Joint 52nd Northeastern Annual Section / 51st North-Central Annual Section Meeting

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TEACHING CLIMATE CHANGE, ENERGY, AND CRITICAL ZONE SCIENCE: DEVELOPING OPTIMALLY DISTINCT APPROACHES TO SCIENCE EDUCATION REFORM

DUGGAN-HAAS, Don, The Paleontological Research Institution, 92 South Drive, Amherst, NY 14226, dad55@cornell.edu

Handouts

Copy and pasted html document 1.html (110 bytes)

Optimally_Distinct_Approaches_to_Science_Education_Reform.pdf (1.3 MB)

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THE IMPORTANCE OF PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT IN AVOCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS – CASE HISTORY, THE DRY DREDGERS OF CINCINNATI, OHIO

KALLMEYER, Jack, Dry Dredgers, 4663 Moselle Dr, Liberty Twp, OH 45011, paleojack@fuse.net

Handouts

GSA 2017 Dry Dredgers v04A.pdf (3.6 MB)

3-5

THE DELAWARE VALLEY PALEONTOLOGICAL SOCIETY: A HISTORY OF ADVANCING PALEONTOLOGY FOR EVERYONE

SCHEIN, Jason, Bighorn Basin Paleontological Institute, 3959 Welsh Road, Ste 208, Willow Grove, PA 19010; Delaware Valley Paleontological Society, P.O. Box 686, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462-0686 and SHANKLE, William J, Delaware Valley Paleontological Society, P.O. Box 686, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462-0686, JSchein@BBPaleo.org

Handouts

GSA-NE DVPS Talk.pptx (17.8 MB)

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PRPA REPERCUSSIONS & IMPLICATIONS FOR REAL WORLD STUDY BY CITIZEN SCIENTIST AVOCATIONAL PALEONTOLOGISTS

MCCALL, Linda J., University of Texas, Austin, 10100 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78758, lndmccall02@yahoo.com

Handouts

NE-NC GSAshort.pdf (11.6 MB)

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QUANTIFYING THE EFFECT OF FLUORINE ON THE VISCOSITY OF NEPHELINE-KALSILITE MELTS

BRUNO, Madeline¹, ROBERT, Geneviève¹ and SMITH, Rebecca², (1)Department of Geology, Bates College, Carnegie Science Hall, Lewiston, ME 04240, (2)Department of Geology, Bates College, Carnegie Science Hall, Lewiston, ME 04240; Department of Geosciences, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Morrill Science Center, Amherst, MA 01003, mbruno@bates.edu

Handouts

mbruno_7203341379.pdf (6.9 MB)

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MECHANISMS OF EROSION AND AVULSION OF THE COLD RIVER IN RESPONSE TO CLIMATE CHANGE

KELLY, Jeffrey Daniel, Geological Sciences, Salem State University, 352 Lafayette Street, Salem, MA 01970 and HANSON, Lindley S., Geological Sciences, Salem State University, Salem, MA 01970, j_kelly13@salemstate.edu

Handouts

COLD RIVER NEGSA 3-12-17-LSH.pptx (12.4 MB)

9-5

DETERMINING THE HYDROLOGIC PROCESSES AND PHYSICAL PARAMETERS OF RIDGE-TOP WETLANDS IN THE DANIEL BOONE NATIONAL FOREST

BELL, Addison, Department of Geosciences, Eastern Kentucky University, 521 Lancaster Ave, Richmond, KY 40475, addison_bell37@mymail.eku.edu

Handouts

Addison Bell's GSA Poster.pptx (14.3 MB)

9-6

THE EFFECTS OF CHANGES IN POPULATION DENSITY ON RIVER BASEFLOW FOR THE MIDWESTERN UNITED STATES

KONIECZNY, Catherine and KONIECZNY, Catherine, Center for Learning and Interpretation, Buffalo Museum of Science, 1020 Humbolt Pkwy, Buffalo, NY 14211, CatherineKonieczny@gmail.com

Handouts

GSA Pittsburgh Poster.pdf (860.9 kB)

