Reia,
Having had the west of Ireland our my doorstep, the only time we had to do
this was during the foot and mouth outbreak. However, to all of those of
you with 'Rock Training Gardens' please, if you don't already, hide a few key
pieces of evidence in a ditch, at the foundations of a building, under
a tree root, down a rabbit hole, ...etc. 'Cos that's where it often is
in real life.
Happy new Year
Paul.
Professor Paul D. Ryan
EOS, NUI, Galway, Ireland
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From: Tectonics & structural geology discussion list on behalf of Reia Chmielowski
Sent: Wed 1/25/2012 10:40 AM
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Subject: Re: Does anyone have outcrop photos suitable for a structure "field trip" they could share?
Hi Malcom (and all of the others who made similar "get out in the field" suggestions),
My proposed lab exercise isn't intended as a substitute for field work, but as a preparation exercise for it. So far as I understand we do get our students into the field on more than one occasion (including an annual trip to Cypress). However, in addition to not having good local structure outcrops in our area, I think it is a good idea to learn the techniques of measuring orientations before heading out.
Some lucky people got to learn to use their compass to measure orientations on a pleasantly warm summer afternoon. However, we can't order good weather to occur on the day the class is scheduled, therefore I think that it is better to do the practice session at home in a climate controlled classroom, so that the first attempt in the field goes smoothly no matter what the weather conditions happen to be that day.
Thanks to everyone for all of the many suggestions on useful resources. I will try to make time to follow up on all of them over the next few weeks.
--Reia
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From: Tectonics & structural geology discussion list [[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Malcolm McClure [[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Monday, January 23, 2012 10:37 PM
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Subject: Re: Does anyone have outcrop photos suitable for a structure "field trip" they could share?
Hello Reia
In my opinion there is no substitute for well planned fieldwork to teach students the skills of structural interpretation. No combination of photos, rock gardens and iPad textbooks can replace the challenge of interpreting several square kilometers of carefully selected, well-exposed Dalradian.
Accessible parts of Norway surely can't be <i>that</i> far away? Alternatively, you could always allow for a default option in Scotland or the west of Ireland? - Ryanair goes everywhere these days?
Regards
Malcolm.
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