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If the Strong Crust Leads, Will the Weak Crust Follow?

Figure 1. View northeast in the central Sierra El Mayor showing the detachment fault that separates heavily intruded, light-colored, lower- plate migmatites (center and right) from dark-colored middle plate metasedimentary rocks (left). Middle-plate country rocks were shortened east-west and vertically thickened by isoclinal folding at greenschist conditions, while lower-plate country rocks and melanosome were mildly elongated east-west and vertically shortened.

Gary J. Axen, Department of Earth and Space Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles, 90095-1567, [email protected] Jane Selverstone, Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131 Timothy Byrne, Department of Geology and Geophysics, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06107 John M. Fletcher, Departamento de Geología, Centro de Investigación Científica y de Educación Superior de Ensenada (CICESE), Baja California, México

ABSTRACT

Contemporaneous deformation at different levels of the conti- ° 11 30'E M nchen nental crust can be strongly heterogeneous, resulting in disparate 100 km A ZürichZ rich Austroalpine bulk deformation patterns between crustal levels. In each of three Innsbruck examples from diverse tectonic settings, exposed rocks from differ- Brenner Tauern Line Helvetic ent crustal levels differ greatly from one another in strain geome- AAm ° try. Such heterogeneity of deformation is likely to be controlled by 47 N Penninic rheological differences and boundary conditions. If strong three- Southern Alps dimensional heterogeneity of strain in deforming continental crust Milano Venezia is the norm rather than the exception, many assumptions com- AAg AAsn Brenner monly used in interpretation of vertical profiles of modern and ancient crust, in dynamic and kinematic modeling, and in infer- ence of ancient plate motions could be inappropriate. TWz

INTRODUCTION TWls

It has long been known that rock deformation patterns vary AAsb TWus greatly with rock type, temperature, pressure, strain rate, differential Sterzing N stress, and fluid conditions, among other controlling factors. Spatial AAg 10 km and temporal variability of any of these factors leads to heterogeneous strain on a variety of scales, ranging from that of lithospheric plates to individual thin sections. rigid Austroalpine Brenner Line Tauern B hanging wall Window Crust continued on p. 2 AAsn

TWus Figure 2. Tectonic map (A) and block diagram (B) showing key features of the Schneeberg syncline Brenner Line footwall (Tauern window) and hanging wall (Austroalpine units); (Cretaceous ) yellow box in inset shows location. Footwall units are Zentralgneis basement 25 km TWz (TWz) and Lower and Upper Schieferhülle cover sequences (TWls and TWus); Austroalpine units are gneisses (AAg), Mesozoic cover (AAm), metasedimentary AAg rocks of the Schneeberger syncline (AAsb), and overthrust Steinach nappe (AAsn). Deformation and metamorphism in AA units predate 70 Ma. 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2 GSA TODAY, December 1998 complex exposing middle and lower Support Your Society—The Sequel crustal schists and gneisses of European affinity beneath the structurally higher Gail Ashley, President, Geological Society of America Adriatic plate (Austroalpine nappes; Fig. 2A). The north and south margins of the window are dominated by left-lateral and Two years ago Eldridge Moores, • Geological Education through Intelli- right-lateral zones, respectively, and rocks who was then president of GSA, wrote gent Tutors has produced its first multi- of the western window were extruded eloquently about the vital importance of media earth science CD-ROM, “Energy upward and eastward (Ratschbacher et al., members’ support of GSA’s Second Cen- in the Earth Systems,” scheduled for 1991; Fig. 2B). The Brenner shear zone tury campaign. At that time, in September release in January 1999. excised >10 km of crust during 30 to 60 1996, contributions to the campaign • SAGE is collaborating with other geo- km of top-to-west slip (Axen et al., 1995). amounted to $4.7 million. Since then, the science organizations to support imple- Despite juxtaposition during collision, total has nearly doubled and now stands mentation of earth and space science Tauern and Austroalpine rocks record very at more than $9.3 million. curriculum standards in high schools different metamorphic histories. Footwall As your current president, I am privi- and to develop an earth systems science rocks reached high-pressure, greenschist- leged, both for myself and on behalf of my core curriculum for higher education to-amphibolite facies metamorphic condi- predecessors in office during the cam- non–geology majors. tions between 30 and 20 Ma (Blancken- paign, to applaud this wonderful commit- • The Partners for Education Project now burg et al., 1989; Christensen et al., 1994) ment to GSA’s activities and influence. The has 1,800 volunteers interacting with in response to Austroalpine overthrusting generosity of GSA’s members and friends science teachers and students from (Selverstone, 1985). In contrast, the hang- has brought us to within $700,000 of our kindergarten to university level, and ing-wall rocks attained medium-pressure campaign goal. More important, this gen- 600 of these volunteers are on-line as metamorphic conditions before 70 Ma erosity has had a measurable impact on e-mail Partners. (Frank et al., 1987). the growth and success of GSA’s programs • Plans have been developed for the Colo- Structural differences also exist across of education and outreach. rado Rock Park Project, an outdoor exhibit the Brenner Line normal fault. Footwall Two years ago, Eldridge Moores representing Colorado’s geology, geogra- rocks are highly sheared and recrystallized described GSA’s emerging plan to ensure phy, and history. The project is expected (mylonitized) for several kilometers (Fig. 2) better efforts and results in communicating to be a model for similar educational below the Brenner Line, with common the crucial importance of the geosciences to installations elsewhere in the country. top-to-west shear indicators (Selverstone, society. I am pleased to report that in every 1988; Axen et al., 1995). Rocks and early- Institute for Environmental area of targeted activity, the volunteer and formed mylonites (35 to 30 Ma; Chris- Education (IEE). IEE has successfully financial support of GSA’s membership has tensen et al., 1994) exposed in the western promoted the participation of the geosci- made measurable differences. The activities Tauern window are folded into two up- entific communities in the integration of Eldridge outlined were: right, large-amplitude antiforms (Lam- sound scientific information into policy merer and Weger, 1998; Selverstone, New efforts to enhance GSA’s discussions and decisions. 1988). These mylonites are overprinted publications. The fundamental goal of • IEE initiated and led a series of special- upward by younger top-to-west mylonites the publications program is to serve indi- focus workshops to facilitate the transition that become less folded as the Brenner vidual members as well as the academic, of the National Biological Service into the Line is approached, and the Brenner Line research, and applied geoscience commu- USGS/Biological Resources Division. itself is broadly warped by large folds nities. Owing to the dedication of GSA’s • A second mentorship program, the (Axen et al., 1995). These observations editors and the headquarters publications Mann Mentorships in Applied Hydroge- indicate that north-south convergence staff: ology, has been added to the Shlemon continued during east-west extension • Geology has held its place as the Mentors in Applied Geology to encour- and unroofing of the Tauern window. foremost journal in its field and draws age dialogue between students and pro- Syn- to postmylonitic, high-angle a wide range of manuscripts. fessional geologists from outside normal faults are abundant within the • The GSA Bulletin remains one of the academia. footwall near the Brenner Line (Fig. 2). most frequently cited journals of • To facilitate cooperative leadership in These faults probably formed in response geoscience. integrating the earth, life, and social sci- to buoyancy forces induced by unroofing, • GSA has successfully co-ventured ences, IEE partnered with the Ecological and they have both west- and east-down with the Association of Engineering Society of America and the USGS to pre- displacements (Axen et al., 1995). Fluid- Geologists in publishing the journal sent a specialized workshop, “Enhanc- inclusion data show that west-down faults Environmental and Engineering Geoscience. ing Integrated Science.” were active at 15–25 km depth, whereas • GSA Today has broadened its contents, • IEE has collaborated with other organi- east-down faults later affected the same and readers have responded zations to present two workshops focus- rocks at 3–8 km depth (Selverstone et al., enthusiastically. ing on predictive modeling for environ- 1995). Footwall exhumation processes • Increases in nonmember subscription mental policy making. from ~25 to 5 km were thus both ductile prices have put the publications • The Congressional Science Fellowship, and brittle. We infer that Brenner Line program on a sound fiscal footing. maintaining an effective voice for the slip, mylonitization, antiform growth, geosciences in Congress, has been Science Awareness through and high-angle faulting were coeval in increased to an 18-month tenure to Geoscience Education (SAGE). This mid-Oligocene to late Miocene time increase continuity. program’s ambitious plans have become (Selverstone, 1988; Selverstone et al., • A new program providing stipends for reality, and new plans are being made. 1995; Axen et al., 1995). summer internships at national parks • The Earth and Space Science Technolog- In contrast, the Austroalpine hanging supported two interns in its first year ical Education Project has completed wall is essentially unextended internally. and six interns in its second year; it is two series of highly successful summer Mylonites are locally present 200 m above set to grow to 10 interns for the summer workshops for middle school science the Brenner Line (Selverstone, 1988), but of 1999. teachers to help them integrate earth science into their curricula. Crust continued on p. 4 Support Your Society continued on p. 4

GSA TODAY, December 1998 3 Crust continued from p. 3 are absent elsewhere. Similarly, evidence for north-south Tertiary shortening is prevalent in the footwall, but absent in the hanging wall. For example, the Creta- ceous Schneeberg syncline in the hanging wall is on strike with one of the major Ter- tiary antiforms in the footwall (Fig. 2B), but was unaffected by formation of the antiform. Alpine-age fabrics are absent in hanging-wall rocks and their Cretaceous

+ + mica cooling ages preclude Tertiary heat- + + ++ + + + + ing or penetrative deformation (Frank, + 1987). + The upper and lower crust in this + + + region thus responded differently to ++ + + + + + + + + ++ + + + ++ ++ + + ++++ + + Tertiary plate convergence. The western + ++ Tauern rocks record east-west lower crustal flow and north-south shortening Figure 3. Location map and representative structural data (stretching lineations) from the Sanbagawa and Shimanto belts. Units locally present between these belts (no pattern) represent either transitional contemporaneous with semipenetrative, packages (e.g., Banno, 1998) or klippe derived from units exposed on Honshu Island (Isozaki and Itaya, mid-crustal, brittle faulting, whereas the 1991; Taira et al., 1992). Arrows show mean trends of lineations and sense of movement of footwall with overlying Austroalpine rocks underwent respect to hanging wall. Shimanto belt records consistent north-directed underthrusting, whereas San- only insignificant synchronous deforma- bagawa belt shows different senses of movement at different structural levels. tion (Fig. 2B). A geologist working in the Austroalpine units would infer an episode of north-south contraction associated recrystallization has been emphasized in (Fig. 3). The belt comprises two tectono- with moderate heating during the Late the region. Wintsch et al. (1999) have stratigraphic units: the Besshi and the Cretaceous, followed by cooling and rela- suggested that retrograde fabrics formed as Oboke (Takasu and Dallmeyer, 1990). tive quiescence until the present. In con- the Sanbagawa belt was extruded eastward The structurally higher Besshi unit is com- trast, a geologist working in the western during Late Cretaceous oblique plate con- posed largely of pelitic, mafic and siliceous Tauern window would infer extreme east- vergence. Thermal and biostratigraphic schists with deep marine protoliths. Peak west stretching and north-south contrac- data suggest that extrusion was driven, metamorphic conditions of this unit gen- tion from ~35 Ma until <10 Ma. Both are at least in part, by underplating of the erally range from epidote-glaucophane to correct, but each tells only a part of the younger, more seaward Shimanto belt epidote-amphibolite facies (~550 °C and 10 story. (Kimura, 1997). The kinematic histories kbar) (Banno, 1986; Miyashiro, 1961), the of the two belts, however, are strikingly highest-grade rocks occurring in the core EXAMPLE 2—SANBAGAWA different and suggest substantial crustal- of an east-striking, regional-scale fold AND SHIMANTO BELTS, scale heterogeneities in strain (Wintsch (Takasu et al., 1994; Wallis, 1998). The SOUTHWEST JAPAN et al., 1999). Oboke unit has a distinctly lower meta- High-pressure–low-temperature rocks The Sanbagawa belt forms a generally morphic grade, reaching only pumpellyite- of the Sanbagawa belt (Fig. 3) form part north-dipping package of regional-scale actinolite facies. Wintsch et al. (1999) and of a classic “paired metamorphic” belt nappes and folds below the Cretaceous Hara et al. (1992) proposed that the Oboke (Miyashiro, 1961). Recently, the impor- Ryoke magmatic arc and above the accret- represents a more deformed and deeply tance of retrograde metamorphism and ed rocks of the Cretaceous Shimanto belt buried equivalent to the Shimanto belt.

Support Your Society continued from p. 3 • To expand national and international perspectives, program chairs for the technical program and hot topic sessions will be Restructuring of GSA Meetings. During the past two chosen through a process of member-wide search and selection. years, the Annual Program Committee has initiated numerous • The chairs of the Annual Program Committee, the Penrose enhancements to provide more flexible opportunities and to pro- Conference Committee, and the Continuing Education Com- mote excellence in the scientific presentations at the annual mittee have met to form a professional development consor- meetings. Some of the changes were introduced in 1998; more tium to promote a coordinated approach to program planning will be implemented by 1999; and more still are being planned for professional geologists. for the future. Internationalization. In an increasingly active effort to • Pardee keynote symposia, supported with funds from the facilitate GSA’s broader outreach: Joseph T. Pardee bequest, present up to eight leading-edge • International Secretary Ian Dalziel has met with geoscientists topics, selected by a review panel, to illustrate the breadth abroad who have confirmed an interest in joint programming. and significance of the geosciences. • GSA has formed a task force on international activities and, for • Topical sessions offer up to 70 predetermined topics, combin- the past two years, has brought representatives of international ing both invited and volunteered papers. surveys to the annual meeting. • Hot topics, expressly chosen for their controversial aspects and • In a related initiative, a fund established in memory of Charles impact on the geoscientific community, are noontime debates Lum Drake will provide grants to young foreign geoscientists to available to all attendees. attend geoscientific meetings in the United States, forming a • Technical wizardry has enabled Web-based development of a counterpart to the 28th IGC Fund that sends American geosci- session proposal system, an abstracts scheduling system, and entists to meetings abroad. GeoTimer for on-line abstract and session searches in advance • GSA is supporting the 30th IGC, to be held in Brazil, and more of the meeting. Penrose Conferences are being held outside the United States.

4 GSA TODAY, December 1998 UPPER 115.5° PLATE

MIDDLE Sierra PLATE

yy LOWER Middle PLATE Plate Peninsular Ranges Lower 5 km Plate Basin & Range yy Figure 4. Kinematic interpretation for extrusion C P El and exhumation of the Sanbagawa belt. Move- ment of the Sanbagawa from west to east (pres-

ent coordinates), slightly up the dip of the sub- Pacific Ocean N ducting slab to shallower structural levels, is inferred to have been driven by a combination of S M O Mayor oblique plate convergence, underplating, tectonic thinning, and partial closure of the subduction channel (see also Wintsch et al., 1999). Regional- scale recumbent fold deforms peak metamorphic 32° isograds and is based, in part, on Wallis (1998). WEST Figure 5. Tectonic map of Sierra El Mayor, Baja California, showing distribution of upper-, Structural and thermochronologic middle-, and lower-plate rocks and of late Ceno- Figure 6. Schematic Cretaceous structures and data from the Sanbagawa belt suggest a zoic detachment faults (heavy lines with tick deformation (orange arrows) of the Sierra El progressive 60 m.y. cooling history as it marks) that separate them. Yellow is sedimentary Mayor middle and lower plates, which are now strata and red and pink are crystalline basement. juxtaposed across a younger detachment fault was exhumed and extruded from west to (heavy line with tick marks). Middle plate was east. High-grade rocks of the Besshi unit Inset of southwestern North America shows location (black square); CP is Colorado Plateau; SMO thickened vertically and shortened east-west. cooled through ~500 °C at 94 Ma, through is Sierra Madre Occidental. Lower-plate metamorphic rocks were flattened ~350 to 400 °C at 86 to 76 Ma (Takasu and vertically, which was at least partly offset by verti- Dallmeyer, 1990), and were at the surface cal inflation owing to sill emplacement, and by ~50 Ma, because they are overlain by stretched slightly east-west. unmetamorphosed Eocene sedimentary seems to dominate high structural levels, rocks. Whole-rock 40Ar/39Ar (Takasu and whereas top-to-east shear appears to domi- Dallmeyer, 1990) and zircon fission-track nate lower structural levels (Wallis, 1995), 1995). The Shimanto belt comprises (Shinjoe and Tagami, 1994) ages from the suggesting that the middle of the Sanba- coherent turbidite sequences and interlay- Oboke unit indicate Late Cretaceous cool- gawa belt was extruded from west to east ered belts of shale-rich tectonic melange. ing. Penetrative, retrograde fabrics, includ- (Fig. 4). Extrusion was apparently driven Metamorphism was relatively low grade, ing east-trending stretching lineations, by underplating of rocks represented by and illite crystallinity, vitrinite reflectance, asymmetric shear fabrics, and sheath folds the modern Oboke and Shimanto belts. and zircon fission-track studies document (Faure, 1985; Hara et al., 1977; Hara et al., The Shimanto belt is latest Early Cre- peak metamorphic conditions of ~225 °C 1990; Toriumi, 1985; Wallis and Banno, taceous to latest Cretaceous in age (Taira, (DiTullio and Hada, 1993; Hasebe et al., 1990a), document lateral flow, although 1985) and was being accreted and meta- 1993). Other zircon fission-track data indi- the dominant flow direction is debated morphosed as the Sanbagawa belt was cate peak metamorphism at about 75 to (e.g., Faure, 1985; Hara et al., 1992; Wallis cooling and being exhumed (Hasebe et al., 60 Ma (Hasebe et al., 1993), similar to K-Ar and Banno, 1990b). Top-to-west shear 1997; Hasebe et al., 1993; Tagami et al., Crust continued on p. 6

Strategic Long-Term Planning. Over the past two years, is within reach. We can all be proud not only of the achievement a special Committee on Long-Range Planning has developed a but of the activities that the achievement has made possible. series of ambitious strategies to build further on the gains made. As we approach the millennium, we now call on the mem- Recommendations adopted by Council in October reinforce bership to look ahead and to contribute to what GSA will be. GSA’s commitments The challenges to us, as geoscientists and as members of GSA, • to our science, expressed in professional meetings and publica- have not diminished. But the results of our program initiatives, tions and enhanced by extending electronic communications, and of our fund-raising efforts in support of those initiatives, give increasing research and educational grants, and focusing on us the confidence to anticipate that we can meet the challenges. promoting integrative systems science through collaborations And with your help, we will. The $9.3 million raised so far is with earth, life, planetary, and social scientists; proof that GSA’s efforts are worthy of support. I invite all of you • to society, expressed in fostering the education and outreach to contribute to the efforts. If you have already given, we thank that bring earth science and its professionals to ever wider, you most sincerely and urge you to renew your gift. If you have increasingly diverse audiences of students and the general not yet made a gift, now is the time when every dollar is a step public; closer to $10 million—or beyond! • to our members, by ensuring GSA’s vitality and effectiveness as You have recently received a mailing offering you an oppor- a respected and objective voice on behalf of the geosciences. tunity to contribute to the success of GSA’s Second Century campaign. I hope you will give careful thought to an investment to As GSA embarked on its second century in 1998, the leader- benefit our Society, our colleagues, and our science. ship looked back to assess what GSA had accomplished. The Sec- For further information about how you can make a gift, ond Century campaign evolved as the necessary means to aug- please contact the GSA Foundation office at 1-800-472-1988, ment the programs that defined GSA’s proven excellence. At the ext. 154. ■ outset, the goal of $10 million seemed daunting, yet attainment

GSA TODAY, December 1998 5 Crust continued from p. 5 fault between the middle and lower plates different: middle-plate strain is dominated removed at least 2 km of crust. In particu- by east-west shortening, whereas lower- ages of cleavage-forming micas (Agar et al., lar, andalusite + biotite assemblages in mid- plate strain is dominated by vertical flat- 1989; MacKenzie et al., 1990). Structural dle plate pelitic rocks indicate peak meta- tening. Middle-plate deformation proba- and kinematic data from the Shimanto morphic conditions at less than ~10 km bly records subhorizontal(?) maximum belt, however, indicate north-south short- depth (Spear, 1993), whereas the disap- principal stress of tectonic origin, whereas ening or north-directed underthrusting pearance of muscovite and appearance of lower-plate deformation apparently (Byrne and DiTullio, 1992) rather than migmatite in the lower plate suggest the records subvertical maximum principal east-west elongation as in the Sanbagawa reaction muscovite + plagioclase + quartz stress due to lithostatic load at tempera- belt (Fig. 3). Thus, structural fabrics from = sillimanite + K-feldspar + melt, which tures where much lower differential stress these two belts have essentially the same takes place above ~3.5 kbar or deeper than could be maintained. age but preserve very different kinematic ~12 km (Spear and Kohn, 1996). Also, pre- axes, suggesting substantial crustal-scale liminary 40Ar/39Ar, fission-track, and (U- DISCUSSION, IMPLICATIONS, heterogeneities in strain. Th)/He thermochronology of lower-plate AND CONCLUSIONS rocks (Axen et al., 1998) suggests 5 to 7 Our examples illustrate very different, EXAMPLE 3—SIERRA EL MAYOR, km of Neogene tectonic unroofing, which but contemporaneous, principal strains BAJA CALIFORNIA limits horizontal middle-plate translation from one crustal level to the next. In the over the lower plate to <20 km for reason- The Sierra El Mayor lies in the Brenner area in the Alps, the upper crust able fault dips. extended region just east of the stable was essentially rigid, while subjacent Middle-plate structures reflect Peninsular Ranges (Fig. 5; Gastil et al., levels were extruded laterally with a cigar- regional trends, so we are confident that 1975). Late Cenozoic, brittle, low-angle shaped bulk strain ellipse imparted in and lower-plate structures evolved beneath normal (detachment) faults juxtapose below a normal shear zone. In southwest structures like those in the middle plate. rocks from three different crustal levels Japan, structurally higher but hotter rocks Middle-plate folds probably formed in (Axen and Fletcher, 1998). The Cretaceous were unroofed and elongated east-west, response to east-west shortening and verti- deformation histories of the middle and while cooler, underlying rocks were under- cal thickening (Fig. 6) with minor north- lower plates are discussed here. The mid- plated and shortened north-south. In the south elongation. Although these folds are dle plate consists mainly of metasedimen- Sierra El Mayor in Baja California, mid- now largely recumbent, rotation of non- tary rocks and various mid-Cretaceous crustal rocks were shortened east-west and conformably overlying east-dipping sedi- granitic bodies, the lower plate exposes thickened vertically, while underlying ments back to horizontal brings their axial the roots of the plutonic-metamorphic crustal rocks were slightly elongated east- planes into line with the typical steeply suite (Fig. 1), and the upper plate is made west and shortened vertically at long-term dipping, north-striking folds of the region. up of Cenozoic sediments. geological rates and incrementally inflated In contrast, lower-plate country rocks The metamorphic grade of middle- vertically by sill intrusion. record mainly vertical shortening and plate metasedimentary rocks ranges from Strain heterogeneity between differ- minor east-west elongation in the absence middle greenschist to lower amphibolite ent crustal levels primarily reflects rheo- of noncoaxial shearing (Fig. 6). Where facies (Siem and Gastil, 1994; Axen and logical differences. In the Sierra El Mayor, the middle plate is absent and upper-plate Fletcher, 1998); higher-grade rocks are the lower plate was hotter and weaker sedimentary rocks rest directly above present near granitic intrusions. Compo- than the middle plate, and sill emplace- lower-plate gneiss along a brittle detach- sitional layering is isoclinally folded at all ment was controlled by rock strength ment fault, the sedimentary rocks gener- scales and overprinted by a penetrative anisotropy rather than regional stress. ally dip <30° (Siem and Gastil, 1994; cleavage that is axial planar to north- In the Alps, the Brenner footwall was Vásquez-Hernández et al., 1996), implying trending folds (Fig. 6). In pelitic units, weaker than the Austroalpine units due only minor rotation of the fault, its foot- euhedral, 1 to 3 mm garnets preserve to the combined effects of temperature wall, and the flattening foliation. The compositional gradients that probably and rock type. High strains and metamor- high-temperature lower-plate fabrics prob- reflect prograde growth. Granitic bodies phic grades, sheath folding, and regionally ably developed in the weak, hot, fluid-like are locally present, are unfoliated, and are folded metamorphic isograds in the San- lower part of the middle crust where the discordant to country-rock foliation. bagawa belt indicate that it was less rigid rocks could not support differential stress The lower plate comprises upper- than the underlying Shimanto belt. Meta- as high as that causing folding in the mid- amphibolite facies migmatitic gneiss morphic and thermal inversion within the dle plate. Concordant sills and leucosome (sillimanite + K-feldspar–grade) with Sanbagawa belt, and between it and the (partial melt) were emplaced or generated, subhorizontal flattening foliation (Fig. 6; underlying Shimanto belt could be the respectively, in rocks with anisotropic ten- Axen and Fletcher, 1998). Rare mineral cause. Fluid released from the subducting sile strength that was greater parallel to lineations and elongate pressure shadows Shimanto belt would have also hydrated foliation than perpendicular to it (e.g., around garnets trend east-west. Meso- and weakened the overlying Sanbagawa Lucas and St-Onge, 1995). The sills scopic folds are sparse. Granitic units that belt during retrograde conditions. inflated the column vertically, such are broadly coeval with similar units in Thus, flow geometries and strain that the bulk strain ellipse is difficult to the middle plate are common and occur in weak crustal levels can be largely con- characterize. as concordant sills, discordant dikes, and trolled by complex regional and local Existing data are consistent with centimeter-scale incipient melt segrega- boundary conditions. For example, east- middle- and lower-plate structures being tions parallel to foliation. Garnets in ward extrusion of the Brenner line foot- coeval. For example, regional east-west pelitic rocks are typically anhedral, 3 to wall is consistent with rigid boundaries to shortening was common in the Peninsular 15 mm across, strongly embayed by reac- the north, west, and south, and relatively Ranges during batholith emplacement tion with quartz and biotite, and compo- free boundaries above and to the east. (e.g., Todd et al., 1988), events we inter- sitionally homogeneous except for narrow Similarly, eastward lateral flow of the San- pret as recorded by middle-plate folds retrograde rims. Bands of hornblende- bagawa belt during northward underplat- and lower-plate migmatites, respectively. bearing amphibolite with calc-silicate ing of the Shimanto belt could have been However, better determination of local margins are common. directed by the geometry of the overlying, geochronology is needed. Preliminary analysis of metamorphic relatively rigid crust and mantle of the arc Thus, broadly coeval principal strain conditions indicates that the detachment (Fig. 4). directions in the two levels were very

