Geology of Death Valley Geological Features Events Describe

Geology of Death Valley

Geological Features & Events • Describe the various geological events that have occurred and resulting geological features that have formed for the region.

Geological Feature • Metamorphic rock is most prevalent in the area. • Mineral Composition Includes: Ø Hydrates Ø Borax Ø A Variety of Salts

Geologic Time • The oldest rock formation found in Death Valley is at the least 1. 7 billion years old from the Precambrian period. • To gain as accurate age as possible, geologists use stratigraphy to determine the age of Death Valley and it’s features.

Geological Event • What geologic event (earthquake, volcano, etc. ) created your chosen geological feature? • Discuss the process of plate tectonics related to the formation (type of margin).

Weathering and Erosion • Arid landscape limits the amount of plant life in the region. • This can contribute to a higher impact of weathering and erosion over time. • Thunderstorms cause flashfloods which can contribute to the impact that the water has on the region.

Igneous Rocks • Discuss the relation of igneous rocks to your region.

Sedimentary Rocks • Sedimentary rocks are noticeable throughout Death Valley. • Conglomerate sedimentary rock is most commonly found in the area, but there are other types found in this region. • Death Valley was not always a desert.

Metamorphic Rocks • Discuss the relation of metamorphic rocks to your region.

Water, Desert, and Glaciers • Discuss a significant water, ocean, desert, or glacial feature(s) of your region, and the process involved with creating one of them.

Resources • Discuss resources that are abundant in the region. • Discuss the importance and economic value of this resource to the region or nation.

Conclusion • Conclude with why you chose the region and geological feature for this project.

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