GSA 2014
Jackson School Presenters at the 2014 GSA Annual Meeting
Scientists and students from the Jackson School of Geosciences will contribute to more than 60 presentations at the 2014 Geological Society of America annual meeting. The schedule of JSG presenters is available below and as a downloadable PDF.
Download the full meeting program here.
Sunday, October 19
Session No. 16
T143. Geoscience for the Public Good: Toward a Sustainable Future
Sunday, 19 October 2014: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
Vancouver Convention Centre-West 212
Paper No. 16-5
Presentation Time: 9:10 AM
SECURE ENERGY AND THE ROLE OF SUSTAINABILITY
TINKER, Scott W., Geosciences, Bureau of Economic Geology, P.O. Box X, University Station, Austin, TX 78713, scott.tinker@beg.utexas.edu
Session No. 48–Booth# 267
T213. Echinoderm Paleobiology: Phylogenetics, Morphology, and Evolutionary Paleoecology (Posters)
Sunday, 19 October 2014: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Vancouver Convention Centre-West Exhibition Hall C
Paper No. 48-6
Authors will be present from: 9:00 to 11:00 AM, and 3:00 to 5:00 PM
GIANT, SPIRALED, SPINE-BEARING EDRIOASTEROID FROM THE UPPER ORDOVICIAN BROMIDE FORMATION OF OKLAHOMA
SPRINKLE, James, Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Jackson School of Geosciences, University of Texas, 1 University Station C1100, Austin, TX 78712-0254, echino@jsg.utexas.edu and GUENSBURG, Thomas E., Sciences Division, Rock Valley College, 3301 North Mulford Road, Rockford, IL 61114
Session No. 41–Booth# 175
T187. Recent Advances in the Exploration, Characterization, and Development of Geothermal Resources in the Pacific Northwest (Posters)
Sunday, 19 October 2014: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Vancouver Convention Centre-West Exhibition Hall C
Paper No. 41-9
Authors will be present from: 9:00 to 11:00 AM, and 3:00 to 5:00 PM
NEW INSIGHTS INTO THE POST-MIOCENE THERMAL EVOLUTION OF THE NORTH CASCADES BASED ON APATITE FISSION TRACK ANALYSIS OF CUTTINGS FROM GEOTHERMAL EXPLORATION WELL GAR-1
CALLAHAN, Owen A., Bureau of Economic Geology, 10100 Burnet Rd, Bld 130, E0630, Austin, TX 78758, ocallahan@utexas.edu
Session No. 83
T217. Mechanisms, Rates, and Timescales of Texture Formation in Metamorphic Rocks II
Sunday, 19 October 2014: 1:00 PM-5:00 PM
Vancouver Convention Centre-West 122
Paper No. 83-1
Presentation Time: 1:00 PM
BA AS A PROXY FOR MONAZITE DISSOLUTION/RE-PRECIPITATION IN METAMORPHIC ROCKS
CATLOS, E.J.1, MILLER, Nathan R.1, ATAKTURK, Katelyn2, ÇEMEN, Ibrahim3, DINIZ, Emre4, and GABER, Isis W.5, (1) Geological Sciences, University of Texas at Austin, Jackson School of Geosciences, Austin, TX 78712, ejcatlos@gmail.com, (2) Jackson School of Geosciences, The University of Texas at Austin, Jackson School of Geosciences, 2225 Speedway, Stop C1160, Austin, TX 78712, (3) Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487, (4) Boone Pickens School of Geology, Oklahoma State University, Noble Research Center, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078, (5) Geology, University of Texas at Austin, 2225 Speedway, Stop C1160, Austin, TX 78712
Session No. 49–Booth# 280
T217. Mechanisms, Rates, and Timescales of Texture Formation in Metamorphic Rocks (Posters)
