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Southeastern Section - 65th Annual Meeting - 2016

Session No. 30
Friday, 1 April 2016: 8:00 AM-5:30 PM
Exhibit Hall (Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center)

T20. Undergraduate Research: In Honor of Mike Higgins (Posters)

Authors will be present from 9 to 11 AM.

 

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AN ANALYSIS OF SUBMARINE ASH DEPOSITS NEAR THE CENTRAL BASIN FAULT, PHILIPPINE SEA
TRUJILLO, Diana and HICKEY-VARGAS, Rosemary, Earth and Environment, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199, Dtruj007@fiu.edu, Dtruj007@fiu.edu
30-2
56
HF, ND, SR, PB ISOTOPE SYSTEMATICS OF REJUVENATED LAVAS FROM THE NORTH ARCH VOLCANIC FIELD
MCINTOSH, Eleanor Carmen1, BIZIMIS, Michael1 and CLAGUE, David A.2, (1)Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences, University of South Carolina, 701 Sumter Street, EWSC 617, Columbia, SC 29208, (2)Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, 7700 Sandholdt Road, Moss Landing, CA 95039, mcintoec@email.sc.edu, mcintoec@email.sc.edu
30-3
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THREE SISTERS VOLCANOES, OREGON, A POTENTIALLY SIGNIFICANT TEPHRA SOURCE
ARRINGTON, Eric S., Department of Physical Science, Concord University, Athens, WV 24712; Department of Physical Science, Concord University, Athens, WV 24712 and KUEHN, Stephen C., Physical Sciences, Concord University, 1000 Vermillion St, Athens, WV 24712, esarrington@yahoo.com, esarrington@yahoo.com
30-4
58
EXAMINATION OF DIAMOND STABILITY PHASE MANTLE INDICATOR MINERALS FROM LEUCITE HILLS, SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING & CRATER OF DIAMONDS STATE PARK, PIKE COUNTY, ARKANSAS LAMPROITES
WILLFORD, Grant and HOLLABAUGH, Curtis L., Geosciences, University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA 30118, gwillfo1@my.westga.edu, gwillfo1@my.westga.edu
30-5
59
ZIRCON U-PB GEOCHRONOLOGY OF THE NORTHERN ANTARCTIC PENINSULA MAGMATIC ARC
WILSON, Tobey, MCTEER, Joshua C., HOLLIDAY, Justin, LYNN, Anna and BARBEAU Jr., David L., Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208, tobeywilson93@gmail.com, tobeywilson93@gmail.com
30-6
60
EXPLORING THE GEOCHEMICAL LINKS BETWEEN THE TOPAZ RHYOLITES AND RAPAKIVI GRANITE
CAMPER, Nicholas and HOLLABAUGH, Curtis L., Geosciences, University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA 30118, ncamper1@my.westga.edu, ncamper1@my.westga.edu
30-7
61
DESCRIPTION OF THE INTRUSIVE CONTACT OF THE RED BEACH GRANITE, CALAIS, ME
SUTTON, Collin, Department of Agriculture, Geosciences, and Natural Resources, University of Tennessee at Martin, Martin, TN 38238 and HOOKS, Benjamin P., Department of Agriculture, Geosciences, and Natural Resources, University of Tennessee at Martin, 256 Brehm Hall, Martin, TN 38238, colrsutt@ut.utm.edu, colrsutt@ut.utm.edu
30-8
62
JBILET WINSELWAN; A STEP TOWARD UNDERSTANDING THE COMPOSITION OF C-TYPE ASTEROIDS
CATO, Michael J. and FAGAN, Amy L., Geosciences and Natural Resources, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC 28723, mjcato1@catamount.wcu.edu, mjcato1@catamount.wcu.edu
30-9
63
MINERALOGICAL STUDIES OF MEDIUM TO HIGH GRADE METASEDIMENTARY ROCKS FROM MOUNT MITCHELL STATE PARK, NORTH CAROLINA, USA
COBURN, Alyssa M., Department of Environmental Studies, University of North Carolina - Asheville, CPO 2330 One University Heights, Asheville, NC 28804, MCNAMEE, Brittani D., Environmental Studies, University of North Carolina - Asheville, CPO 2330, One University Heights, Asheville, NC 28804 and LANGILLE, Jackie, Department of Environmental Science, University of North Carolina at Asheville, One University Heights, Asheville, NC 28804, acoburn@unca.edu, acoburn@unca.edu
30-10
64
THE SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN TERRANE MOSAIC: AN UNRESOLVED CUSTODY BATTLE
LOVE, Meredith K., HOLLIDAY, Justin, CARTER, Brantley and BARBEAU Jr., David L., Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208, mklove@email.sc.edu, mklove@email.sc.edu
30-11
