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Crystal G. Wilson 115 Rankin Science South 572 Rivers Street Boone, NC 28608-2067 PH: (828) 262-8466 FAX: (828) 262-6503 |
I instruct
Introductory Geology classes at Appalachian State University in Boone,
North
Carolina. These classes include Physical Geology (1101) and
Environmental Geology (1103). Physical Geology introduces
students to the history and systems of our planet as revealed by rocks
and the many physical, chemical, and mechanical processes that have
modified them over a time span that may range millions of years,
producing the bedrock, soil, and landscapes we see today. In
Environmental Geology, various aspects of geology are explored as they
pertain to our day-to-day lives. Topics include living safely
amid geologic hazards such as volcanoes, earthquakes, and floods; the
geologic record and rapid climate change; air/water pollution; and
natural/alternative resources. In addition to teaching, I am currently "dabbling" in detailed, geologic mapping of the Boone 7.5-minute quadrangle. The purpose of this work is four-fold: (1) to determine the relationship (i.e. unconformity or fault contact) of the Neoproterozoic Grandfather Mountain Formation to surrounding Mesoproterozoic rocks such as the Blowing Rock Gneiss and the Wilson’s Creek Gneiss. (2) to determine stratigraphic relationships within the Grandfather Mountain Formation. (3) to document and elucidate the details and sequence of deformation (a.k.a. mountain-building events) in the area. (4) to provide a detailed geologic map of Boone and the surrounding area to aid in "smart" development in an area undergoing rapid development/land-use change lending to the challenge of living with landslide hazards and discovering new groundwater resources supplied predominantly by fractured crystalline rocks. |