11-7

GRAIN SIZE DEPENDENCE OF PLASTIC STRENGTH OF MAGNESITE

JACKSON, Nicholas¹, HOLYOKE III, Caleb¹, BLASKO, Cole¹, RATERRON, Paul², TOKLE, Leif² and KRONENBERG, Andreas³, (1)Department of Geosciences, University of Akron, 185 E. Mill St., Akron, OH 44325-4101, (2)Department of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences, Brown University, 324 Brook Street, Providence, RI 02912, (3)Geology and Geophysics, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, naj23@zips.uakron.edu

Handouts

Nick's Pres Grain size dep of mag.pdf (4.4 MB)

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IMPLICATIONS OF STRUCTURES IN UNORIENTED CORES OF UTICA BLACK SHALE

SCHWEIGEL, Tayler¹, JACOBI, Robert D.², HRYWNAK, Anna¹, HANSON, Stacey³ and MITCHELL, Charles E.⁴, (1)Department of Geology, UB Rock Fracture Group, University at Buffalo, 411 Cooke Hall, Buffalo, NY 14260, (2)UB Rock Fracture Group, University at Buffalo, EQT Production, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, (3)Mountainteer Keystone, 6031 Wallace Road Extension Suite 300, Wexford, PA 15090, (4)Department of Geology, University at Buffalo, SUNY, 126 Cooke Hall, Buffalo, NY 14260-1350, tcs8@buffalo.edu

Handouts

TAYLER POSTER NEGSA 17 reduced.pdf (16.5 MB)

14-1

PETROLOGY AND MONAZITE GEOCHRONOLOGY OF THE SCARBORO FORMATION, JEFFERSON, MAINE

MAKO, Calvin A., Geosciences, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061, CADDICK, M.J., Dept. of Geosciences, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061 and LAW, Richard D., Department of Geosciences, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061, cmako@vt.edu

Handouts

NEGSA2017 poster FINAL_2_compressed.pdf (3.3 MB)

15-1

DIRT PILE DREAMS - ACT III: FINALE OR PROLOGUE ?

WESTGAARD, John, Paleontology, Science Museum of Minnesota, 120 West Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55102; Natural History, Minnesota Discovery Center - Museum of the Iron Range, 1005 Discovery Dr,, Chisholm, MN 55719 and HANKS, H. Douglas, Paleontology, Science Museum of Minnesota, 120 West Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55102, jwestgaard@smm.org

Handouts

15-1 WESTGAARD.pptx (9.2 MB)

15-6

DIGGING INTO THE DATA: EXAMINING RESOURCE USE ON AN AMATEUR PALEONTOLOGY WEBSITE

KOWINSKY, Jayson, 1232 Ferree St., Jeannette, PA 15644, fossilguy@fossilguy.com

Handouts

Kowinsky.pptx (7.1 MB)

15-7

DESCRIBING SOCIAL PALEONTOLOGY FROM AN ECOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE

LUNDGREN, Lisa, College of Education, School of Teaching and Learning, University of Florida, 2403 Norman Hall, PO Box 117048, Gainesville, FL 32608 and CRIPPEN, Kent J., College of Education, School of Teaching and Learning, University of Florida, 2403 Norman Hall, PO Box 117048, Gainesville, FL 32611, lisa.lundgren@ufl.edu

Handouts

Lundgren_NENCGSA_2017_v1.pptx (7.3 MB)

16-7

NYSGA GUIDEBOOK CHAPTERS AND GEOSPATIAL INDEX NOW AVAILABLE

MULLER, Otto H., Geology, Alfred University, 1 Saxon Drive, Alfred, NY 14802 and VALENTINO, David, Department of Atmospheric and Geological Sciences, State University of New York at Oswego, Oswego, NY 13126, fmuller@alfred.edu

Handouts

NEGSA 2017.pptx (10.7 MB)

Use the NYSGA Excel Database.html (1.0 kB)

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EFFECTS OF MAJOR GEOLOGIC STRUCTURES ON ORGANIC CARBON CONCENTRATIONS AND THERMAL MATURITIES IN ORGANIC-RICH UPPER DEVONIAN SHALES