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None of Society of America Abstracts with Programs, v. 30, could be the norm rather than the excep- no. 5, p. 4. these usages fits our examples well. To tion in geologically complex areas where Banno, S., 1986, The high-pressure metamorphic belts unify these various concepts, we suggest perturbations of regional and local bound- of Japan: A review, in Evans, B. W., and Brown, E. H., a general definition: strain partitioning is eds., Blueschists and eclogites: Geological Society of ary conditions, heat flow, tectonic and the natural division of strain into discrete America Memoir 164, p. 365–374. topographic load, and rock strength are parts in one or more of these mutually com- Banno, S., 1998, Pumpellyite-actinolite facies of the complex and evolving. Description and patible ways: (1) kinematic division of strain Sanbagawa metamorphism: Journal of Metamorphic modeling of active and inactive orogenic Geology, v. 16, p. 117–128. onto distinct structures, (2) spatial variation belts should take into account three- Behrmann, J., 1988, Crustal-scale extension in a conver- of strain orientation and/or magnitude, and dimensional heterogeneous strain, or gent orogen: The Sterzing-Steinach mylonite zone in (3) distribution of strain among different the eastern Alps: Geodinamica Acta, v. 2, p. 63–73. have strong reasons for its dismissal, deformation mechanisms within the same before two-dimensional models are given Blanckenburg, F. von, Villa, I., Baur, H., Morteani, G., body. Also, distinguishing between coeval, and Steiger, R. H., 1989, Time calibration of a P-T path total credence. progressive, and temporally distinct strain in the Western Tauern Window, Eastern Alps: The The strain patterns of the weak levels problem of closure temperatures: Contributions to partitioning is desirable. of the present middle to lower crust are Mineralogy and Petrology, v. 101, p. 1–11. If strong three-dimensional strain particularly poorly known, because of Brace, W. F., and Kohlstedt, D. L., 1980, Limits on heterogeneity is as common as we suggest lithospheric stress imposed by laboratory experiments: inaccessibility and the weak dependence (existing examples are too numerous to Journal of Geophysical Research, v. 85, p. 6248–6252. of most geophysical imaging techniques cite), then there are serious implications Buck, W. R., 1991, Modes of continental lithospheric on strain patterns. Analogy to ancient for characterization of continental crust. extension: Journal of Geophysical Research, v. 96, examples will likely be key to understand- p. 20,161–20,178. For example, various types of vertical pro- ing the distribution of heterogeneous Byrne, T., and DiTullio, L., 1992, Evidence for changing files are widely used in geophysical and deformation in continental crust, and plate motions in southwest Japan and reconstructions geological studies (e.g., seismic reflection of the Philippine Sea plate: Island Arc, v. 1, p. 148–165. to surficial processes that may affect or profiles, two-dimensional dynamic and be affected by such heterogeneity. Christensen, J. N., Selverstone, J., Rosenfeld, J., and kinematic models, balanced and restored DePaolo, D. J., 1994, Correlation by Rb-Sr geochronol- cross sections). These profiles can be very ogy of garnet growth histories from different structural ACKNOWLEDGMENTS levels within the Tauern Window, Eastern Alps: Contri- useful in upper crustal studies, where butions to Mineralogy and Petrology, v. 118, p. 1–12. deformation commonly may be ade- Supported by National Science Dewey, J. F., Helman, M. L., Turco, E., Hutton, D. H., quately characterized in two dimensions, Foundation grants EAR9526249 (Axen), and Knott, S. D., 1989, Kinematics of the western but their construction and interpretation EAR9219742 and EAR9526390 (Selver- Mediterranean, in Coward, M. P., et al., eds., Alpine tectonics: Geological Society of London Special Publica- typically hinges on a lack of motions into stone), and EAR9418344 (Byrne), by tion 45, p. 265–283. and out of the profile plane. These two- CONACYT grant 4345 PT (Fletcher), by DiTullio, L., and Hada, S., 1993, Regional and local dimensional analyses will not adequately a UC MEXUS grant (Axen), a Monbusho variations in the thermal history of the Shimanto Belt, represent the (typical?) tectonic evolution Fellowship (Byrne), and grants from the southwest Japan, in Underwood, M., ed., Thermal evo- of regions with strong three-dimensional Consejo Técnico de CICESE (Fletcher). We lution of the Tertiary Shimanto Belt, southwest Japan: Geological Society of America Special Paper 273, 172 p. strain partitioning. thank P. Bird, W. Moore, A. Snoke, J. Tullis, Faure, M., 1985, Microtectonic evidence for eastward Our examples also show the difficulty and B. Wernicke for insightful comments. ductile shear in the Jurassic orogen of SW Japan: inherent in inferring paleo–plate motions Journal of Structural Geology, v. 7, p. 175–186. from deformed rocks in ancient orogenic REFERENCES CITED Fitch, T. 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Funding global climate change inves- Yesterday, our administration and the Democrats in Congress reached agree- tigations—An increase of more than $1 ment with the Republican leadership on a fiscally responsible balanced budget billion, 26% more than last year, to support that seizes this moment of prosperity and wisely invests it in the future. research investments that will reduce By standing together, we were able to achieve historic victories for the greenhouse gas emissions, oil consump- tion, and energy costs for consumers and American people. businesses by promoting increased energy —President Bill Clinton efficiency and clean energy technologies. October 16, 1998 More high-quality teachers with smaller class sizes—$1.2 billion in FY Are you kidding? Only God knows what is in this monstrosity. 99 to hire 100,000 new teachers to reduce —Senator Robert Byrd (R—WV) class size in the early grades to a national October 20, 1998 average of 18. The Administration argued that smaller classes will help in recruiting high-quality teachers and will insure Three weeks after the start of Fiscal saying, “Today I was asked to be nothing that students receive more individual Year 1999 (FY99), and following a bitter more than a rubber stamp for a deal made attention. eight-day struggle during which the fed- by a handful of individuals who presumed After-school programs—$200 million eral government nearly shut down three they had the power to speak for all of us.” to expand programs and serve a quarter different times, agreement was finally Notwithstanding the politics, the of a million children. reached and legislation passed and signed collective FY99 legislation funds some new Child literacy initiative—$260 million which permitted the continued operation or expanded science and education activi- to provide competitive grants to states to of the federal government for the remain- ties. One education initiative attempts to help children read well by the end of third der of FY99. Much of FY99’s nonmilitary improve the quality of U.S. education by grade. The intent is to improve teachers’ funding was included in a massive $520 funding the hiring of 100,000 new teach- ability to teach reading effectively; pro- billion budget package signed by President ers, to reduce class size in the early grades. mote family literacy programs to help Clinton on October 21. A paper copy of Another effort would substantially parents be their child’s first teacher; and the bill, the Omnibus Consolidated and increase funding for a clean-water initia- improve the quality of tutoring programs Emergency Supplemental Appropriations tive, to help restore U.S. lakes and rivers by supporting tutor training. Act, 1999, weighs 40 pounds, contains now too polluted for fishing and swim- Pell Grants—$7.7 billion, an increase 2,825 pages, and is 16 inches high. This ming (see April 1998 GSA Today, Washing- of $359 million over FY98, increasing the bill, covering health, education, foreign ton Report). The budget also contains a maximum Pell Grant award from $3,000 aid, justice, and transportation programs, substantial increase in funding to address to $3,125; this is 36% higher than in 1994. is only one of about a half-dozen pieces of the issue of global climate change. This year, approximately 4 million stu- legislation necessary to fund the operation One very apparent feature of the dents will receive Pell Grant awards. of the government in FY99. Among other budget is the large number of pieces of spe- Education technology—A $114 million items contained in this funding package cial-interest legislation included during the increase over FY98 budget levels to ensure are $17.9 billion for the International final push to complete the budget package. that every child has access to computers, Monetary Fund (IMF) and $21 billion for These include an extended duck-hunting the Internet, high-quality educational soft- emergencies ranging from natural-disaster season in Mississippi, interstate construc- ware, and teachers who can use technol- mitigation, to farm relief, to facilitating tion in Arkansas, and the creation of a Bob ogy in the classroom. fixing the year 2000 (Y2K) computer Dole Institute at the University of Kansas. New learning anytime, anywhere problem. The bill can be viewed at http:// Here is a summary of many of the initiative—$20 million for the Education icreport.loc.gov/icreport/hr4328.pdf. newly approved initiatives related to sci- and Labor Departments to implement a Many members of the House admit- ence, the environment, and education. new initiative to enhance and promote ted to not fully knowing the contents of Clean, safe water for America—$1.7 distance learning opportunities, learning the final budget package. Representative billion, an additional $230 million or 16% outside the usual classroom settings, via Peter A. DeFazio (D—OR) was quoted as increase from last year for the Clean Water computers and other technology—for all saying, “Heck, half the members could not Action Plan, a five-year initiative to help adult learners. even lift it, let alone read it.” Some mem- communities and farmers clean up the Teacher recruitment—$75 million for bers of the Senate were equally confused almost 40% of America’s surveyed water- new teacher quality programs designed to and distressed by the extended and secre- ways still too polluted for fishing and recruit and prepare teachers to teach in tive process that produced the final budget swimming. In addition, the budget pro- high-poverty areas. package. The October 22 Washington Post vides $2.15 billion to the States in financ- Training new teachers to use tech- quoted Senator Rod Grams (R—MN) as ing for clean-water construction projects. nology effectively—$75 million to

10 GSA TODAY, December 1998 train new teachers how to use technology Cleaning up “Brownfields”—An addi- vention for HUD’s Office of Lead Hazard to improve student achievement. tional $91 million for grants for site assess- Control, to reduce the threat posed by Head Start—A $313 million increase to ment and community planning, address- childhood lead poisoning and other hous- fund up to an additional 36,000 slots for ing problems related to these abandoned, ing-related environmental health hazards. children, striving to reach 1 million partic- idled, or underused industrial and com- Financial stability to Tennessee ipants by 2002. mercial facilities where expansion or rede- Valley Authority (TVA)—$50 million, Charter schools— $100 million, a 25% velopment is complicated by real or per- to allow TVA to better provide for the citi- increase, toward President Clinton’s goal ceived environmental contamination. zens of the seven states (Alabama, Georgia, of creating 3,000 high-quality charter HIV and AIDS prevention and treat- Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, schools, which will educate more than ment—$1.4 billion for Ryan White Care Tennessee, and Virginia) that it serves. half a million students by early in the next Act activities, to prevent and treat HIV The agreement will let TVA refinance part century. These public schools started by and AIDS. This funding level includes a of its debt to compensate for the loss of teachers, parents, and communities are 61% increase for the AIDS drug-assistance federal funds for its nonpower programs. given flexibility in decision-making, in program, which provides funds to states to The final budget also prevents TVA from exchange for high levels of accountability help uninsured and underinsured people losing the Land Between the Lakes Recre- for results. with life-saving treatments for HIV and ation Area. Hispanic education initiative— AIDS. In addition, Congress provided However, an initiative to provide Increases of $524 million to enhance about $630 million for HIV-prevention funds to accelerate Superfund cleanups educational opportunities for Hispanic activities at the Centers for Disease Con- with a goal of completing a total of 900 students. trol and Prevention. There is also an cleanups by 2001 failed to be included. Summer jobs—Expanded work study to increase of more than $350 million to President Clinton had requested an addi- help nearly 1,000,000 students work their help prevent and treat HIV and AIDS, tional $650 million—a 40% increase over way through college. The final budget including special efforts to address the FY98. The parties could not reach agree- agreement provides $870 million, a $40 needs of the minority community. ment over this issue. This initiative, along million increase over the FY 1998 level Lead poisoning prevention— A $20 with the kitchen sink, may be the only of $830 million. million increase for lead poisoning pre- items not lumped in the FY99 budget. ■ Gear-Up—$120 million to help up to 100,000 low-income middle-school children prepare for college. Expansion of National Institutes of Health (NIH) for biomedical research—Almost $2 billion expansion Congressional of NIH research funding, a 14% increase, 1999–2000 the largest-ever dollar increase in funds GSA for the NIH. This increase will fund a wide Science Fellowship range of cutting-edge research on issues such as Alzheimer’s disease, AIDS, dia- he Geological Society of America is accepting applications for the betes, cancer, and genetic medicine. 1999–2000 Congressional Science Fellowship. The Fellow selected will Advanced Technology Program— spend a year, or optionally 16 months, in the office of an individual mem- $204 million, $11 million more than last T ber of Congress, a congressional committee, or a congressional support year, which will allow for about $66 mil- agency for the purpose of contributing scientific and technical expertise to public lion in new awards to develop high-risk policy issues and gaining firsthand experience with the legislative process. The technologies that promise significant com- American Association for the Advancement of Science conducts an orientation pro- mercial payoffs and widespread economic gram to assist the Fellow in seeking a congressional staff position. benefits. Food-safety initiative—$79 million CRITERIA to expand food-safety research, risk-assess- The program is open to highly qualified Ph.D. earth scientists. Candidates are ment capabilities, education, surveillance expected to show exceptional competence in some area of the earth sciences, to activities, and food import inspections. have a broad professional background, to be cognizant of matters outside their Preserving fragile lands—An addi- area of expertise, and to demonstrate a strong interest and some experience in tional $325 million, a $55 million increase applying scientific knowledge toward the solution of societal problems. from last year, through the Land and AWARD Water Conservation Fund will be used to The 1999–2000 GSA Congressional Science Fellow will receive a one-year stipend acquire dozens of natural and historic sites of $42,000, or $56,000 for 16 months. The Fellow will also around the country, including winter receive limited allowances for health insurance, relocation, Deadline for range for Yellowstone bison, New Mexico’s and travel. The fellowship is funded by GSA and the U.S. receipt of all Baca Ranch, and the last remaining pri- Geological Survey. (The fellowship is available only to U.S. vate-land stretches of the Appalachian application citizens, and employees of the USGS are ineligible to apply Trail. materials is for this fellowship. For information about other programs, Protecting endangered species— February 1, contact the AAAS, or the Geological Society of America.) An additional $32 million in FY99, a 23% 1999 increase from last year, for protection and TO APPLY recovery of endangered and threatened Procedures for application and detailed require- species, as well as enhancements for ments are available in the geology departments important habitats. of most colleges and universities in the United Expansion of Department of States or upon request from: Cathleen May, Energy’s science budget—An 8% Director, IEE, Geological Society of America, increase in the science budget, including P.O. Box 9140, Boulder, CO 80301-9140. support for the National Spallation Neu- tron Source.

GSA TODAY, December 1998 11 SAGE REMARKS

Eric M. Riggs, Dawn G. Marsh, University of California, Riverside, CA 92521, [email protected] The Indigenous Earth Sciences Project: Exploring the Synthesis of Southern California Native American Traditional Knowledge and the Earth Sciences

Improving science education and sci- designed to focus on three central issues in earth and nature, and they often find a ence literacy has long been a priority the relationship between the geosciences Western approach to science unpalatable. within the geoscience community. The and Native America in the greater south- Historically, the relationship of Native existence of this column within the pages ern California region (see box). It is our Americans with the scientific community of GSA Today and the many organizations goal that this project will expand to has always been problematic. Since the devoted to teacher support within the include field trips, site- and issue-specific first meeting between Europeans and the earth sciences are testaments to that com- meetings over geoscience activities on indigenous peoples of the Americas, the mitment. However, in recent years it has reservation and trust lands, and more indigenous or “traditional” knowledge of become very clear that more still needs to direct Native American participation and the North American Indian has largely be done both locally and nationally if sci- involvement in the earth sciences. This been excluded from the accumulated ence literacy is going to increase, and that model, if successful, may also be applied knowledge of the American scientific com- efforts must be made to reach out to all anywhere in the country or in the world munity. Native Americans have also many segments of our population. wherever indigenous peoples maintain times been unfortunate victims of the In particular, various ethnic and cul- both occupation and some degree of abuses of misapplied science. Therefore, to tural groups are persistently underrepre- sovereignty over their traditional ancestral facilitate participation of Indian people in sented in all fields of science, and earth lands. science, the scientific community must science is no exception (see Matthews and come to terms with the logic behind the Smith, 1994 and references therein). Ground Truth Native American community’s distrust Native Americans are one cultural group The entire Native American popula- and sometimes outright hostility toward especially poorly represented in all basic tion in the United States in 1994 (the “Western” scientific knowledge. sciences, the geosciences again included most recent available census data) was (see table). Reasons for the underrepresen- estimated at around 2.2 million, which The Why Questions tation of many minority groups, and par- works out to about 0.9% of the entire U.S. Why should the earth science com- ticularly for Native Americans, are often population. However, Native American munity and other scientists be concerned linked to basic pedagogical and cultural participation in graduate-level science is about these facts? Why are the earth sci- styles that may not be automatically com- disproportionately low, averaging about ences likely to be any more culturally patible with the teaching and research 0.36% of the entire graduate population. accessible to Native Americans than any styles common to much of basic science Why aren’t there more Native Americans other science? Preserving and enhancing (Nelson-Barber and Estrin, 1995). in science and engineering? The three the diversity of cultures and approaches to In the belief that the geosciences offer major reasons are economic, cultural, and knowledge is important for preserving the a unique and culturally more compatible historical. vitality of science. Each culture carries avenue between Western science and If one correlates annual family with it a set of basic assumptions about Native America, and with the support of income and the likelihood of completing a the world and different ways of asking the National Science Foundation, we have college degree, some of the underrepresen- questions. Science thrives on the differ- launched the Indigenous Earth Sciences tation of Native Americans in science can ences of opinion among its practitioners; Project. The project is initially a set of be attributed to a more general underrep- therefore, adding to the diversity of cul- three conferences, starting in mid-Febru- resentation in academia. Fully 31% of tures and peoples represented in science ary and ending in mid-May of 1999, Native American families live below the can only invigorate creativity and innova- poverty level, compared to only 13% of tion in research. The earth sciences, and the general U.S. population. Correspond- all sciences, stand to benefit from Native Americans in Graduate Programs ingly only 9% of native people complete a increased understanding and interest gen- in Science and Engineering, 1995 B.A. or B.S. degree, compared to 20% of erated among underrepresented groups. the population at large. Our upcoming conference series Major field Number Percentage A wide variety of cultural barriers really sets out to answer or at least explore of grad. must be overcome also. Much of science is the questions, What does the geoscience population taught as a unidirectional flow of informa- community stand to gain from a closer Psychology 331 0.61 tion from expert to novice, and student relationship with Native Americans? and Social sciences 434 0.48 input to the learning process and knowl- What do Native communities have to gain Agricultural sciences 58 0.48 edge discovery is minimal at best. This from us? Even though these questions are Health fields 342 0.44 style is not particularly compatible with mirror-images of each other, the answers Mathematics 70 0.38 the hands-on, participatory teaching style are worlds apart. Biology 214 0.36 preferred by many Native American com- Earth sciences 53 0.34 munities. Additionally, there is a deeper Southern California Engineering, total 231 0.21 cultural conflict with the perception of the Native America Computer science 55 0.16 role of the scientist as a controller, manip- Southern California is the ancestral ulator, or exploiter of the natural world (and in many cases current) home of Total, science (Murray, 1997). Native American students many distinct tribes. Southern California and engineering 1,524 0.36 are raised with a strong cultural connec- Indians, until recently, lived out their lives Source: National Science Foundation tion to all the processes and cycles of the in these familiar territories. This confined

12 GSA TODAY, December 1998 and intimate knowledge of a geographic Why Is Earth Science a Good territory may be able, at best, to contribute Bridge between Science and THE INDIGENOUS to a body of scientific knowledge, and at Native Americans? EARTH SCIENCES PROJECT the least, to provide the scientific commu- Contrary to trends in most of “West- General Conference Program nity the tools necessary for communicat- ern” science, geoscience curricula and ing effectively with their Native American research efforts have evolved to emphasize Scientific and Traditional Interpreta- colleagues. the connectivity and interrelations of the tions of Southern California Land- Southern California has been popu- contributing processes which make up scapes, Geology, and Natural History lated by Native Americans for at least observed natural phenomena, such as the February 13–14, 1999 12,000 years, and possibly much longer. multitude of interactions among the atmo- Submission deadline: November 25, 1998 People have explored the lands of south- sphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, and litho- LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ern California for millennia, and those sphere. Many Native American cultures CONSIDERED — PLEASE CONTACT people are still here to talk to about what adopt a similarly integrative approach to THE COORDINATORS they’ve found. Many of the descendants knowledge of their natural environments Earth Science Education in Native of the original inhabitants of these lands (e.g., Semken and Morgan, 1997). The American Populations: Strategies, now live in different places in California, principle of uniformitarianism, one of the Styles, and Goals generally because of forced relocations, central ideas of geoscience, assumes that April 17–18, 1999 but the cultures still survive, including the process and change are constant over very Submission deadline: January 29, 1999 mythology and cultural traditions born long periods of time. The same idea is The Economics and Politics of Earth out of these places. found in the cultural philosophy of, for Science on Native Lands: A Meeting The Cahuilla Indians, for example, example, the Cahuilla people, as illustrated and Discussion About Tribal Land have traditionally been keen observers of above. Again, the geosciences present a Issues Related to Economic and Envi- the natural world, and cultural value was more culturally accessible avenue to many ronmental Geology placed on the precision and dependability Native American world views. May 22–23, 1999 of observations (Bean, 1972). They have The training of earth scientists is also Submission deadline: March 5, 1999 lived for millennia in and near the deserts fundamentally different from that in and mountains of southeastern California, many other physical sciences, and it is For details, see so it is no wonder that their world view philosophically closer to the educational http://www.ucr.edu/history/IESP places man as part of a larger natural sys- styles common among Native American tem that is characterized by unpredictabil- peoples. For example, field work and other points of view, incorporating plenty of ity and rapid change. Earthquakes, floods, “experience-based learning” early on in unstructured but moderated time for sub- major environmental changes, landslides students’ careers helps them understand stantial discussions. To better accomplish were all incorporated into their social his- the essential components of earth sciences this, we will let the details of the confer- tory, as it was perceived that there was no far faster and more deeply than those stu- ence sessions be driven, to a large extent, difference between society and nature. dents whose learning is limited to the by the submissions we receive. In general, It is not hard to see, therefore, that classroom environment. Nelson-Barber we feel that if participants come away geologists might find useful historical and Estrin (1995) identified this same from these inaugural conferences with facts, sequences of events, or observations approach as common pedagogy within nothing more than a new view of their of processes embedded in the mythology Native American cultures. neighbors and a few different perspectives and oral history of Native Americans. This The earth sciences are an attractive of the earth, then we will have succeeded. information is not likely to be as precise as career option for many young Native standard scientific information, but it may Americans, mainly because of the eminent How To Contribute, Where To constrain or inform new investigations practicality of the discipline. American Look for More Information into southern California geology. This idea Indians have historically chosen to We are seeking participants and con- is essentially the basis of ethnogeology: become lawyers, engineers, doctors, etc., tributors from both the earth sciences and providing an equal intellectual footing for mainly because of the direct value they Native American communities. The evolv- both systems of knowledge. can bring to their home tribes. The geo- ing conference agenda will be posted on Possibly the most tangible aspect of sciences can be useful for the same rea- the project’s Web site (http://www.ucr.edu/ the interaction between geologists and sons. Many tribes, especially in the West- history/IESP). The Web site also has details native people in southern California is that ern United States, own or are in control of on submission deadlines and instructions, Native Americans currently exercise some economic deposits of various geologic confirmed presenters, and other relevant degree of autonomy over a relatively large commodities, and they daily face issues information as it becomes available. part of the southern California desert. related to hydrology, environmental geol- Some of these areas, such as the Torres- ogy, engineering geology, and biogeogra- References Cited Martinez reservation in the Coachella Val- phy. The earth sciences community, there- ley, have proven to have substantial eco- fore, has a unique opportunity to attract Bean, Lowell J., 1972, Mukat’s people: The Cahuilla Indians of southern California: Berkeley, University of nomic value. The tribe has negotiated with talented scientists from the Native Ameri- California Press. the Kennecott Corporation for mining the can community and will benefit, along Matthews, C. E., and Smith, W. S., 1994, Native Ameri- ore deposit, which has the potential to with the other sciences, from the input of can related materials in elementary science instruction: become a major gold mine. The Cheme- new ideas and new perspectives. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v. 31, no. 4, p. huevi tribe and the Pauma Band of Mission 363–380. Indians, both in southern California, are The Conference Program Murray, J. J., 1997, Ethnogeology and its implications for the aboriginal geoscience curriculum: Journal of members of the Council of Energy The three-session conference program Geoscience Education, v. 45, March, p. 117–122. Resource Tribes, because of deposits on is designed to facilitate open, honest, and Nelson-Barber, S., and Estrin, E. T., 1995, Bringing their lands. Access to these resources or off-the-record discussions and exploration Native American perspectives to mathematics and sci- access to do research means understanding of all of these issues involving Native ence teaching: Theory Into Practice, v. 34, no. 3, the people who control the land, which Americans and geoscientists who live and p. 174–185. entails understanding their culture and work in southern California and surround- Semken, C. S., and Morgan, F., 1997, Navajo pedagogy and earth systems: Journal of Geoscience Education, values. Sensitivity to these issues can help ing regions. We are striving to schedule v. 45, March, p. 109–112. ■ any interactions go more smoothly. presentations representing a range of

