Virtual field trips

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Press Democrat article on Sonoma County Geology, Sunday, Sept. 6 (copyright, Press Democrat) text with some clarification and revision

This article is the result of a collaboration with Eileen Clegg, reporter; Chris Chung, photographer and Gary Newman, Graphic artist.

Check out the geologic History of Sonoma County in living color and 3-D Press Democrat Graphic

Sonoma County Virtual Field Trip


Visit classic field stops by computer. I have written several descriptions of hot spots in Sonoma County Geology with photos and diagrams. My aim is to provide a layperson's guide to places you can visit with me on organized field trips (see schedule above) or on your own with the information contained herein. The first efforts follow below.

An Introduction to Geology for ordinary folks

An overview of Sonoma County Geology

Shell Beach a close look at a subduction zone

Bodega Head The Salinian Terrane, west of the San Andreas Fault

Walking guide to the Petrified Forest

2/9/99 TW

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