SCHMID, Katherine W., PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Topographic & Geologic Survey, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 and MARKOWSKI, Antonette K., Conservation and Natural Resources, Pennsylvania Topographic and Geologic Survey, 3240 Schoolhouse Road, Middletown, PA 17057-3534, kschmid@pa.gov

Handouts

NEGSA_Schmid2017.pdf (2.7 MB)

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FUELING THE FUTURE: ENERGY EDUCATION FOR WESTERN NEW YORK

KONIECZNY, Catherine, Center for Learning and Interpretation, Buffalo Museum of Science, 1020 Humbolt Pkwy, Buffalo, NY 14211, Ckonieczny@sciencebuff.org

Handouts

GSA_Presentation_CK_72x35_reduce.pdf (828.1 kB)

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STRATIGRAPHY OF THE GATESBURG FORMATION, CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA: THE NORTHEASTERN MOST EXTENT OF THE GREAT AMERICAN CARBONATE BANK IN THE CENTRAL APPALACHIANS

FEHRS, Ellen R., Department of Coservation and Natural Resources, Pennsylvania Geological Survey, 3240 Schoolhouse Rd, Middletown, PA 17057 and HAND, Kristen L., Conservation and Natural Resources, PennsylvaniaTopographic and Geologic Survey, 3240 Schoolhouse Road, Middletown, PA 17057, efehrs@iecaverns.com

Handouts

Fehrs - GSA poster 2017.pptx (4.7 MB)

23-3

USING DRONE SURVEYS TO INTERPRET THE GEOMETRY AND KINEMATICS OF A MESOZOIC FAULT ZONE IN DOLOSTONES OF THE CHAMPLAIN VALLEY BELT, WEST-CENTRAL VERMONT

REMINGTON, Connor, Geology, University of Vermont, Trinity Campus, 180 Colchester Avenue, Burlington, VT 05405, KIM, Jonathan J., Vermont Geological Survey, 1 National Life Drive, Main 2, Montpelier, VT 05620, KLEPEIS, Keith, Department of Geology, University of Vermont, Trinity Campus, 180 Colchester Ave, Burlington, VT 05405 and VAN HOESEN, John, Environmental Studies, Green Mountain College, One Brennan Circle, Poultney, VT 06754, Connor.Remington@uvm.edu

Handouts

Remington et al., Using Drone Surveys to Interpret the Geometry and Kinematics.....FINAL 3-19-17.pdf (2.5 MB)

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A DATABASE FOR THE DEVONIAN FAUNAS OF NEW YORK STATE

KRISHER, Daniel L., Churchville, NY 14428, dlkfossil@gmail.com

Handouts

DLK-GSA-NE Poster 2.pdf (652.2 kB)

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A SURVEY OF THE PENNSYLVANIAN AMPHIBIA OF THE LINTON, OHIO LAGERSTATTE

HUREY, David R., Geology, Mercyhurst University, 501 East 38th St., Erie, PA 16546, MCKENZIE, Scott C., Department of Geology, Mercyhurst University, 501 East 38th St., Erie, PA 16546, WENDRUFF, Andrew J., The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210 and SPINA, John, Idependent, Gowanda, NY, dhurey1@hotmail.com

Handouts

HureyGSA_Pitt.compressed.pdf (4.8 MB)

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ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY IMAGING OF A MULTIPLE ROCKSLIDE, PITTSBURGH, PA

RUCKER, Clara Rose, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40506, CRAWFORD, Matthew M., Kentucky Geological Survey, University of Kentucky, 228 Mining and Mineral Resources Building, Lexington, KY 40506, ASHLAND, Francis X., U.S. Geological Survey, Eastern Geology and Paleoclimate Science Center, MS926A National Center, Reston, VA 20192 and FIORE, Alex R., U.S. Geological Survey, New Jersey Water Science Center, 3450 Princeton Pike, Suite 110, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648, clararucker@gmail.com

Handouts

Aleppo final 01.pdf (7.1 MB)

Aleppo final 02.pdf (7.8 MB)

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VERTEBRATE MICROFOSSILS FROM THE SHIELD WOLF QUARRY, LANCE FORMATION (MAASTRICHTIAN), CARBON COUNTY, MT, USA