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PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION OF THE MINERALOGIC AND GEOCHEMICAL EVOLUTION OF MAFIC ROCKS FROM MONROE COUNTY, CENTRAL GEORGIA
ASHLEY, Aaron Wolfgang and BERG, Christopher A., Department of Geosciences, University of West Georgia, 1601 Maple Street, Carrollton, GA 30118, aashley3@my.westga.edu, aashley3@my.westga.edu
30-12
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FIELD AND GEOCHEMICAL CONSTRAINTS ON THE ORIGIN OF THE PANTHERTOWN VALLEY FELSIC COMPLEX: WESTERN, NC
KEEVER Jr., Michael, Geosciences & Natural Resources, Western Carolina University, 1 University Way, Cullowhee, NC 28723, WATERS-TORMEY, Cheryl, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC 28723 and MILLS, Ryan, University of Chapel Hill, Department of Geological Sciences, Chapel Hill, NC, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-2200, makeever2@catamount.wcu.edu, makeever2@catamount.wcu.edu
30-13
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USING DUCTILE STRAIN PATTERNS TO INFER DEVELOPMENT OF FRACTURES: AN EXAMPLE FROM THE PANTHERTOWN CONSERVATION AREA, NC
ALLEN, Kathryn, HADDON, Allison, BRAZELTON, Joseph, DODGIN, Lauren, GATLIN, Jesse, HARTIGAN, Sean, HOWARD, Stacie, LILLY, Carolina, REIFORD, Marcy and WATERS-TORMEY, Cheryl, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC 28723, kdallen2@catamount.wcu.edu, kdallen2@catamount.wcu.edu
30-14
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EFFECT OF THICKNESS VERSUS STRENGTH ON STRESS DISTRIBUTION IN EXTENSIONAL SETTINGS
OWENS, Abigail and BEUTEL, Erin K., Geology and Environmental Geosciences, College of Charleston, 66 George St, Charleston, SC 29424, owensal@g.cofc.edu, owensal@g.cofc.edu
30-15
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STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS OF FOLD STRATA ALONG US HWY 641, WESTERN HIGHLAND RIM, LEXINGTON, TN
CARLTON, Micki, KERNODLE, Max and HOOKS, Benjamin P., Department of Agriculture, Geosciences, and Natural Resources, University of Tennessee at Martin, Martin, TN 38238, micmcarl@ut.utm.edu, micmcarl@ut.utm.edu
30-16
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PAPER TO PIXELS: MODERNIZING A LEGACY GEOLOGIC MAP USING GIS/GPS TECHNOLOGY
CONDIE, Antonio, Geology, Radford University, P.O. Box 6939, Radford, VA 24142, MCCLELLAN, Elizabeth, Department of Geology, Radford Univ, P.O. Box 6939, Radford, VA 24142, STEPHENSON, George C., Department of Geology, Radford University, Box - 6939, Radford, VA 24142-6939 and WHISONANT, Robert C., Geology, Radford University, Geology Program, PO Box 6939, Radford, VA 24142, acondie@radford.edu, acondie@radford.edu
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THE GEOLOGY OF THE TWEETSIE TRAIL: TRADITIONAL AND SMARTPHONE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PUBLIC OUTREACH
MAGNO, Melissa A. and WHITELAW, Michael J., Department of Geosciences, East Tennessee State University, 325 Treasure Lane, Johnson City, TN 37614, Zmam67@goldmail.etsu.edu, Zmam67@goldmail.etsu.edu
30-18
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PETROGRAPHIC EXAMINATION OF MOLAR-TOOTH PODS FROM THE BELT SUPERGROUP, MONTANA
DAVIS, Hannah M.1, KAH, Linda C.1 and KUANG, Hongwei2, (1)Earth and Planetary Sciences, University of Tennessee, 1412 Circle Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996, (2)Institute of Geology, CAGS, 26 Baiwanzhuang Road, Xicheng District, Beijing, TN 100037, kjs849@vols.utk.edu, kjs849@vols.utk.edu
30-19
73
DIPLOCRATERION VERSUS SKOLITHOS: MODELING AND SPATIAL ANALYSIS OF TRACE FOSSILS USING R-STUDIO
MCLAREN, Nathan David Pfeufer, Geology, Appalachian State University, Department of Geology Appalachian State University ASU Box 32067, Boone, NC 28608-2067 and HAGEMAN, Steven J., Department of Geology, Appalachian State Univ, Boone, NC 28608, pfeufernd@appstate.edu, pfeufernd@appstate.edu
30-20
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MACROFAUNA FROM THE MT. KINDLE FORMATION, NWT CANADA