GSA TODAY, December 1998 13 Reflections of a Scientist-Citizen tainty in our professional work can be our greatest asset with legislators. Legislators David J. Verardo, are often called upon to react, just as we 1997–1998 GSA Congressional Science Fellow are. Anticipating the result of policy decisions that are based on limited data is not so different from evaluating past geologic events to guide future actions. Even What a difference 16 months make. with legislators on a regular basis. Yearly though our professional work is sur- Last year when I contemplated the state communication by office visits or letters rounded by uncertainty, time and time of our profession, I was often confused by does very little to foster good public pol- again it has yielded reliable predictive the seeming lack of consideration given to icy. Communicating in a manner that is tools. It is not uncertainty that inhibits science and technical issues by the United incomprehensible to someone not trained understanding; it is poor explanation of States Congress. I attributed this condition in science is equally ineffective. Many geo- the meaning of uncertainty to the public. to the largess of legislators when it came scientists see little use in talking with leg- to such issues. I believed what I heard islators. Before this year, for example, my Responsibility from other scientists: that legislators were knowledge of the federal budget process Nothing I have seen this year dis- disinterested; because I had never spent could have been reduced to the old saw suades me from the view that freedom is much time with those who made their liv- about babies being brought by storks. By not free. It is fitting that these words are ing at legislating, it seemed a comfortable analogy, I thought money came from “the on the Korean War Memorial; that war opinion. After 16 months on Capitol Hill, government” via some nebulous process came to symbolize the military actions I see things differently. that spits out cash from a federal agency. typical of the last half of the 20th cen- Now I see the problem as emanating As ridiculous as this sounds, my compre- tury—both sides declared victory, despite from scientists more than from legislators. hension of the process was not very differ- ambiguous results. In policy struggles, sci- In my daily office routine, I see that many ent from that of many of my more experience is used by both sides to declare vic- national and international legislative enced colleagues. In all honesty, is it tory. Each side points to the data. Often, issues involve science. What is often miss- substantially different from your current however, one side picks the data that sup- ing is not the political will to make a deci- understanding? port its position. Without a contrary voice sion, but easy access to basic and under- decrying such arbitrary exemptions or standable scientific information on which Information: Top Priority offering a single recommendation based to base an informed decision. It is this last So, what to do? First, understand that on the totality of the best available data, point that is most troubling. The responsi- providing information to legislators is Congress and the public are left to decide bility for decision-making is shared by imperative, as is lobbying. This last word is for themselves as to the course of action. those who provide the technical informa- one of the least understood in our lexicon Are you satisfied that these groups are tion and those who provide the legislative and one of the most feared in scientific qualified to make such decisions? We have initiative. For discussion, let us focus on circles. Scientists like to perceive them- a responsibility to act as constituents and the role of the scientist-citizen in the leg- selves as dispassionate observers in pursuit participants in democracy. We have a islative process. of truth. Never mind that data collection responsibility to explain ourselves. If we and hypothesis testing are hardly unbi- do not act on our own behalf, who will? Scientists and Legislators ased. Still, when compared to other activi- We should exploit two important Legislative initiatives begin with an ties, science tries to be inclusive. bonds between geoscientists and legisla- idea. The idea is generated in response to Nevertheless, we make decisions and tors. We should recognize that uncertainty either an immediate need or a long-term judgements about data regularly. Perhaps is ever present and that our professional goal. For example, providing funds for dis- the problem lies in fear. We often make practice, and that of legislators, requires a aster relief is an immediate need; a disaster recommendations with anonymity. I have high degree of creativity. If we build on strikes and the government responds with seen scientists who are expert in an issue this common ground, we can develop assistance. A longer range policy goal might pending before Congress state emphati- sound public policy. be to examine the questions, Can we miti- cally that they cannot make a definitive gate natural disasters to protect our citizens recommendation because they do not Good-Bye and reduce economic losses? If so, how do have all the facts and, consequently, know Since this is my last article as a con- we proceed? These questions provide a geo- too little. They act as though Congress gressional science fellow, I take this oppor- scientist an easy entree to the legislative somehow knows more. This is foolhardy tunity to thank the Geological Society of world. Within, however, lies a conundrum. behavior. It trivializes the value of science America and the U.S. Geological Survey Legislators and their staff are familiar and makes the scientist seem cowardly, if for providing me with the unique profes- with the results of natural hazards such as not outright foolish. Making a recommen- sional opportunity to work in the U.S. earthquakes, hurricanes, and floods but dation seems to worry some scientists. It Congress. I also thank many professional often know little about the science behind should not, however; judgment is a nor- colleagues who provided advice on a wide these events. Scientists, on the other hand, mal part of our professional life, and we range of science and policy issues during know quite a bit about hazards. The legis- are looked upon for decisions. We cannot my tenure on the Hill. The congressional lator’s knowledge of how to legislate a smugly pat ourselves on the back for care- science fellowship is one of the finest pro- solution and the geoscientist’s intimate fully collecting data yet bemoan the fact fessional experiences available to geoscien- understanding of natural hazards are a that the data do not make it into public tists and serves our profession and country natural fit. Both groups can exploit the policy. We can ill afford to believe that we well. It is my hope that the program will common bond between them—creativity— can just “do our science.” be expanded, that more mid-career profes- to develop sound public policy. This com- No data set is ever complete. This is sionals will find it possible to participate, mon bond, however, is rarely recognized true in our profession more than most. and that our profession will learn to and infrequently exploited because of a Geoscientists are always dealing with utilize the knowledge gained by such lack of communication. incomplete data sets, models as works in an experience. ■ From the scientist’s point of view, we progress, and the frustrating truth of pro- should communicate more effectively. For fessional life that we often come upon the starters, we should communicate directly scene after the fact. This inherent uncer-

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GSA TODAY, December 1998 17 Evolution of Ocean Island Volcanoes Penrose Conveners: Dennis Geist, Department of Geology and Geological Engineering, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho 83844 CONFERENCE Wendy Bohrson, Department of Geology, Central Washington University, Ellensburg, Washington 98926-7418 REPORT Karen Harpp, Department of Geology, Colgate University, Hamilton, New York 13346

The GSA Penrose Conference interpretations of helium isotope data extents. This is important because geo- “Evolution of Ocean Island Volcanoes” from the Galápagos and other ocean chemists have called on entrainment to convened in the Galápagos Islands, islands, especially the meaning of tempo- explain much of the diversity observed at Ecuador, June 4–12, 1998. The conference ral changes in the helium isotopic ratios at hotspot volcanoes. was cosponsored by the Charles Darwin certain volcanoes. After presenting several The focus at Santiago volcano, in Foundation and the International Associa- hypotheses for the unusually high abun- the central, thus middle-aged, part of tion for Volcanology and Chemistry of the dance of primordial 3He in ocean island the archipelago, was on surge-deposited Earth’s Interior. An international group of basalts, he suggested that these rocks pro- tephra and shallow-submarine geology. 65 scientists met in Darwin’s islands to vide modified samples of the lower part of Mike Garcia presented an update of recent assess our current understanding of the the mantle. Some participants raised con- work on the Hawaiian Islands, including evolution of ocean island volcanoes, to cerns about these interpretations in light evidence for crustal assimilation by forge new interdisciplinary alliances, and of radiogenic isotopic evidence for ancient basaltic magmas, petrologic processes to evaluate the course of future research. subducted lithosphere as a source of ocean in the submarine (Loihi) stage, and time- island magmas. series data from the ongoing Puu Oo Field Excursion and Keynote Bob Reynolds led the trip to Sierra eruption. Bill White gave an overview of Presentations Negra, an active volcano on the western- isotopic constraints on ocean island vol- most island of Isabela. The volcano sum- canism, the main point being that there The conference began with a five-day mit offered impressive views of the caldera is an emerging consensus among isotope field trip to examine ocean islands in vari- and the remarkable sinuous ridge that geochemists that ancient subducted litho- ous stages of volcanic evolution. Several may be the result of recent, shallow sphere is reactivated to form ascending geologists who have had field experience intrusion beneath the caldera floor. plumes, eventually constituting the princi- in the Galápagos, as well as three Galápa- Wendy Bohrson summarized the different pal source of most ocean island magmas. gos National Park naturalist guides, led the evolutionary styles of ocean island volca- On day five, the participants disem- trip. Keynote talks were given between noes the world over. Although there are barked on Santa Cruz island, the location stops. broad unifying themes, there is also an of the Charles Darwin Research Station, San Cristobal, the first stop, lies at extraordinary diversity in terms of their our hosts for the remainder of the confer- the older, eastern end of the archipelago. style of eruption, petrologic character, and ence. The scientific program was designed It has experienced numerous Holocene mantle sources. Clearly, it is misleading to to take a top-down look at ocean island eruptions and has erupted more diverse consider any single ocean island chain as geology, starting with volcanic processes magma types than most ocean island “typical.” Notably, although Hawaii is and ending in the mantle. volcanoes, ranging from mid-ocean commonly considered the basis of com- ridge–like tholeiites to more typical alka- parison for all other ocean islands, volcan- Volcanic Processes line basalts. Tectonically, the Galápagos ism there is probably best viewed as an hotspot is unusual because it lies adjacent Don Swanson, in a keynote talk on extreme end-member—i.e., the most vig- to the Galápagos spreading center. Dennis hazards generated by ocean island volca- orous hotspot on Earth. Peter Mouginis- Geist and Karen Harpp discussed the com- noes, emphasized that work in Hawaii has Mark presented a synthesis of planetary plexities that may have arisen from the shown that such volcanoes do not just volcanism, including spectacular images conjunction of hotspot and ridge magma- emit quiescent flows of basalt. If ground- of volcanoes from Venus and Mars. He tism, including non–age-progressive vol- water and magma interact at shallow lev- proposed that Galápagos shields may be canic activity, geographically widespread els, enormous explosions can occur, and the best analogues for some extraterrestrial eruptions of similar age, a diversity of rock the giant landslides that are promoted by volcanoes. types atypical of ocean island volcanoes, rift zone processes, although infrequent, At Alcedo, another of the active west- and unusual spatial patterns displayed by present extreme potential for destruction ern shields, trip participants saw fallout isotope ratios and trace elements. Another both directly and as a result of the giant deposits from the archipelago’s largest stop, Española island, also lies at the east- tsunamis that they may cause. Several siliceous eruption. Geist and McBirney ern end of the archipelago. Unlike San posters addressing case studies of hazards debated whether these highly evolved Cristobal, however, activity on Española at various ocean island volcanoes under- rocks originated by crystal fractionation ceased ca. 3 Ma, and the island is strongly scored that because of increasing popula- of a basaltic magma or by crustal anatexis. disrupted by normal faults. tion pressure, more and more neighbor- Dave Bercovici presented a keynote talk Alexander McBirney described the hoods are being built in locations that are on important recent breakthroughs in history of geological exploration of the potentially in the paths of destructive lava fluid dynamic models of mantle plumes. archipelago, focusing on the writings of flows. Scott Rowland reviewed the varia- Perhaps most important are conclusions Darwin. At the time of his voyage, Darwin tions in morphology of ocean island vol- about entrainment of mantle material dur- had a keen interest in geology—petrology canoes, noting the complexities intro- ing plume ascent. Previous modeling may in particular. On the basis of astute field duced by the presence of vents, lava flows, have suggested entrainment because of observations, he addressed issues that con- pyroclastic flows, intrusive events, and the unrealistic starting conditions in the tinue to be debated today, such as the role consequences of erosion. One of the most models; in the more realistic case where of crystal fractionation, the tectonic align- important distinctions in the morphology plumes originate at a finite boundary ments of the islands, and hydrovolcanism. layer, results indicate that they do not Mark Kurz reviewed the controversial entrain surrounding material to significant Volcanoes continued on p. 19

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Volcanoes continued from p. 18 melting, emphasizing the extraordinary that, in general, the lack of reliable erup- results from the East Pacific Rise MELT tion ages from this technique is linked to of different ocean island volcanoes is the experiment. Most important is that the complexities in processes of melting and presence (e.g., Hawaii) or lack (e.g., Galá- partial melt zone is much wider and differentiation, the low abundances of the pagos) of rift zones. Two features that can deeper than many models have suggested. necessary elements in many minerals, and be important in the development of rift Unfortunately, comparable surveys have analytical difficulties. Several posters high- zones are the presence of sediments not been accomplished yet in the ocean lighted measurements of magmatic water, (which may permit rift zone development) island environment. One of the principal halogens, and oxygen isotopic ratios, and whether new volcanoes grow on pre- problems is that in many places, notably exploring how magmas interact with existing ones. Additional talks and posters Hawaii, the lithosphere is too thick to hydrothermal systems and the extent to characterized the submarine stages of image the melt zone with existing tech- which they interact. Others dealt with the volcanism and emphasized the impor- nology. Clearly, such a survey in an controls of regional tectonic stresses on tance of stresses that develop during archipelago like the Galápagos could the volcanic and petrologic development ascent and intrusion of dikes and in revolutionize our understanding of melt- of ocean island volcanoes and the rela- magma reservoirs. ing and melt transport in the ocean island tionship between alkaline and tholeiitic Howard Snell, director of conservation setting. magmas from several archipelagos. The for the Charles Darwin Research Station, Participants discussed the origin of scale of chemical diversity was a recurring spoke on the geologic controls of biodiver- chemical diversity among ocean island theme, and the findings illustrate that sity and the evolution of new species in volcanoes, specifically the importance of compositional variation can occur on the Galápagos. He highlighted controlling lithosphere-magma interaction. In con- scales as small as melt inclusions and factors such as distances between emerged trast to traditional assumptions, recent as large as volcanic edifices. islands, sea-level changes, and ages of dif- evidence suggests that many ocean island ferent islands, presenting quantitative links magmas are measurably affected by litho- Mantle Processes between these factors and speciation. One spheric assimilation. This topic is of more Ocean-island volcanoes have played aspect that may be overlooked by geolo- than provincial petrologic importance the primary role in revealing large-scale gists is the importance of very small because of the overwhelming role ocean dynamic features and long-term evolution islands, which may serve as ecological island basalts have played in modern of Earth’s mantle. Two aspects of ocean staging areas. interpretations of mantle dynamics. It was islands provide essential evidence in this suggested that although assimilation may view: (1) the time-transgressive nature of Lithospheric Controls on Ocean be important in some settings, it is recog- hotspot tracks and their supposed fixity, Island Magmatism nizable, and the isotopists may not be and (2) the isotopic and trace element altogether misinterpreting mantle signa- Doug Toomey discussed seismic evi- tures. L. Kenny Rubin discussed the use dence for magma chambers and partial of actinide-series disequilibria and noted Volcanoes continued on p. 20

GSA TODAY, December 1998 19 Volcanoes continued from p. 19 thus producing notable variations in geo- both directions down the axis of the ridge. chemical compositions. Significant ques- Moreover, the isotopic zoning observed in compositions of ocean-island basalts. Paul tions remain; for example, the mechanism the Galápagos islands is partly preserved Wessel reviewed the “hotspotting” tech- by which the plume becomes zoned is not during this flow. Posters in this session nique, whereby all volcanoes in a chain fully understood, and there is controversy were directed to detailed geophysical and are backtracked to indicate the position over the internal structure of the volca- geochemical studies of Iceland, the Reyk- of their source. He reached two important noes, especially the nature of the subma- janes ridge, St. Paul–Amsterdam, and conclusions. First, many island chains rine deposits. The upcoming Hawaiian Easter Island. Dave Naar showed that the either are not produced by fixed hotspots Scientific Drilling Project, retrieving core transforms in the Galápagos region are or, if they are, positions of the islands from the deep interior of Mauna Kea, may relatively young; thus, there is not likely have been shifted by secondary processes. enhance our understanding of petrologic to be a large difference in lithospheric Second, there is evidence for a major reor- and geochemical changes with time. thickness across the archipelago, as previ- ganization of the Pacific and surrounding Dominique Weis’s research on ously assumed. Instead, the pseudo-faults plates ca. 6 Ma. Alice Gripp presented the Kerguelen and its hotspot track and Kaj of propagating rifts may channel the flow results of her latest update of a global Hoernle’s description of ocean island vol- of plume material to a ridge. inversion for absolute plate motion, which canoes of the eastern Atlantic showcased may cast some doubt on this reorganiza- the extensive amount of data collected on The Continental Connection tion event. One conclusion emerged from ocean islands in the Indian and Atlantic Mantle plumes are also thought to the discussions: Absolute motion of the oceans. Kerguelen is unique because it produce continental volcanoes, such as plates, particularly for the past few million records 115 m.y. of hotspot volcanism. those of continental flood basalt provinces years, is not as well understood as many Kerguelen’s lavas have remarkably consis- and the Yellowstone–Snake River Plain. would hope. tent (and unique) radiogenic isotopic Although the chemistry of magmas pro- Erik Hauri reviewed isotopic evidence ratios, indicating that the plume source duced by continental hotspots is compli- for lateral compositional variability in the has been supplying chemically homoge- cated by the thicker and compositionally Hawaiian plume. Osmium isotopic evi- neous magma continuously over this time variable lithosphere, the ease of access dence indicates that the variability is span. Secular changes in magma produc- and continuous record provide some not related to lithospheric interactions. tion rates and some trace element ratios advantages. Despite geodynamic results indicating that indicate decreasing extents of partial melt- Gene Humphreys presented results entrainment of lower mantle is insignifi- ing with time. Volcanoes of the Canary, from a tomographic study of the eastern cant, isotopic evidence suggests the con- Selvagen, and Madeira archipelagos are Snake River Plain that has provided a trary. Deuterium measurements on melt unusual because they lie on a very slow- remarkable image of the crust and mantle inclusions presented at the conference moving plate and near a continental in the region. The axis of the plain is may eventually constrain the time scales margin. Despite these complexities, the underlain by seismically slow upper man- of mantle mixing and residence times. age and isotopic ratios of these volcanoes tle, which grades laterally to fast mantle In an overview of helium isotopic data appear to be consistent with a mantle rich under the parabolic wake of the hotspot. for many ocean islands, Dave Graham in ancient subducted sediments (the so- This spatial pattern is attributable to the attributed helium isotopic variations to a called HIMU component). In a demon- presence of a partial melt zone that spectrum of processes, the most significant stration formed by Anita Grunder, David extends to 150 km and is surrounded being plume flux, velocity of the overlying Graham, and Wendy Bohrson, Hofmann by a zone of melt-depleted upper mantle. plate, and proximity to a plate margin. demonstrated the latest high-technology These results seem to be inconsistent Al Hofmann, who was one of the first to method of mixing chemically distinct with a deeply-rooted plume that pancakes suggest that mantle plume compositions mantle “components.” against the lithosphere, as had been include a significant contribution from described by Bercovici earlier. Instead, self- ancient subducted lithosphere, argued Plume-Ridge Interaction perpetuating convective overturn caused that the elevated strontium concentra- The Galápagos is one of the best by melt buoyancy may drive Yellowstone tions found in some ocean island basalts locations to study the interaction between magmatism. Mike McCurry reviewed the may be attributable to ancient gabbro in mantle plumes and mid-ocean ridges; petrology and geochemistry of the Snake mantle plumes—trace element evidence the Galápagos spreading center produces River Plain, and also concluded that sim- from Hawaii indicates that gabbro-derived “excess” magma and has anomalous geo- ple mantle-plume models may be inappro- eclogites may constitute an important chemical features, and the lavas have priate. Posters explored the connection plume component. many characteristics in common with typ- between continental flood basalts, oceanic ical mid-ocean ridge basalt. Godfrey Fitton plateaus, and ocean island volcanoes. Ocean Island Volcanic Processes compared plume-ridge interaction at Ice- Although the case for the island-plateau In a synopsis of recent research on land and the Galápagos via examination connection appears strong, the link a variety of ocean island provinces, Dave of excess niobium in the two provinces. between ocean islands and continental Clague presented an overview of the evo- He proposed that whereas the Galápagos flood basalts is much less clear: Are the lution of Hawaiian volcanism. MacDon- exhibits a strong contribution from the chemical and eruptive differences due to ald’s pioneering model of the evolution mantle region that produces mid-ocean the thicker continental lithosphere, or are of the world’s largest volcanoes has been ridge basalt, the vast majority of Icelandic the associations tectonically unrelated? revised as a result of petrologic, volcano- basalts show little evidence of MORB com- logical, geochemical, and geophysical ponents. Derek Bostok emphasized the Summary studies of the submarine stage at Loihi, as fluid nature of the niobium/imodium Participants reached several conclu- well as greater understanding of the causes ratio. Dave Christie considered the ridge’s sions at this conference. of the evolution of Hawaiian volcanism. perspective, discussing geochemical and 1. Although there are broad similari- For example, evidence reviewed by several tectonic features of the Galápagos spread- ties in some characteristics among ocean participants, including Clague, Hauri, and ing center and focusing on the influences island chains, all ocean island chains are Rhodes, points to a concentrically zoned on the ridge segments that propagate unique in some ways. This is likely the plume. Volcanoes appear to be dragged away from the hotspot. The data appear from edge to center to edge of the plume, to support flow of plume material in Volcanoes continued on p. 21