Sunday, 19 October 2014: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Vancouver Convention Centre-West Exhibition Hall C
Paper No. 49-10
Authors will be present from: 3:00 to 5:00 PM
DECIPHERING P-T-T CONDITIONS OF METAMORPHIC ROCKS FROM THE SOUTHERN MENDERES MASSIF OF SW TURKEY
ATAKTURK, Katelyn, Jackson School of Geosciences, The University of Texas at Austin, Jackson School of Geosciences, 2225 Speedway, Stop C1160, Austin, TX 78712, CATLOS, E.J., Geological Sciences, University of Texas at Austin, Jackson School of Geosciences, Austin, TX 78712, ejcatlos@gmail.com, ÇEMEN, Ibrahim, Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487, and DINIZ, Emre, Boone Pickens School of Geology, Oklahoma State University, Noble Research Center, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078
Session No. 19
T163. Satellite Remote Sensing Applications in Hydrology and Geology
Sunday, 19 October 2014: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
Vancouver Convention Centre-West 110
Paper No. 19-9
Presentation Time: 10:15 AM
LINKING SOIL WATER STORAGE TO LONG-TERM OUTLOOKS OF WATER SUPPLY ANOMALIES IN TEXAS
CALDWELL, Todd G., Jackson School of Geosciences, University of Texas at Austin, Bureau of Economic Geology, University Station, Box X, Austin, TX 78758, todd.caldwell@beg.utexas.edu, SCANLON, Bridget R., Jackson School of Geosciences, Univ. of Texas, Austin, Austin, TX 78713, YOUNG, Michael, Bureau of Economic Geology, University of Texas at Austin, University Station, Box X, Austin, TX 78712, and YANG, Zong-Liang, Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, University of Texas at Austin, 1 University Station C1100, Austin, TX 78712
Session No. 43–Booth# 219
T192. High-Resolution Geochemical Proxies of Global Change: Progress, Problems, and Utility (Posters)
Sunday, 19 October 2014: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Vancouver Convention Centre-West Exhibition Hall C
Paper No. 43-20
Authors will be present from: 3:00 to 5:00 PM
DEFINITION AND INTERPRETATION OF EAGLE FORD (LATE CRETACEOUS, SOUTH TEXAS, USA) CHEMICAL FACIES BASED ON HIERARCHICAL CLUSTER ANALYSIS OF CORE-BASED CHEMOSTRATIGRAPHIC RESULTS
ROWE, Harry, Bureau of Economic Geology, The University of Texas at Austin, The Jackson School of Geoscience, University Station, Box X, Austin, TX 78713-8924, harry.rowe@beg.utexas.edu, RUPPEL, Stephen C., Bureau of Economic Geology, University of Texas at Austin, The Jackson School of Geoscience, University Station, Box X, Austin, TX 78713-8924, and PHILLIPS, Nestor D. II, EOG Resources, Inc., 19100 Ridgewood Pkwy #2, San Antonio, TX 78259
Session No. 19
T163. Satellite Remote Sensing Applications in Hydrology and Geology
Sunday, 19 October 2014: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
Vancouver Convention Centre-West 110
Paper No. 19-4
Presentation Time: 8:45 AM
GLOBAL ANALYSIS OF THE ROLE OF THE GRACE SATELLITES IN WATER RESOURCE ASSESSMENTS
LONG, Di, Bureau of Economic Geology, Jackson School of Geosciences, University of Texas at Austin, 10100 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78758, di.long@beg.utexas.edu, SCANLON, Bridget R., Bureau of Economic Geology, Jackson School of Geosciences, University of Texas at Austin, 10100 Burnet Road, Austin, TX 78758, and LONGUEVERGNE, Laurent, Geosciences Rennes, CNRS – Université Rennes 1, Campus de Beaulieu, Rennes, 35042, France
