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February 2019
CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER – STAY TUNED FOR A RESCHEDULE IN FALL 2019 – Comparing Natural Fracture Systems in Reservoirs of the San Juan, Piceance, Raton, and Green River Basins by John Lorenz & Scott Cooper
Join us as John Lorenz and Scott Cooper from FractureStudies give their talk about Comparing Natural Fracture Systems in Reservoirs of the San Juan, Piceance, Raton, and Green River Basins.
Find out more »March 2019
Master’s Degree Thesis Grant Application 2019
Since 1991, the Four Corners Geological Society and its Foundation have given financial aid to master’s degree candidates working on geologic theses in the states of Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona. This year the amount of the grant(s) will be up to a maximum of $1,000.00. In order to be considered, a thesis must contribute to regional geologic knowledge in at least one of these states and be acceptable to the selection committee. Thesis disciplines may include (but are not limited to) general geology, geophysics, mining engineering, environmental geology and hydrology. Please apply by no later than April 20th, 2019.
Find out more »April 2019
April FCGS Meeting Presents 4 Graduating Seniors from Fort Lewis College and their Senior Theses
April FCGS Meeting Presents Graduating Seniors from Fort Lewis College. This is always a fun and informative event with 4 graduating Seniors giving presentations on their senior theses.
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May FCGS Meeting Presents Kurt Blair: Expeditions of the World’s Highest Mountains
Join us for a special Friends & Family event as Kurt Blair tells us about his journey to four of the world's highest mountains.
Find out more »MAY FIELD TRIP: Fruitland Methane Seeps and Hydrology of the Durango Area
Join us on this day trip around Durango, CO as we discuss the hydrology and methane seeps in the area. The timing, in mid-May, coincides with spring high water tables that showcase bubbling methane seeps along the Fruitland coal outcrop that rims the northern San Juan Basin.
Find out more »June 2019
JUNE FIELD TRIP: Geology of the Ouray Area
This 2-day trip will explore geologic history of the Ouray area which spans 1700 Ma and preserves a nearly complete Paleozoic to Cenozoic history punctuated by mountain-building events, magmatism, and mineralization.
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FCGS Annual Picnic!
Join us for our Annual Picnic at the Junction Creek Campground, Day Use Site. Food & Drinks are provided and there will be a Horseshoe Tournament and Raffle.
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Gold Deposits in Metamorphic Rocks: What We Know and Why Are We Getting More Confused by Richard J. Goldfarb
Join us as Richard J. Goldfarb from the Colorado School of Mines presents his talk on Gold Deposits in Metamorphic Rocks.
Find out more »October 2019
Molas Pass to Durango Hike & Rail Ride
Join us on this joint FCGS & Fort Lewis College Geo Club Field Trip as we learn about the geology from Molas Pass to the Animas River while hiking down the Colorado Trail to the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Train stop at Elk Park. We'll ride the train back to town.
Find out more »October Talk: Comparison of the Natural Fracture Systems in Low-Permeability Sandstones of the San Juan, Piceance, Raton and Green River Basins
Join us as John Lorenz and Scott Cooper from FractureStudies give their talk about Comparing Natural Fracture Systems in Reservoirs of the San Juan, Piceance, Raton, and Green River Basins. This talk was cancelled last February due to a blizzard. We are fortunate the speakers were able to reschedule for us to this fall.
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