20 GSA TODAY, December 1998 Volcanoes continued from p. 20 3. Evidence for chemical diversity of 5. It is likely that volcanic hazards ocean island magmas abounds, but its ori- associated with ocean islands have been result of the complex interaction among gin remains incompletely explained. It is underestimated. As demonstrated at this factors such as age, thickness, composition crucial that we improve our understand- conference, it is of paramount importance of lithosphere, proximity to a mid-ocean ing of the physical nature of the chemi- to acknowledge the potential conse- ridge, rate of plate motion, magma cham- cally distinct mantle “components.” quences of giant landslides and associated ber dynamics, characteristics of the associ- While there seems to be a consensus that tsunamis as well as recognize the possibil- ated plume (if present), and different a major component of ocean island mag- ity of highly explosive eruptions on volca- magma sources. Broad-scale similarities of mas is recycled oceanic lithosphere, the noes previously assumed to be quiescent. particular characteristics may lead to the origin of much of the isotopic and trace Identification and mitigation of the haz- development of a spectrum of models for element diversity remains unresolved. ards being generated by increasing popula- hotspot evolution and volcanic processes. In addition, there is no consensus regard- tion density are essential. Progress in this 2. The assumed plume origin of many ing the contribution lithospheric mantle arena relies on detailed mapping and dat- “hotspots” has been questioned on the makes to geochemical signatures of some ing of ocean island volcanoes, greater basis of observations such as lack of age- ocean island volcanoes. communication between geoscientists and progressive volcanism and simultaneous 4. While there is evidence that some public officials, and increased effort on the eruption of volcanoes that are geographi- hotspot chains are characterized by coher- part of geoscientists to educate the public cally widespread. This underscores the ent spatial and temporal variations in about volcanoes. question of the “origin” of plumes. If chemistry, the origin of such patterns is “strong” plumes come from the core- controversial. The apparent success of the ACKNOWLEDGMENTS mantle boundary, as has been suggested, Hawaiian zoned-plume model, where We thank Galápagos Travel, whose staff do “weaker” plumes come from a shal- entrainment is called upon to generate coordinated flights and arranged for field trip lower boundary layer? Are other hypothe- chemical variations within the plume boats; the Charles Darwin Research Station ses, such as lithospheric cracking, tenable itself, is tempered by an apparent lack of staff, especially Ximena Naranjo, Rob Beng- as explanations for some ocean island support in geodynamical models. Yet, sten-Smith, and Heidi Snell; and Jack Nelson, magmatism? Resolution of these questions helium isotope signatures suggest some who arranged accommodations at Hotel requires integration of geochemistry and contribution from a relatively undegassed Galápagos. geophysics. In particular, as technology region, probably located in the lower man- The Geological Society of America and improves, the highly successful MELT tle. Resolution of this controversy will a grant from the National Science Founda- tion assisted in funding the student and post- experiment and the tomographic images require interdisciplinary studies that doc participants. The International Associa- from Yellowstone may provide templates address both geochemical and geophysical tion of Volcanology and Chemistry of the for understanding crustal and mantle constraints on plume-mantle interaction. Earth’s Interior (IAVCEI) also provided travel structure beneath ocean islands. funds. ■

Participants

Jamie Allan Fred Frey Gene Humphreys Peter Michael Alberto Saal Jacques-Marie Bardintzeff Mike Garcia Garrett Ito Peter Mouginis-Mark John Sinton Rodey Batiza Dennis Geist Matthew James David Naar Jeff Standish Jon Berg Dave Graham Daniel Johnson Terry Naumann Hubert Staudigel David Bercovici Alice Gripp Kevin Johnson Yucheng Pan Don Swanson Wendy Bohrson Pete Hall Kelsey Jordahl Mike Perfit Doug Toomey Jackie Caplan-Auerbach Barry Hanan Andreas Kluegel Aaron Pietruszka Frank Trusdell Dave Christie Karen Harpp Loren Kroenke Peter Reiners Brian Upton Dave Clague Erik Hauri Mark Kurz Bob Reynolds Paul Wallace Alice Davis Kaj Hoernle Peter Larson Mike Rhodes Barry Weaver Bernard Deruelle Al Hofmann Laura Magde Ian Ridley Dominique Weis Rachel Ellisor Emilie Hooft Alexander McBirney Scott Rowland Paul Wessel Godfrey Fitton Peter Hooper Mike McCurry L. Kenny Rubin Bill White

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: Technical Program and Hot Topics Chairs

The Technical Program Chair (TPC) has the final responsibility mittee within the past 5 years. The TPC must be able to over the entire GSA Annual Meeting technical program, including work regularly and interactively on the Web and Internet, the review and acceptance of keynote and topical session propos- and must be a GSA member. als (January–February) and the scheduling of all sessions for the The Hot Topics Chair organizes four spirited annual meeting (July–early August) in coordination with the Joint lunchtime debates during the GSA Annual Meet- Technical Program (JTPC) representatives. This chairmanship also ing and makes sure that the titles of the debates includes active participation over a three-year commitment in the reflect their controversial and lively nature. Annual Program Committee, which meets twice a year (usually Responsibilities include locating, organizing, March and August). and securing debate organizers who will iden- The Technical Program Chair must have a broad perspective on tify topics and speakers. the geological sciences and be efficient, organized, fair-minded, To Nominate Volunteers: Contact the GSA flexible, and committed to organizing a dynamic meeting. Some Meetings Department for a nomination form: experience with technical program scheduling would be helpful, (303) 447-2020, ext. 186, [email protected]. especially membership on the GSA Joint Technical Program Com- Nominations are due January 31, 1999.

GSA TODAY, December 1998 21 LETTER December Issue of GSA Bulletin

The article “Slope Failure and Shore- Features Status Report of line Retreat …” (GSA Today, August 1998) Women and Men in the Geosciences provided an overview of the impact of heavy rainfall as a result of El Niño Nancy Riggs, Associate Editor, GSA Bulletin, Northern Arizona University weather conditions. The team of contribu- Lynn Walter, Editor, GSA Bulletin, University of Michigan—Ann Arbor tors certainly has extensive background and undoubtedly quite an accumulation of experience dealing with the several types of landslides and slope failures The December 1998 GSA Bulletin not surprising (women hold temporary, described in the article. Thus, I am puzzled features another in its continuing series non–tenure-track positions in higher and disappointed at the statement “The of overview articles. “Achieving equity proportions than do men), some are very map is a generalized depiction of potential between women and men in the geo- thought provoking (generational differ- hazard; any area thus identified may sciences,” by Allison Macfarlane and ences are more pronounced in areas of require a detailed site analysis by a geotech- Sheryl Luzzader-Beach, is an exceptionally research process and academic setting nical engineer” (p. 5, lines 17–20, from top thorough and scholarly contribution that than are sex-based differences). The of right-hand column; emphasis added). brings us up-to-date on the status of gen- authors identify personal and institu- A practitioner in the discipline of der issues in the earth sciences. The last tional strategies to improve gender engineering geology is by training and in-depth contribution of this type in a equity in the earth sciences. They suggest experience likely the best qualified to per- GSA publication appeared in Geology that universities hire more women (striv- form a detailed site analysis and collect in 1987. ing for critical mass), that departments the requisite data, rather than a geotechni- Macfarlane and Luzzader-Beach sur- provide “strong and appropriate sup- cal engineer. The geologic and soils param- veyed more than 200 men and women port” for junior women (and men) going eters can then be given to a geotechnical faculty at universities across the United through the tenure process, and that or civil engineer for numerical analysis. States to track the numbers of men and universities address proactively the prob- Detailed mapping, geologic sections, women in different classes of faculty lems encountered by dual-career couples, interpretation of low sun angle, oblique or positions (i.e., temporary non–tenure- a common dilemma for earth science vertical aerial photography, and considera- track, lecturer, assistant professor, associ- faculty hires. These strategies may find tion of shallow soil and bedrock attitudes, ate professor, and professor). They also effective application by many of us in strength, and drainage characteristics are surveyed and summarized men’s and departments challenged by continuing among the skills called upon that are women’s respective experiences in underrepresentation of women and likely to be best performed by the geologic research, publishing, mentoring, collab- ethnic minorities. discipline rather than the engineering dis- orating, and managing family life and Reviewer Margaret Rees (professor cipline. Should investigation proceed to careers. These data were combined with of geosciences, University of Nevada, Las exploration, it is the engineering geologist statistical compilations on professional Vegas) says, “I am glad that GSA Bulletin who will drill and log the 24 inch bucket participation of women and men in the is willing and able to publish these very holes, excavate test pits and log them, earth sciences published by the American important data. I will be eagerly awaiting install slope indicators and piezometers, Geological Institute (AGI) and the this publication so we can take it to the draw geologic sections, and estimate the National Science Foundation (NSF) administration as well as have it available risk of continued or renewed movement over the past 10 years. for debates in the hallways and at depart- of the unstable mass. Although some of the conclusions mental faculty meetings.” ■ J. L. McNey Macfarlane and Luzzader-Beach draw are Fullerton, CA 92835-4065 ■

South-Central Section Awards CALL FOR 1998 Grants GSA Today Correspondent for The South-Central Section has awarded grants to five graduate stu- Student Matters dents who applied to the GSA Research Grants program. The awardees are: Heather K. Wood, University of Kansas, for “Sedi- GSA seeks a Member or Fellow willing to coordinate and mentology, Stratigraphy and Paleoecology of Upper Miocene be responsible for a regular (monthly) contribution for GSA Carbonate Complexes, Fernan Perez region, Southeastern Spain”; Today dealing with matters of interest to undergraduate and Patrick Doherty, University of Oklahoma, for “Lithofacies Distribu- graduate student members of the Society. GSA headquarters tion and Reservoir Characterization of Pennsylvanian Phylloid Algal will provide administrative support for the correspondent. Mounds; Western Orogrande Basin, New Mexico”; Donald M. The one-year renewable appointment begins in March 1999. Schuy, Baylor University, for “Hydrology and Soil Dynamics of a Please send a statement of interest and a short vita to: Newly Constructed Wetland: Somerville Wildlife Management Area, Lee County, Texas”; Salah El-Din Ragab Mahmoud, University Director of Publications of Texas at Dallas, for “Integrated Palynology and Sequence Geological Society of America Stratigraphy of the Upper Cretaceous–Lower Tertiary of the Par- P.O. Box 9140 ras–La Popa Basin, North Mexico and Maverick Basin, South Boulder, CO 80301 Texas”; Aaron J. Martin, Rice University, for “Stratigraphic Relations [email protected] in the King Lear Formation: Implications for the Cretaceous Paleo- geography of the Black Rock Desert Region, Northwest Nevada.”

22 GSA TODAY, December 1998 Final Announcement logs to log facies mapping in a Pennsyl- vanian sandstone in central Texas. Limit: 30; fee: $20, including lunch, SOUTH-CENTRAL SECTION, GSA refreshments, and, if necessary, transporta- 33rd Annual Meeting tion to and from the Holiday Inn. Contact George Asquith, Dept. of Geosciences, Lubbock, Texas ★ Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX March 15–16, 1999 79409-1053, (806) 742-3154, fax 806- 742-0100, [email protected].

FIELD TRIPS he Department of Geosciences of Texas Tech University in All trips will depart from and return conjunction with the Departments of Economics and Geography, to the Holiday Inn Civic Center, 801 Civil Engineering, and Plant and Soil Science invite you to the 1999 T Avenue Q, Lubbock. Trip fees include annual meeting of the South-Central section of the Geological Society of transportation (vans) during the trip, America. The meeting will be held March 15–16, at the Holiday Inn Civic Center in lunch, refreshments, and a guidebook. Lubbock, Texas. Pre- and postmeeting field trips are scheduled. Registrants are responsible for their own housing arrangements. For further infor- LOCATION 6. Applications in Geophysics. Harold mation, contact the field trip leader or the Lubbock is located on the Southern Gurrola, Texas Tech University. Field Trip Coordinator C. C. (Tex) Reeves, High Plains, the largest plateau in North 7. Environmental Applications of Dept. of Geosciences, Texas Tech Univer- America. It is the hub of a diverse agricul- Stable Isotopes. Haraldur Karlsson, sity, Lubbock, TX 79409-1053, (806) tural industry, and as such is the focus of Texas Tech University. 742-3115, fax 806-742-0100. research relating to environment, water supply and quality, climate effects, and UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH 1. Stratigraphy of the Caprock waste disposal. It lies at the intersection POSTER SESSION Escarpment. Sunday, March 14. Thomas of Interstate 27 and U.S. highways 62, 82, This session, sponsored by the Geol- Lehman, Dept. of Geosciences, Texas Tech and 84. Inexpensive air connections can ogy Division of the Council on Under- University, Lubbock, TX 79409-1053, be made via Southwest, American, Conti- graduate Research, will showcase senior (806) 742-3148, fax 806-742-0100, nental, and Delta. A street map of Lub- theses and other undergraduate research [email protected]. Maximum 20, bock is available on the Web at: www.lub- projects. Topics may vary over a wide spec- minimum 9. Cost: $45. bock.com. Lubbock is also the location of trum (e.g., see GSA abstract form), but a We will examine the stratigraphy of a world-class archeological site, the Lub- student must be listed as the lead author the Caprock Escarpment as exposed in Cap- bock Lake Site. This Texas State Park and and be the major preparer of the poster. In rock Canyons State Park in Briscoe County, museum preserve a 12,000-year record of section 5 of the GSA abstract form, place a Texas. During a seven-mile (roundtrip) hike habitation, the longest continuous record check before “student author presenter” up the South Prong of the Little Red River, known in North America. Other locations and write “CUR poster session” immedi- we will see outcrops of the Permian Quar- of interest to visitors include the Museum ately below. For further information, con- termaster Formation, Triassic Dockum of Texas Tech and the Ranching Heritage tact Diane Smith, Dept. of Geosciences, Group, Tertiary Ogallala Formation, and Center. Finally, Lubbock is home to three Trinity University, (210) 736-7656, fax Quaternary Blackwater Draw Formation. award-winning wineries that are open 210-736-8264, [email protected]. 2. Quaternary Stratigraphy of for touring and wine tasting. Lubbock the Southern High Plains. Sunday, weather in March is generally mild, with STUDENT WORKSHOP March 14. Vance Holliday, Dept. of Geog- occasional displays of airborne movement Basic Well Log Analysis. Lithology raphy, University of Wisconsin, Madison, of particulate matter. Logging, Sunday, March 14. This course is WI 53706-1491, (608) 262-6300, holli- a review of different methods used by the [email protected]. Maximum 20, SYMPOSIA subsurface geologist to identify and map minimum 8. Cost: $40. 1. Paleontology and Stratigraphy lithologies using petrophysical well logs. We will examine exposures of eolian of Cretaceous and Tertiary Strata The course begins with a review of the and lacustrine sediments and associated in West Texas and Northern Mexico. petrophysical well logs used to identify soils in and near Lubbock, Texas. Stops (Sponsored by Paleontological Society South- lithologies and will include how they include the type Blanco Formation (Plio- Central Section.) Thomas M. Lehman, Texas work, what they measure, their evolution, cene), type Blackwater Draw Formation Tech University, and Francisco J. Vega, and corrections that are applied. The (Pleistocene), a small playa exposure Instituto de Geología, Ciudad Universitaria. review will cover gamma ray, spontaneous 2. Proterozoic and Early Paleozoic potential, neutron, density, sonic, photo- Magmatism and Tectonics in South- electric logs. The following cross-plot South-Central continued on p. 24 ern Laurentia. Melanie Barnes, Texas methods used to identify lithologies will Tech University, and Elizabeth Y. Anthony, be discussed: neutron-density, neutron- University of Texas—El Paso. sonic, density-sonic, M-N plot, and MID REGISTRATION FEES 3. Aeolian Processes and Geomorphol- plots. The application of these various Full meeting One day ogy. Jeffrey Lee, Texas Tech University. cross-plots will be presented, and an 4. Environmental Applications example of each type using data from the Professional— of Geology in the Southern High Silurian Fusselman Formation in West Member $55 $50 Plains. Ken Rainwater, Texas Tech Texas. Spontaneous potential alpha Nonmember $65 $50 University. and “clean” gamma ray mapping will Student— 5. Calcium Carbonate–Enriched be presented. Member $25 $30 (Caliche) Horizons in the Soils of The course will end with two prob- Nonmember $35 $30 the Southwest. Susan Casby-Horton, lems: (1) use of cross plots in determining K–12 Professional $20 Natural Resources Conservation Service, lithology from a formation in west Texas, and B. L. Allen, Texas Tech University. and (2) application of gamma ray and SP Guest or Spouse $20

GSA TODAY, December 1998 23 South-Central continued from p. 23 4. Nuclear Waste Storage at the tion owing to the plastic quality of the WIPP Site, New Mexico. Wednesday, salt. A technical discussion will follow. (Holocene), and exposures of valley fill March 17. C. C. Reeves, Dept. of Geo- and a lunette (both late Quaternary) at the sciences, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, ABSTRACTS Lubbock Lake archaeological landmark. TX 79409-1053, (806) 742-3115, fax 806- Abstract deadline: December 15, 1998. The tour will include only light walking. 742-0100, and Judy Reeves, Compliance Abstracts for all sessions must be sub- Services Group, (806) 748-0040. 3. Geology of Palo Duro Canyon. Sun- mitted camera-ready on official 1999 GSA Maximum 20, minimum 8. Cost: $40. day, March 14. Gerald Schultz, West Texas abstract forms. These forms are available The Waste Isolation Pilot Plant near A&M University, Canyon, (806) 651-2580, from the Abstracts Coordinator, GSA, Carlsbad, New Mexico, is the nation’s first fax 806-651-2928, gschultz@faculty. P.O. Box 9140, Boulder, CO 80301, (303) facility for the deep geological disposal of WTAMU.edu. Maximum 20, minimum 8. 447-2020, or [email protected]. radioactive transuranic waste left from the Cost: $50. Send an original and five copies of production of nuclear weapons. After a We will concentrate on the geology of the abstract (for both volunteered and short mandatory safety training session, Palo Duro Canyon, the Grand Canyon of invited papers) to James Barrick, Dept. we will visit the above-ground waste han- Texas. Probable stops include the Caprock of Geosciences, Texas Tech University, dling facility. From there we will go under- Caliche, including the basal Potter gravels, Lubbock, TX 79409-1053. ground (2150 feet) to the waste repository, fluvial (channel and floodplain) redbeds Indicate on the abstract your prefer- in the Permian Salado Formation, a thick of the Triassic Dockum Group, continental ence for a poster or oral session and the evaporite sequence (mostly halite) extend- sabhka deposits, and deformed gypsum symposium (if any) appropriate to your ing from about 850 feet to 3000 feet below deposits of the Permian Quartermaster research. GSA rules prohibit individuals the surface. The facility is designed to iso- Formation. from presenting more than one volun- late the wastes through natural encapsula- teered abstract, although they can be co- authors on additional volunteered abstracts. Abstracts submitted for sym- HOUSING FORM — Holiday Inn Civic Center, Lubbock, Texas posia are not affected by this limitation. Attendees are encouraged to order an South-Central Section, Geological Society of America abstract booklet with their annual dues. There Sunday, March 14–Tuesday, March 16 will be only a limited number of abstract Arrival Date ______Departure Date ______booklets available for purchase on-site.

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GSA TODAY, December 1998 25 Final Announcement activities because of participation limits. Use the preregistration form provided in this announcement. NORTHEASTERN SECTION, GSA Registration will not be processed 34th Annual Meeting unless full payment is received. Unpaid purchase orders are NOT accepted as valid Providence, Rhode Island ★ registration. Charge cards are accepted as March 22–24, 1999 indicated on the preregistration form. If using a charge card, please recheck the card number given. Errors will delay your registration. The confirmation sent to you he hosts for the 1999 meeting of the Geological Society of by GSA will be your only receipt. America Northeastern Section are geologists from the Uni- Badges are needed for access to all versity of Rhode Island, Rhode Island Geological Survey, T activities, from 8 a.m. Monday through Wellesley College, Boston College, Lincoln Environmental, Inc., noon Wednesday. Guest registration is and Applied Science Associates, Inc. Meeting in conjunction with required for those attending guest activi- the GSA Northeastern Section will be the Eastern Section of SEPM, the Northeastern ties, technical sessions, or the exhibit hall. Section of the Paleontological Society, the Eastern and New England Sections of the Guest registrants MUST be accompanied National Association of Geoscience Teachers, the Association for Women Geoscientists, by a registered professional, a student, or a and the Council on Undergraduate Research Geology Division. The meeting will be held K–12 teacher. A guest is defined as a non- at the Westin Hotel, Providence, Rhode Island. geologist spouse or friend of a professional, student, or K–12 teacher registrant. REGISTRATION must be received at GSA no later than All registrations received after Febru- Preregistration discounts are given to February 12, 1999. Please register only ary 12, 1999, will be considered on-site members of GSA and the associated soci- one professional or student per form registrations and charged accordingly. eties listed on the preregistration form. and retain a copy for your records. Absolutely no registrations should be Please indicate your affiliation(s) to regis- If you preregister, you will not have to mailed or faxed after February 19. All ter using the member rates. Students and wait in long registration lines to pick up forms received after February 12, regard- K–12 teachers must show a current ID in badges in the registration area, because less of when postmarked, will be held for order to obtain these rates. Students or they will be mailed to you two weeks prior on-site processing. Delegates who will teachers not having a current ID when to the meeting. Save yourself time and registering on site will have to pay the money—preregister today. Advance regis- professional fee. Preregistration forms tration is required for many of the special Northeastern continued on p. 27

South-Central continued from p. 24 (806) 742-3l07, fax 806-742-0100, HOUSING [email protected]. Applications must A block of rooms is reserved in the limited number of tickets will be available be received by December 15, 1998. Holiday Inn Civic Center, within walking during registration. distance or a short drive from several Departmental Heads and Chairs PREREGISTRATION restaurants and clubs. The hotel contains a Luncheon Meeting. Monday, March 15, Preregistration deadline: swimming pool, exercise room, restaurant, noon. For further information, contact February 5, 1999. and lounge. It offers shuttle service to and Calvin Barnes, Dept. of Geosciences, Texas from Lubbock International Airport. The Tech University, Lubbock, TX 79409-1053, Please take advantage of the lower Texas Tech campus is a 5-minute drive (806) 742-3106, fax 806-742-0100, registration fees and preregister. All field from the hotel. Campus can also be [email protected]. trip participants must register for the reached via the city bus service. meeting. The Holiday Inn is offering a special STUDENT PAPER AWARDS AND Members pay less! You can join room rate of $65 for single through quad TRAVEL ASSISTANCE GRANTS now or at the meeting. Come visit the occupancy and $79 for Atrium suites. Awards will be presented for the GSA Membership Services area for new Cut-off date for this rate is February 14, Best Oral Student Paper and Best Student member applications, reinstatements, 1999. Please make your reservations Poster at the meeting. Awards will be based dues payment, address changes, questions, directly with the hotel; if calling, ask for on quality of research and effectiveness of or concerns. Contact GSA’s Membership the South-Central Section, Geological presentation. To be eligible, the abstract Department at (303) 447-2020 for further Society of America block. must list only student authors and must be information. Hotel address: Holiday Inn Civic Cen- identified clearly as a student paper. ter, 801 Avenue Q, Lubbock, TX 79401. The South-Central Section of GSA CANCELLATION POLICY For reservations, call 1-800-HOLIDAY, or will award travel grants to GSA student Cancellations must be received in call the hotel at (806) 763-1200, by fax at members who give papers (oral or poster) writing at GSA on or before February 12, 806-763-2656. of which she or he is the presenter and 1998. After February 12, 1998, no cancel- author or co-author at the meeting. To lations will be processed. OTHER INFORMATION be eligible for travel assistance grants, It is our goal that this program be students must be currently enrolled in an ON-SITE REGISTRATION accessible to all persons. If you have a academic department in the South-Central Petroleum Room, Holiday Inn Civic Center special dietary or physical need, please Section and certify their student member- Sunday, March 14, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. let us know via the registration form. ■ ship in GSA. Applications for travel assis- Monday, March 15, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. tance may be obtained from James E. Bar- Tuesday, March 16, 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. rick, Dept. of Geosciences, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 79409-1053,

26 GSA TODAY, December 1998 Northeastern continued from p. 26 REGISTRATION FEES attend only a short course or workshop Advance (by 2/12/99) On site (after 2/12/99) must pay at least the one-day registration Full Meeting One Day Full Meeting One Day fee. Registration fees do not include provi- sions for insurance of participants against Professional— theft or property damage. Participants and Member $70 $40 $ 85 $50 accompanying guests are advised to take Nonmember $85 $45 $100 $55 out whatever insurance they consider Senior Professional Member (70+) $25 $20 $ 30 $25 necessary. Student— Member $25 $20 $ 30 $25 Cancellations, Changes, Nonmember $35 $30 $ 40 $35 and Refunds All requests for additions, changes, K–12 Professional $30 $15 $ 40 $20 and cancellations must be made in writing Guest or Spouse $15 $20 and received by February 19, 1999. No refunds or credits will be made on cancellation notices received after this date. Refunds for fees paid by credit card will be credited according to the card number on the preregistration form. There will be NO refunds for on-site registration, Abstracts with Programs, and ticket sales.

Members pay less! You can join now or at the meeting. Come visit the GSA Membership Services area for new member applications, reinstatements, dues payment, address changes, questions, or concerns.Contact GSA’s Membership Department at (303) 447-2020 for further information.