Session No. 83
T217. Mechanisms, Rates, and Timescales of Texture Formation in Metamorphic Rocks II
Sunday, 19 October 2014: 1:00 PM-5:00 PM
Vancouver Convention Centre-West 122
Paper No. 83-1
Presentation Time: 1:00 PM
BA AS A PROXY FOR MONAZITE DISSOLUTION/RE-PRECIPITATION IN METAMORPHIC ROCKS
CATLOS, E.J.1, MILLER, Nathan R.1, ATAKTURK, Katelyn2, ÇEMEN, Ibrahim3, DINIZ, Emre4, and GABER, Isis W.5, (1) Geological Sciences, University of Texas at Austin, Jackson School of Geosciences, Austin, TX 78712, ejcatlos@gmail.com, (2) Jackson School of Geosciences, The University of Texas at Austin, Jackson School of Geosciences, 2225 Speedway, Stop C1160, Austin, TX 78712, (3) Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487, (4) Boone Pickens School of Geology, Oklahoma State University, Noble Research Center, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078, (5) Geology, University of Texas at Austin, 2225 Speedway, Stop C1160, Austin, TX 78712
Monday, October 20
Session No. 125–Booth# 149
T160. Environmental Effects of Oil and Gas Development on Water Quality: Toward Sustainability and Stewardship (Posters)
Monday, 20 October 2014: 9:00 AM-6:30 PM
Vancouver Convention Centre-West Exhibition Hall C
Paper No. 125-9
Authors will be present from: 9:00 to 11:00 AM, and 5:00 to 6:30 PM
SUPERCRITICAL CO₂-BRINE-ROCK INTERACTIONS AT A PROPOSED CARBON SEQUESTRATION/ ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY SITE, VEDDER FORMATION, RIO BRAVO OIL FIELD, SOUTHERN SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
RIVAS, Cristina1, KAESS, Alyssa B.2, MICKLER, Patrick3, LOEWY, Staci L.4, HORTON, Robert A.1, and BARON, Dirk5, (1) Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, California State University, Bakersfield, 62SCI, 9001 Stockdale Highway, Bakersfield, CA 93311, cristi61882@sbcglobal.net, (2) Department of Geology, California State University, Bakersfield, 9001 Stockdale Highway, Bakersfield, CA 93311, (3) Bureau of Economic Geology, 10100 Burnett Road, Austin, TX 78758, (4) Jackson School of Geosciences, The University of Texas at Austin, 2275 Speedway Stop C9000, Austin, TX 78712, (5) Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, California State University, 62SCI, 9001 Stockdale Highway, Bakersfield, CA 93311
Session No. 129–Booth# 196
T188. Organic-Rich Mud Rocks: Geochemistry, Physical Properties, and Paleo-Environments (Posters)
Monday, 20 October 2014: 9:00 AM-6:30 PM
Vancouver Convention Centre-West Exhibition Hall C
Paper No. 129-4
Authors will be present from: 2:00 to 4:00 PM, and 5:00 to 6:30 PM
IODP DIGITAL REFERENCE FOR SMEAR SLIDE ANALYSIS OF MARINE MUD PART 2: METHODOLGY AND ATLAS OF BIOGENIC COMPONENTS
MARSAGLIA, Kathleen1, TENTORI, Daniel1, MILLIKEN, Kitty2, LECKIE, R. Mark3, and DORAN, Linda1, (1) Dept of Geological Sciences, California State University, 18111 Nordhoff St, Northridge, CA 91330-8266, kathie.marsaglia@csun.edu, (2) Bureau of Economic Geology, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78713-9824, (3) University of Massachusetts Amherst, Department of Geosciences UMass, 611 N. Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01003
Session No. 130–Booth# 205
T196. Climate Change in the Geological Record: What Can We Learn from Data and Models? (Posters)
Paper No. 130-3
