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Allegheny Geology Field Trips

Central Pennsylvania

Typically, each Fall semester the Field Geology class completes a 2-3 day geologic mapping project in central Pennsylvania. The basic structures and the diverse stratigraphy of the region make this an ideal setting for students to learn the foundations of geological mapping. Students learn to collect field data, record accurate and detailed field notes, and apply their geologic map interpretations for environmental land-use planning.

Bedding plane exposure of folded Middle Ordovician carbonatesExamining limestone stratigraphySmall scale thrust fault on limb of regional anticline

Taking notes on carbonate faciesField Geology class 2004 at outcrop of Bald Eagle Fm. on Tussey Mtn.Cryptalgal laminations in lower Ordovician limestone