California Geology Field Trips

Geology field trip june 1 13 2021 5 180 registration open.

California geology field trips.

Tour an authentic gold mine. Field trip guide to the geology of the san ramon valley and environs. Here at geology central you will find hundreds of geology related links videos animations as well as virtual field trips. Travel through northern and central scotland studying fundamental geological concepts and exploring the landscapes and geology of the scottish highlands in this unique 12 day field trip.

The california geological survey s interactive geological map allows users to identify the different rock types and fault lines throughout california. Photos from previous scotland trips. Search virtual geology field trips by map. The california geotour is an index of web pages of geologic field trip guides and related web sites compiled by the california geological survey cgs for the benefit of all who have wondered about california s geologic features.

We have listed web pages that contain geologic information including photographs maps text and. Bob kieckhefer francoise bertaux ron. Big thunder gold mine big thunder gold mine is the most complete mining experience in the black hills. They span from the iconic volcanic landscape of iceland to the fossil rich hills of central california.

In addition to the web viewer the gis data can be downloaded for further use. The california geotour is an interactive index of web pages of geologic field trip guides and related web sites compiled by the california geological survey cgs for the benefit of all who have wondered about california s geologic features. While some virtual field trips are simple images with accompanying text while others are full 3d experiences. The october 17 1989 earthquake.

The northern california geological society is a non profit organization for the promotion of geology theoretical and applied and related fields of natural and technological sciences. Northern california geological society. Over 80 geology field trips available. Click here to use the california geological interactive map source.

Field trips california database. Introducing our newest feature. American association of petroleum geologists northern california geological society. Some for san elijo campus classes.

Some field trips below may be scheduled during class time some for oceanside campus classes. The following photos are from what i think are field trip highlights including a brief caption regarding the geology shown in each photo.