DERWENT, Elle Gaetana1, LESLIE, Stephen A.1 and POPE, Michael C.2, (1)Department of Geology and Environmental Sciences, James Madison University, 395 South High Street, MSC 6903, Harrisonburg, VA 22807, (2)Department of Geology & Geophysics, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, ellederwent@gmail.com, ellederwent@gmail.com
30-21
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TESTING THE LATE ORDOVICIAN PRE-GICE WARM WATER CARBONATE HYPOTHESIS IN ALABAMA
LAW, Stacey E.1, EUKER, Brandon C.1, LESLIE, Stephen A.1, QUINTON, Page C.2, MACLEOD, Kenneth G.2 and HERRMANN, Achim D.3, (1)Department of Geology and Environmental Science, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807, (2)Department of Geological Sciences, The University of Missouri-Columbia, University of Missouri, 101 Geology Building, Columbia, MO 65211, (3)Coastal Studies Institute and Department of Geology & Geophysics, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, lawse@dukes.jmu.edu, lawse@dukes.jmu.edu
30-23
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CONSTRAINING DIAGENETIC ALTERATION OF MIDDLE ORDOVICIAN (DARRIWILIAN) LIMESTONE FROM THE ARGENTINE PRECORDILLERA: IMPLICATIONS FOR PRIMARY SEAWATER SIGNATURES
BALES, Robert D., HENDERSON, Miles A. and KAH, Linda C., Earth and Planetary Sciences, University of Tennessee, 1412 Circle Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996, rbales4@vols.utk.edu, rbales4@vols.utk.edu
30-24
78
THE CANADIAN HIGH PLAINS AND THE NORTHERN ROCKIES: A DETRITAL ZIRCON PROVENANCE STUDY
AMES, Carsyn1, LEIER, Andrew1, LECKIE, Dale A.2, CHESLEY, John1, HEINZE, Cody1, RUBINO, Erica1 and BARBEAU Jr., David L.1, (1)Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208, (2)Department of Geoscience, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, Canada, amescj@email.sc.edu, amescj@email.sc.edu
30-25
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HEAVY MINERALS IN NORTH CAROLINA STREAM SEDIMENTS AND THE POTENTIAL IMPLICATIONS FOR RARE EARTH ELEMENT DEPOSITS
ALLAN, Genevieve C., University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Department of Geological Sciences, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, 104 South Road, Mitchell Hall Campus Box #3315, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, gcallan@live.unc.edu, gcallan@live.unc.edu
30-26
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FRENCH BROAD RIVER TERRACE DEVELOPMENT IN THE CITY OF BREVARD, TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
WOODIE, Ethan R. and REYNOLDS, Jim, Science & Math, Brevard College, Brevard, NC 28712, woodier@brevard.edu, woodier@brevard.edu
30-27
81
EXPLORING NEAR STREAM GROUNDWATER MEASUREMENTS IN A HEADWATER STREAM CATCHMENT
ERWIN, Elizabeth G., Geosciences and Natural Rescources, Western Carolina University, 1 University Way, Cullowhee, NC 28723 and GANNON, J.P., Geosciences and Natural Resources, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC 28723, egerwin1@catamount.wcu.edu, egerwin1@catamount.wcu.edu
30-28
82
AEOLIAN EROSION AND GULLY FORMATION IN A HUMID SUBTROPICAL CLIMATE
KINCHELOE, Jamie L., NANDI, Arpita and LUFFMAN, Ingrid, Geosciences, East Tennessee State University, 100 CR Drive, Johnson City, TN 37614, kincheloej@goldmail.etsu.edu, kincheloej@goldmail.etsu.edu
30-29
83
GIS-BASED ANALYSIS OF BEDROCK STRUCTURE AND DRAINAGE MORPHOMETRY IN THE RICHMOND NORTH (KY) QUADRANGLE
SIMPSON, Cassie E., WOLFE, Elijah D., WHITE, John C. and LOGSDON, Alexander L., Department of Geosciences, Eastern Kentucky University, 521 Lancaster Ave, Roark 103, Richmond, KY 40475, cassie_simpson51@mymail.eku.edu, cassie_simpson51@mymail.eku.edu
30-30
84
GIS-BASED ANALYSIS OF BEDROCK STRUCTURE AND DRAINAGE MORPHOMETRY IN THE RICHMOND SOUTH (KY) QUADRANGLE
LOGSDON, Alexander L., SIMPSON, Cassie E. and WHITE, John C., Department of Geosciences, Eastern Kentucky University, 521 Lancaster Ave, Roark 103, Richmond, KY 40475, alexander_logsdon2@mymail.eku.edu, alexander_logsdon2@mymail.eku.edu
30-31
85
THE EXTRACTION OF LAND COVER DATA FOR 13 NORTHEAST GEORGIA WATERSHEDS BY STUDENTS IN A PROJECT BASED GIS COURSE
