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Café des sciences - "Geology and dinosaurs in Provence", by Yves Dutour and Stéphane Legal
21 September 2023: 8.30pm - 22h30
Guests:
Yves DutourDoctor of Palaeontology, Head of the Natural History Museum in Aix-en-Provence.
Stéphane Legalgeologist, curator of the Luberon geological nature reserve
At the end of the Cretaceous period, dinosaurs populated Provence, leaving us a wealth of fossil remains. But from the first discoveries in 1841 at the foot of the Ventoux to the present day, what do we know about these vanished giants?
Why is Provence one of the world's largest deposits of dinosaur eggs?
The profession of palaeontologist and dinosaurs: between preconceived ideas and reality in the field.
From major landforms to watercourses, from soft and hard rock to the smallest fossils, geodiversity is all around us. It reveals the geological history of our region, influences our landscapes, contributes to the development of our populations and supports biodiversity.
This meeting will explore some of the facets of geodiversity in the Luberon, a UNESCO World Geopark.
Thursday 21 September at 8.30pm
Restaurant Françoise
6 rue du général Leclerc, 84000 Avignon
Free admission
Whether you're a specialist or a novice, the science cafés are aimed at anyone with an interest in science.
