Dr. Garihan publishes Geologic Map of Landrum Quad

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John M. Garihan just published the Geologic map of the Landrum 7.5-minute quadrangle with the support of the SC Geologic Survey.  It is available to the public through the SCDNR website, along with 12 other 1:24,000 scale maps mapped by J. Garihadownloadn and W. A. Ranson in upstate South Carolina. These GQM and MS series maps can be viewed and obtained from:

http://www.dnr.sc.gov/geology/publications.htm

Click on General Geologic Map Series. The Tigerville and Saluda quadrangle geologic maps are in their final preparation phases, to be available this fall or next spring.  These maps are used by the public for recreational and hiking purposes, for the general interest of scientifically literate individuals, and for planning purposes by city planners, among many other uses like siting water wells etc.

Watch out for “The National Parks: America’s Best Idea” on PBS starting September 27th

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Ken Burns: The National Parks: America's Best Idea DVD & Book - Bonus CD Soundtrack FREE! - shopPBS.orgFilmed over the course of more than six years at some of nature’s most spectacular locales — from Acadia to Yosemite, Yellowstone to the Grand Canyon, the Everglades of Florida to the Gates of the Arctic in Alaska — THE NATIONAL PARKS: AMERICA’S BEST IDEA is nonetheless a story of people: people from every conceivable background — rich and poor; famous and unknown; soldiers and scientists; natives and newcomers; idealists, artists and entrepreneurs; people who were willing to devote themselves to saving some precious portion of the land they loved, and in doing so reminded their fellow citizens of the full meaning of democracy. It is a story full of struggle and conflict, high ideals and crass opportunism, stirring adventure and enduring inspiration – set against the most breathtaking backdrops imaginable.

More information and preview at:  http://www.pbs.org/nationalparks/

Rock Garden at the Townes Science Center

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The landscape (rock and botanic garden) around Charles H. Townes Science Center has been designed to reflect the geologic and botanical variations observed from the mountains to the ocean in South Carolina and Southern Appalachian in general.  The rock garden contains numerous large specimens collected from mines in the Southern Appalachian region.  A new website has been launched to help people see the landscape and learn about the rocks.

Please visit the web page at : http://ees.furman.edu/rockgarden/

Appalachian Geology: First EES May-Term Field Trip

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Dr. Garihan and Dr. Ranson lead a group of 8 students on a field trip to study the Mid-Atlantic Appalachian Geology starting from Virginia and ending at the Adirondacks in Upstate New York.  Their trip highlights include among other things, a study of mountain top removal and its impacts, geology and geomorphology of American civil war sites in Gettysburg and a visit to the Yuengling Brewery, the oldest brewery in America.