HOFFMAN, Jennifer, MENZEL, Timothy, BURKETT, Tatiana, EDWARDS, Heather, MCLEOD, Ken, MOSELEY, Haley, ROSSINGNOL, Elaine and WILBANKS, Dylan, Department of Natural Sciences, Piedmont College, PO Box 10, Demorest, GA 30535, jhoffman0316@lions.piedmont.edu, jhoffman0316@lions.piedmont.edu
30-32
86
HYDROLOGY OF LAKE CONESTEE’S WEST BAY:  AN EMERGENT WETLAND SOUTH OF GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA
ROSS, Brian and RANSON, William A., Earth and Environmental Sciences, Furman University, 3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, SC 29613, brian.ross@furman.edu, brian.ross@furman.edu
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SEDIMENT SIZE DISTRIBUTIONS AND THE LIMITS OF RECENT SEDIMENT IN THE GEORGIA BIGHT
COLLEY, Jennifer, Marine Sciences, Savannah State University, 3219 College Street, Savannah, GA 31404 and ALEXANDER, Clark, Skidaway Institute of Oceanography, Savannah, GA 31411, jchristie9201@gmail.com, jchristie9201@gmail.com
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SHORELINE DYNAMICS OF JEKYLL ISLAND (1888-2014)
SNYDER, Diana, HEROLD, Tim and MEYER, Brian K., Geosciences, Georgia State University, 24 Peachtree Center Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30303, dsnyder4@student.gsu.edu, dsnyder4@student.gsu.edu
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ANALYSIS OF COMPLEX SAND WAVES IN RACCOON STRAIT, SAN FRANCISCO BAY
EATON, Mary Elizabeth, Department of Geology and Environmental Geosciences, College of Charleston, 202 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC 29424 and SAUTTER, Leslie, Department of Geology and Environmental Geosciences, College of Charleston, 66 George Street, Charleston, SC 29424, eatonme@g.cofc.edu, eatonme@g.cofc.edu
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MODELING STREAM SALT CONCENTRATION IN A SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN URBAN HEADWATER
SHEPHERD, Forest1, GU, Chuanhui2 and ANDERSON Jr., William2, (1)Geology, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC 28608, (2)Department of Geology, Appalachian State University, ASU Box 32067, Boone, NC 28608-2067, Shepherdft@appstate.edu, Shepherdft@appstate.edu
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DISCOVERING RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN SURFACE AND GROUNDWATER VELOCITIES THROUGH DYE TRACING IN FAYETTE CO, KY
NORRIS, Laura A.1, SIMPSON, Cassie E.2 and GARRISON, Trent1, (1)Department of Geosciences, Eastern Kentucky University, 521 Lancaster Ave., Roark Building 103, Richmond, KY 40475, (2)Department of Geosciences, Eastern Kentucky University, 521 Lancaster Ave, Roark 103, Richmond, KY 40475, laura_norris5@mymail.eku.edu, laura_norris5@mymail.eku.edu
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PATTERNS AND SOURCES OF ANTHROPOGENIC CONTAMINANTS IN THE OTTER CREEK WATERSHED, MADISON COUNTY, KENTUCKY
WOLFE, Elijah D., BOROWSKI, Walter S. and ROBIN, Jacob L., Department of Geosciences, Eastern Kentucky University, 521 Lancaster Ave, Roark 103, Richmond, KY 40475, elijah_wolfe2@mymail.eku.edu, elijah_wolfe2@mymail.eku.edu
30-39
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TEMPORAL VARIATIONS IN DISCHARGE AND CHEMISTRY AT CAVE DRIPS IN GRAND CAVERNS, VIRGINIA
BENTON, Joshua R.1, DOCTOR, Daniel H.1 and HARDT, Benjamin F.2, (1)U.S. Geological Survey, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, MS 926A, Reston, VA 20192, (2)Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences, MIT, 45 Carleton St, E25-625, Cambridge, MA 02142, jbenton@usgs.gov, jbenton@usgs.gov
30-40
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GEOCHEMICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF A SURFICIAL AQUIFER NEAR THE OGEECHEE RIVER, GEORGIA
GRAY, Daniel X. and KELLY, Jacque L., Department of Geology and Geography, Georgia Southern University, 68 Georgia Avenue, Building 201, Statesboro, GA 30460, dg02764@georgiasouthern.edu, dg02764@georgiasouthern.edu
30-41
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INVESTIGATION OF THE SHALLOW GROUNDWATER SYSTEM: WORMSLOE STATE HISTORIC SITE, CHATHAM COUNTY, GEORGIA
