Field Observations, Geological History & Landscape Change
The Geology Journal documents field observations, geological interpretation, landscape evolution, and environmental change through field experiences, research, and geologic storytelling. These posts explore how rocks, sedimentary environments, geomorphic processes, and human activity shape the landscapes around us.
Baraboo Geology: Facies Transitions and Glacial Landscape Change
How do facies transitions, glaciation, and erosion shape a landscape through time? Field observations from Wisconsin’s Baraboo region reveal evidence of ancient marine environments, the Great Unconformity, and the processes that continue shaping the modern landscape.
Cagles Mill Geology: A Pennsylvanian River System
What can sedimentary rocks reveal about ancient landscapes? A field investigation at Indiana’s Cagles Mill emergency spillway reveals evidence of a Pennsylvanian meandering river system preserved within the Mansfield Formation.
For a photographic look into many of the areas, checkout