MIRANDA, Ariana¹, TUMARKIN-DERATZIAN, Allison R.², SCHEIN, Jason³ and PARRIS, David³, (1)Temple University, 1901 N. 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122, (2)Department of Earth & Environmental Science, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19122, (3)New Jersey State Museum, 205 W. State Street, Trenton, NJ 08608, arianaarbiter@hotmail.com

Handouts

VERTEBRATE MICROFOSSILS FROM THE SHIELD WOLF QUARRY, LANCE FORMATION (MAASTRICHTIAN), CARBON COUNTY, MT, USA Poster.pdf (1.8 MB)

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COMPARISONS OF FIDELITY IN THE DIGITIZATION AND 3D PRINTING OF VERTEBRATE FOSSILS

KRIPPNER, Mark L., Department of Geology, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, 800 Algoma Blvd, Oshkosh, WI 54901 and PETERSON, Joseph E., Department of Geology, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Harrington Hall 211, Oshkosh, WI 54901, krippm44@uwosh.edu

Handouts

FINAL 3D Project Poster.pdf (791.5 kB)

Abstract2017.docx (5.9 kB)

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STROMATOLITE DIVERSITY AND USE AS PLANETARY ENVIRONMENTAL AND GEOLOGICAL PROXIES

BUSSIERE, Kathleen E., Geology, Mercyhurst University, 501 E 38th St, Erie, PA 16546 and MCKENZIE, Scott C., Department of Geology, Mercyhurst University, 501 East 38th St., Erie, PA 16546, kbussi83@lakers.mercyhurst.edu

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STROMATOLITE DIVERSITY AND USE AS PLANETARY ENVIRONMENTAL.pptx (39.3 MB)

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CORRELATION OF MIDDLE AND UPPER DEVONIAN SHALES IN THE MARCELLUS-PRODUCING REGIONS OF PENNSYLVANIA

HARPER, John A.¹, ANTHONY, Robin V.², CARTER, Kristin², SCHMID, Katherine W.², DUNST, Brian J.² and COONEY, Michele³, (1)Pennsylvania Geological Survey (ret), 5430 Fredanna St, Pittsburgh, PA 15207, (2)PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Topographic & Geologic Survey, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, (3)AECOM, Foster Plaza 6, 681 Andersen Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15220, robanthony@pa.gov

Handouts

Anthony_NEGSA_2017.pdf (8.0 MB)

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TRANSMISSIVITY OF FRACTURED SHALE IN RESPONSE TO CYCLIC STRESSES

GILL, Magdalena¹, MOORE, Johnathan¹, BROWN, Sarah R.¹, CRANDALL, Dustin² and STADELMAN, Matthew³, (1)AECOM, National Energy Technology Laboratory, 3610 Collins Ferry Road, Morgantown, WV 26507-0880, (2)Department of Energy, National Energy Technology Laboratory, 3610 Collins Ferry Road, Morgantown, WV 26507-0880, (3)ORISE, National Energy Technology Laboratory, 3610 Collins Ferry Road, Morgantown, WV 26507-0880, Magdalena.Gill@netl.doe.gov

Handouts

GSAMarch2017_MGill_FracturesUnderCyclicStress.pptx (59.0 MB)

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FOUR FAMOUS HISTORIC LANDSLIDES OF THE PITTSBURGH AREA

HAMEL, James V., Hamel Geotechnical Consultants, 1992 Butler Dr, Monroeville, PA 15146, jvhamel3918@gmail.com

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Four Famous Historic Landslides of Pgh Area - Copy.pptx (9.6 MB)

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MAPPING THE MARINE WANTAGH FORMATION, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE 20 – FOOT CLAY, IN QUEENS AND BROOKLYN, NEW YORK

MOSS, Cheryl Johnson and CANALE, Tony D., Mueser Rutledge Consulting Engineers, 14 Penn Plaza, 225 West 34th Street, New York, NY 10122, cmoss@mrce.com

Handouts

Mapping the Wantagh Fm (2017).pdf (13.5 MB)

Wantagh Map.pdf (14.3 MB)

20-Foot Clay (Wantagh) (2015).pdf (17.5 MB)

Wantagh Map Cover Sheet.pdf (931.8 kB)

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DO EXTREME FLOOD DEPOSITS IN WABASH AND GRAND RIVER VALLEYS, INDIANA AND MICHIGAN, RELATE TO UPSTREAM SUBGLACIAL FLOODS?

