Advanced Field Geology
EPS 420L
June 2000


 

Project One, Grand Canyon (Lower Granite Gorge), Arizona
Enjoying Geology of the lower Gorge & Lake Mead

 

Looking at veins.

 

Tilted blocks along the shore of Lake Mead.

 

The Great Unconformity-Tapeats topography.

 

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Yes, we worked HARD to find that square foot of Bright Angel, eh Mike?

 

Holy colluvium, Batman!.

 

Travertine clings to the polished canyon wall.

 

Preserved channel fill, Travertine Canyon.

Exploring Travertine Canyon
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