I was just looking through the field trips for the joint meeting of The Geological Society of America (GSA), Soil Science Society of America (SSSA), American Society of Agronomy (ASA), Crop Science Society of America (CSSA), and the Gulf Coast Association of Geological Societies with the Gulf Coast Section of SEPM (GCAGS), hosted by the Houston Geological Society (HGS) and saw that there is a cave trip being offered that might be of interest to some of the geologists on this list (or their friends who are coming into Houston for this big conference).
https://www.acsmeetings.org/programs/field-trips-and-tours/field/ 411. Geomorphic and Hydrochemical History of the Edwards Aquifer at Inner Space Cavern Sat., 4 Oct. Cosponsored by GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division. Jay Banner, University of Texas, Austin, Tex., +1-512-471-5016; George Veni, National Cave and Karst Research Institute, Carlsbad, N.Mex. Price: US$150 (L, R). This trip begins and ends in Austin, Texas. This trip will explore the speleogenesis, meteorology, hydrogeology, and speleothem proxy record of Inner Space Cavern on the Edwards Plateau in central Texas. The cave developed in strata that comprise the regional Edwards aquifer. We will examine evidence for past environments based on cavern morphology, faunal remains, and speleothem proxy records. In addition, the trip will explore the modern formation of speleothems and water chemistry, as well as the impact of development of this commercial cave. The trip will be conducted on lighted, paved pathways through the cave, but will also involve some crawling through muddy, narrow passages. Helmets and lamps will be provided, but you will need to bring your own clothes and footwear. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Visit our website: http://texascavers.com To unsubscribe, e-mail: texascavers-unsubscr...@texascavers.com For additional commands, e-mail: texascavers-h...@texascavers.com