LEWIS, C.F. Michael and TODD, Brian J., Natural Resources Canada, Geological Survey of Canada (Atlantic), Bedford Institute of Oceanography, 1 Challenger Drive (P.O. Box 1006), Dartmouth, NS B2Y 4A2, Canada, michael.lewis@canada.ca

Handouts

Lewis and Todd_GSA slides.pps (16.4 MB)

Lewis and Todd - GSA talk narrative_20Mar2017.pdf (166.9 kB)

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PORE STRUCTURE OF TRANSITIONAL SHALES IN THE ORDOS BASIN, NW CHINA: EFFECTS OF COMPOSITION ON GAS STORAGE MECHANISM

XIONG, Fengyang, JIANG, Zhenxue, AMOOIE, Mohammad Amin, SOLTANIAN, Mohamad Reza and MOORTGAT, Joachim, School of Earth Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, 125 South Oval Mall, COLUMBUS, OH 43210, xiong.291@osu.edu

Handouts

Fengyang Xiong pore structure for GSA NE meeting_3-20-2017-Final.pptx (16.3 MB)

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MAPPING THE OUTER MARGINS OF THE SERPENT MOUND IMPACT STRUCTURE TO ASSES THE EXTENT OF DEFORMATION, ADAMS, PIKE, AND HIGHLAND COUNTIES, OHIO

VANADIA, David S., Department of Geological Sciences, Ohio university, Room 316 Clippinger Laboratories, athens, OH 45701-2979, dv125610@ohio.edu

Handouts

Serpent Mound GSA Pittsburgh 2017 Vanadia.pdf (40.9 MB)

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FACIES ASSOCIATION AND STRATIGRAPHIC RELATIONSHIP OF THE MARTINSBURG FORMATION AND THE REEDSVILLE FORMATION ALONG THE NORTHWESTERN EDGE OF THE GREAT VALLEY IN PENNSYLVANIA

BIERLY, Aaron D. and BLACKMER, Gale C., DCNR, Bureau of Topographic and Geologic Survey, 3240 Schoolhouse Road, Middletown, PA 17057, aabierly@pa.gov

Handouts

Reedsville_Martinsburg_Facies_Poster_2017.pdf (32.2 MB)

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WEATHERING LOSSES AND PHASE PARTITIONING OF ALUMINUM IN THE CRITICAL ZONE USING GALLIUM/ALUMINUM RATIOS

RICHARDSON, Justin B., Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Cornell University, 3130 Snee Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853, DERRY, Louis A., Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853 and RICHTER, Daniel deB., University Program in Ecology and Nicholas School of Environment and Earth Sciences, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708, Soilbiogeochemist@gmail.com

Handouts

Northeastern GSA Talk 03-20-2017.pdf (2.6 MB)

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GPR INVESTIGATIONS OF THE ROMAN BATHS AT CARSULAE, ITALY

THIEME, Donald M., Department of Physics, Astronomy, and Geosciences, Valdosta State University, 1500 North Patterson Street, Valdosta, GA 31698 and BROWN, Bruce, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia, dmthieme@valdosta.edu

Handouts

ThiemeBrown_2017.pdf (2.4 MB)

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LATE GLACIAL ONTARIO LOBE ICE ON THE NIAGARA PENINSULA: HOW FAR DID IT GO?

BURT, Abigail K. and MULLIGAN, Riley P.M., Ontario Geological Survey, 933 Ramsey Lake Road, Sudbury, ON P3E 6B5, Canada, abigail.burt@ontario.ca

Handouts

Burt_GSA-NC_2017.pptx (43.1 MB)

3-D Sediment Mapping on the Niagara Peninsula - compressed.pptx (26.3 MB)

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HOW DOES BODY SIZE AND ABUNDANCE OF TRILOBITES CHANGE ALONG A WATER DEPTH GRADIENT IN THE TRENTON GROUP (MIDDLE ORDOVICIAN) OF CENTRAL NEW YORK?

