The Tumultuous Geology of the Sacramento River Canyon
The Tumultuous Geology of the Sacramento River Canyon
Rocks exposed in the Sacramento River Canyon record the last 415 million years of Earth’s history. They tell of a landscape shaped by converging tectonic plates that have not only added large tracts of land to western North America but also fueled the ongoing volcanism that has built the High Cascades. The course will explore both the origins of the canyon’s ancient rocks as well as modern geologic processes—such as landslides, flooding, and cavern formation—that continue to shape the region today.
Siskiyou Field Institute
$35-$110
07:30 AM - 05:30 PM on Sat, 1 Jun 2024
Event Supported By
Siskiyou Field Institute
5415978530
institute@thesfi.org
Siskiyou Field Institute
1241 Illinois River Road
Selma,
Oregon
97538