ANCIENT ENVIRONMENTS: GEOLOGY OF THE SMOKIES
Learn to interpret the “language” of the rock record and trace the history of the Smokies from nearly 1 billion years ago to the present. Ever wonder what ancient environments existed during the formation of the rocks comprising the hills and mountains? What influence has the geology had on the biosphere of the Smokies—including human activities? We will visit a number of selected sites throughout the Park to get answers to these questions and more! Instructor: Don Byerly, Ph.D., professor emeritus, UT Dept. of Earth & Planetary Sciences, and the National Association of Geoscience Teachers’ 1999 recipient of the Neil Miner Award, is a nationally certified professional geologist who specializes in engineering/environmental geology.
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Fee: $49
Sat., May 2, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park (Meet at Twin Creeks Picnic Pavilion.)

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