FARRAR, Lyndsey E., Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, SUNY College at Oneonta, 108 Ravine Parkway, Oneonta, NY 13820 and FALL, Leigh M., Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, SUNY College at Oneonta, Oneonta, NY 13820, farrl18@oneonta.edu

Handouts

NE GSA 2017 Poster- 3.16.17-smaller.pdf (667.9 kB)

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IMAGE ANALYSIS OF GAS WELL CEMENT EXPOSED TO COAL MINE WATER

TKACH, Mary K., Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education, National Energy Technology Laboratory, U.S. Department of Energy, Pittsburgh, PA 15236, GARDINER, James, AECOM, National Energy Technology Laboratory, U.S. Department of Energy, Pittsburgh, PA 15236 and KUTCHKO, Barbara, U.S. Department of Energy, National Energy Technology Laboratory, 626 Cochrans Mill Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15236, maryt838@gmail.com

Handouts

_____Tkach_ImageJ_Poster_2017.03.01MT.pdf (2.3 MB)

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PENNSYLVANIA LEGACY WELL INTEGRITY AND EMISSIONS STUDY

BEATTIE, Stew¹, BYRON, Lindsay Ann¹, CATALANO, A. Douglas², PELEPKO, Seth¹ and SWANK, Rick³, (1)Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17105, (2)Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 286 Industrial Park Drive, Ebensburg, PA 15931, (3)Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701, mipelepko@pa.gov

Handouts

DEP_Pennsylvania_Legacy_Well_Integrity_Emissions_Study_GSA2017.pdf (21.0 MB)

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PRELIMINARY RESULTS OF PETROGRAPHIC ANALYSIS AND GEOCHEMICAL CHARACTERIZATIONS OF THE PERMIAN- TRIASSIC SEVEN DEVILS GROUP- WESTERN IDAHO

FARAG, Adel, Department of Geological Sciences, Ball State University, 2021 W Riverside Ave, Muncie, IN 47306, LANGE, Eric S., Department of Geology, Ball State University, Muncie, IN 47306 and NICHOLSON, Kirsten N., Geological Sciences, Ball State University, Muncie, IN 47306, amfarag@bsu.edu

Handouts

Adel Farag- 2017 GSA.pptx (28.7 MB)

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UNRAVELING THE PETROGENESIS OF ORE BODY TALC DEPOSITS: A GEOCHEMICAL AND PETROLOGICAL STUDY

MCGRATH, Monica, RJ Lee Group, Inc, 350 Hochberg Road, Monroeville, PA 15146; Department of Geology and Environmental Science, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15260, STEWART, Brian W., Department of Geology & Planetary Science, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15260 and SANCHEZ, Matthew S., RJ Lee Group, Inc, 350 Hochberg Road, Monroeville, PA 15146, mmm207@pitt.edu

Handouts

NE_GSA_McGrath_2017_final.ppt (8.1 MB)

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CLAST DISTRIBUTION AND FLOW INDICATORS ALONG A GRAVEL BAR, NESHAMINY CREEK, TYLER STATE PARK, PA

HORNUNG, Christopher B., KING, Tessa, VASYLENKO, Klavdiya, JOHN, Leah, JOHNSTON, Carey, YOUNG, Emma, HIBBARD, Shannon and BUYNEVICH, Ilya V., Department of Earth & Environmental Science, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19122, tug18460@temple.edu

Handouts

GravelBar-NEGSA-2016.pptx (3.2 MB)

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AVULSION PROCESSES AND RATES IN A MIXED ALLUVIAL-BEDROCK RIVER, HURON RIVER, NORTH-CENTRAL OHIO (U.S.A.)

POTUCEK, Mark, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH 43402 and EVANS, James E., Department of Geology, Bowling Green State University, 190 Overman Hall, Bowling Green, OH 43403, markpotucek@hotmail.com

Handouts

NC-GSA Huron River 2017 2.pdf (4.6 MB)

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HOW WILL MASSIVE ANTHROPOGENIC VALLEY-FILL DEPOSITS IN APPALACHIAN HEADWATERS ERODE?

