The U. S. national parks and wilderness monuments preserve spectacular natural wonders. Their beauty is a direct result of their underlying geology. In this course, we explore the processes and forces by which the park lands were formed and transformed over geologic time, and their current geologic significance. This includes volcanism, plate tectonics, mountain-building, and alpine glaciations. $25 science fee.
GEOL 115: Geology of The National Parks
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