About this Event
Geology of the Blue Ridge II
with Anton DuMars
Friday, March 6 | 12 – 4pm
BRN - Core
The second class of this two-part Geology course builds on fundamentals from the first class, Geology I. We progress to a model of Southern Appalachian Mountain building and include an overview of geologic processes such as earthquakes, mass movements, and floods. We wrap up with a summary of the Spruce Pine Mining District and the Sparta, NC Earthquake of 2020
Anton DuMars, a resident of Black Mountain, NC, is an adjunct professor at the College of Charleston. His geological interests include fluvial, deltaic, and coastal processes. Ideally, he’s spending time on a hiking trail or aboard his sailboat.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The North Carolina Arboretum, 20 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, United States
USD 62.70 to USD 67.85
