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Field lab part I & II

Kimberly LambGeology 1: Prof. Lawler

Parkfield, California is an unincorporated community within Monterey County at an elevation of 1529 feet above sea level. It was once a prosperous mining community , but is now home to ranchers and farmers, with a population of 18. Every year tourists flock to this area, as it is one of the most geological active areas in the Unites

States.

Sedimentary: ShaleSoft, finely stratified sedimentary rock that formed from consolidated mud or clay and can be split easily into fragile plates.Found in Parkfield, CA

Igneous: GraniteA very hard, granular, crystalline, intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of quartz, mica, and feldspar and often used as a building stoneFound in Parkfield, CA

Mineral: SerpentineSerpentine is not a single mineral, but rather a group of related mineralsFound in Parkfield, CA

Mineral: SerpentineSerpentine is not a single mineral, but rather a group of related mineralsFound in Parkfield, CA

I believe that this is a metamorphic rock made of the mineral quartz and possibly sandstone. I believe this because upon examination of this stone, it seems to transition from sandstone to what appears to be quartz

sandstone

Transformational area

Mineral: Quartz

Quartz or Marble?Found in Parkfield, CA

I think that this is a sedimentary rock, however, I am not positive. Any guesses? Found inParkfield, CA

Igneous Formation: Possibly Granite.

Caution!

Rock Slide Area

Rock Slide Area

Example of Erosion from Water and Wind

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Erosion from Wind and Water. Also, Possible Indication of Fault Line

Example of Water Erosion. Parkfield and the Surrounding Canyon Area are Prone to Flooding in the

Winter Months.

Mass Wasting: An Important Part of the Erosion Process because it moves materials from higher elevations to lower elevations. (resourcegeology.com)

Example of Sedimentary Environment.(picture taken in Pacific Grove, CA at Asilomar State

Beach)

Practical Use of Geology

In pumping oil, several geological elements must fall into place including the right rocks, a well formed reservoir, and a trap. The geologist study rocks on the surface and below ground using seismic data to determine whether or not they should drill for oil. (e-how.com article by: Tom McInish)

Practical Use of GeologyFound in Priest Valley, CA

Practical and Fun Use of Geology(Sculpted by Kimberly Lamb-Phillips and Saint Phillips

at Asilomar State Beach in Pacific Grove, CA)

The Awkward Turtl

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