Full title: Excursions in the Mississippi Embayment: Field Guides for the 2026 GSA Triple Joint Southeastern–South-Central–North-Central Section Meeting
Editors: William T. Jackson Jr., Roy B. Van Arsdale, and Valarie J. Harrison
The six guides in this volume explore the geology of the Mississippi Embayment and surrounding regions with emphases on seismic hazard, mining economics, groundwater resources, community education and outreach, mapping conventions, and regional tectonics.
The first guide investigates the New Madrid seismic zone through surficial features resulting from the 1811–1812 New Madrid earthquakes. The second guide focuses on mining economics of ball clay, heavy mineral sand, and sand and gravel deposits. The third guide examines the recharge zone of the Eocene Memphis Sand Aquifer.
The fourth guide explores an Upper Cretaceous Lagerstätte fossil site, while the fifth guide examines regional Upper Cretaceous stratigraphic correlations based on geologic mapping. Presented through virtual reality, the final guide explores the tectonic development of the southern Appalachians; a road log is also provided for a traditional trip.
Published: 02/25/2026
ISBN: 9780813700755
Pages: 169
Product Code: FLD075 (Field Guide 75)
Product Category: Field Guides