ON-SITE REGISTRATION SCHEDULE Westin Hotel 1st floor Coat Room Sun., March 21...... 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mon., March 22 ...... 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tue., March 23 ...... 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wed., March 24 ...... 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. PROVIDENCE AREA ACCESSIBILITY FOR REGIS- TRANTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS by automobile from the south should take Monday, March 22 and Tuesday, The GSA Northeastern Section is exit 22 off Route I-95 at West Exchange March 23, 7–9 p.m., and Wednesday, committed to making every event at its Street, bear right at the split to the stop March 24, 7 a.m.–noon. Additional 1999 meeting accessible to all people light at Gaspee Street. Turn right and con- carousel trays may be signed out from interested in attending. If you have special tinue right to the Westin. The entrance to the speaker-ready room. requirements (such as an interpreter or the parking garage adjoining the Westin is Additional computer technology or wheelchair accessibility) indicate this on down the street on the right. Internet access will be provided at direct the meeting registration form or contact Those arriving from the north on additional cost to the presenter(s). Those Jon Boothroyd, Dept. of Geology, Univer- Route I-95 should also take Exit 22 and individuals desiring these services must sity of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI 02881 proceed following the directions given make their own arrangements. For those (401) 874-2265, fax 401-874-2190, above. wishing additional technical services, [email protected]. Please let us please contact: Nasir Hamidzada, Univer- know of your needs by February 15, 1999. TECHNICAL PROGRAM sity of Rhode Island, (401) 874-4071, fax The technical program will begin at 401-874-2190, [email protected]. WEATHER 8 a.m., Monday, March 22, and end at Poster sessions will allow three hours Providence weather during March noon on Wednesday, March 24. Oral ses- of display time; the authors must be pres- varies. Mid-March temperatures range sions will normally include 15 minutes for ent for two hours. Two 4′ × 4′ and one 4′ × from lower 30s to 60s °F. Clear weather, presentation and 5 minutes for questions 8′ tack boards will be provided for each U- rain, sleet, snow, or a combination of and discussion. Two 35 mm carousel slide shaped booth. Access to electrical outlets these are all possible. projectors, two screens, and one overhead and furniture for poster sessions must be projector will be provided for each oral requested well in advance. LOCATION AND DIRECTIONS session. Speakers are encouraged to bring General questions on format of ses- Meeting registration, technical ses- their slides already loaded into carousel sions should be addressed to Technical sions, poster sessions, and exhibits will be trays. Program Co-Chair Anne I. Veeger, 315 in the Westin Hotel, Providence, Rhode Speaker-Ready Room. A speaker- Green Hall, Dept. of Geology, University Island. For those arriving by air, the ready room (Waterplace 1) will be avail- Westin operates a shuttle to and from able for previewing slides. The room will T. F. Green State Airport. Those arriving be open Sunday, March 21, 6–10 p.m., Northeastern continued on p. 28

GSA TODAY, December 1998 27 Northeastern continued from p. 27 Eastern Section.) Margaret D. Thompson, tion, Natural Resources Center, 79 Elm St. Dept. of Geology, Wellesley College, Store Level, Hartford, CT 06106, (860) of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI 02881, Wellesley, MA 02181, (781) 283-3029; San- 424-3540, [email protected]. (401) 874-2184, [email protected]. dra M. Barr, Acadia University, Wolfville, 4. Age of the Earth, Evolution, For general questions on equipment Nova Scotia, [email protected]; and Empiricism in Science. Samuel A. contact Nasir Hamidzada (address above). Charles E. Mitchell, [email protected], Bowring, Dept. of Earth, Atmospheric, and In addition to general technical ses- and Robert D. Jacobi, rdjacobi@acsu. Planetary Sciences, MIT, 77 Massachusetts sions organized by discipline, the follow- buffalo.edu, SUNY at Buffalo. Ave., Bldg. 54, Rm. 1124, Cambridge, MA ing symposia, theme sessions, and special 7. Events and Dynamics in the Aca- 02139, (617) 253-1520, [email protected]; poster sessions are planned. dian Orogeny: Foreland Basin and David E. Fastovsky, University of Rhode Mountain Belt Perspectives. Chuck Island, Kingston, [email protected]. SYMPOSIA Ver Straeten, Dept. of Geology, Gustavus 5. Devonian Sedimentology, Stratig- General information regarding sym- Adolphus College, St. Peter, MN 56082, raphy, and Paleontology of Eastern posia may be obtained by contacting Tech- (507) 933-7307, [email protected]. North America. John Bridge, Dept. of nical Program Co-Chairs Anne I. Veeger, 8. A Comparison of the Relative Geological Sciences and Environmental (401) 874-2184, [email protected], or Importance of Magma Mixing and Studies, SUNY–Binghamton, Binghamton, David E. Fastovsky, 315 Green Hall, Dept. Fractionation in New England and NY, 13902, (607) 777-2831, jbridge1@ of Geology, University of Rhode Island, Cordilleran Settings. John B. Reid Jr., mail.arco.com. Kingston, RI 02881, (401) 874-2185, School of Natural Sciences, Hampshire 6. Environmental Isotope Geochem- [email protected]. College, Amherst, MA 01005, (413) istry: Applications in the Geosciences. 1. History of the Connecticut River 582-5568; Daniel P. Murray, University Anne I. Veeger, Dept. of Geology, Univer- Valley Since Deglaciation. (Sponsored of Rhode Island, Kingston, dpmurray@ sity of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI 02881, by SEPM Eastern Section.) Gail Ashley, Dept. uriacc.uri.edu. (401) 874-2187, [email protected]. of Geological Sciences, Rutgers University, 9. What’s Hot and What’s Not: 7. Use of Geologic Models in Hydro- Wright Geological Laboratory, 610 Taylor Changing Directions in Geologic geologic Investigations. Leslie A. Rd., Piscataway, NJ 08854, (732) 445-2221, Inquiry in New England. Daniel P. DeSimone, U.S. Geological Survey, Water [email protected]; Janet Radway Murray, Dept. of Geology, University of Resources Division, 28 Lord Rd., Suite 280, Stone, U.S. Geological Survey, East Hart- Rhode Island, Kingston, RI 02881, (401) Marlborough, MA 01752, (508) 490-5023, ford, Connecticut (860) 291-6748, 874-2197, [email protected]; [email protected]. [email protected]. John B. Reid Jr., Hampshire College, 8. Hydrogeology in the Regulatory 2. Saving the Beach: Successes and (413) 582-5568. Arena: Addressing Uncertainty in Problems. (Sponsored by SEPM Eastern 10. Science Standards: Comparison Practice. (Sponsored by the Hydrogeology Section.) Jon Boothroyd, Dept. of Geology, of Versions, Adoption Mechanisms, Division.) Donald I. Siegel, Earth Sciences, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI and Resources for Successful Imple- 204 Heroy Laboratory, Syracuse University, 02881, (401) 874-2191, boothryd@uriacc. mentation. James I. Sammons, James- Syracuse, NY 13244, (315) 443-3607. uri.edu; William Cleary, University of town Middle School, Jamestown, RI 02835, 9. Economic Mineral Deposits in North Carolina—Wilmington, clearyw@ (401) 423-7015, [email protected]; Peter Northeastern North America. uncwil.edu. Leddy, Norton High School, Norton, Mas- Robert J. Altamura, Dept. of Geosciences, 3. Integrating Science in the Deci- sachusetts (508) 285-0160, [email protected]. Penn State University, University Park, PA sion-making Process: Managing 16802, (814) 234-5011, [email protected]. Estuarine Habitats in Narragansett THEMES edu; William M. Kelly, New York State Bay. Laura Ernst, Rhode Island Coastal Theme sessions are similar to sym- Geological Survey, Room 3140 CEC, Resources Management Council, Stedman posia in that they focus on specific topics, Albany, NY 12230, (518) 474-7559, Government Center, Tower Hill Rd., but each is an open forum where the [email protected]. Wakefield, RI 02879, (401) 222-2476, papers are volunteered. General informa- 10. Geoarchaeology in the Northeast. [email protected]; Thomas Ardito, tion regarding theme sessions may be Barbara Calogero, 148 Lawler Rd., West Narragansett Bay Project, Providence, obtained by contacting Anne I. Veeger Hartford, CT 06117, (860) 233-3417, (401) 222-3961, ext. 7237; Christopher or David E. Fastovsky (see symposia). [email protected]; Duncan Ritchie, Galagan, Applied Science Associates, Inc., 1. El Niño 1997–1998—Impact Public Archaeology Laboratory, Pawtucket, Narragansett, (401) 789-6224, ext. 30, on Mid-Atlantic to New England (401) 728-8780. [email protected]. Coastal Zones. Joseph P. Klinger, Rhode 11. Actualism in Paleontology, Using 4. Sediment Input and Dispersal in Island Coastal Resources Management Physiology of Modern Organisms as Shallow-Water Environments. Neal Council, Stedman Government Center, Analogies for Paleontological Inter- Driscoll, Woods Hole Oceanographic Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879, pretation. (Sponsored by the Paleontologi- Institution, Woods Hole, MA 02543, (401) 222-2476, [email protected]; cal Society.) Paul Strother and Cynthia (508) 457-2000 ext. 2619, ndriscoll@whoi. Duncan Fitzgerald, Boston University, Fisher, Dept. of Geology and Astronomy, edu; Dave Twichell, USGS, Woods Hole, [email protected]. West Chester University, West Chester, Massachusetts. 2. Late Holocene Salt Marsh Dynam- PA 19383, (610) 436-2203, cfisher@ 5. Hydrogeologic Issues Behind ics. Jeffrey P. Donnelly, Dept. of Geologi- wcupa.edu. “A Civil Action”—Woburn, Massa- cal Sciences, Brown University, Box 1846, 12. Teaching with Fossils. (Sponsored by chusetts. (Sponsored by the Hydrogeology Providence, RI 02912, (401) 863-2810, the Paleontological Society) (POSTER ONLY) Division.) Chuck Myette, EMCON Inc., [email protected]; Paul Strother and Steve Good, Dept. of 3 Riverside Dr., Andover, MA 01810, Thompson Webb III, Brown University, Geology and Astronomy, West Chester (978) 682-1980, [email protected]; [email protected]. University, West Chester, PA 19383, E. Scott Bair, Ohio State University, 3. Late Quaternary Deglaciation and (610) 436-2203, [email protected]. Columbus, [email protected]. Sea-Level Rise in Southern New Eng- 13. Use of Multimedia and Internet 6. Extensional Basins in the North- land and Adjacent New York and for Enhancing Undergraduate Geol- east Appalachians: Stratigraphy, New Jersey. Ralph Lewis, State Geologi- ogy Education—Examples, Experi- Sedimentology, Tectonics, and cal and Natural History Survey of Con- Resource Potential. (Sponsored by SEPM necticut, Dept. of Environmental Protec- Northeastern continued on p. 30

28 GSA TODAY, December 1998 Amount ______fax Home Phone Business Phone ( ______) ______-______( ______) ______-______( ______) ______-______Professional $18 (301) Student __ $ ______Professional $11 (301) (302) $15Student __ __ $ ______$ $18 ______Professional (303) (302) $ 8 __Student______$ __ $ ______(303) $11 __ $ ______Professional $70 (501) Student __$30______$ ______Professional __ $30 (501) (502) $80 $ Student (502) __ __ $ ______$ ______TOTAL REMITTED FEES TOTAL $______(32) $35(60) $30(90) $15 (33) $30 $15 (61) 1 N/A $ 1 ______$ ______1 $ ______(30) $25 $20 (31) 1 $ ______Full Meeting One Day Qty. *...... $25 (12) $20 (13) 1 $ Copy form for your records...... $85 (14) $45 (15) 1 $ ...... (10) $70...... (10) $40 (11) 1 $ ...... (70 & older) DR CR ...... Prime Rib (304) Salmon (305) Chicken (306) Register one professional or student per form. Register one professional FOR OFFICE USE ProfessionalStudent $30 $15 $29 $15 $27 $15 A ______CK#______V ______M ______Bal. A/R 1233 ______Ref. A/P 2006 ______Refund ck# ______Member fee applies to any current Professional OR Student of GSA or Associated Societies listed at left. Discount does not apply to guest registrants. KÐ12 Professional KÐ12 Guest or Spouse Professional Nonmember Student Member* Student Nonmember PREREGISTRATION FEES PREREGISTRATION Professional Member* * SPECIAL EVENTS 1. Paleontological Society Luncheon . March 22 Breakfast2. AWG . March 23 3. NAGT Luncheon . March 23 Annual Banquet.4. . March 23WORKSHOP __1. Roy Shlemon Mentor Program. . March 21 $ ______$10 (601) COURSES SHORT __ and Coastal Processes Waves 1. Water . March 21 $ ______2. Practical Hydrogeology . March 21 Professional Member I March 22–24, 1999 March ⁄ Expires Providence, Rhode Island I Please inform us by February 15 of Please inform us by February 15 any special considerations that you or February 12 I will need special considerations. your guest require. ORM F Employer/University Affiliation Mailing Address (use two lines if necessary) Name as it should appear on your guest’s badge

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GSA TODAY, December 1998 29 Northeastern continued from p. 28 ences, Evaluating Effectiveness. HOUSING FORM — Westin Hotel, Providence, Rhode Island (ORAL AND POSTER PRESENTATIONS) Northeastern Section, Geological Society of America Gary A. Robbins, Dept. of Geology and Sunday, March 21–Wednesday, March 24 Geophysics, University of Connecticut, 354 Mansfield Rd., Storrs, CT 06040, (860) Arrival Date ______Departure Date ______486-1392, [email protected]. 14. Science Standards Tailgate Party: PERSON REQUESTING HOUSING (type or print) An Open Forum for the Display and Trade of Standards-based Lessons, Last Name First Web Addresses, Geologic Materials, Contacts, Ideas, and Other Geo- Institution or Firm science Resources. (POSTER ONLY) Rachel Burks, Dept. of Physics, Towson Address or P.O. Box State University, Towson, MD 21204, (410) 830-3005, [email protected]. City State/Province ZIP Code 15. Progress in Geologic Mapping: Seabed, Shoreline, and Upland. Phone: () () (POSTER ONLY) Christopher Galagan, Work Home Applied Science Associates, Inc., 70 Place reservation in name of: ______Dean Knauss Dr., Narragansett, RI 02882-1443, (401) 789-6224, ext. 30, Name of all other occupants: [email protected]. 16. Undergraduate Research. ______(Sponsored by the Council on Undergraduate ______Research, Geology Division.) (POSTER ONLY) David G. Bailey, Dept. of Geology, Hamil- RATES* PER ROOM (price does not include 7% state sales and 5% city room-use tax). ton College, 198 College Hill Rd., Clinton, Single/Double Occupancy $117 Triple/Quad Occupancy $137 NY 13323, (315) 859-4142, dbailey@ Check-in time is 4:00 p.m. (earlier on request) Check-out time is noon. hamilton.edu. SPECIAL NEEDS Smoking Room Nonsmoking Room Special Room SHORT COURSES Special Room Requirements ______Water Waves and Coastal Processes. *Enclose check or money order (for amount of one night’s lodging) payable to Westin Hotel (Providence), Sunday, March 21, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Kent or major credit card number and date of expiration. No cancellations accepted within 48 hours of arrival. Room. Cost: $70 professional, $30 student, max. 30, min. 15. Cy Galvin, Coastal Reservations must be received prior to February 16, 1999; reservations received after that date Engineer, P.O. Box 623, Springfield, VA will be accepted on a space-available basis only and the group rate will not be guaranteed. 22150, (703) 569-9187, galvincoastal@ Telephone reservations accepted: (401) 598-8000; (800) WESTIN-1; fax 401-598-8200. juno.com. Practical Hydrogeology: How To Type of Card Card Number Make Do with Scant “Real World” Data. Sunday, March 21, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Name as it appears on the credit card Newport/Washington Room. Cost: $80 professional, $30 student, max. 55, min. Exp. Date Signature 15. Donald I. Siegel, Dept. of Earth Sci- ences, 307 Heroy Geology Laboratory, SEND THIS FORM AND REMITTANCE OR CREDIT CARD INFORMATION TO: Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY Reservations, Westin Hotel, One West Exchange St., Providence, RI 02903 13244-1070, (315) 443-3607, disiegel@ mailbox.syr.edu. award student research grants to under- vicinity. The 8 ft × 8 ft booths framed with WORKSHOP graduates in 1999. Applications for travel 8-ft-high rear drapes and 3-ft-high side Roy Shlemon Mentor Program in assistance (deadline: February 16, 1999) drapes are $300 for commercial exhibitors, Applied Geology. Sunday, March 21, and guidelines for student research pro- and $200 for educational, government, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Bristol Room. A one-day posals may be obtained from Kenneth N. and nonprofit organizations. A table, two workshop for graduate students and Weaver, Secretary-Treasurer, Northeastern chairs, and a sign will be provided for each advanced undergraduate students on Section, GSA, c/o Maryland Geological booth. Exhibitors may set up either Satur- professional opportunities and challenges Survey, 2300 St. Paul St., Baltimore, MD day evening, March 20 or Sunday morn- in the applied geosciences. Cost: $10. 21821-5210, (410) 554-5532, fax 410- ing onward, March 21. Exhibits will be 554-5502. open 6–9 p.m. on Sunday, March 21; STUDENT AWARDS AND 8 a.m.–5 p.m. and 7:30–9:30 p.m. on TRAVEL ASSISTANCE EXHIBITS Monday, March 22; and 8 a.m.–5 p.m. on The GSA Northeastern Section will Companies or organizations wishing Tuesday, March 23. Deadline for reserving give awards for the best oral paper and to sell or display publications, scientific space is March 1, 1999. For further infor- best poster session presented by students. equipment, or other products, services, or mation and space reservation, contact The GSA Northeastern Section will public relations materials may rent a dis- Chris Galagan, Exhibits Coordinator, award travel grants to students who pre- play area for the duration of the meeting. Applied Science Associates, 70 Dean sent papers (oral or poster) of which she or The exhibit area will be adjacent to the Knauss Dr., Narragansett, RI 02882, (401) he is author or co-author and the presen- poster area, and morning and afternoon 789-6224, [email protected]. ter at the meeting. The section will also beverage service will be in the immediate

30 GSA TODAY, December 1998 SPECIAL EVENTS GSA Northeastern Section Man- ORDER FORM—1999 GSA Abstracts with Programs agement Board Meeting. Sunday, To purchase copies of GSA Abstracts with Programs, you may use this form. Prepayment March 21, 5–7 p.m. Westin Hotel, is required. Members, provide member number and deduct your 20% discount. Executive Boardroom. Check your records to make sure you have not previously purchased any of these publications Welcoming Reception. Sunday, on your dues statement, or through Publication Sales. No refunds for duplicate orders. March 21, 6–9 p.m. Westin Hotel, Narra- List gansett Ballroom. Nonalcoholic beverages Meeting Meeting Dates Price Quantity Amount and hors d’oeuvres will be served. A cash bar will be available for beer, wine, and South-Central 3/15–3/16 $15 $ mixed drinks. Northeastern 3/22–3/24 $15 $ Northeastern Section of the Paleon- Southeastern 3/25–3/26 $15 $ tological Society Luncheon. Monday, Rocky Mountain 4/8–4/10 $15 $ March 22, noon–1:30 p.m. Cost: $18 for professionals, $11 for students. Preregistra- North-Central 4/22–4/23 $15 $ tion required. Cordilleran 6/2–6/4 $15 $ SEPM Eastern Section Business Meet- Annual Meeting (Denver) 10/25–10/28 $38.75 $ ing and Reception. Monday, March 22, Total $ 4:30-6:30 p.m. Open to all SEPM mem- Check here if GSA Member bers. Refreshments will be served. Members deduct 20%. It will not be applied later. ➝ –20% $ Map Blast ’99, the Sequel. Monday, Member # ______TOTAL $ March 22, 7:30–9:30 p.m. This informal session is for the display and discussion SHIP TO: of newly published, unpublished, or in- Name ______progress geologic maps of any sort. Maps should have a title and a stand-alone Address ______explanation. This is not a poster session, Address ______and abstracts are not required. Authors must be present. Refreshments available. City______State ____ ZIP ______Daytime Phone ______Contact Jon Boothroyd, Dept. of Geology, METHOD OF PAYMENT: University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI, 02881, (401) 874-2265, fax 401-874-2190, CHECK or MONEY ORDER (payable in U.S. funds on U.S. bank) [email protected]. Credit Card (Please print information) Association for Women Geoscientists MC VISA AmEx Diners (circle one) Exp. Date ______Breakfast. Tuesday, March 23, 6–8:30 a.m., Waterplace 2. Cost: $15 for Card No. ______professionals, $8 for students. Preregistra- Signature of Cardholder ______tion required. Northeastern Section of NAGT Lun- TO ORDER BY MAIL: Send this form to GSA Publication Sales, P.O. Box 9140, Boulder, CO 80301-9140 cheon and Business Meeting. Tuesday, TO ORDER BY PHONE OR FAX using a major credit card March 23, noon–1:30 p.m. Waterplace 2. fax (24-hour line): 303-447-1133; or phone (303) 447-2020 or 1-800-472-1988 (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MT) Cost: $18 for professionals; $11 for stu- TO ORDER ELECTRONICALLY: Visit our Web site at www.geosociety.org dents. Preregistration required. Annual GSA Northeastern Section ON-SITE PURCHASES may be made in the registration area at each meeting. Supplies are limited. Reception and Banquet. Tuesday, March 23, 6–9 p.m., Westin Hotel, Narra- gansett Ballroom. Cost: $27–30 for professionals; $15 for students. Preregistration required for the banquet. Reception prior Northeastern Section Announces to the banquet is free. A very limited num- Student Grant Programs ber of banquet tickets will be available for sale on Wednesday evening only. Undergraduate Student Research ered for a travel grant, the student must be ACCOMMODATIONS Grants. The GSA Northeastern Section the presenter of the paper, must be A large block of rooms has been student research grant program for 1999 is enrolled at an institution within the reserved for meeting participants at the competitive and available only to under- Northeastern Section, and must be a stu- Westin Hotel (1-800-WESTIN-1) or (401) graduate students. To be considered for a dent associate or member of GSA. Applica- 598-8000, fax 401-598-8200. Single or research grant, the student must be tions must be postmarked no later than double, $117 plus tax; triple or quad $137 enrolled at an institution within the February 16, 1999. plus tax. These will be assigned on a first- Northeastern Section and must be a stu- Grants will be awarded approximately come, first-served basis. After the block is dent associate or member of GSA. Applica- 10 days prior to the Northeastern Section filled, and regardless of the cutoff date, tions must be postmarked no later than Meeting in Providence, Rhode Island, in preregistrants will be given the option of February 16, 1999. March 1999. a comparable nearby hotel that has been Grants will be awarded following the For further information or a copy of selected to serve as an overflow facility. Northeastern Section Meeting in Provi- the application form(s), contact Kenneth N. For meeting planning purposes, and to dence, Rhode Island, in March 1999. Weaver, Secretary NEGSA, Maryland Geo- ensure the guaranteed room rates, it is Student Travel Grant Program. logical Survey, 2300 St. Paul St., Baltimore, imperative that you reserve your room(s) The Northeastern Section student travel MD 21218, (410) 554-5532, fax 410- grant program is open to both graduate 554-5502, [email protected]. ■ Northeastern continued on p. 32 and undergraduate students. To be consid-

GSA TODAY, December 1998 31 Final Announcement REGISTRATION FEES SOUTHEASTERN SECTION, GSA Advance* On-site Professional— 48th Annual Meeting Member $75 $90 Athens, Georgia Nonmember $85 $95 ★ Student— March 25–26, 1999 Member $35 $35 Nonmember $40 $40 K–12 Professional $30 $30 he 1999 Southeastern Section meeting of the Geological Soci- ety of America will be hosted by the Department of Geology Guest or Spouse $25 $30 T at the University of Georgia, Athens. Affiliated organizations Field Trip Only Fee $ 5 $ 5 meeting concurrently are the Southeastern Section of SEPM, the One Day Registration— Southeastern Section of the National Association of Geology Teachers, and the Professional $50 $50 Southeastern Section of the Paleontological Society. Please visit our Web site for further Student $20 $20 information: www.gly.uga.edu and then click on SE GSA. *Deadline for preregistration is February 19, 1999 SETTING 1785). In addition to a top-ranked library, Athens–Clarke County (population UGA has one of the nation’s largest map 90,606) is situated within the rolling hills collections. The Southeastern Section TRAVEL TO ATHENS of the piedmont province of northeastern meeting will be held in the Athens Classic Athens is located about 70 miles east- Georgia, southeast of the Blue Ridge Center, in the heart of downtown Athens northeast of Atlanta, Georgia. Athens can Mountains and north of the extensive and within easy walking distance to the be easily reached by car via I-85 and GA coastal plain province (see www.gly.uga. university. Blooming azaleas, daffodils, 316 from Atlanta or I-85 (or I-20) and edu/GAGeology.html). The city is home to tulips, and pleasantly cool weather make US 441 from locations north or south of the University of Georgia, America’s first Athens beautiful in the spring. state-chartered land-grant university (in Southeastern continued on p. 33

