Field Trip

An optional field trip is scheduled for Thursday, June 14 to examine and observe some of the classic Appalachian Mountains region geology within 45 minutes of downtown Knoxville.

The morning segment of the field trip will emphasize the bedrock geology and topographic expression of the Tuckaleechee Cove window, one of several limestone windows in the Smokey Mountains. The afternoon segment will view the long-runout landslides (sturströms) in the area near Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Topographic expression of structures and stratigraphy will be discussed.

Lunch will be provided by the meeting organizers at no cost, and food preferences will be requested during the meeting. The field trip will depart from Strong Hall, 1621 Cumberland Ave, at 8:30 a.m. and return to Knoxville no later than 5:30 p.m. EDT. For best viewing, limited walking on uneven terrain will be required. The average weather in late June in Knoxville is sunny, with highs in the upper 80s F, lows in the upper
60s F.

Registered attendees of the meeting will receive e-mail communication after the May 29 registration deadline specifically related to field trip participation.

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