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The geomorphology of Mount Eagle, Virginia, and the Civil War

Mark Wilson May 10, 2025 2:37 pm

Alexandria, Virginia — This is my second post about my new home in the Mid Atlantic. I retired from The College of Wooster in August of 2024, and just three weeks ago my wife and I moved from Wooster, Ohio, … Continue reading →

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Wooster Geologist in northern Virginia

Mark Wilson May 6, 2025 2:54 pm

Alexandria, Virginia —Last August I retired from The College of Wooster after 43 years of service. It was difficult to detach from the wonderful Earth Sciences department after planting such deep roots in this extraordinary community of teacher/scholars. Then two … Continue reading →

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Ancient islands

Mark Wilson May 27, 2013 11:42 pm

LOGAN, UTAH–Today we explored the area around Promontory, in northern Utah. Among the many beautiful sites were these rocky, faceted hills that several thousand years ago. This particular hill was intriguing although inaccessible. (It is on a vast tract of … Continue reading →

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