Course description
Learn about the geology of Mount Mazama and the Crater Lake caldera during an evening presentation and a one-day field trip. The evening session will introduce the mountain’s geologic setting, describe its eruptive history and products, and review its potential hazards. The field trip will give students opportunities to study a variety of volcanic and glacial features around the margin of the caldera as well as explore one of the world’s most spectacular lakes.
Course status
- Scheduled: Fall 2013 (tentative)
- Section number (CRN): xxxx
Course format
Crater Lake Field Geology (XNH 0330) is offered in a short-term lecture plus field trip format that uses resources posted on this website (syllabus and course resources).
