GSA Annual Meeting in Phoenix, Arizona, USA - 2019

Session No. 183
Tuesday, 24 September 2019: 9:00 AM-6:30 PM
Hall AB, North Building (Phoenix Convention Center)

T154. Sigma Gamma Epsilon Student Research (Posters)

Sigma Gamma Epsilon; GSA Energy Geology Division

Authors will be present from 4:30 to 6:30 PM.

 

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BOULDER-TOP BIRCH TREES AS A MEANS OF DATING A ROCK FALL EVENT: WISHBONE HILL, SOUTHCENTRAL ALASKA
WHITNEY, Riley E., Department of Geology, St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY 13617, STEWART, Alexander K., Department of Geology, St Lawrence University, Canton, NY 13617 and HUBBARD, Trent D., Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys, 3354 College Road, Fairbanks, AK 99709
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ESTIMATING EROSION RATES USING EXPOSED ROOTS AT A RECREATION SITE, GRASSE RIVER, CANTON, NY
PERRY, Calum and STEWART, Alexander K., Department of Geology, St Lawrence University, Canton, NY 13617
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GEOMORPHIC ANALYSIS OF REMNANT LAKESHORE FEATURES FROM DIGITAL ELEVATION MODELS OF THE EASTERN UPPER PENINSULA, MICHIGAN
BOYD, Alexandria N. and LARSON, Erik B., Department of Natural Sciences, Shawnee State University, Portsmouth, OH 45662
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BEDROCK-TOPOGRAPHY AND QUATERNARY DRIFT-THICKNESS MAPS OF THE OXFORD AND COLLEGE CORNER QUADRANGLES, BUTLER AND PREBLE COUNTIES, OHIO
STUBBINS, Blake1, CURRIE, Brian1, THORESEN, Haley1, PALKO, Emma1, RIES, Rosamiel1, SWEARINGEN, Seth1, ADEDUGBE, Emmanuel1, KNUTSON, Ellie1, LEVY, Jonathan1, NASH Jr., T. Andrew2 and BLAKE, Daniel2, (1)Department of Geology & Environmental Earth Science, Miami University, 118 Shideler Hall, Miami University, Oxford, OH 45056, (2)Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Geological Survey, 2045 Morse Rd., Columbus, OH 43229
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CHANGES IN STREAM WATER QUALITY ACROSS AN URBANIZATION GRADIENT
CARLSON, Haleigh E., DONY, Cameron and NOLL, Mark R., Department of the Earth Sciences, SUNY College at Brockport, 350 New Campus Dr, Brockport, NY 14420
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THE IMPACT OF PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL WEATHERING ON IRON SLAG FROM STANDISH, NY
LEONARD, Maria L., KELK, Rachel M. and FARTHING, Dori J., Department of Geological Sciences, SUNY Geneseo, 1 College Circle, Geneseo, NY 14454
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THE IMPACT OF TALL-GRASS PRAIRIE RESTORATION ON SOIL COMPOSITION AND MICROBIAL COMMUNITIES, SEBASTIAN COUNTY, ARKANSAS
WEAVER, Micah F.1, MAYO, Dave P.1, SHAVER, Jeff1 and RANDOLPH, Jay2, (1)Physical Sciences, University of Arkansas-Fort Smith, 5210 Grand Ave., Fort Smith, AR 72913, (2)CGCS Certified Golf Course Superintendent, Ben Geren Park, Sebastian County, AR, 7200 S. Zero St., Fort Smith, AR 72903
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CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF WASTE ROCK DUMPS AND OTHER MINING-RELATED FEATURES ASSOCIATED WITH THE MOGOLLON MINING DISTRICT, NEW MEXICO
SIFUENTES, Caitlin C. and MICHELFELDER, Gary S., Department of Geography, Geology, and Planning, Missouri State University, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, MO 65897
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PETROGRAPHIC CHARACTERIZATION OF MAGNETITE-APATITE DIKES AND ADJACENT ALTERATION HALOS, THREE PEAKS LACCOLITH, IRON SPRINGS MINING DISTRICT, UTAH
CARR, Marie, Department of Physical Sciences, Southern Utah University, 351 W. UNIVERSITY BLVD, Cedar City, UT 84720 and KAISER, Jason F., Department of Physical Science, Southern Utah University, 351 W University Blvd, Cedar City, UT 84720
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DISSOLUTIONALLY ENLARGED JOINTS OF THE EASTERN UPPER PENINSULA, MICHIGAN: GENESIS AND ORIENTATION
SIMPSON, Dakota G.1, FITZPATRICK, David B.1, LILES, Preston2, BARNETT, Samantha2, PEARSON, Logan2, TESTA, Maurice P.2 and LARSON, Erik B.1, (1)Department of Natural Sciences, Shawnee State University, Portsmouth, OH 45662, (2)Geosciences, University of Arkansas Fort Smith, 5210 Grand Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72913
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HYDROLOGIC TESTING AND ANALYSIS TO DETERMINE GROUNDWATER FLOW PATHS IN THE HIAWATHA NATIONAL FOREST, MICHIGAN UPPER-PENINSULA