BUSH, Chelsea E.1, FARLEY, Lori A.1, MEYER, Brian K.1, VANCE, R. Kelly2 and REICHARD, James2, (1)Department of Geosciences, Georgia State University, 24 Peachtree Center Ave., Suite 340, Atlanta, GA 30303, (2)Department of Geology and Geography, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA 30460, cbush5@student.gsu.edu, cbush5@student.gsu.edu
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USING WATER ISOTOPES, NUTRIENTS, AND WATER LEVEL DATA TO EVALUATE THE HYDROLOGIC INTERACTIONS BETWEEN A CONSTRUCTED WETLAND AND SURROUNDING URBANIZED AREAS
GREATHOUSE, Jesse, KUZBYT, Lauren, OLSON, Mark, OLIPHANT, Rachel and ROOT, Tara L., Department of Geosciences, Florida Atlantic University, 777 Glades Rd., Boca Raton, FL 33431, jgreatho@my.fau.edu, jgreatho@my.fau.edu
30-43
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AGGREGATION AND TRANSPORT OF TIO2 NANOPARTICLES IN POROUS MEDIA
KIRKER, Ashleigh N. and VULAVA, Vijay M., Geology and Environmental Geosciences, College of Charleston, Charleston, SC 29424, kirkeran@g.cofc.edu, kirkeran@g.cofc.edu
30-44
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REMEDIATION OF AQUEOUS CHROMIUM BY POTTING SOIL AND SAND SUBSTRATES USING A MODIFIED COLUMN METHOD
ROSSINGNOL, Elaine, Department of Natural Sciences, Piedmont College, PO Box 10, Demorest, GA 30535 and DOOLEY, Debra, Natural Sciences, Piedmont College, PO Box 10, Demorest, GA 30535, erossignol0321@lions.piedmont.edu, erossignol0321@lions.piedmont.edu
30-45
99
SORPTION, DEGRADATION, AND TRANSPORT OF NAPROXEN AND IBUPROFEN IN SOILS AND WATER
ZUBIZARRETA, Maria E., Geology, College of Charleston, Charleston, SC 29424, VULAVA, Vijay M., Geology and Environmental Geosciences, College of Charleston, Charleston, SC 29424 and CORY, Wendy, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, College of Charleston, 66 George Street, Charleston, SC 29424, zubizarretame@g.cofc.edu, zubizarretame@g.cofc.edu
30-46
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SOIL DEVELOPMENT ON SHALES OF THE SAN SEBASTIAN FORMATION, PUERTO RICO
VAZQUEZ ORTIZ, Deborah, Department of Geology, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez, PR 00680, Puerto Rico, DERE, Ashlee, Geosciences, The Pennsylvania State University, 315 Hosler Building, University Park, PA 16802, RUIZ, Ricardo, Department of Geology, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez, PR 00680 and MILLER, Thomas E., Department of Geology, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez, PR 00681, deborah.vazquez@upr.edu, deborah.vazquez@upr.edu
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GROUND PENETRATING RADAR INVESTIGATIONS OF SINKHOLE DEVELOPMENT DUE TO MINING OPERATIONS IN GOLD HILL, NORTH CAROLINA
BOLTON, Harrison Walker, Department of Biology, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 312 Eberhart Building, 321 McIver Street, Greensboro, NC 27402-6170, PHILLIPS, Preston Lee, Undergraduate Research, Scholarship and Creativity Office, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 133 McIver Building, PO Box 23170, Greensboro, NC 27402-6170 and STINE, Roy S., Department of Geography, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 237 Graham Building, 1009 Spring Garden St,, Greensboro, NC 27412, hwbolton@uncg.edu, hwbolton@uncg.edu
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PRELIMINARY HAZARD MAPS OF SUBSIDENCE NEAR GOLD HILL, NC
RITCHIE, Jay and NELSON, Daren T., Department of Geology and Geography, University of North Carolina - Pembroke, Pembroke, NC 28372, jsr012@bravemail.uncp.edu, jsr012@bravemail.uncp.edu
30-49
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MAPPING SOLAR POTENTIAL FOR FURMAN UNIVERSITY USING LIDAR AND GIS, GREENVILLE, SC
MACKEY, John and MUTHUKRISHNAN, Suresh, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Furman University, 3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, SC 29613, john.mackey@furman.edu, john.mackey@furman.edu
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