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Organizational Meeting |
Organizational Meeting |
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Field: Beavertail (Map Skills, Compass, Notebooks, Sketches, 3-D Visualization, x-Sections, Columns, Organization) |
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Introduction to Field Camp and Geologic Mapping |
Map and Brunton Skills: Map Location/Orientation, S/D, T/P, Triangulation, Data Symbology, Distance Estimates |
Lab 1 out |
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North American Geologic History: ~2 billion to ~340ma: Passive Margin to Antler Orogeny |
Introduction to GIS: Concept, Software Applications, Data Types, Data Creation/Editing, Labuser Accounts |
Lab 2 out |
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Making Geologic Maps: Georeferencing, Tracing Points, Lines, Polygons, Working with Layers of Data |
Lab 3 out |
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North American Geologic History: ~340ma to ~250ma: Antler Orogeny to Permian |
Reading and Interpreting Geologic Maps: Structural and Lithologic Symbology, Columns, x-Sections |
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North American Geologic History: ~250ma to ~present: Permian to Present |
Finalizing A Digital Geologic Map: Integration of Disparate Line Data into Polygons, Legend, Colors, Layout |
Lab 4 out |
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Introduction to Detachment Faults and Southwestern North America |
3-D Visualization Exercises: Draping Geology, Rule of V's, x-Sections and Block Diagrams from Geologic Maps |
Lab 5 out |
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Tertiary Extension in the Colorado River Region |
iPAQs and Mapsmith: Device Issues, GPS, ArcPad, Mapping Tools |
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Big Maria Fold and Thrust Belt |
Working with Rocks: Identification, Classification, Hammers, Hand Lenses, Acid, Magnets etc. |
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Tectonic Context Exerts Control on Later Structures |
iPAQs Mapping Exercise: Trial Run with Devices |
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Fast Extension in the Buckskin Mountains |
Reconnaissance Work for Field Area, GIS, Regional Maps, Structural, Stratigraphic and Logistical Expectations |
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Magmatism, Extension and Our Field Area |
Field Preparation: Technical and Logistic Planning, Ironing out the Bugs |
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