FITZPATRICK, David B.1, SIMPSON, Dakota G.1, BARNETT, Samantha2, LILES, Preston2, PEARSON, Logan2, TESTA, Maurice P.2 and LARSON, Erik B.1, (1)Department of Natural Sciences, Shawnee State University, Portsmouth, OH 45662, (2)Geosciences, University of Arkansas Fort Smith, 5210 Grand Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72913
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TRACKING METASOMATISM WITH PHENGITE FROM THE UHP TSO MORARI TERRANE, INDIA
HORMAN, Alexandra, Geology, Albion College, 611 E. Porter St., Albion, MI 49224, MENOLD, Carrie, Geological Sciences, Albion College, 611 East Porter St, Albion, MI 49224 and MACRIS, Catherine A., Department of Earth Sciences, Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis, 723 W Michigan Street, SL118, Indianapolis, IN 46202
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GEOTHERMOBAROMETRY OF GRANITIC MIGMATITE LEUCOSOMES FROM THE SOTOMÓ-CHAIQUENES HIGH GRADE METAMORPHIC COMPLEX, CHILE
NORRIS, Molly K.1, MACDONALD Jr., James H.1 and HICKEY-VARGAS, Rosemary2, (1)Marine & Ecological Sciences, Florida Gulf Coast University, 10501 FGCU Blvd South, Ft. Myers, FL 33965, (2)Earth and Environment, Florida International University, 11200 SW 8th Street, Miami, FL 33199
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PETROGRAPHY AND PETROLOGY OF THE ALKALINE AND THOLEIITIC LAVAS FROM THE LA TETRA AREA, ZUNI-BANDERA VOLCANIC FIELD, NEW MEXICO
HUDSON, Sarah R. and MICHELFELDER, Gary S., Department of Geography, Geology, and Planning, Missouri State University, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, MO 65897
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MAGMA MIXING IN A COMPOSITIONALLY AND THERMALLY STRATIFIED MAGMA CHAMBER: EVIDENCE FROM COMENDITIC TRACHYTE ENCLAVES IN THE KHAGGAIR LAVA FLOW, PANTELLERIA (ITALY)
POLK, Raven, Department of Geosciences, Eastern Kentucky University, 521 Lancaster Ave., Science 2234, Richmond, KY 40475, JOKUBAUSKAS, Petras, Institute of Geochemistry, Mineralogy, and Petrology, University of Warsaw, al. Żwirki i Wigury 93, Warsaw, 02-089, Poland and WHITE, John C., Department of Geosciences, Eastern Kentucky University, 521 Lancaster Ave, Science 2234, Richmond, KY 40475
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PETROGRAPHIC ANALYSIS OF THE CRYSTAL RICH HARMONY HILLS TUFF, CONDOR CANYON, LINCOLN COUNTY, NEVADA
JOHNSON, Tess Isabelle and KAISER, Jason F., Department of Physical Science, Southern Utah University, 351 W University Blvd, Cedar City, UT 84720
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GEOCHEMICAL AND PETROGRAPHIC ATTRIBUTES OF LAVAS ERUPTED AT SMALL VOLCANIC CENTERS IN NORTHERN OREGON; IMPLICATIONS FOR MAGMA FORMATION WITHIN AN INTRA-VOLCANIC ARC GRABEN
COX, Brannon1, MEDLEY, Lily R.1 and CRIBB, Warner2, (1)Geosciences, Middle Tennesse State University, Murfreesboro, TN 37132, (2)Geosciences, Middle Tennessee State University, MTSU PO Box 9, Murfreesboro, TN 37132
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VOLCANIC STRATIGRAPHY, STRUCTURE AND GEOCHRONOLOGY OF INTRA-CALDERA FILL IGNIMBRITES OF THE 28 MA BURSUM CALDERA, MOGOLLON DATIL VOLCANIC FIELD, NEW MEXICO
BOHANNON, Loren A., HOFFMAN, Charles F., MICHELFELDER, Gary S. and PEITZ, Megan R., Department of Geography, Geology, and Planning, Missouri State University, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, MO 65897
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ZIRCON GEOCHRONOLOGY OF THE BASAL LAYER OF THE MARKAGUNT GRAVITY SLIDE, MARYSVALE VOLCANIC FIELD, UTAH, USA
MAYBACK, Danika1, MALONE, David H.1, BIEK, Robert F.2, HACKER, David B.3 and ROWLEY, Peter D.4, (1)Department of Geography-Geology, Illinois State University, Felmley Hall of Sciences, Campus Box 4400, Normal, IL 61790, (2)Utah Geol Survey, PO Box 146100, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6100, (3)Department of Geology, Kent State University, 221 McGilvrey Hall, Kent, OH 44242, (4)Geologic Mapping Inc, P.O. Box 651, New Harmony, UT 84757
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PROVENANCE OF PRE-CENOZOIC DETRITAL ZIRCONS FROM THE HUMBOLDT FORMATION ALONG THE NORTHERN MARGIN OF THE WOOD HILLS AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR PRE-16 MA PALEOGEOGRAPHY AND EXTENSION IN THE EAST HUMBOLDT-WOOD HILLS-PEQUOP METAMORPHIC CORE COMPLEX, NE NV
MIDDLETON, Gavin1, PATEL, Priya1, DRESCHER, Anderson1, DEIBERT, Jack E.1, CAMILLERI, Phyllis A.1 and SCHWARTZ, Joshua J.2, (1)Department of Geosciences, Austin Peay State University, P.O. Box 4418, Clarksville, TN 37044, (2)Department of Geological Sciences, California State University, Northridge, 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330