Northeastern continued from p. 31 featured exhibit in March. Within walking City Opera Company performs on March distance of the Convention Center. Hours: 26 at the Veterans Memorial Theater. (401) by February 16, 1999. When making reser- Wednesday through Sunday 10–5, Friday 831-3123. vations by phone, it is important that you 10–8, admission: $5. (401) 454-6500. state that you are attending the Geological Roger Williams Park and Zoo. CHILD CARE Society of America Northeastern Section One of Rhode Island’s treasures—a full- Child care is available for the period Meeting. Parking is $10/day (self park or scale zoo with exhibits of African plains, of March 23 through noon March 25 at valet) in a connected parking garage. Ille- bats, penguins, gibbons, farmyard ani- the Rhode Island Convention Center. gal street parking may result in ticketing mals, snake house, and more. The main Please contact Lesley Fastovsky for and/or towing. Mail the Housing Form attraction is the polar bears and their new scheduling: (401) 789-8079, fax 401- directly to the Westin Hotel. To ensure cub, Triton. Hours: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; admis- 874-2190, [email protected]. guaranteed room rates, reserve your room sion: $6. Transportation necessary. (401) Deadline: February 23, 1999. before February 16, 1999. Cancellations 785-3510. must be received 48 hours before meeting. Thayer St. and College Hill. Brown, REGISTRATION RISD, and Johnson & Wales converge on Preregistration deadline: GUEST ACTIVITIES Thayer Street. Good bookstores, restau- February 12, 1999. Pamphlets describing the activities rants, and shopping abound. Within walk- Registration will be handled by GSA listed and further information will be ing distance of the Convention Center. headquarters. To obtain low registration available. during the meeting. The Arcade. Located in the heart of fees and to assist planning by the local Historic Houses Tour. Walk through Providence, this Faneuil Hall–type build- committee, please preregister. the historic streets of Providence on a ing offers many stores and a food court Members pay less! You can join now guided tour of some of the oldest build- that feeds much of Providence at or at the meeting. Come visit the GSA ings in America. Within walking distance lunchtime. Within walking distance of the Membership Services area for new member of the Convention Center. (401) 831-8587. Convention Center. applications, reinstatements, dues pay- “The Hill.” Have lunch in Little Italy. A Ice Skating. Providence’s own Rocke- ment, address changes, questions, or con- walk under the pine cone arch brings you feller Center–like outdoor ice rink has cerns. Contact GSA’s Membership Depart- to another country. Dine in some of the skate rentals available, or you can bring ment at (303) 447-2020 for further world-class restaurants, eat some of the your own. Within walking distance of the information. best pizza, and stroll into the sinful bak- Convention Center. eries of The Hill. Within walking distance “Sunset Boulevard”—The Broadway DETAILED INFORMATION of the Convention Center. musical at Providence Performing Arts For additional information or sugges- RISD Art Museum. The Rhode Island Center, March 23–28. Tickets range from tions, contact the general chairs, O. Don School of Design Museum has more than $36 to $48. (401) 421-2787. Hermes (401) 874-2192, dhermes@uriacc. 65,000 works of art—antiquities, Asian art, “Preface to an Alien Garden”—A play uri.edu, or Jon C. Boothroyd, (401) paintings and sculptures, prints, drawings, at the world-famous Trinity Repertory 874-2191, [email protected], photographs, costumes and textiles, as Theater. Tickets range from $30 to $34. Dept. of Geology, University of Rhode well as decorative arts—from every part of (401) 351-4242. Island, Kingston, RI 02881, fax 401- the world. “American Watercolors” is the “Madame Butterfly”—The New York 874-2190). ■

32 GSA TODAY, December 1998 Cancellations, Changes, and DOWNTOWN ATHENS Refunds All requests for registration additions, changes, and cancellations must be made in writing and received by February 26, 1999. GSA will refund or credit preregistration fees for cancellations received in writing by February 26, 1999. No refunds will be made on cancellation notices received after this date. Refunds will be mailed from GSA after the meeting. Refunds for fees paid by credit card will be credited according to the card number on the preregistration form. There will be NO refunds for on-site registration and ticket sales.

On-Site Registration Schedule Classic Center, adjacent to the Ballroom area Wed., March 24, 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thur., March 25, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Athens (www.uga.edu/ Fri., March 26, 7:30 a.m. to 12 noon uga/travel_info.html). ATHENS REGION USAir Express (1-800- Accessibility for Registrants 428-4322) has daily with Special Needs flights into the Athens GSA is committed to making the Ben Epps Airport. A Southeastern Section meeting accessible courtesy van is available to all people interested in attending. If you from the Athens airport need any auxiliary aids or services because to the Holiday Inn, of a disability, check the appropriate box seven days a week on the registration form. If you have sug- between 7 a.m. and gestions or need further information, con- 11 p.m.; however, you tact Sam Swanson, Section Chair, South- must call the Holiday eastern GSA, (706) 542-2415 or sswanson@ Inn to make the travel uga.edu by February 24, 1999. arrangements: (706) 549-4433. Car rental ACCOMMODATIONS agencies are also located those attending guest activities, technical A block of rooms is reserved for atten- at the Ben Epps Airport. Your Cab Com- sessions, or the exhibit hall. Guest regis- dees at specially reduced rates at the fol- pany is the only taxi service in Athens; trants MUST be accompanied by either a lowing hotels in downtown Athens: Holi- call (706) 546-5844. Commercial ground registered professional or student. A guest day Inn ($84 per night for a standard shuttle service is available from the is defined as a nongeologist spouse or room, $99 for a deluxe room; rates include Atlanta airport to Athens via AAA friend of a professional or student double occupancy; no extra charge for an Airport Express, Inc. (1-800-354-7874). registrant. additional person). Holiday Inn Express Students and K–12 teachers must show ($74 per night, for 1–2 guests; $79 per REGISTRATION a current ID in order to obtain reduced rates. night for 3–4 guests; $5 per person for Preregistration deadline: Students or teachers not having a current any additional). Rates do not include 14% February 19, 1999 ID when registering on site will be required sales tax. Attendees should make their Advance registration is required for to pay the professional fee. own room reservations before March 1, many of the special activities because of Because badges have to be mailed, it 1999, by calling the Holiday Inn, (706) participation limits and required guaran- is imperative that all preregistrations are 549-4433, or Holiday Inn Express, (706) tees for those activities. A reduced registra- received by the preregistration deadline of 546-8122, or the Holiday Inn Toll-Free tion fee will be offered during the preregis- February 19. All registrations received after Number (1-800-HOLIDAY). To reserve tration period to members of GSA and the February 19 will be held for on-site pro- rooms by telephone, state your GSA con- associated societies listed on the preregis- cessing and charged the on-site rates. nection and request a reservation number. tration form, and to students and pre- If you preregister, badges will be mailed Parking. Meeting attendees who college teachers. Preregistration by mail within two weeks prior to the meeting. stay at the Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn will be handled by the GSA Registration Badges must be worn for access to all Express may park in the adjacent parking Coordinator, P.O. Box 9140, Boulder, CO activities, 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 24, area at no cost. Others may park in down- 80301-9140. Use the preregistration form until 5 p.m. Friday, March 26. town parking decks, including areas adja- provided in this announcement. Full pay- To leave a message for an attendee cent to the Classic Center, for a fee. If you ment MUST accompany the preregistra- at the meeting, call the Athens Classic wish to reserve a space in a downtown tion form. Unpaid purchase orders are Center: (706) 208-0900. parking lot, please contact Vicki Mullis, NOT accepted as valid registration. Charge Members pay less! You can join (706) 542-2427, [email protected] cards are accepted as indicated on the pre- now or at the meeting. Come visit the before February 24, 1999. Limited shuttle registration form. If using a charge card, GSA Membership Services area for new service will be provided from the Holiday please recheck the card number given. member applications, reinstatements, Inn and Holiday Inn Express to the Classic Errors will delay your registration. The dues payment, address changes, questions, Center in the morning, midday, and late confirmation card will be your receipt for or concerns. Contact GSA’s Membership afternoon. payments. No other receipt will be sent. Department at (303) 447-2020 for further Guest registration is required for information. Southeastern continued on p. 34

GSA TODAY, December 1998 33 Southeastern continued from p. 33 Stephen Henderson, Dept. of Geology, 7. Geology, Mineralogy, Genesis, and Emory University—Oxford College, Oxford, Industrial Use of Kaolin Deposits WELCOME PARTY GA 30267, (770) 784-8345, shender@ from the Southeastern United States. The welcoming party on Wednesday emory.edu; Anthony J. Martin, Emory Jessica Elzea, Thiele Kaolin Company, P.O. evening, March 24, will be from 6 to 8 University, Atlanta, paleoman@learnlink. Box 1056, Sandersville, GA 31082, (912) p.m. in the exhibits area at the Classic emory.edu. 552-3951, [email protected]. Center. This will be an excellent time to 8. Cenozoic Patterns in Paleontology. 8. Undergraduate Research Poster visit the exhibits and meet colleagues Debra Krumm, Harbor Branch Oceano- Session. Sponsored by the Council for while enjoying light food and beverages. graphic Museum, 5600 U.S. Route 1, Ft. Undergraduate Research. Joel B. Thompson, All attendees must register before the Pierce, FL 34946, (561) 465-2400 ext. 428, Marine Sciences, Eckerd College, 4200 party. On-site registration will be available [email protected]. 54th Ave. S., St. Petersburg, FL 33711, in the Classic Center prior to the party. 9. Geologic and Digital Geologic (813) 864-8991, [email protected]. Maps (Posters). Mike Higgins, Applied 9. Advances in Archaeological TECHNICAL PROGRAM Mapping Systems, Inc., 162 Spring Dr., Geology. Kent Schneider, USDA— Ten symposia and 13 theme sessions Roswell, GA 30075-4849, (770) 641-1268, Forest Service, 1720 Peachtree Rd. NW, are planned for the meeting. Please con- fax 770-631-5088, appliedmapping@ Atlanta, GA 30367, (404) 347-7250, tact the conveners for more information. mindspring.com or mhiggins@mind- schneider_kent/[email protected]. Additional sessions are scheduled for spring.com; Mark Steltenpohl, Auburn 10. Standard-Based K–12 Geoscience volunteered papers. University, [email protected]. Education in the Southeast. Sponsored 10. John Dennison Retirement Cele- by Southeastern Sections of NAGT and GSA Symposia bration Symposium. Richard Diecchio, (Education Committee). Don Byerly, Dept. 1. The Relevance of Environmental Dept. of Geography & Earth Science, of Geological Sciences, University of Ten- Ethics to the Geosciences: The Case George Mason University, Fairfax, VA nessee, Knoxville, TN 37996-1410, (423) of Coastal and Marine Environ- 11030-4444, (703) 993-1208, rdiecchi@ 974-6007, fax (423) 974-2368, dbyerly@ ments. Dorinda G. Dallmeyer, Dean Rusk gmu.edu; Lisa Pratt, Indiana University, utk.edu. Center, University of Georgia, Athens, GA [email protected]. 11. Approaching Questions of Ori- 30602, (706) 542-5141, dorindad@arches. gins in Earth Science Education— uga.edu. Theme Sessions Creative Solutions to Evolving Con- 2. Precambrian Rocks in the South- 1. Geomorphic and Other Terrestrial troversies. Sponsored by the Southeastern ern Appalachians: Nature, Age, Records of Quaternary Climate Sections of NAGT, GSA (Education Commit- Distribution, and Tectonic Signifi- Change in the Southeast. David Leigh, tee), and Paleontological Society. Jon Bryan, cance. Calvin F. Miller, Geology Dept., Dept. of Geography, University of Georgia, Earth Sciences, Okaloosa-Walton Commu- Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN Athens, GA 30602, (706) 542-2346, nity College, 100 College Blvd., Niceville, 37235, (615) 322-2232, millercf@ [email protected]; Andrew Ivester, FL 32578-1294, (850) 729-5246, bryanj@ ctrvax.vanderbilt.edu; Paul Fullagar, University of Georgia, Athens, ivester@ owcc.net; Michael Gibson, University of University of North Carolina, pdfullag@ athens.net. Tennessee, Martin, [email protected]. pop.unc.edu. 2. Biogeochemical Interactions and 12. Environmental Geochemistry 3. Ultramafic Rocks and Eclogites in Processes. Johnson R. Haas, Dept. of and Health. Sponsored by Southeastern the Southern Appalachian Orogen: Geography and Earth Sciences, University Section Committee on Geology and Public Petrology and Tectonic Significance. of North Carolina, Charlotte, NC 28223, Policy. June Mirecki, Dept. of Geology, Loren A. Raymond, Dept. of Geology, (704) 547-4252, [email protected]. 58 Coming St., College of Charleston, Appalachian State University, Boone, 3. Recent Advances in Crystalline Charleston, SC, 29424, (843) 953-8278, NC 28608, (704) 262-3049, raymondla@ Rock Hydrology. John Clarke, U.S. [email protected]. appstate.edu; Rich Warner, Clemson Uni- Geological Survey, 3039 Amwiler Rd., 13. Coastal Plain Geology of the versity, [email protected]. Atlanta, GA 30360, (770) 903-9170, Southeastern United States. Sponsored 4. Tectonic History and Deformation [email protected]. by Southeastern Section of SEPM. John T. Processes in the Southern Appala- 4. From Microbes to Flowers: The Haynes, Dept. of Geography and the Earth chians. Robert D. Hatcher, Jr., Dept. of Geologic Record of Photosynthesis. System Sciences, George Mason Univer- Geological Sciences, University of Ten- Julie Bartley, Geology Dept., State Univer- sity, Fairfax, VA 22030-4444, (860) nessee, Knoxville, TN 37996-1410, (423) sity of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA 963-5616, [email protected]. 974-6565, [email protected]; Jim Wright, 30118, (770) 830-2315, jbartley@westga. Rice University, [email protected]; edu. PROJECTION EQUIPMENT Sandra Wyld, University of Georgia, 5. Paleozoic Puzzles: Problems in All slides must be 2″ × 2″ and fit a [email protected]. Biostratigraphy and Stratigraphy. standard 35-mm carousel tray. Bring your 5. New Developments in Carolina Jack Hall, Dept. of Earth Sciences, Uni- own loaded carousel trays, or be prepared Terrane Geology: Igneous, Meta- versity of North Carolina, Wilmington, to rent trays on site for $5 per day per tray. morphic, and Tectonic. Mark Colberg, NC 28403-3490, (910) 962-3488, hallj@ Two 35-mm slide projectors and two [email protected], and Alberto Patiño- uncwil.edu; Carl Stock, University of screens will be available for each oral tech- Douce, [email protected], Dept. of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, [email protected]. nical session. One overhead projector will Geology, University of Georgia, Athens, ua.edu. be available in each room. Labeled trays GA 30602, (706) 542-2394. 6. Tectonic History and Deformation must be handed to the projectionist at 6. Environmental Research and Processes in the Southern Appala- least 20 minutes prior to the beginning of Remediation at the Savannah River chians. Robert D. Hatcher, Jr., Dept. of the session. A speaker-ready room for pre- DOE Site. Christopher Romanek, SREL, Geological Sciences, University of Ten- viewing slides will be provided at the Drawer E, Aiken, SC 29802, (803) 725-5883, nessee, Knoxville, TN 37996-1410, (423) Athens Classic Center. [email protected]. 974-6565, [email protected]; Jim Wright, 7. Memorial Symposium in Honor of Dept. of Geology and Geophysics, Rice Robert Frey: Ichnology, Taphonomy, University, [email protected]; and Education. Sponsored by the South- Sandra Wyld, University of Georgia, eastern Section of the Paleontological Society. Athens, [email protected]. Southeastern continued on p. 36

34 GSA TODAY, December 1998 Amount ______TOTAL FEES TOTAL $______student per form. Copy form for your records. Register one professional or Register one professional Professional (404) $285 1Student $ ______(404) $110 1 $ ______(32) $40(60) $30(90) $25 (33) $20 1 $ ______1 $ ______1 $ ______(30) $35 $20 (31) 1 $ ______Full Meeting One Day Qty...... $85 (14) $50 (15) 1 $ ...... (10) $75...... (10) $50 (11) 1 $ ...... DR CR ...... FOR OFFICE USE ...... ( 1) $ 5 1 $ Member fee applies to any current Professional OR Student of GSA or Associated Societies listed at left. Discount does not apply to guest registrants. A ______CK#______V ______M ______Bal. A/R 1233 ______Ref. A/P 2006 ______Refund ck# ______PREREGISTRATION FEES PREREGISTRATION Professional Member* * GUEST EVENTS 1. Historic Athens and State Botanical Garden . March 25 Antebellum Showcase: Madison2. Georgia’s . March 26 $ 30 (101) 1 $ 50 (102) $ ______1 $ ______FIELD TRIPS 1. Ordovician and Silurian of Northwest Georgia. . March 242. Dahlonega Gold Belt, Findley Mine $ 40 (401) . March 24 13. Elberton Granites: Geology and Processing . March 24 (402) $ 35 $ ______1 Paleontology: Sapelo Island4. Coastal Geology, . March 26Ð28 (403) $ 25 $ ______1 $ ______5. Geotraverse, GeorgiaÐS. Carolina . March 27Ð28 (405) $1306. Graves Mountain 1 . March 27 $ ______Lawrenceville 7. Crystalline Rock Hydrology, . March 27 (406) $ 35 1 Paleontology Stratigraphy, 8. Tertiary-Cretaceous . March 27 (407) $ 25 $ ______1 Geomorphology of Stone Mountain . March 279. Geology, (408) $ 30 $ ______1 (409) $ 50 $ ______1 $ ______KÐ12 Professional KÐ12 Guest or Spouse Only Field Trip Professional Nonmember Student Member* Student Nonmember I Athens, Georgia March 25–26, 1999 March ⁄ fax Expires Home Phone Business Phone I ( ______) ______-______( ______) ______-______( ______) ______-______ORM F Employer/University Affiliation Mailing Address (use two lines if necessary) February 19 Name as it should appear on your guest’s badge City State February 26 Name as it should appear on your badge (last name first) City State or Country City State or Country ZIP Code Country (if other than USA)

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GSA TODAY, December 1998 35 Southeastern continued from p. 34 SPECIAL ACTIVITIES imposed by the airlines. Plan alternatives GSA Southeastern Section Manage- in advance should your trip be canceled. POSTER SESSIONS ment Board Meeting, Wednesday, There will be no refunds if participants fail Four half-day poster sessions are March 24, 1999, 4:30–6 p.m., President’s to show up on time for reasons other than planned, including Symposium 9 (Geo- Room, Holiday Inn. serious illness or other emergencies. Spon- logic and Digital Geologic Maps) and GSA Southeastern Section Campus soring agencies assume no liability what- Theme Session 8 (Undergraduate Research Liaison Breakfast, Thursday, March 25, soever for failure of participants to show Poster Session). Posters will consist of one 1999, 6:30–8 a.m., Corporate Room, Holi- up for a trip, for missed connections, or horizontally hung 5′ × 8′ tackboard. The day Inn. for injury, loss, or damage during or result- best way to attach poster materials to GSA Southeastern Section Business ing from transportation on the field trips. these boards is with tacks. Poster sessions Meeting, Thursday, March 25, 1999, The number of participants on most trips will be set up for four hours, and authors 5–5:30 p.m., Classic Center. is limited, so register early. Further infor- will be available for two hours to discuss GSA Southeastern Section Student mation will be sent to trip participants their work. Support Committee, Thursday, later. Contact the field trip leaders for March 25, 1999, noon, Holiday Inn. the details about specific field trips. For STUDENT RESEARCH PROGRAMS GSA Southeastern Section Commit- general questions concerning field trips, The Council for Undergraduate tee on Geology and Public Policy contact Erv Garrison, (706) 542-1097, Research will sponsor a student poster ses- Meeting, Thursday, March 25, 1999, [email protected], or Sue Goldstein, sion (Theme Session 8), to showcase senior noon, President’s Room, Holiday Inn. (706) 543-2397, [email protected], theses and other undergraduate research GSA Southeastern Section Ph.D.- Dept. of Geology, University of Georgia, projects. First authors must be undergrad- Granting Earth Science Program Athens, GA 30602. uate students and are responsible for the Chairs Breakfast Meeting, Friday, bulk of the research, preparation of the March 26, 1999, 7–8 a.m., Corporate Premeeting posters, and presentation of the results. Room, Holiday Inn. 1. Ordovician and Silurian of North- For more information, contact Joel B. GSA Southeastern Section Education west Georgia. March 24. Sponsored by Thompson, Marine Sciences, Eckerd Division and NAGT Officers and Paleontological Society Southeastern Section. College, 4200 54th Ave. S., St. Petersburg, State Representatives Combined Anthony J. Martin, Emory University, FL 33711, 813-864-8991, thompsjb@ Breakfast Meeting, Friday, March 26, Geosciences Program, Atlanta, GA 30322, eckerd.edu. 1999, 6:30–8 a.m., Athena Room, Holiday (404) 727-6476, paleoman@learnlink. Inn. emory.edu; Andrew Rindsberg, Geological K–12 AND K–16 THEME SESSIONS, GSA Second Century Fund Meeting, Survey of Alabama, [email protected]. WORKSHOPS, AND FIELD TRIP Thursday, March 25, 1999, 5–5:30 p.m., tuscaloosa.al.us. For K–12 teachers, Theme Session 10 Classic Center. Fossil biota, including trace fossils will have a keynote speaker and a panel Paleontological Society Southeast- and their sedimentary relationships, will discussion and will focus on important ern Section Business Meeting, Thurs- be examined in three spectacular outcrops issues in standards-based geological educa- day, March 25, 1999, in session room from northwest Georgia: Dug Gap (Dal- tion. For more information, please contact immediately following Symposium 7. ton), Ringold Gap (Ringold), and Maddox Don Byerly, Dept. of Geological Sciences, SEPM Southeastern Section Business Gap (Naomi). Cost: $40, including trans- University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN Meeting, Thursday, March 25, 1999, portation, guidebook, lunch, and soft 37996-1410, (423) 974-6007, fax 423- noon, Corporate Room, Holiday Inn. drinks. Limit: 28. 974-2368, [email protected]. Theme Ses- 2. The Dahlonega Gold Belt as sion 11 will be run as a workshop and will EXHIBITS Exemplified by the Findley Mine, focus on creation and evolution topics for Exhibits by business, educational, and Dahlonega, Georgia. March 24. Jerry K–16 teachers. This workshop will attempt governmental institutions will be located German, Georgia Dept. of Transportation, to clarify various scientific, philosophical, conveniently in the Athena Ballroom of Office of Materials and Research, 15 and religious issues that may enter into any the Classic Center. The number of booths Kennedy Dr., Forest Park, GA 30297, (404) discussions of cosmological, geological, or is limited, so plan to reserve space early. 363-7589, [email protected]. biological origins. For more information The Classic Center has 24-hour security. This stop will provide an opportunity on Theme Session 11, please contact Jon Exhibits will be open Wednesday evening to examine the main workings of the Bryan, Earth Sciences, Okaloosa-Walton from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Findley Mine and the sequence of rocks Community College, 100 College Blvd., and Friday, 9 a.m. to noon. For further along the Pumpkinvine Creek Forma- Niceville, FL 32578-1294, (850) 729-5246, information and space reservations con- tion–Canton Formation contact that is [email protected] or Michael Gibson, Dept. tact Barbara Ruff or Vicki Mullis, Dept. of host to at least 15 abandoned gold mines of Geology, Geography, and Physics, Uni- Geology, University of Georgia, Athens, in the Dahlonega area. Gold was mined versity of Tennessee at Martin, Martin, TN GA 30602, (706) 542-2652, [email protected]. intermittently in the area from about 1825 38238-5039, (901) 587-7435, mgibson@ edu or [email protected]. to 1935. Cost: $35, including transporta- utm.edu. The geology and geomorphology tion, guidebook, lunch, and refreshments. of Stone Mountain, Georgia, will be the FIELD TRIPS Limit: 40. featured field trip for earth science educa- All field trip participants must register 3. Elberton Granites: Geology and tion teachers. This field trip is sponsored for the meeting. The deadline for preregis- Processing. March 24. Sam Swanson, by the Southeastern Section of NAGT. For tration for the field trips is February 19, (706) 542-2415, [email protected], further information, please contact Pamela 1999. Preregister using the form in this and R. D. Dallmeyer, (706) 542-7448, Gore, Geology Dept., Georgia Perimeter announcement. Registration at the meet- [email protected], Dept. of College, Clarkston, GA 30021-2396, ing for postmeeting field trips may be Geology, University of Georgia, Athens, (404) 299-4099, [email protected] possible if trip logistics and space permit. GA 30602. or James Whitney, (706) 542-2027, If trips are undersubscribed and canceled, This trip will focus on the geology [email protected]. participants will be notified no fewer than of the Elberton granite and the associated 10 days before the meeting, and all field stone industry centered in Elberton, Geor- trip fees will be refunded after the meet- gia. We will visit the Elberton quarries, the ing. Be aware of cancellation penalties stone-cutting sheds, and the waste piles

