Igneous and Metamorphic Working Group
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By Geosciences and Environmental Change Science Center
October 30, 2024
Tectonic and Magmatic evolution of Death Valley, California
Sampling ignimbrites of the Central Death Valley volcanic field for geochronology.
Sampling ignimbrites of the Central Death Valley volcanic field for geochronology.
Precambrian basement and tectonism in the Intermountain West
Exploring the Colorado basement and Proterozoic shear zones. Fresh outcrops like this metagreywacke near Almont, Colorado, and cutting-edge techniques shed light on crustal growth and tectonic processes.
Exploring the Colorado basement and Proterozoic shear zones. Fresh outcrops like this metagreywacke near Almont, Colorado, and cutting-edge techniques shed light on crustal growth and tectonic processes.
Grizzly Peak Caldera, Southern Rocky Mountain Volcanic Field, Colorado
The west side of Lincoln Creek drainage reveals the intricate details of the Grizzly Peak caldera. Dikes cutting the tuff help establish the timing of volcanic activity that shaped this landscape.
The west side of Lincoln Creek drainage reveals the intricate details of the Grizzly Peak caldera. Dikes cutting the tuff help establish the timing of volcanic activity that shaped this landscape.