Structural Control of Giant Rock Avalanches in Argentina part of Structural Geology and Tectonics:Activities
Barb Tewksbury, Hamilton College
Students analyze the influence of bedrock structures on the locations of giant rock avalanches in Argentina. Activity is available in two versions: 1) short case example that can be used as an in-class activity or ...

Weathering and mass wasting part of Geomorphology:Activities
Jordan Clayton, Georgia State University
This class exercise is an opportunity for students to apply textbook information about weathering and mass wasting to local and nationally-recognized surface features, such as Stone Mountain (GA), Half Dome (CA), ...

Water and Mud: Linking hydrogeology and landscape change part of Hydrogeology:Activities
Kyle Nichols, Skidmore College
Hydrogeology textbooks usually do a poor job in linking groundwater to Earth's surface processes, yet the two are closely linked. It is important for the hydrogeology student to understand that surface and ...

Diagnosing Landslide Hazard part of Geomorphology:Activities
Les Hasbargen, SUNY College at Oneonta
Students investigate an active complex landslide with the purpose of characterizing the risk to nearby infrastructure. Students gain experience with field observation, mapping, and report writing. In addition, ...

Modeling Slope Stability Using a Local Landslide and SLOPE/W part of Sedimentary Geology:Sedimentology, Geomorphology, and Paleontology 2014:Activities
Sarah Johnson, Northern Kentucky University
Students survey a local landslide that has formed in fill using a total station. Students enter elevation data from pre-fill (1973) topographic map, post-fill pre-landslide topographic map (1983) into SLOPE/W. ...