36 GSA TODAY, December 1998 from the stone cutting. Participants will Georgia, Athens, trasmuss@smokey. day, March 25. Visit historic downtown have the opportunity to see state-of-the- forestry.uga.edu. Athens and the Taylor-Grady House art stone cutting in operation. A special This trip will focus on the economic (Greek Revival Home, ca. 1845) in the effort will be made to allow participants to geology, mineralogy, and environmental morning, lunch at the exquisite Garden collect a suite of rocks, not only from the geology of Graves Mountain, a meta- Room Cafe, and enjoy a guided tour of Elberton granite, but also from the exten- morphosed submarine hot-spring–type the State Botanical Garden of Georgia. sive waste piles where rocks from many deposit. The mineralogy is characterized Cost: $30, includes transportation, lunch, localities can be found. Hard hats and by a diverse assemblage of aluminosilicate entrance fees, and guided tours. Limit: 40; steel-toed shoes are required. Cost: $25, phases, rutile, lazulite, hematite, pyrite, minimum: 10. includes only transportation; participants and quartz. The deposit is renowned for 2. Georgia’s Antebellum Showcase: must purchase own lunch, at mid-day museum-quality rutile crystals. The site is Madison. Friday, March 26. Tour beauti- stop. Limit: 28. currently being remediated to neutralize ful historic Madison, including visits to acid mine drainage and associated envi- several antebellum homes, including the Postmeeting ronmental problems. Cost: $35, including Rogers House (ca. 1810), the Rose Cottage 4. Coastal Geology and Paleontology: transportation, lunch, refreshments, and (ca. 1890), and the Madison-Morgan Cul- Sapelo Island. March 26–28. Sponsored guidebook. Limit: 75. tural Center (ca. 1895). Lunch will be on by Paleontological Society Southeastern Sec- 7. Crystalline Rock Hydrology, your own with 10 Madison Downtown tion. Susan T. Goldstein, Dept. of Geology, Lawrenceville, Georgia. March 27. dollars. In the afternoon, explore the University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602, Melinda Chapman, U.S. Geological Sur- numerous antique and specialty shops of (706) 542-2397, [email protected]; vey, Water Resources Division, 3039 Madison. Cost: $50, includes transporta- Jon O. Garbisch, Marine Institute, Sapelo Amwiler Rd., Suite 130, Atlanta, GA tion, entrance fees and guided tours. Island, Georgia, jgarbisch@peachnet. 30360, (770) 903-9131, [email protected]. Limit: 40; minimum: 10. campus.mci.net. A USGS fractured-bedrock study area During two days on Sapelo Island, offers opportunites for discussion and PUBLICATIONS participants will visit modern and compa- demonstration on the correlation of sur- A limited number of the Abstracts with rable relict Holocene sites, current research face geologic maps with borehole geo- Programs will be available during on-site sites, and several historical sites on the physical data. Cost: $25, including trans- registration. To guarantee a copy for on- barrier island. Cost: professionals $285; portation. Limit: 20. site pickup, please order one when you students $110. Professional rate includes 8. Tertiary-Cretaceous Stratigraphy preregister. Advance copy purchases made accommodation in the historic R. J. and Paleontology of the South- through GSA Membership or Publication Reynolds mansion; student-rate partici- Central Coastal Plain of Georgia. Sales require prepayment and will be pants will stay in Marine Institute apart- March 27. Sponsored by SEPM Southeastern mailed approximately three weeks prior to ments; meals and beverages on the island, Section. John R. Anderson, Science Dept., the meeting. Refunds for duplicate orders transportation on the island, and a field Georgia Perimeter College, 2101 Womack will not be made. Field trip participants trip guidebook are also included. Trans- Rd., Dunwoody, GA 30038, (770) will get guidebooks as part of their field portation to the island and fee ($2) for the 551-3121, [email protected]; trip fees. A limited number of guidebooks ferry trip are participant’s responsibility. Lynn Zeigler, Georgia Perimeter College, will be for sale at the meeting. Limit: 25 professionals, 20 students. Clarkston, (404) 299-4102. 5. A Geotraverse Across the Western The trip will include a visit to a kaolin STUDENT TRAVEL GRANTS Part of the Southern Appalachian mine near Sandersville, a look at an enig- Limited funds for travel support for Acadian Metamorphic Core, Eastern matic limestone unit near Tennile, and a students presenting papers at the meeting Blue Ridge to Western Inner Pied- few more stops to view lower Tertiary are available from the GSA Southeastern mont, NE Georgia–South Carolina. stratigraphy. Cost: $30, including trans- Section. Students must be members of March 27–28. Robert D. Hatcher, Jr., Dept. portation, lunch, and guidebook. GSA to apply. For information contact of Geological Sciences, University of Ten- Limit: 25. Harold Stowell, Dept. of Geology, nessee, Knoxville, TN 37996-1410, (423) 9. Geology and Geomorphology of University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL 974-6565, [email protected]; John M. Stone Mountain, Georgia. March 27. 35487-0338, (205) 348-5098, hstowell@ Garihan, Furman University, garihan@ Sponsored by NAGT Southeastern Section. wgs.geo.ua.edu. All information and furman.edu. James A. Whitney, Dept. of Geology, necessary forms may be found at one Exposures along a Southern University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602, of two Web sites: www.geo.ua.edu/segsa/ Appalachian traverse display structural (706) 542-2027, [email protected]; travel.html or www.gly.uga.edu/segsa99/ and metamorphic relations used to inter- John Dennison, University of North Car- travelgrants.htm. Travel grant requests pret a complex mid-Paleozoic tectonic olina, Chapel Hill; Pamela Gore, Georgia must be postmarked no later than history for the Blue Ridge and inner Pied- Perimeter College, Clarkston, pgore@ March 1, 1999. mont. On Sunday, we will focus on the gpc.peachnet.edu. emplacement history of the Sugarloaf We will examine various igneous and OTHER INFORMATION Mountain thrust in the vicinity of Ceasars erosional features of the Stone Mountain For information concerning the tech- Head, South Carolina, along the spectacu- granite in a transect from the edge to the nical program, please contact Mike Roden lar escarpment of the Blue Ridge front. middle of the body while hiking the trail ([email protected]) or Sally Walker Cost: $130, including transportation, to the top of the mountain. Stops will also (symposia and theme sessions; swalker@ lodging and some meals. Limit: 20. be made to view the recent human modi- gly.uga.edu), (706) 542-2396. For ques- 6. Graves Mountain, Georgia: Miner- fication to the structure. Cost: $50, includ- tions regarding the poster sessions, please alogy, Economic Geology, and Envi- ing transportation, refreshments, and contact Steven Holland ([email protected]. ronmental Problems. March 27. Dave lunch. Limit: 40. edu), (706) 542-0424. For other questions Wenner, Doug Crowe, and Paul Schroeder, and suggestions, contact the local program Dept. of Geology, University of Georgia, GUEST ACTIVITIES chair, Sam Swanson, [email protected], Athens, GA 30602, (706) 542-2652, Several guest activities are planned (706) 542-2415. All are at Dept. of Geol- [email protected]; Todd Rasmussen, during the meeting. ogy, University of Georgia, Athens, GA School of Forest Resources, University of 1. Historic Athens and the State 30602. ■ Botanical Garden of Georgia. Thurs-

GSA TODAY, December 1998 37 ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE 1999 Research SUBMITTED ON THE 1999 FORMS AND POSTMARKED BY Grants Program FEBRUARY 1, 1999 for Students

he primary role of the Research Grants Program is to pro- pany applications submitted. PLEASE USE THE “APPRAISAL OF vide partial support for research in earth science by gradu- APPLICANT” FORMS, WHICH ACCOMPANY THE 1999 APPLICA- T ate students at universities in the United States, Canada, TION FORMS. APPLICATION FORMS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BY Mexico, and Central America. GSA strongly encourages women, FACSIMILE OR E-MAIL. minorities, and persons with disabilities to participate fully in this The Geological Society of America awarded over $300,000 in grants program. Eligibility is not restricted to GSA members. grants in 1998. The grants went to 187 students doing research New application forms are available each fall in the geology for advanced degrees. The average amount awarded was $1654. departments of colleges and universities offering graduate The largest grant was $2500, but there is no predetermined degrees in earth sciences. Forms are mailed to GSA Campus maximum amount. Funding for this program is provided by a Representatives, department secretaries, and chairpersons in the number of sources, including GSA’s Penrose and Pardee endow- United States, Canada, and Mexico. Application forms and ments, the National Science Foundation, industry, individual GSA information will be available on GSA’s Web page, http://www. members through the GEOSTAR and Research Grants funds, and geosociety.org, as of December 1, 1998. Applications may be numerous dedicated research funds that have been endowed at downloaded from the Web but may not be submitted by e-mail. the GSA Foundation by members and families. They are also available upon request from the Research Grants Administrator, Geological Society of America, P.O. Box 9140, The Committee on Research Grants will meet in April to evaluate Boulder, CO 80301. Please use only the current 1999 application applications and award grants. In April, all applicants for grants and appraisal forms. will be informed of the committee's actions by the Executive Director of the Geological Society of America. Confidential evaluations from two faculty members are required from candidates for the M.S. or Ph.D. degree and must accom-

38 GSA TODAY, December 1998 POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS (from Employers using GSA’s Employment Service at the 1998 Annual Meeting)

PALEOBIOLOGY AND SURFICIAL PROCESSES elective in the candidate’s field, and possible supervision the group is interested in strengthening include: land sur- BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY of student research projects. The Ph.D. is required and face processes, chemical oceanography, hydrogeochem- The Department of Geology invites applications for two some teaching experience is desirable. istry, organic geochemistry, neotectonics and seismology, tenure-track, assistant professor positions starting in Dickinson is a highly selective, liberal arts college of volcanology, and geothermal energy. Suitable candidates August, 1999. In both cases, the successful applicant 1,850 students located in the geologically diverse Valley will be asked to develop a short research proposal, on an would be expected to teach at the undergraduate and and Ridge, Blue Ridge, and Mesozoic lowland provinces important scientific problem, in collaboration with a staff graduate level, maintain an active research program, of south-central Pennsylvania. The department has four member. Sponsoring staff will select applicants based on supervise M.S. thesis projects, and contribute to the full-time faculty and graduates about 10 majors per year. common research interests and the strength of the appli- department’s emphasis in environmental geology (GIS, The facilities include a dedicated soft rock lab, excellent cation. Successful applicants will have significant access remote sensing, hydrogeology, and engineering geology) analytical instrumentation and computers, and a full range to outstanding analytical equipment and computing facili- and natural resources. In addition, participation in the of field equipment for soft rock studies. The successful ties. For further technical information contact Dr. M. summer geology field camp (New Mexico and Colorado) candidate will have a strong commitment to and excite- James Aldrich at [email protected]. A Ph.D. completed would be desirable. ment about undergraduate teaching and research as well within the last three years or soon to be completed is (1) Paleobiology: We seek an invertebrate paleobiolo- as experience in the lab and field. required. Sponsored candidates will compete for a Direc- gist with additional areas of specialization that are open Send letter of application, a statement of teaching and tor’s Fellowship, and outstanding candidates may be con- but could include the Phanerozoic history of biodiversity, research interests and objectives, curriculum vitae, and sidered for the prestigious J. Robert Oppenheimer, global environmental change, animal-sediment relation- names and postal and e-mail addresses of three referees Richard P. Feynman, or Frederick Reines fellowships. ships or related topics. Teaching assignments could to: Dr. Gene Yogodzinski, Department of Geology, Dickin- Submit a resume and publications list along with a cover include introductory geology, historical geology, inverte- son College, P.O. Box 1773, Carlisle, PA 17013-2896. letter outlining current interests and the names, addresses brate paleobiology, and advanced courses in the candi- Deadline for applications is February 1, 1999. and phone numbers of at least three references to: date’s specialty. Dickinson College is an affirmative action/equal oppor- [email protected] (no attachments please), or sub- (2) Surficial Processes: We seek a quantitative geo- tunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to mit TWO COPIES to: Postdoc Program Office, MS-P290, morphologist with additional areas of specialization that apply. Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, NM 87545. are open, but could include coastal geomorphology, Note: GeoToday - PD 984130 must be referenced in the glacial geomorphology, pedology, or related topics. GEOLOGISTS/HYDROGEOLOGISTS/ e-mail Subject Line (or the address) and cover letter. Los Teaching assignments could include introductory geology, GEOPHYSICISTS/GEOCHEMISTS Alamos National Laboratory is an Affirmative Action/Equal geomorphology, and advanced courses in the candidate’s The IT Group (formally known as International Technology Opportunity Employer. specialty. Corporation) is readily expanding. We are nationally rec- Department facilities include: GIS/remote sensing labo- ognized as a leader in the field of environmental manage- ASSISTANT PROFESSOR ratory (SGI and Sun workstations), classroom computing ment services. The IT Group employs approximately MARIETTA COLLEGE facility, geochemistry laboratory (AAS, SEM, XRD), sedi- 4,800 people, and is approaching $1 billion in revenues. Tenure-track position available for August 1999 in the mentology and hydrology laboratories, mineral kinetics Successful candidates will have at least a BS/BA area of surface processes or related areas such as geo- laboratory, geophysical equipment (magnetometer, gravity degree in geology or related field. We have openings for morphology and environmental geology. Responsibilities meter, resistivity, shallow seismic, GPS), optical petrology enthusiastic people with experience ranging from entry include: teaching introductory courses in physical or his- laboratory, sample preparation facilities, sediment core level to those candidates with 5 or more years of experi- torical geology and environmental geology for both majors laboratory, and field vehicles. ence. Positions require field assignments and travel in (geology, petroleum engineering, environmental science) A Ph.D. is required. Applications (including a complete addition to office work. Superior writing and communica- and for general education; design and teach advanced resume, a statement of teaching interests, a statement of tions skills are preferred. We offer a competitive salary courses in areas of expertise for geology and environmen- research interests, and three original letters of recommen- and benefits package. These are challenging positions tal science majors; develop existing GIS facility into a dation) should be sent to: Chair, Faculty Search Commit- working in a team environment with a growing company. campus resource; direct undergraduate research projects. tee, Department of Geology, Bowling Green State Univer- Preferred backgrounds would include experience in A Ph.D. in geology is required, and a strong background sity, Bowling Green, OH 43403. Applications should be environmental remediation and reviewing of documents, in GIS/GPS applications to geology is strongly preferred. received no later than February 1, 1999. BGSU is an preparation of documents, proposals, and cost estimates. Send letter of application, résumé and 3 letters of recom- AA/EEOC employer, and women, minorities, veterans, or PG registration a plus. Good communication skills a must. mendation, to Fred Voner, Chair, Department of Geology, individuals with disabilities are urged to apply. For immediate consideration fax resume to 609-584-7080 Marietta College, Marietta, OH 45750. Review of creden- or e-mail to [email protected]. tials begins December 1, 1998. Marietta College is a pri- HYDROGEOLOGIST vate, non-sectarian, liberal arts college with an enrollment The Department of Geological Sciences, California State LAURENTIAN UNIVERSITY AT SUDBURY of 1300. The college was awarded a chapter of Phi Beta University, Fullerton, invites applications for a tenure-track STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY Kappa in 1860, only the 16th institution so honored. The position at the Assistant Professor level, starting August The Department of Earth Sciences seeks applications for City of Marietta is a historic river city located at the conflu- 1999. Applicants should have the following credentials a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor ence of the Muskingum and Ohio Rivers. Marietta College and capabilities: 1. a Ph.D. in geology or hydrogeology, 2. level in structural geology effective July 1, 1999. The suc- is an equal opportunity educator and employer which val- a primary interest in teaching and achieving excellence in cessful candidate will teach at the undergraduate and ues diversity. Women, minorities, and persons with dis- teaching, 3. a field-based orientation with experience in graduate level, supervise research students and maintain abilities are encouraged to apply. groundwater modeling, and 4. a commitment to develop- a vigorous research programme. This person will have ing a research program that includes undergraduate and expertise in structural analysis, a strong commitment to ASSISTANT PROFESSORSHIP graduate students. field-based research, and experience in or a desire to DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGICAL SCIENCES Teaching responsibilities will include physical geology, work on ore deposit-related structural problems. UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS hydrogeology, field hydrology, graduate courses in the Mineral deposits and Precambrian geology are a par- Assistant Professorship seeks likely candidate. If you will new faculty member’s area of expertise, and participation ticular strength of the Department at the research and be available, with a Ph.D., in the fall of 1999, and would in our summer hydrology field camp at Mammoth Lakes, post-graduate level. In 1997 an NSERC Industrial like to share your love of teaching and research in a CA. Expertise in G.I.S., exploration geophysics and/or Research Chair in Mineral Exploration was established in vibrant setting in either environmental geophysics or flu- contaminant hydrogeology/hydrogeochemistry is a plus. the department. The Chair is Director of the Mineral vial process geomorphology, please answer this ad. See the full text of this announcement at http://geology. Exploration Research Centre, which carries out applied If interested, please send a letter of intent and interest, fullerton.edu/geology/. and fundamental research into the genesis of magmatic a curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation to: To apply, please send the following: a detailed curricu- and hydrothermal ore deposits both in Canada and inter- Chair, Search Committee, Department of Geological Sci- lum vitae; a letter telling about yourself and detailing how nationally. ences, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN 38152. you meet the qualifications outlined above; a statement Laurentian University is a bilingual institution and an Review of applicants will begin February 1, 1999, and will about teaching that includes a discussion of relevant equal opportunity employer. It has a policy of passive continue until the position is filled. Complete information course work and/or experience in preparation for teaching, bilingualism (English/French) as a condition of tenure; free about the position, the department and the Center for a list of courses you would feel comfortable teaching, and second language instruction is available. Applications are Earthquake Research and Information can be obtained by a statement of your teaching philosophy; a statement of encouraged from all qualified individuals, including pointing your Internet browser to www.people.memphis. your future research plans and goals; and the names, women, aboriginal peoples, members of visible minorities edu/~geolsci/ and www.ceri.memphis.edu. addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of at and persons with disabilities. Please submit an applica- Phone: (901) 678-4356. Fax 901-678-2178. E-mail: least three references familiar with your teaching and tion, with complete curriculum vitae and the names and [email protected] research potential. addresses of three referees, to: Dr. Richard James, Chair, Send application to: Dr. Brady Rhodes, Chair, Search Department of Earth Sciences, Laurentian University, MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY Committee, Department of Geological Sciences, California Ramsey Lake Road, Sudbury, Ontario P3E 2C6, Canada. GEOLOGICAL SCIENCES State University, P.O. Box 6850, Fullerton, California Telephone: (705) 675-1151, ext. 2263; fax 705-675-4898; The Department of Geological Sciences announces a 92834-6850. Applications will be accepted until January e-mail: [email protected]. tenure-track position, at the assistant professor level, in 15, 1999. sedimentology/stratigraphy beginning August 16, 1999. California State University, Fullerton, is an Affirmative POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS IN Applicants must show promise of an outstanding research Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. GEOLOGY/GEOCHEMISTRY program and be committed to excellence in teaching at The Geology and Geochemistry Group (EES-1) of the both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Applicants DICKINSON COLLEGE Earth and Environmental Sciences Division at Los Alamos should have expertise in physical sedimentology and STRATIGRAPHY/SEDIMENTOLOGY/PALEONTOLOGY National Laboratory invites applications for postdoctoral stratigraphy. This position is broadly defined to attract out- Applications are invited for an anticipated one-year posi- research in geology and geochemistry. Candidates with standing candidates. Specialties could include reservoir tion at the assistant professor level starting July 1999. strong quantitative, numerical modeling, spatial analysis and basin analyses, tectonic evolution of basins, record of Teaching duties will include introductory Historical Geol- and/or thermodynamics skills are preferred, and must ogy lecture and lab, Physical Geology lab, an upper level have exceptional academic and publication records. Areas Position Announcements continued on p. 40

GSA TODAY, December 1998 39 Position Announcements continued from p. 39 sity of Minnesota, 10 University Drive, Duluth, MN 55812. ies. State University of New York College at Cortland is an Prospective candidates with questions regarding this posi- AA/EEO/ADA employer. the Earth’s climatic and oceanographic history. Preference tion may contact Howard Mooers by e-mail at will be given to applicants whose research interests [email protected]. FACULTY POSITION IN CARBONATE SEDIMENTOLOGY include spatial and temporal variability in sedimentological The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, KNOXVILLE processes and patterns using such tools as 3-D seismic, educator and employer. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is seeking quali- structural geology, dating techniques, and stratigraphy. fied candidates for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Interested applicants should forward a curriculum vitae, LECTURER/LABORATORY COORDINATOR Professor rank in carbonate sedimentology. The responsi- official transcripts, statement of teaching and research UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE bilities include teaching historical geology, upper-level interests, and names, addresses, telephone numbers, and Applications are invited for the position of lecturer and lab- courses in the geology major, and graduate courses in the e-mail addresses of three references to: Dr. Thomas A. oratory coordinator of introductory geology and earth sci- candidate’s specialty; conducting scholarly research in Vogel, Chair, Department of Geological Sciences, Michi- ences courses in the Department of Geography and Earth geological sciences; supervising masters and doctoral stu- gan State University, 206 Natural Science Building, East Sciences, University of North Carolina at Charlotte. dents; and contributing to the administration of the depart- Lansing, MI 48824-1115. Application Deadline: January 5, Primary responsibilities include lecturing in introductory ment and the university, as required. Preference will be 1999. Michigan State University is an Affirmative geology lecture and lab courses and implementation and given to candidates who balance field and laboratory stud- Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. Handicappers have oversight of introductory geology and earth sciences labs ies of carbonate depositional and diagenetic systems. All the right to request and receive reasonable accommoda- in coordination with other faculty. Specific duties may Ph.D. requirements must be completed by August 1999. tion. include: development of lab exercises and manuals; main- Strong commitments to scholarly research and excellence taining lab equipment and supplies; training and schedul- in teaching are required. Women and minorities are SURFICIAL PROCESSES/HYDROGEOLOGY ing lab instructors; developing and organizing field trips; encouraged to apply. The Department of Geology at the University of Min- and summer teaching (one course). The lecturer teaches The position is available August 1, 1999. For full con- nesota—Duluth seeks to fill a tenure-track position starting an average of 9 contact hours per semester during the sideration, applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, September 1999 at the assistant professor level in the academic year. transcripts, and arrange for three letters of reference to be general areas of hydrogeology or surficial processes to The position is permanent full-time 12-month non- sent to the search committee by January 15, 1999, to Dr. complement existing strengths. The subdiscipline is open. tenure track with full benefits. Applicants should have at Theodore C. Labotka, Search Committee Chairman, A Ph.D. in the geosciences is required at the time of least a masters in geology or earth sciences. Salary range Department of Geological Sciences, University of Ten- appointment. We seek a versatile geoscientist who may is $30,000 to $32,000. nessee, Knoxville, Tennessee 37996-1410. collaborate with faculty in the Geology Department Send applications, including curriculum vitae, state- UTK is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ (http://www.d.umn.edu/geology), the Large Lakes Obser- ment of teaching experience, and names and addresses ADEA Employer. vatory (http://www.d.umn.edu/llo), the Natural Resources of three referees, to Dr. Wayne Walcott, Department of Research Institute (http://www.nrri.umn.edu), or the Water Geography and Earth Sciences, University of North Car- GEOCHEMIST/MINERALOGIST Resources Sciences graduate program (http://wrc.coafes. olina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC 28223 by January 15, The Department of Geosciences at Western Michigan umn.edu/wrs/). 1999. University has a tenure-track opening at the assistant pro- The successful applicant will be expected to develop Additional information about the department and uni- fessor level for a geochemist/mineralogist. Low tempera- an active externally funded research program, to super- versity is available at http://ga-mac.uncc.edu/ ture aqueous or organic geochemistry or applied mineral- vise undergraduate, masters, and doctoral students, and The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an ogy are desirable specialties. A Ph.D. is required and to teach undergraduate and graduate courses including equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. must be in hand by August 1999. The successful candi- courses in environmental geology and either geomorphol- date must be capable of teaching upper division under- ogy or hydrogeology. FACULTY POSITION graduate lecture and labs in mineralogy/petrology and one Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, a statement UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER or more graduate courses in his or her specialty. The can- of research and teaching interests, and the names, The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at didate will also be expected to develop a vigorous, exter- addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three refer- the University of Rochester has an opening for a tenure- nally funded research program. ences by January 15, 1999, to: Dr. Howard Mooers, track faculty position beginning in September 1999. We The Geosciences Department maintains strong under- Search Committee Chair, Department of Geology, Univer- expect to appoint an assistant professor, but qualified can- graduate majors in geology, hydrogeology, geophysics, didates may also be considered at a senior level. Candi- and earth science. Graduate programs include M.S. and dates with exceptional ability and motivation to develop an Ph.D. degrees. Laboratory facilities include XRD, SEM, independent research program in the field broadly defined light element stable isotope and water quality (organic and as sedimentary geology (including stratigraphy, paleontol- inorganic) labs. The department is moving into new labo- ogy, active tectonics and geomorphology) that comple- ratory facilities during the current academic year and ments the department’s research and educational efforts funds are available for upgrading instrumental capabilities. are encouraged to apply. For information on our depart- Western Michigan University has embarked upon a ment, please visit our Web site: http://www.earth. vigorous affirmative action program that encourages appli- rochester.edu. A Ph.D. at the time of appointment is cations from under-represented groups. Send a letter of required. Applicants should have a strong interest in application, concise statement of research interests, vitae, teaching both undergraduate and graduate students, and academic transcripts, and three letters of recommendation will be expected to develop an externally funded research to the Geochemist Search Committee, Department of program involving Ph.D. students. Interested persons Geosciences, Western Michigan University, 1201 Oliver should send a curriculum vitae, the names and addresses Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49008. Further information on the of three references, and a brief description of research department (http://www.wmich.edu/geology) and univer- and teaching interests that includes the candidate’s view sity (http://www.wmich.edu) can be viewed on our Web of how their program would complement and strengthen sites. our department to: Faculty Selection Committee, Depart- ment of Earth & Environmental Sciences, University of UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN—OSHKOSH Rochester, Rochester, NY 14627-0221; fax 716-244-5689. The Department of Geology invites applications for two Review of applicants will begin October 15, 1998, and tenure-track assistant professor positions. Ph.D. required; continue until the position is filled. The university is an prior college teaching experience preferred. 1) Field-ori- equal opportunity employer and encourages women and ented structural geologist to teach and direct summer field minority applicants. camp and teach structural geology and field methods. Field camp accounts for about one-half of the teaching GEOMORPHOLOGIST load, allowing flexibility in scheduling research and teach- The Department of Geology of the State University of New ing during the regular academic year. Candidates also York, College at Cortland has a tenure-track position for a able to teach geophysics (in alternate years) will be given GEOMORPHOLOGIST beginning in August of 1999 at the preference. Starts either June 14 or September 1, 1999. Assistant Professor level. The successful candidate must 2) Field-oriented sedimentary geologist with specialties in have a Ph.D. at the time of appointment and an ability to clastic sedimentology and/or paleontology to teach under- teach courses in geomorphology, introductory level geol- graduate courses in his or her specialties as well as fresh- ogy and glacial geology, and possibly meteorology and man-level courses. Candidates also able to teach land-use planning. Contributions to the secondary educa- oceanography will be given preference. tion program and the departmental concentration in envi- Starts September 1, 1999. Candidates should be com- ronmental science as well as participation in the field pro- mitted to undergraduate education and to developing a grams at the Brauer Geology Field Station are expected. research program that includes undergraduates. Please The candidate is also expected to attract outside funding submit a résumé, concise statements of your teaching and to support a research program involving undergraduate research interests and experience, transcripts (original or students. Additional information can be obtained from: copy), and three letters of reference (sent by referees) by http://www.cortland.edu/Geology/ December 15, 1998 to Dr. Norris Jones, Chair, Depart- Please send a statement of teaching and research ment of Geology, University of Wisconsin—Oshkosh, interests, a complete CV, and names of at least three ref- Oshkosh, WI 54901. Information about the department, its erences to: James E. Bugh, Department of Geology, programs, and research facilities can be found at SUNY Cortland, P.O. Box 2000, Cortland, NY 13045. http://www.uwosh.edu/departments/geology/. AA/EOE. Review of applications will begin January 1, 1999, and continue until the position is filled. We have a strong commitment to the affirmation of diversity and have interdisciplinary degree programs in the areas of multicultural stud-

