Full Title: Cave monitoring in central Texas: Insights into paleoclimatology, karst vadose zone hydrogeology, and cave geomorphology
Endorsed by: GSA’s Hydrogeology, Environmental and Engineering Geology, Geoarchaeology, Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Divisions
Industry track: Hydrogeology and Environmental Geology
Led by: NAME
Date: Sat. 18 Oct. 2025
Time: 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
CEUs: 0.8
We will visit two central Texas caves, Cave Without a Name and Natural Bridge Caverns, which have been studied as a part of the longest-running cave monitoring program in the world. Led by Professor Jay Banner and PhD student Alex Janelle, participants will be brought to both caves to discuss insights from cave monitoring and paleoclimate studies. Participants will be taken through the geologic history of Texas, from the significant events leading to development of the caves to modern processes occurring above the cave. Texas BBQ will be provided for lunch (dietary restrictions accommodated). Cost includes transportation (school vehicles), lunch, snack, and water.
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Product Code: FT25CN405
Product Category: FTRIP