Sixth general assembly of the Association of Terrestrial Magnetism and Electricity at Edinburgh, Scotland, September 17–26, 1936

Abstract

The Sixth General Assembly of the Union of Geodesy and Geophysics was held at Edinburgh, Scotland, September 16–26, 1936. The British National Committee, under the chairmanship of Professor S. Chapman, made excellent arrangements for the meetings of the Union and its seven associations. Social entertainment was provided by receptions by the Lord Provost, Magistrates, and Town Council of Edinburgh, and by His Majesty's Government, as well as by a number of teas and minor social functions. Two general excursions, in which social and educational elements were happily blended, were arranged—an all‐day journey by railway to the Highlands and an excursion on the Firth of Forth in the steamer Fair Maid. Special excursions were arranged for the various associations. Thus on September 23 the Association of Terrestrial Magnetism and Electricity was given a memorable motor‐coach trip, under the efficient direction of Dr. J. M. Stagg, to Eskdalemuir, where the Observatory was inspected and opportunity for personal contacts was afforded the delegates. On the return journey, the imposing ruins of Melrose and Dryburgh abbies were visited.

Early history of sudden commencement investigation and some newly discovered historical facts

“…The next IUGG meeting after Lisbon took place in Edinburgh in 1936 (Fleming and Harradon, 1936). There was almost no progress on SC investigation in the 3 years from Lisbon to Edinburgh.…”