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Highlights of Cordilleran Geology in the Field


PhotoThe University of Arizona Field School (GEOS 414) will run from May 17 to June 15, 2010. We will focus on the stratigraphy, tectonics, petrology, geomorphology and economic geology of the Owens Valley region of California and the neighboring Sietrra Nevada and White-Inyo Mountains.

All qualified students from the University of Arizona, as well from other Universities, are welcome.
In practice, the course integrates many of the concepts learned in the classroom into a unified approach to documenting and interpreting geologic phenomena and history. In keeping with the strong tradition of field geology at the University of Arizona, we strive to teach students how to map and interpret geologic history in a variety of geologic settings. In addition to basic methods of field geology, we continually emphasize the regional tectonic context of our exercises. This regional approach is facilitated by linking exercises in disparate types of geology (sedimentary, structural, igneous, metamorphic, and Quaternary) in one of the most spectacular geological regions on Earth. Special emphasis is placed on the development of the Cordilleran miogeocline, major Paleozoic and Mesozoic orogenic events, Cenozoic volcanism and extension, and Quaternary glaciation.  

We also develop the historical aspects of the geology and tectonics, exposing the students to the geology of the Precambrian through Quaternary.

See other photos from the 2008 Field camp at http://web.mac.com/mducea/Field_camp/Welcome.html (must use Safari web browser).

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