Field Trips

During the days surrounding the conference and exhibition, we offer you the opportunity to join one of our exciting, informative and enjoyable field trips.

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Faults and Folds in Oslo Region Sunday 9 June 2024

The Cambro-Silurian (Palaeozoic) sedimentary rocks of the Oslo Region record two major Palaeozoic tectonic events – SE-directed thrusting during the Caledonian orogeny and E-W-directed extension during the formation of the Permo-Carboniferous Oslo Rift.

In this field trip, we are going to look at deformation structures (faults and folds) at different scales in Oslo region.

The first stop includes Huk in Bygdøy, which present small to medium size structures, while the second stop in Nesodden presents a segment of a large-scale fault (Oslofjorden Fault).

Field Trip Leaders:

  • Anita Torabi (University of Oslo)
  • Sofie Hildegard Ryen (University of Oslo)
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Oslo’s Natural History Museum Sunday 9 June 2024

The new geological and paleontological exhibitions at the Natural History Museum in Oslo were opened in 2022. The spectacular displays, covering more than 2000 square meters, are housed in a beautiful building restored to its 1917 splendor. The modern exhibits in historical surroundings have received several prestigious awards and have made NHM into one of the major tourist attractions in Oslo. Awarded “Museum of the year 2023” by the Norwegian Museum Association.

A two-hour guided tour of the museum will be led by senior scientific staff. We will introduce both the objects and the ideas behind the exhibition design.

The museum is situated inside the Botanical Garden. The local geology can be visited just outside the Garden: A “field excursion” in the area around the Botanical Garden, lasting a maximum of two hours, giving a practical introduction to the varied geology and paleontology of the Oslo region through road cuts and other rock exposures. The stops on the walking route include Cambrian and Ordovician sedimentary rocks and fossils, Permian magmatic rocks, and glacial (ice-age) landforms.

Field Trip Leaders:

  • Hans Arne Nakrem (Natural History Museum)
  • Øyvind Hammer (University of Oslo, Natural History Museum)
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Hovedøya Monday 10 June 2024

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CCS: Herøya Industripark Friday 14 June 2024

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Shearwater and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute (NGI) Technology Centers Friday 14 June 2024

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Meeting Point

Please access the link of your preferred Field Trip to know the starting time.

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Impressions from Madrid 2022 field trips