Authors will be present from: 2:00 to 4:00 PM, and 5:00 to 6:30 PM
THE ROLE OF CONTINENTAL MAGMATIC ARCS ON PHANEROZOIC pCO2 AND ICEHOUSE–GREENHOUSE TRANSITIONS
MCKENZIE, N. Ryan 1, HORTON, Brian K.2, HUGHES, Nigel C.3, MYROW, Paul M.4, and STOCKLI, Daniel F.2, (1) Geological Sciences, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78752, rmckenzie@jsg.utexas.edu, (2) Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712, (3) Department of Earth Sciences, University of California, Riverside, 1242 Geology Building, Riverside, CA 92521, (4) Department of Geology, Colorado College, Colorado Springs, CO 80903er Convention Centre-West Exhibition Hall C
Session No. 148
T24. Forearc Basin Tectonics and Sedimentation
Monday, 20 October 2014: 1:00 PM-5:00 PM
Vancouver Convention Centre-West 116/117
Paper No. 148-12
Presentation Time: 4:05 PM
INITIATION AND EARLY EVOLUTION OF A FOREARC BASIN IN SW JAPAN BASED ON 3D SEISMIC DATA ANALYSIS
RAMIREZ, Sebastian G., GULICK, Sean S.P., and HAYMAN, Nicholas W., Institute for Geophysics – Jackson School of Geosciences, University of Texas at Austin, 10100 Burnet Rd., Bldg. 196, R2200, Austin, TX 78758-4445, sgramirez@utexas.edu
Session No. 160
T149. Great Ideas, Locations, and Outcrops in Geology
Monday, 20 October 2014: 1:00 PM-5:00 PM
Vancouver Convention Centre-West 221/222
Paper No. 160-9
Presentation Time: 3:15 PM
ABBE PARAMELLE, 19TH CENTURY KARST HYDROGEOLOGIST
BOBECK, Patricia, Jackson School of Geosciences, University of Texas at Austin, P.O. Box 161391, Austin, TX 78716, pbobeck@utexas.edu
Session No. 163
T177. Antarctic Fjords, Interaction of Biotic, Oceanographic, and Cryospheric Systems under Changing Climate
Monday, 20 October 2014: 1:00 PM-5:00 PM
Vancouver Convention Centre-West 212
Paper No. 163-1
Presentation Time: 1:00 PM
SPATIAL AND TEMPORAL VARIABILITY OF SEDIMENT FLUX TO BAYS AND FJORDS ALONG A BROAD LATITUDINAL TRANSECT FROM CENTRAL PATAGONIA TO THE ANTARCTIC PENINSULA
ANDERSON, John B., Earth Science Department, Rice University, 6100 Main Street, Houston, TX 77005, johna@rice.edu, MINZONI, Rebecca L., Earth Science, Rice University, 6100 Main Street, Houston, TX 77005, YUAN, Victoria, Earth Science Department, Rice University, 6100 Main Street, Rice University, Houston, TX 77005, FERNÁNDEZ, Rodrigo A., Jackson School of Geosciences, U.T.I.G. – University of Texas Institute for Geophysics, J.J. Pickle Research Campus, Bldg. 196, 10100 Burnet Road (R2200), Austin, TX 78758-4445, and WELLNER, Julia S., Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, University of Houston, 312 Science and Research Building 1, Houston, TX 77204-5007
Session No. 140–Booth# 343
T238. Sedimentary Geology: The Now and the Next Generations of Scientists (Posters)
Monday, 20 October 2014: 9:00 AM-6:30 PM
Vancouver Convention Centre-West Exhibition Hall C
Paper No. 140-5
Authors will be present from: 9:00 to 11:00 AM, and 5:00 to 6:30 PM
EFFECTS OF SURGING DURING DEPOSITION OF A SUBAQUEOUS TRANSITIONAL FLOW
USTIPAK, Kelsi R., MINTON, Brandon, MOHRIG, David, BUTTLES, James, and PERILLO, Mauricio M., Jackson School of Geosciences, The University of Texas at Austin, 2275 Speedway, Stop C9000, Austin, TX 78712-1692, ustipak@utexas.edu
Session No. 126–Booth# 159
T177. Antarctic Fjords, Interaction of Biotic, Oceanographic, and Cryospheric Systems under Changing Climate (Posters)
