| Field Trip #4: Mapping Paleozoic Rocks, Llano Uplift |
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I. Objectives
- Make a geologic map of Pennsylvanian and Quaternary units on a small ranch east of Marble Falls.
- Write concise unit descriptions of each of the map units.
II. When
- March 22 or 23 - see the roster
- We depart at 7:30 AM from the east basement door and will be back on campus by about 6:15.
III.Bring
- Compass, hand lens, hammer
- Clipboard, field book
- Ink pens (2), colored pencils (6 minimum), eraser, protractor, mech. pencil
- Lunch, water, rain coat
Paleozoic Rocks (brown), Precambrian plutons
(pink) and Pennsylvanian faults in the Llano uplift.
IV. Background Material
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Project
Description -
Topographic Map
of the Project Area
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Simplified Geologic Map, Austin - Llano Area
Last Updated
August 20, 2009
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Geological Sciences
U. Texas at Austin