Tour geology of Valles Caldera
Take a trip through time to the age of active volcanoes during a geology tour along the north rim of the Valles Caldera National Preserve on Oct. 6.
The all-day tour will be led by local geologist Kirt Kempter, who conducted fieldwork and mapping for the U.S. Geologic Survey in the Jemez Mountains. The tour takes participants up Chicoma Peak for views of the Rio Grande Rift, Pajarito Plateau and Cerro Pedernal. The tour is a look at the geologic history of the caldera dating back 1.2 million years.
Reservations are required, and participation is limited to 35 people. Lunch is provided. The tour is a fundraiser for Caldera Action, a nonprofit organization that took over the work of the Valles Caldera Coalition. The cost is $50 before Friday and $75 thereafter.
To make sure spots are still available, call 455-5034 or e-mail brooks@cybermesa.com.
This will happen when some of the club will be at Moab but those folks that don't go might want to check this out.
Vince
Take a trip through time to the age of active volcanoes during a geology tour along the north rim of the Valles Caldera National Preserve on Oct. 6.
The all-day tour will be led by local geologist Kirt Kempter, who conducted fieldwork and mapping for the U.S. Geologic Survey in the Jemez Mountains. The tour takes participants up Chicoma Peak for views of the Rio Grande Rift, Pajarito Plateau and Cerro Pedernal. The tour is a look at the geologic history of the caldera dating back 1.2 million years.
Reservations are required, and participation is limited to 35 people. Lunch is provided. The tour is a fundraiser for Caldera Action, a nonprofit organization that took over the work of the Valles Caldera Coalition. The cost is $50 before Friday and $75 thereafter.
To make sure spots are still available, call 455-5034 or e-mail brooks@cybermesa.com.
This will happen when some of the club will be at Moab but those folks that don't go might want to check this out.
Vince
