The Joshua Tree National Park Institute will host activities this weekend that introduces you to the natural architecture and origin of the park’s landscape through a zoom lecture today (November 5), and a field exploration tomorrow (November 6), and there is still time to sign up. Hilary Sloane will give you the details…
In Friday’s zoom lecture, Tor Lacy, Professor of Earth Sciences, will introduce participants to basic geologic principles, including significant rock groups, plate tectonics, mountain building, and the impact of weathering and erosion. Saturday’s participants will venture into the park to observe and identify monzogranite, gneiss, veins, and basaltic rocks, as well as inselbergs, alluvial fans, and pediments. This class is for those new to geology or experienced geologists. Professor Lacy will make learning about the complex and unique landscape of Joshua Tree National Park easy to understand and fun. For a link to register and more information, see the link below.
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