| 7:00 AM-7:00 PM, Colorado Convention Center: |
417. Revisiting the South Cañon Number 1 Coal Mine Fire during a Geologic Excursion from Denver to Glenwood Springs, Colorado
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| Primary Leader: Glenn B. Stracher |
| Leader(s): Jim Viellenave, Nancy Lindsley-Griffin, Steven Renner, Janet Lynn Stracher |
| Field Trip Description: During this trip, gas vents, ground fissures and subsidence, and forest fires associated with the South Cañon Number 1 Coal Mine fire west of Glenwood Springs, Colorado are examined and their origin and environmental significance discussed. Field-trip attendees are encouraged to discuss and participate in the following demonstrations: VaporTec passive soil gas sampling, mineral sampling at hot-gas vents, in situ gas analysis using Drager tubes, and gas collection techniques for complete coal-fire gas analysis. The trip involves light hiking, includes snacks and lunch, and culminates in a relaxing dip in Glenwood Spring's "Hot Springs Pool," before returning to Denver. Field-trip guides include specialists in structural and economic geology, mineralogy and petrology, geochemistry, coal geology, and remote sensing. |
| Field Trip will span: 1 day |
| Sponsor(s): GSA Coal Geology Division |