REED, Miles Mark Langly, Department of Geology & Geography, West Virginia University, 330 Brooks Hall, 98 Beechurst Ave., Morgantown, WV 26505 and KITE, James Steven, Geology and Geography, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV 26505, mreed5@mix.wvu.edu

Handouts

MilesReed_GSA_final.pptx (7.5 MB)

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OXBOW LAKES AS GEOLOGICAL ARCHIVES OF HISTORICAL CHANGES IN CHANNEL SUBSTRATE, SWAN CREEK, TOLEDO, OHIO (U.S.A.)

HICKS, J.L. and EVANS, J.E., Geology, Bowling Green State University, 190 Overman Hall, Bowling Green, OH 43403, evansje@bgsu.edu

Handouts

NC-GSA Swan Creek 2017 1.pdf (6.1 MB)

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THE ART AND SCIENCE OF THE GLACIAL LAKE CLAYS OF THE SUGAR CREEK VALLEY, BRADFORD COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

POLLOK, Roger, 2725 Zion Road, Bellefonte, PA 16823 and BIERLY, Aaron, Pennsylvania Geological Survey, 3240 Schoolhouse Road, Middletown, PA 17057, aabierly@pa.gov

Handouts

PosterFinal.pdf (25.7 MB)

Glacial_Clay_Sample_6_SEM_Image.pdf (243.6 kB)

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NIPISSING BARRIER STRATIGRAPHY EXPOSED ALONG THE NOTTAWASAGA RIVER IN WASAGA BEACH, ONTARIO

HUANG, Zhaoyu¹, MORRISON, Sean M.¹, MULLIGAN, Riley P.M.² and JOHNSTON, John W.¹, (1)Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences and Water Institute, University of Waterloo, 200 University Ave West, Waterloo, ON N2L3G1, Canada, (2)Ontario Geological Survey, 933 Ramsey Lake Road, Sudbury, ON P3E 6B5, Canada, z98huang@uwaterloo.ca

Handouts

2017 GSA Poster Violet.pdf (14.8 MB)

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GLACIAL HISTORY OF THE BLACK RIVER AND NORTH BRANCH VALLEYS, WEATHERSFIELD, VERMONT

VINCETT III, William K., HAZEBROUCK, Garrett D. and WRIGHT, Stephen F., Department of Geology, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT 05405, wvincett@uvm.edu

Handouts

Vincett, Hazebrouck, Wright.pdf (3.2 MB)

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MODELING NITROGEN DYNAMICS IN THE TIOUGHNIOGA RIVER, NEW YORK

JIN, Li, Geology, SUNY Cortland, Cortland, NY 13045, GUTCHESS, Kristina M., Department of Earth Sciences, Syracuse University, 204 Heroy Geology Laboratory, Syracuse, NY 13244 and LU, Zunli, Department of Earth Sciences*, Syracuse University, 204 Heroy Geology Laboratory, Syracuse, NY 13244, li.jin@cortland.edu

Handouts

2017 NEGSA.pdf (4.4 MB)

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VLX: A CONVENIENT SPREADSHEET FOR MODELING VADOSE ZONE CONTAMINANT LEACHING TO GROUNDWATER

GOULD, William Wallace, WWGeosciences, 104 Henderson Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15235, wwgould@wwgeosciences.com

Handouts

VLX_posters.pdf (815.0 kB)

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MILANKOVITCH SCALE CYCLICITY DURING CRETACEOUS OCEANIC ANOXIC EVENT 2 AT DEMERARA RISE, WESTERN EQUATORIAL ATLANTIC OCEAN

KAROLY, Sean E., George Mason University, Department of Atmospheric, Oceanic, and Earth Sciences, Fairfax, VA 22030, skaroly@gmu.edu

Handouts

63-4 Karoly.pptx (6.6 MB)

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THE PLIOCENE RECORD OF ANTARCTIC SEDIMENTATION IN THE JANE BASIN, NORTHWEST WEDDELL SEA, ODP SITE 697

