GEOL 0850 - Geology of Lava Beds National Monument

    Recent Professors
    William Hirt
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2025, Summer 2024
    Class Size
    24–26 students
    Difficulty
    5.6Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    0.5
    Spring 2025 Sections
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    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    Geology of Lava Beds National Monument introduces the monument's geologic setting, its tectonic and volcanic history, and its potential geologic hazards during two evening sessions and a Saturday field trip. The field trip will give students opportunities to explore young volcanic flows and craters, climb a cinder cone and descend to the icy floor a great lava tube.
    Usually Held
    Mon Tue 2:00pm–5:00pm, Sat 7:30am–5:30pm, Wed 8:00am–6:00pm, Wed Fri 6:00pm–9:00pm