FIELD/LAB ASSIGNMENT PART 2

Ray Soltero

San Andreas Fault

I was told that this is where the San Andreas Fault line is. I'm not sure if it is accurate but I went there anyways and took a picture. It was on my way home from Coalinga. The fault runs a length of roughly 810 miles through California. It forms the tectonic boundary between the Pacific Plate and the North American Plate.

Weathering

This is Morro Rock and I think it is an example of weathering. Weathering is the breaking down of rock, soil and minerals through direct contact with the planet’s atmosphere.

Erosion

This was taken at Pine Flat Dam alongside the river in front of it. This is the side of the river where the water level once was. You could see a little cliff that was formed where the roots are showing.

Mass Wasting

In the upper left corner you could see a cliff on the side of the hill. I think this is mass wasting that might have happened a long time ago. This was taken on the way to Pine Flat Dam.

Sedimentary Environments

This is at Morro Bay and is an example of a transitional sedimentary environment.

Sedimentary Environment

This is a river and is an example of a continental sedimentary environment. This was taken at Pine Flat.

Pine Flat Dam

This is a picture of Pine Flat Dam. It is an example of a practical use of geology. I am lucky that this dam is only 15 minutes from my home.