Tag Archives: California

Wooster’s Fossil of the Week: a cameloid footprint (Miocene of California)

Mark Wilson August 19, 2012 1:39 am

This fossil is from near my hometown of Barstow, California. It was collected many years ago loose in talus from the Barstow Formation (Barstovian, Miocene). I note this carefully because today collecting such specimens from the Fossil Beds of the … Continue reading →

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Wandering in the wilderness one last time

Mark Wilson March 11, 2010 12:59 am

ZZYZX, CALIFORNIA–This was our last full day in the Mojave Desert, at least for this trip. Technically it was our coldest start yet (40°F), but the bright sun and lack of wind made it seem like our warmest. The day … Continue reading →

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Geological diversity: Tuffs, Sands, Limestones and Lava Flows

Mark Wilson March 10, 2010 12:50 am

ZZYZX, CALIFORNIA–One of the most attractive aspects of geology is how many materials and processes are included in the study of the Earth. Today’s field experiences show this diversity. One of the best reasons to teach in a liberal arts … Continue reading →

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A most impressive volcano

Mark Wilson March 9, 2010 1:16 am

ZZYZX, CALIFORNIA–Our second and last stop of the day was Amboy Crater, which is about halfway between Barstow and Needles, California, near Route 66. Meagen Pollock, our ace petrologist, prepared us well for this visit, so we’ll wait for her … Continue reading →

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Calico rocks

Mark Wilson March 9, 2010 1:05 am

ZZYZX, CALIFORNIA–The day started very cold with a stiff, persistent wind and low dark clouds moving quickly across the mountain north of Soda Lake. We are comfortable in our rooms and the dining hall, but tend to notice the cold … Continue reading →

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Sure it is a bit windy out here, but look at these folds!

Mark Wilson March 9, 2010 12:38 am
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A Windy Desert Day for the Wooster Geologists

Mark Wilson March 8, 2010 12:39 am

ZZYZX, CALIFORNIA–The skies were brilliantly clear early this morning when we left the Desert Studies Center for points west. The price for the passage of the front was a stiff wind that kept up all day and even now is … Continue reading →

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Death Valley Day

Mark Wilson March 7, 2010 12:41 am

ZZYZX, CALIFORNIA–Today the Wooster Geology Mojave Desert field trip team visited the southern half of Death Valley National Park.  We left Zzyzx (love that name) early in the morning and drove straight north to the Furnace Creek Visitor Center.  After … Continue reading →

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A bit of the Jurassic in southern California

Mark Wilson November 27, 2009 9:17 pm

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA–A nice geological interlude for this Wooster geologist during a family Thanksgiving.  This afternoon we visited Los Peñasquitos (meaning little cliffs) Canyon Preserve in San Diego County.  We walked about two miles along a trail to an exposure … Continue reading →

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Wooster Geologist in California

Mark Wilson November 25, 2009 3:21 pm

CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA–The peak above is part of the San Gabriel Mountains just north of Claremont.  Today is one of the best southern California offers: brilliant sun, temperatures in the 70s, and very clear skies.  Apparently this view of the mountains … Continue reading →

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