLISH JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Patricia L. Gerbarg, Felicity Dickson, Vincent A. Conte, Richard P. Brown
Summary: During the COVID-19 pandemic, the BBMIC course had a positive impact on the stress levels of healthcare workers in Northern Ireland, reducing perceived stress and exhaustion. The course also improved indicators of psychophysiological states and showed promising effects in mitigating the adverse effects of stress.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2023)