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Field trip to the "The Rock": Newfoundland
The island of Newfoundland spans two ancient continents, Laurentia and Avalonia, brought together during the Acadian Orogeny. It is world famous for its unique geology, such as the evolution of multicellular animals in the Ediacaran at Mistaken Point, as well as one of the only places where mantle peridotites are exposed at the Earth's surface. We will traverse Newfoundland, starting with fragments of Avalonia, then crossing over the complex Iapetus suture to study the geologic remains of the Iapetus Ocean, and, finally, examining rocks of Laurentia. Students will develop field skills, including structural data collection and analysis, mapping, and geologic interpretation. Each student will be assigned a topic for a field presentation to be given during the trip. In addition, students will complete assignments throughout the trip and write a detailed field report following the trip.
Prerequisites: Enrolment in ERS Major or ERS Specialist or Geology Specialist Program, with a minimum of 1.5 credits at ERS or ESS 300 level. This course will be accepted as a substitute for ESS420 Benny Belt.
Instructors: Dr. Paul Ashwell & Dr. Semechah Lui
Staff: Jess Slomka (ERS Lab & Field Coordinator)
When: Summer 2025 tentative dates: July 23-31
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Accessibility: If you are registered with Accessibility, please meet with your Accessibility advisor well before the trip to discuss necessary accommodations and communicate your needs to the course instructors. If you are not registered with Accessibility but require accommodations, please be sure to register with Accessibility now so that the required accommodations can be put in place for the trip. This must be done before registering on ACORN.
Information session: Dates TBA
