Earth Sciences Week!
Earth Sciences Week takes place every October, to celebrate and educate about the Earth Sciences. We’re celebrating Oct 8-14 this year, and the 2023 theme… Read More »Earth Sciences Week!
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October 2023 Newsletter
The Newsletter is up and running on the Newsletter page. You’ll find information about our October 18th meeting, the Field trip on the 21st, and… Read More »October 2023 Newsletter
September 2023 Newsletter
The September newsletter is up and ready to read. Check it out for information on the monthly meeting (on Meteor Crater), the October field trip,… Read More »September 2023 Newsletter
2 Billion Years Old (but who’s counting)
The Ahaggar Mountains are in southern Algeria, 930 mi south of the capital, Algiers. The highest peak, Mount Tahat, is 9,541 ft. The range is often called Hoggar.
Flooding and Erosion in Arid Environments
This is monsoon season in the American Southwest (June-October). Today as I post this, we’re seeing the initial effects of Hurricane Hillary, coming north into California, with outer bands reaching into the Coolidge/Phoenix area.
Here is some information on flooding in our desert, and a bit on its geologic connection.
Happy #WorldElephantDay!
Happy #WorldElephantDay!August 12 is designated as World Elephant Day. To celebrate, we have a new online exhibit The Elephants of Arizona. Check it out to find out about the at least NINE kinds of elephants (and close relatives) that have called our state home.
September Meeting & More
We’re Back! (Almost) The September meeting of the Pinal Geology and Mineral Society will be at the museum on September 20, 2023 (always the 3rd… Read More »September Meeting & More
