Paul’s opening presentation was a summary of IAT developments across the North Atlantic, from the U.S. and Canada to Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Scotland, Ireland, England, Wales, France, Spain and Portugal.\u00a0 In Europe, the IAT now traverses eight\u00a0European Geoparks<\/a>, members of the “Global Network of National Geoparks”.\u00a0\u00a0Hugh’s presentation outlined the goal of Global Geoparks, both in terms of promoting natural and cultural heritage and sustainable economic development.\u00a0 \u00a0The presentation on the late Harold “Hank” Williams was a tribute to an internationally renowned geologist who is little known in his home province of Newfoundland Labrador. Beginning in the 1960’s, Hank increased the extent and scientific understanding of the Appalachian Caledonian orogeny, and in the process became one geology’s most acclaimed map makers. He spent much of his time studying the rock formations of Western Newfoundland, including the Humber Arm Allochthon and Bay of Islands Ophiolites. He also helped establish Gros Morne National Park as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/caboxgeopark.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cabox-Meeting-June-2014-IMG_2209es.jpg\")
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