Summer Field Geology in Italy

Program Description

This program takes place throughout the Northern Apennines in Italy. Over the course of the 5 weeks spent in Italy,  student participants will learn the stratigraphy of the Northern Apennines, construct geologic maps and associated cross-sections within fold and thrust belts, and in regions that have experienced extension. Students will write up reports summarizing the major findings from mapping and a geologic/structural history of each mapping area. The program will begin with several field trips to key outcrops where the Northern Apennine stratigraphy is beautifully displayed and students will see several world famous outcrops, including the K/T boundary near Gubbio.