LUNA, Melissa¹, CARTER, Eliza¹, CENTENO, Eduardo¹, KAUFMAN, Zachary², CULLEN, Kate², SPRIGGS, Noah¹, NEWMAN, Illana¹ and OCONNELL, Suzanne², (1)Earth & Environmental Sciences, Wesleyan University, 265 Church St., Middletown, CT 06459-3138, (2)Earth & Environmental Sciences, Wesleyan University, 265 Church St, Middletown, CT 06459-3138, mluna@wesleyan.edu

Handouts

Antarctica GSA Presentation.pptx (17.2 MB)

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STATUS OF KARST MAPPING IN OHIO

ADEN, Douglas J., Ohio Geological Survey, Ohio Department of Natural Resources, 2045 Morse RD., BLDG. C-2, Columbus, OH 43229-6693, Doug.Aden@dnr.state.oh.us

Handouts

Aden_Karst of Sinking Spring 2017-3-17 GSA.pdf (22.6 MB)

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DRASTIC SEDIMENTATION CHANGES IN A TWIN CITIES METRO AREA WATERSHED ON THE URBAN-RURAL BOUNDARY

DUNCANSON, Samuel P.¹, THEISSEN, Kevin M.², HOULE, Gabrielle R.² and EDLUND, Mark B.³, (1)Geology, University of St. Thomas, 2115 Summit Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55105, (2)Geology, University of St. Thomas, Mail# OWS 153, 2115 Summit Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55105, (3)St. Croix Watershed Research Station, Science Museum of Minnesota, Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047, dunc3452@stthomas.edu

Handouts

S. Duncason GSA 2017.pdf (17.8 MB)

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LARGE EASTWARD WAVES, MULTIPLE LAKE LEVELS, AND A MAJOR REGRESSION DURING LATE-GLACIAL LAKE WHITTLESEY, NORTHWESTERN OHIO, U.S.A

WELLS, Neil A. and POSEDLY, Peter M., Department of Geology, Kent State University, 221 McGilvrey Hall, Kent, OH 44242, nwells@kent.edu

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WellsGSA.pptx (48.7 MB)

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PRELIMINARY LOOK AT TRACE FOSSILS IN THE LATE CRETACEOUS COLERAINE FORMATION; HILL ANNEX STATE PARK, CALUMET, MINNESOTA

WESTGAARD, John¹, HANKS, H. Douglas², KORF, Jason J.² and WILLGING, Steve², (1)Natural History, Minnesota Discovery Center - Museum of the Iron Range, 1005 Discovery Dr,, Chisholm, MN 55719, (2)Paleontology, Science Museum of Minnesota, 120 West Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55102, jraptor52@hotmail.com

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PRELIMINARY LOOK AT TRACE FOSSILS.pptx (5.5 MB)

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GENESEO, MARCELLUS, AND UTICA CORE DESCRIPTIONS AND ANALYSIS FROM THE RIDGE AND VALLEY OF CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA; HOWARD TO MILL HALL QUADRANGLES, CENTRE AND CLINTON COUNTIES, PENNSYLVANIA

HAND, Kristen L., Conservation and Natural Resources, PennsylvaniaTopographic and Geologic Survey, 3240 Schoolhouse Road, Middletown, PA 17057, khand@pa.gov

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GENESEO, MARCELLUS, AND UTICA.pptx (4.4 MB)

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A CAVE BEAR SKULL SECTION SHOWING ALTERATION LIKELY MADE BY NEANDERTHALS FROM THE PLEISTOCENE DEPOSITS OF AURISINA CAVE IN ITALY

ROGERS, KayLeigh A., Department of Geology, Mercyhurst University, Erie, PA 16546, RAYMOND, Renee, Department of Archaeology, Mercyhurst University, Erie, PA 16546 and MCKENZIE, Scott C., Department of Geology, Mercyhurst University, 501 East 38th St., Erie, PA 16504, kroger60@lakers.mercyhurst.edu

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CaveBear_Poster_GSA.pdf (12.7 MB)

Joint 52nd Northeastern Annual Section / 51st North-Central Annual Section Meeting - 2017