Monthly Archives: January 2015

Tectonic and Structural Context of the Mojave Desert (February 6)

This week will focus on the structural geology and tectonics of the Mojave region. Some of you have completed the structural geology course (Geology 313); others of you are in it right now; still others can only dream of it … Continue reading

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The Ever-Present Wind: Dunes, Ventifacts and Other Geological Results (January 30)

The wind is the part of the desert that I miss the most. There is something primal in the desert wind, the way it can go from a feathery touch to hot breath to a raging dust storm in just … Continue reading

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Geology and History of the Mojave Desert (January 23)

Our topic for this day is almost impossible to summarize in a couple of web-paragraphs. I will briefly outline the geological history of the Mojave Desert, leaving plenty of room for Dr. Judge to talk about the tectonic and structural … Continue reading

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Introduction to Deserts of the World (January 16)

Deserts are extraordinary. I must tell you from the beginning that deserts are my natural environment. The world for me consists of dry, brown, dusty hills where I can see for miles under a brilliant sky. A place so dry … Continue reading

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