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FT25RM1. Revisiting the Cretaceous Mancos Group

FT25RM1. Revisiting the Cretaceous Mancos Group

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Full title: Revisiting the Cretaceous Mancos Group in Utah: Problems, Previous Methods, and New Perspectives on a World-Class Cretaceous Marine Section

Leaders: James I. Kirkland, Mike Ryan King, Joshua Lively

Endorser: GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division

Dates: Fri.–Sun., 16–18 May, 2025

Location: GSA Rocky Mountain Section Meeting 2025, Provo, Utah, USA

Start Time: 8:00 AM (Fri.)

End Time: 6:00 PM (Sun.)

This two-day field trip offers a review of proposed nomenclatural refinements in elevating the Mancos Shale, preserving historical nomenclatures, noting compatibility of surface and subsurface nomenclature, examining biostratigraphic correlations, and proposing shifts in lateral nomenclature boundaries to prevent “state line” unconformities. Cost includes transportation, hotel (16 and 17 May), breakfast, lunch, snacks, water, and one dinner at Ray’s Tavern in Green River.

By purchasing this item, you are buying a seat on an in-person geological field trip

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Learn more about this and other Rocky Mountain Section Events.

For additional information, please contact Rebecca Taormina, rtaormina@geosociety.org, GSA Field Trip and Short Program Coordinator.

Product Code: FT25RM1

Product Category: FTRIP