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Geological Features Tour

Geological Features Tour

January 14, 2007

Geological Features Tour
Geology is "the" original environmental science. To understand the world we live on is to gain an appreciation for the environment. What do plants grow in? Soil - that comes from rock (in part). What do all natural resources come from (aside from the sun & wind)? - Geologic processes. Minerals, sand, gravel, metals, and oil – are all substances that we rely on from the Earth. The movement of water across the planet is known as hydrogeology. The study of the development of Earth over time is known as historical geology, paleontology. Geology is about the Earth and the Earth is the basis of pretty much everything around us. What could be more important than that?

Itinerary
In part of the learning about our environment, we will travel to different locations around the world to experience first hand and learn about Volcanoes, Coastal features, and Ground Water features. This tour is a two week tour begins in February 5, 2007 and will be returning on March 1, 2007.
Below is an itinerary that outlines our entire trip that explains what we will be observing at each location.
 Two week tour begins in February 5, 2007 and will be returning on March 1, 2007
 Depart from Newark, NJ. / Arrive in Flagstaff, Arizona to learn about the Features of Ground Water
o 2 day trip exploring the Grand Canyon National Park
o The tour will be to witness the forces of erosion that have shaped the Grand Canyon and continue to shape it today—mainly running water from rain, snowmelt, and tributary streams which enter the canyon throughout its length.
 Depart from Flagstaff, Arizona / Arrive in Hilo, HI to learn about the Features of Volcanoes
o 4 day trip exploring the Hawaii Volcano National Park
o Discover about magma, volcano eruption, and lava flow and formations.
 Depart from Hawaii and fly to New Zealand and visit the Great Barrier Island
o 3 day trip visit to another...