| 2008 Joint Meeting of The Geological Society of America, Soil Science Society of America, American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, Gulf Coast Association of Geological Societies with the Gulf Coast Section of SEPM | ||
| 431 | Thursday, 9 October 2008 | |
| 8:00 AM-5:30 PM, Midland, Texas: |
CANCELED: The Sierra Madera Astrobleme, Pecos County, Texas |
| Primary Leader: David A. Kring |
| Field Trip Description: The Sierra Madera structure is a world class astrobleme located in Pecos County, Texas. The 6-mile diameter feature consists of a central uplift of Permian age rocks surrounded by a raised ring of Cretaceous rocks. Diagnostic impact features consisting of shatter cones and micro-breccias are present. |
| Field Trip will span: 2 days |
| Sponsor(s): Houston Geological Society |
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