California Geology Field Trips

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California geology field trips.

The northern california geological society is a non profit organization for the promotion of geology theoretical and applied and related fields of natural and technological sciences. Tour an authentic gold mine. In addition to the web viewer the gis data can be downloaded for further use. Big thunder gold mine big thunder gold mine is the most complete mining experience in the black hills.

Field trip guide to the geology of the san ramon valley and environs. American association of petroleum geologists northern california geological society. They span from the iconic volcanic landscape of iceland to the fossil rich hills of central california. Over 80 geology field trips available.

While some virtual field trips are simple images with accompanying text while others are full 3d experiences. Northern california geological society. Introducing our newest feature. The following photos are from what i think are field trip highlights including a brief caption regarding the geology shown in each photo.

Field trips california database. Geology field trip june 1 13 2021 5 180 registration open. Please note that the covid 19 pandemic has caused us to suspend field trips indefinitely. Photos from previous scotland trips.

The california geotour is an interactive index of web pages of geologic field trip guides and related web sites compiled by the california geological survey cgs for the benefit of all who have wondered about california s geologic features. The california geotour is an index of web pages of geologic field trip guides and related web sites compiled by the california geological survey cgs for the benefit of all who have wondered about california s geologic features. We have listed web pages that contain geologic information including photographs maps text and. Some for san elijo campus classes.

Here at geology central you will find hundreds of geology related links videos animations as well as virtual field trips. Some field trips below may be scheduled during class time some for oceanside campus classes. Travel through northern and central scotland studying fundamental geological concepts and exploring the landscapes and geology of the scottish highlands in this unique 12 day field trip. The california geological survey s interactive geological map allows users to identify the different rock types and fault lines throughout california.

More information on many of the photo localities can be found in roadside geology of southern california 2016 by art sylvester and elizabeth gans. Search virtual geology field trips by map.