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LATE OLIGOCENE EXTENSION IN THE EAST HUMBOLDT-WOOD HILLS-PEQUOP METAMORPHIC CORE COMPLEX: NEW CONSTRAINTS FROM AGES OF DETRITAL ZIRCONS IN THE HUMBOLDT FORMATION ALONG THE NORTHERN MARGIN OF THE PEQUOP MOUNTAINS, NE NV
DRESCHER, Anderson1, PATEL, Priya1, MIDDLETON, Gavin1, CAMILLERI, Phyllis A.1, DEIBERT, Jack E.1 and SCHWARTZ, Joshua J.2, (1)Department of Geosciences, Austin Peay State University, P.O. Box 4418, Clarksville, TN 37044, (2)Department of Geological Sciences, California State University, Northridge, 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330
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INVESTIGATION OF THE NEOGENE DEPOSITIONAL ENVIRONMENT OF THE EASTERN HIMALAYAN SIWALIK DEPOSITS THROUGH MULTIPROXY ORGANIC ANALYSIS
BRUNETTE, Andre, Earth Sciences, SUNY Brockport, 350 New Campus Drive, Brockport, NY 14420, KAR, Nandini, Department of Geology and Environmental Science, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15260-3332, SMITH, Richard W., 350 New Campus Dr, 350 New Campus Dr, 350 New Campus Dr, Brockport, NY 14420, TARAL, Suchana, Geological Studies Unit, Indian Statistical Institute, 203 Barrackpore Trunk Road, Kolkata, 700 108, India and CHAKRABORTY, Tapan, Geological Studies Unit, Indian Statistical Institute, 203 B. T. Road, Kolkata, 700108, India
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DRONES IN TROPICAL SHALLOW-MARINE CARBONATE STUDIES: BENTHIC HABITAT AND FACIES MAPS, JAMAICA
WILKERSON V, Oscar A., Geology, St. Lawrence University, 23 Romoda Dr., Canton, NY 13617 and HUSINEC, Antun, Geology Department, St. Lawrence University, 23 Romoda Drive, Canton, NY 13617
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ANATOMY OF A PROGRADING LOWER TRIASSIC GIANT OOID-MICROBIAL CARBONATE SHELF MARGIN, NANPANJIANG BASIN, SOUTH CHINA
WHITE, Stephanie J., Geological Sciences, University of Alabama, 201 7th Avenue, Room 2003 Bevill Building, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0268, MINZONI, Marcello, Geological Sciences, The University of Alabama, 1038 Bevill Building, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487, BHATTACHARJEE, Souvik, Department of Geological Sciences, The University of Alabama, 2006 Bevill Building, Box 870338, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487, LEHRMANN, Daniel J., Trinity University, Geosciences, One Trinity Place, San Antonio, TX 78212, LI, Xiaowei, Geological Sciences, Stanford University, 450 Serra Mall, Stanford, CA 94305, KELLEY, Brian M., ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company, 22777 Springwood Village Parkway, Houston, TX 77389, LAU, Kimberly V., Department of Geology and Geophysics, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY 82071, YU, Meiyi, Resource and Environment Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, China, PAYNE, Jonathan L., Department of Geological Sciences, Stanford University, 450 Serra Mall, Building 320, Stanford, CA 94305 and ENOS, Paul, University of Kansas, Department of Geology, 120 Lindley Hall, Lawrence, KS 66045
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PHYTOPLANKTON ANALYSIS OF CALOOSAHATCHEE RIVER AND ESTUARY OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA
BERGMAN, Bailey, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242, CRAMER, Bradley D., Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Iowa, 115 Trowbridge Hall, Iowa City, IA 52242 and MILBRANDT, Eric, Marine Laboratory, Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation, Sanibel, FL 33957
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NUTRIENT ANALYSES OF THE CALOOSAHATCHEE RIVER AND ESTUARY OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA
GILBERT, Madysen H.1, REIDENBACH, Leah B.2, MILBRANDT, Eric C.2 and CRAMER, Bradley D.3, (1)Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Iowa, 115 Trowbridge Hall, Iowa City, IA 52242; Marine Laboratory, Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation, Sanibel, FL 33957, (2)Marine Laboratory, Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation, Sanibel, FL 33957, (3)Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Iowa, 115 Trowbridge Hall, Iowa City, IA 52242
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CHARACTERIZATION OF FLORIDA BEACH SAND TO PROMOTE PUBLIC EDUCATION AND APPRECIATION OF EARTH SCIENCE
BERGEL, Emily R. and RIEMERSMA, Peter E., Department of Geology, Grand Valley State University, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI 49401
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