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SOUTH-CENTRAL SECTION — March 15–16, 1999, Lubbock, ROCKY MOUNTAIN SECTION — April 8–10, 1999, Pocatello, Texas. Submit completed abstracts to: James Barrick, Dept. of Geo- Idaho. Submit completed abstracts to: Paul Link, Dept. of Geology, sciences, Texas Tech, Lubbock, TX 79409-1053, (806) 742-3107, Idaho State University, 785 South 8th Ave., Pocatello, ID 83209- [email protected]. Abstract deadline: December 15, 1998. 8072, (208) 236-3846, [email protected]. Abstract deadline: December 29, 1998. NORTHEASTERN SECTION — March 22–24, 1999, Providence, Rhode Island. Submit completed abstracts to: Anne I. Veeger, Dept. NORTH-CENTRAL SECTION — April 22–23, 1999, Champaign- of Geology, University of Rhode Island, Green Hall, Kingston, RI Urbana, Illinois. Submit completed abstracts to: C. Pius Weibel, 02881, (401) 874-2187, [email protected]. Abstract deadline: Illinois State Geological Survey, 615 E. Peabody Dr., Champaign, December 8, 1998. IL 61820-6964, (217) 333-5108, [email protected]. Abstract deadline: January 11, 1999. SOUTHEASTERN SECTION — March 25–26, 1999, Athens, Georgia. Submit completed abstracts to: Michael F. Roden, Dept. CORDILLERAN SECTION — June 2–4, 1999, Berkeley, California. of Geology, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602-2501, (706) Submit completed abstracts to: George Brimhall, Dept. of Geology 542-2416, [email protected]. Abstract deadline: December 14, & Geophysics, University of California, Berkeley, CA 94720-4767, 1998. (510) 642-5868, [email protected]. Abstract deadline: February 19, 1999. SECTION MEETINGS

GSA TODAY, December 1998 41 VOLUME 26 December BULLETIN and NO. 12 P. 1057Ð1184 GEOLOGY Contents DECEMBER 1998 1059 Two or four Neoproterozoic glaciations? Martin J. Kennedy, Bruce Runnegar, Anthony R. Prave, K.-H. Hoffmann, Michael A. The Geological Society of America Arthur 1064 Organic carbon flux controls the morphology of magnetofossils in marine sediments Toshitsugu Yamazaki, Hodaka Kawahata Volume 110, Number 12, December 1998 1067 Eocene magmatism: The heat source for Carlin-type gold deposits of northern Nevada Christopher D. Henry, David R. Boden 1515 Farewell and thanks from the Ann Arbor editorial office Lynn M. Walter and Vicki Lawrence 1071 Landslide-driven drainage network evolution in a pre-steady-state mountain belt: Finisterre Mountains, Papua New Guinea Niels Hovius, Colin P. Stark, Matthew A. Tutton, Lon D. Abbott 1516Ð1529 Mass-gravity deposits and structures in the Lower Cretaceous of Sonora, Mexico 1075 Evidence for precollisional subduction erosion in ancient collisional Mary Beth McKee and Thomas H. Anderson belts: The case of the Mid-European Variscides Onno Oncken 1530Ð1546 Paleomagnetic constraints on the tectonic evolution of Bare Mountain, 1079 Pluton emplacement during transpression in brittle crust: New views Nevada from analogue experiments John A. Stamatakos, David A. Ferrill, and Kathy H. Spivey K. Benn, F. Odonne, M. de Saint Blanquat 1083 Nd isotope composition and rare earth element distribution in early 1547Ð1573 Structure and evolution of Upheaval Dome: A pinched-off salt diapir Paleozoic biogenic apatite from Baltoscandia: A signature of Iapetus M. P. A. Jackson, D. D. Schultz-Ela, M. R. Hudec, I. A. Watson, and ocean water M. L. Porter Sergei Felitsyn, Ulf Sturesson, Leonid Popov, Lars Holmer 1087 Xenoliths of Grenvillian granulite basement constrain models for the 1574Ð1589 Variation in displacement along strike of the South VirginÐWhite Hills origin of voluminous Tertiary rhyolites, Davis Mountains, west Texas detachment fault: Perspective from the northern White Hills, north- K. L. Cameron, R. L. Ward western Arizona 1091 A fossil record full of holes: The Phanerozoic history of drilling predation Ernest M. Duebendorfer and Warren D. Sharp Michal⁄ Kowalewski, Alfrèd Dulai, Franz T. Fürsich 1095 Discovery of a Plinian basaltic eruption of Roman age at Etna volcano, Italy 1590Ð1614 Achieving equity between women and men in the geosciences Mauro Coltelli, Paola Del Carlo, Luigina Vezzoli Allison Macfarlane and Sheryl Luzzadder-Beach 1099 Pyrite formation in the water column and sediments of a meromictic lake Neil S. Suits, Rick T. Wilkin 1615Ð1620 Neoproterozoic-Paleozoic geography and tectonics: Review, hypothesis, environmental speculation 1103 Time scales of magmatic processes: New insights from dynamic models Discussion: George W. Viele for magmatic assimilation Discussion: William A. Thomas Benjamin R. Edwards, James K. Russell Reply: Ian W. D. Dalziel 1107 Sea-level– and gas-hydrate–controlled catastrophic sediment failures of the Amazon Fan 1621Ð1640 Annual Index Mark Maslin, Naja Mikkelsen, Claudia Vilela, Bilal Haq 1111 Back reaction between restite and melt: Implications for geothermo- barometry and pressure-temperature paths Leo M. Kriegsman, Bas J. Hensen 1115 Fine-scale heat flow, shallow heat sources, and decoupled circulation systems at two sea-floor hydrothermal sites, Middle Valley, northern CALL FOR APPLICATIONS AND NOMINATIONS FOR Juan de Fuca Ridge J. S. Stein, A. T. Fisher, M. Langseth, W. Jin, G. Iturrino, E. Davis 1119 Plant taphonomy in incised valleys: Implications for interpreting paleo- Geology Co-Editor climate from fossil plants Timothy M. Demko, Russell F. Dubiel, Judith Totman Parrish GSA is soliciting applications and nominations for the position 1123 Hydrothermal origin of Devonian conical mounds (kess-kess) of Hamar of co-editor of Geology, to serve a three-year term, beginning Lakhdad Ridge, Anti-Atlas, Morocco in January 2000, as one of a two-editor team. Desirable char- D. Mounji, P.-A. Bourque, M. M. Savard acteristics for the successful candidate include: 1127 Precise ages and isotopic constraints for the Lewis Hills (Bay of Islands Ophiolite): Preservation of an arc–spreading ridge intersection 1. Broad interest and experience in geology; international Michaela Kurth, Andreas Sassen, Günter Suhr, Klaus Mezger recognition 1131 Comparison of multiple proxy records of Holocene environments in the 2. Iconoclastic; willing to take risks and try innovations midwestern United States R. G. Baker, L. A. Gonzalez, M. Raymo, E. A. Bettis III, M. K. Reagan, J. A. Dorale 3. Familiar with many earth scientists and their work 1135 Chemical and particle-size evidence for addition of fine dust to soils of 4. Sense of perspective and humor the midwestern United States 5. Organized and productive Joseph A. Mason, Peter M. Jacobs 6. Willing to work closely with GSA headquarters staff 1139 Late thermal evolution of the Oman Mountains subophiolitic windows: 7. Able to make decisions Apatite fission-track thermochronology Gérard Poupeau, Omar Saddiqi, André Michard, Bruno Goffé, Roland Oberhänsli 8. Sense of fairness 1143 U-Pb zircon age for the Umkondo dolerites, eastern Zimbabwe: 1.1 Ga 9. Familiar with new trends in geoscience large igneous province in southern Africa–East Antarctica and possible 10. Willing to consider nontraditional research in geosciences Rodinia correlations Richard E. Hanson, Mark W. Martin, Samuel A. Bowring, Hubert Munyanyiwa GSA provides the editor with a small stipend as well as Forum expenses for secretarial assistance, mail, and telephone. 1147 Horizontal accretion and stabilization of the Archean Zimbabwe Craton If you wish to be considered, please submit a curriculum vitae Comment: Tom G. Blenkinsop; Reply: Paul H. G. M. Dirks, Hielke A. Jelsma Comment: John R. Ridley, Balz S. Kamber, Jan D. Kramers and a brief letter describing why you should be chosen. If you Reply: Paul H. G. M. Dirks, Hielke A. Jelsma wish to nominate another, submit a letter of nomination and 1150 Pleistocene relief production in Laramide mountain ranges, western the individual’s written permission and c.v. Send nominations United States and applications to Peggy S. Lehr, Director of Publications, Comment: Jeffrey P. Schaffer; Reply: Eric E. Small, Robert S. Anderson Geological Society of America, P.O. Box 9140, Boulder, 1152 Alleged mosasaur bite marks on Late Cretaceous ammonites are limpet (patellogastropod) home scars: Correction CO 80301, by April 14, 1999. Mammalian community response to the latest Paleocene thermal maximum: An isotaphonomic study in the northern Bighorn Basin, Wyoming: Correction 1153 1998 Annual Index

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A Ph.D. in oceanography and geophysics. students, and provide community service common at a geological sciences or a related field is required. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in geology, geo- state-supported institution. Candidates should have a strong potential for funded physics, or earth science at the time of appointment. The The department currently has ten tenure-track faculty, research, have refereed publications, and have a successful candidate will develop his or her own courses five of whom are geologists, and two full-time instructors. commitment to teaching. The successful candidate can in oceanography (introductory level), geophysics B.S. and M.S. degrees are offered. Within geosciences expect to interact closely with existing programs in (intermediate and advanced levels), and coastal proc- there are four areas of emphasis: broadcast sedimentology, biostratigraphy, paleobiology, Quaternary esses (advanced level). 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The Ohio State University is surficial processes and is active in the environmental UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, sciences and environmental studies programs. The FACULTY POSITION, DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGY minorities, Vietnam-era veterans, disabled veterans, and program has ~20 students and graduates 6-8 students per The Department of Geology at UM is searching for a individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. year. tenure-track faculty member who has made fundamental Instrumentation in the department includes XRD, laser- contributions in shallow lithosphere, particularly crustal DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES particle size analyzer, coulometer, fully equipped processes. We seek an outstanding scientist in one of the KUTZTOWN UNIVERSITY sedimentology, paleoclimatology, and clay mineralogy following broadly defined areas: structural geology and IGNEOUS/METAMORPHIC GEOLOGIST laboratories, GIS computer lab, and a meteorological tectonics, or neotectonics. A Ph.D. is required at the time Applications are invited for a full-time, tenure-track faculty station. In addition, the department shares an ICAPES of appointment. The appointee is expected to develop and position at the Assistant Professor level beginning August with the department of chemistry. Vassar College also maintain an active, externally funded research program 1999. 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Vassar College is mineralization; hydrological processes and integration of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, a brief statement an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. geomorphology, hydrology and ecology to understand of teaching philosophy, plans for research involving surface environments; and isotope geochemistry in undergraduates, and three letters of recommendation to: TENURE-TRACK FACULTY POSITION support of these areas and in mantle geochemistry, Chairperson of Geology Search Committee, Department HYDROGEOLOGY, RUTGERS UNIVERSITY meteoritics, tectonics, carbonate diagenesis, sediment of Physical Sciences, P.O. Box 730, Kutztown University, The Department of Geological Sciences of Rutgers, the cycling, geochronology, stratigraphy, and paleoclimate Kutztown, PA 19530 by December 28, 1998. Kutztown State University of New Jersey (New Brunswick), seeks to studies. The Department of Geology encourages University is an AA/EEO employer. For information about fill a tenure-track faculty position in the general field of interdisciplinary approaches to the study of the Earth and the geology program see the Web page at hydrogeology beginning in September 1999. A Ph.D. is participates in the Earth System Science Interdisciplinary http://www.kutztown.edu/acad/geology. required at the time of appointment, which is intended to Center. This new center has been formed through be at the rank of assistant professor. 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GSA TODAY, December 1998 43 Students Practice Geologic Skills as Parks Interns

Early last summer, six geology under- cooperation with the Geologic Resource pendous geological resources. Over the sum- graduates arrived at different national parks Division of the National Park Service. Thanks mer, the interns would help by addressing and monuments around the country. Along to the generosity of program sponsors, their park’s most pressing needs. The interns with their backpacks, hiking boots, and including the Shell Oil Company Founda- organized fossil collections and databases, sleeping bags, they brought abundant tion, the Frank A. Campini Foundation, and helped with geologic research, interpreted energy and a hunger to learn. Twelve weeks John and Carol Mann, the two internships of geologic features, staffed visitor centers, led later, they would return home. But for now, 1997 expanded to six for 1998. geology walks and talks, and developed edu- a wealth of opportunities to sharpen their Each of the six participating parks—Bad- cational materials for park visitors and staff. geologic skills awaited them. lands, Death Valley, Denali, Lake Clark, and The parks provided the interns with The students were participants in the Petrified Forest National Parks, and White housing in a trailer, apartment, cabin, or 1998 National Parks Undergraduate Geology Sands National Monument—had its own set semipermanent tent shelter. The internship Summer Interns program administered by of high-priority geologic needs. None but program provided stipends to cover travel, the Geological Society of America (GSA) in Denali has a staff geologist, despite their stu- food, and living expenses. A park staff mem-

Lake Clark Badlands National Park needed an intern to interact with National Park park visitors and participate in paleontological fieldwork, so Matt and Preserve, staffed the visitor center, prepared and led public geology walks Alaska, Intern and talks, gave public tours of the park’s active Pig Dig site, pre- Alison Anders pared written materials for visitors, and produced a Pig Dig video Alison, from that will delight future visitors. He also assisted with excavation Minneapolis, Min- at the Pig Dig, provided on-site interpretation, and catalogued nesota, is a senior at and prepared specimens. Carleton College, Matt says his biggest contribution this summer was “the where she is study- time I spent with the public, as well as the educational video of ing both geology the Pig Dig. I feel great about it.” He is happy that the materials and mathematics. he developed will continue to benefit visitors in the future. She is a trained Wilderness First White Sands For Alison Anders, part of the fun of fieldwork at Responder and has National Lake Clark National Park and Preserve was simply led extended wilder- Monument, getting there. ness backpacking New Mexico, and canoe trips. Intern Lake Clark needed an intern who could do fieldwork, orga- Andrew Jeans nize GIS databases, and develop educational materials. Alison Andrew Jeans, filled the bill, assisting with fieldwork on landslides, volcanoes, who grew up in and glaciers, working on the park’s geologic GIS databases, and Chester, New Hamp- researching and producing a photo-and-text “flight-seeing” visi- shire, and attends tors’ guide to the park’s glaciers. She also helped staff the park vis- Brigham Young Uni- itor center, assisted with wildlife and water-quality studies, and Andrew Jeans helps visitors understand the origin versity, is an accom- conducted postfield labwork. of White Sands National Monument’s snow-white plished public “I feel especially good about creating and renewing interest gypsum sand dunes. speaker. After he and awareness of geology at Lake Clark,” Alison said. “It was graduates, he plans great to have everybody talking about geology and stumping me to be a high school with real questions that affected their jobs!” science teacher. White Sands National Monument is a geologically fascinat- Badlands ing location, and the park needed an intern who could help with National Park, interpretation of its geologic resources for the benefit of both visi- South Dakota, tors and staff. Andrew’s combined background in teaching and Intern Matt geology was ideal. He led public geology walks and talks, helped Hoskins lead teachers’ workshops, and staffed the visitor center. He helped Matt, from Fly research the relationships between dune migration and vegeta- Creek, New York, tion and prepared new interpretive materials to help park staff will graduate soon present geology programs. from Boston Col- Andrew is particularly pleased with the geology slide presen- lege, where his tation he researched and assembled for the park staff to use. He majors are environ- also collected a wealth of resources he will be able to use in the mental geoscience classroom and reports, “Creating and giving public programs and and Spanish. Matt participating in teachers’ workshops gave me valuable experience loves sports and that will help me a lot as a teacher.” Matt Hoskins helps out at the Pig Dig in Badlands outdoor activities National Park, where Oligocene vertebrate fossils and has partici- are being excavated. pated in Outward Bound. Before college, he spent a year as an exchange student in Spain. He has also supervised construction and landscape crews and has worked as a kids’ basketball coach and ski instructor.

44 GSA TODAY, December 1998 ber provided guidance to each intern, research techniques, public speaking, prepar- pating in wildlife and vegetation surveys or assigning their duties and monitoring their ing educational programs, new software, water- and air-quality studies gave them a progress and well-being. and a lot of geology, listed accomplishments broader understanding of the park’s natural Most interns were surprised and pleased included firing a shotgun, camping with systems and their relationships to geology. with the responsibility and independence grizzlies, shooting air photos, doing botany, Would they do it all again? Their answer they experienced. One said, “Nothing is set planning a week in the field for 15 people, was a unanimous, “Yes!” The students grew in up like it is in the classroom, and there is no and “what it is to be a geologist.” knowledge, experience, and confidence. Park teacher to tell you if you’re right or wrong.” The interns appreciated the chances staff, visitors, and researchers were rewarded Another noted that the internship “helped they had to explore their parks. One wrote by the students’ energy, their fresh perspec- me to see what geology out of an academic that his supervisor established a work sched- tives, and the geologic work they do. GSA setting is like; it challenged me to find alter- ule that included time each week for explor- and our outstanding program sponsors profit native plans and ways to go about a single ing the area and getting to know the greater from supporting a successful, vibrant program project.” context of the park. Several students com- whose positive outcomes will benefit visitors When asked what they learned during mented that their parks had helpful orienta- to the national parks for years to come. the summer, the interns’ lists were long and tion programs to prepare them to work with eclectic. In addition to field methods, park visitors. Others mentioned that partici-

Denali National Park, their geological and paleontological resources. Jack assisted with Alaska, Intern geologic research, helped prepare fossil samples, measured strati- Tessa Walker Watson graphic sections, researched general park geology, and helped Tessa grew up in the with air-quality monitoring. wide-open spaces of western Adrian Hunt, Mesa Technical College, Tucumcari, New Colorado, and she has a Mexico, reported that Jack discovered “only the fourth known wealth of hiking and camp- Late Triassic dinosaur locality at the park” while assisting Hunt ing experience. This past and his students this summer. Jack says he feels great about his spring she graduated from discovery and about being an integral part of a field research pro- Western State College, got ject. He is also happy that his college courses prepared him to married, moved—and left for take full advantage of his internship. Denali. Now reunited with her husband in Seattle, she is Death Valley making plans for graduate National Park, school. California and Denali needed an intern Nevada, Intern to finish identifying and cata- Torrey Nyborg loguing the park’s paleonto- Torrey is a Tessa Walker Watson explores backcoun- logic collection into a usable senior at Portland try geology in Denali National Park. resource for park staff and State University, visitors. Tessa completed that with dual majors in task, updated the park’s GIS paleontological database, helped geology and biol- with research on Muldrow glacier, gleaned information from ogy. He would be records of old mining claims, and hiked to remote localities to do there now, but his surveying and other fieldwork. internship was so Tessa said that she felt a great sense of accomplishment for Torrey Nyborg smiles through the heat in Death successful that he is completing the work on the park’s fossil collection. She added, Valley National Park. at Fossil Butte “I had an excellent intern experience. I was always given the National Monu- support I needed from my supervisor and coworkers.” ment in Wyoming, working on an additional project. Torrey learned paleontological Petrified Forest conservation techniques while studying at Cambridge University National Park, for a semester as an exchange student. He plans to pursue a doctor- Arizona, Intern ate in invertebrate paleontology and paleontologic conservation. Jack Rogers The internship at Death Valley National Park was added to Jack was a the original program of five internships in response to generous “nontraditional” program sponsors, extensive park needs, and a highly qualified undergraduate who pool of applicants. The park wanted an intern who could meet came to school its critical geologic needs and assist with the identification, docu- after retiring as a mentation, mapping, and preservation of its geologic and paleon- Chief Warrant Offi- tological resources, someone who also could work with GIS cer from the U.S. databases and photography. Torrey inventoried and pho- Army. He graduated tographed rare fossil trackways, established GIS databases for fos- from Tarleton State sil sites, produced a GPS map of the area, and provided input on University this past developing preservation and monitoring plans for fragile paleon- Jack Rogers takes a break amid slabs of ripple- summer and is tologic areas that will someday be open to the public. marked sandstone at Petrified Forest National Park. beginning his grad- Torrey says the prospect of fieldwork in 120-plus degree tem- uate work in pale- peratures was a bit daunting but his love for paleontology pre- ontology at Southern Methodist University. Jack’s family includes vailed. “Death Valley is a geologist’s dream, and I was able to a daughter, Michelle, who will graduate from college this semester. work on fossil vertebrate material of camels, horses, mastodons, Jack says he was motivated by a strong desire to graduate first! birds, and cats that roamed Death Valley in a much more hos- Petrified Forest personnel needed an intern to help research pitable time period.... I hope to return.” In fact, Torrey has the park’s vertebrate fossil sites and to help park staff understand applied for a National Park Foundation grant to do just that. ■

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