One-day field trip 5/31/2008 (Rain date: 6/1/2008)

This field trip will examine the geology of the dramatic Sideling Hill roadcut on Interstate 68 in western Maryland. Exposed there are Mississippian sedimentary rocks that have been folded by the Appalachian mountain-building event. We will also visit the entrenched meanders of the Potomac River known as the Paw Paw Bends, and observe folding mechanisms in the Brallier Formation at the Paw Paw Tunnel along the C&O Canal. Note: This trip involves moderately strenuous hiking on forest trails. Meet in back of the CT building at 9:00 a.m.; Return by 7:00 p.m. For information about meeting time/place or other questions call (703) 323-3276 or email .

Logistics (What to bring, where to meet, what to expect, etc.)
Pre-Trip Readings
Podcast
Assignment
Proper formatting
Current edition of the course handout (which I will give you a paper copy of on the morning of the field trip)

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