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Course Description

Our 2-day excursion will take us to the Owen Gorge, Long Valley Caldera, Convict Lake, Devils Postpile and Rainbow Falls. The Owens River has cut a 450 foot canyon through the Bishop Tuff exposing spectacular patterns within the tuff. At our Long Valley Caldera stop, we will see the depression left from a super volcano eruption 760,000 years ago. Convict Lake sits in a glacier-carved bowl and is bounded by 2 towering peaks, Mt. Morrison and Mt. Laurel. We will discuss ice age features and enjoy one of the most beautiful scenes in the Eastern Sierra. The second day will take us to the San Joaquin River drainage. We will visit and discuss the columnar joiting at Devils Postpile and walk along the river to end our day at Rainbow Falls.
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Section Title
Geo/Natrl Hist-E. Sierra Pt 1
Type
Discussion
Days
W, Th
Time
12:00AM to 11:59AM
Dates
Jun 19, 2024 to Jun 20, 2024
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
24.0
Location
Course Fee(s)
TP0003 credit (0 to 3 units) $50.00
Potential Discount(s)
Available for Credit
0 to 3 units
Reading List / Textbook
The Geology and Natural History of the Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains Part 1
Section Title
Geo/Natrl Hist-E. Sierra Pt 1
Type
Discussion
Days
W, Th
Time
12:00AM to 11:59AM
Dates
Jun 19, 2024 to Jun 20, 2024
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
24.0
Location
Course Fee(s)
TP0003 credit (0 to 3 units) $300.00
Potential Discount(s)
Available for Credit
0 to 3 units
Reading List / Textbook
The Geology and Natural History of the Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains Part 1
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