Monday, 20 October 2014: 9:00 AM-6:30 PM
Vancouver Convention Centre-West Exhibition Hall C
HOLOCENE ACCUMULATION RATES IN ANTARCTIC PENINSULA FJORDS: FROM MILLENNIAL TO RECENT TIMESCALES
MUNOZ, Yuribia P.1, WELLNER, Julia S.1, ANDERSON, John B.2, MINZONI, Rebecca2, and FERNÁNDEZ, Rodrigo A.3, (1) Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, University of Houston, 312 Science and Research Building 1, Houston, TX 77204-5007, ypmunoz@uh.edu, (2) Earth Science Department, Rice University, 6100 Main Street, Houston, TX 77005, (3) Jackson School of Geosciences, U.T.I.G. – University of Texas Institute for Geophysics, J.J. Pickle Research Campus, Bldg. 196, 10100 Burnet Road (R2200), Austin, TX 78758-4445
Session No. 102
T169. It’s a Cold, Cold World: Permafrost and Glacial Hydrogeology
Monday, 20 October 2014: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
Vancouver Convention Centre-West 110
Paper No. 43-19
Authors will be present from: 3:00 to 5:00 PM
A HIGH-RESOLUTION CHEMOSTRATIGRAPHIC RECORD OF CENOMANIAN-TURONIAN STRATA, SOUTH TEXAS, USA
NIETO, Michael A., Bureau of Economic Geology, University of Texas at Austin, 10100 Burnet Road, University Station, Box X, Austin, TX 78713, michael.nieto89@gmail.com, ROWE, Harry, Bureau of Economic Geology, The University of Texas at Austin, The Jackson School of Geoscience, University Station, Box X, Austin, TX 78713-8924, PHILLIPS, Nestor D. II, EOG Resources, Inc., 19100 Ridgewood Pkwy #2, San Antonio, TX 78259, and RUPPEL, Stephen C., Bureau of Economic Geology, University of Texas at Austin, The Jackson School of Geoscience, University Station, Box X, Austin, TX 78713-8924
Session No. 102
T169. It’s a Cold, Cold World: Permafrost and Glacial Hydrogeology
Presentation Time: 8:00 AM
Monday, 20 October 2014: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
Vancouver Convention Centre-West 110
Paper No. 102-1
HIGH-RESOLUTION CARBON INVENTORY AND DYNAMICS IN PERMAFROST SOILS: NORTH SLOPE, ALASKA
YOUNG, Michael, Bureau of Economic Geology, University of Texas at Austin, University Station, Box X, Austin, TX 78712, michael.young@beg.utexas.edu, ABOLT, Charles J., Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Jackson School of Geosciences, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712, CALDWELL, Todd G., Jackson School of Geosciences, University of Texas at Austin, Bureau of Economic Geology, University Station, Box X, Austin, TX 78758, and LARSON, Toti, Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, University of Texas at Austin, 10100 Burnet Road, Austin, TX 78713
Session No. 126–Booth# 160
T177. Antarctic Fjords, Interaction of Biotic, Oceanographic, and Cryospheric Systems under Changing Climate (Posters)
Monday, 20 October 2014: 9:00 AM-6:30 PM
Vancouver Convention Centre-West Exhibition Hall C
Paper No. 126-5
Authors will be present from: 9:00 to 11:00 AM, and 5:00 to 6:30 PM
THE SEISMIC RECORD OF POST-LGM GLACIAL RETREAT FROM PATAGONIAN AND ANTARCTIC PENINSULA FJORDS
FERNÁNDEZ, Rodrigo A., Jackson School of Geosciences, U.T.I.G. – University of Texas Institute for Geophysics, J.J. Pickle Research Campus, Bldg. 196, 10100 Burnet Road (R2200), Austin, TX 78758-4445, r.f@ig.utexas.edu, ANDERSON, J.B., Earth Science, Rice University, 6100 Main St MS 126, Houston, TX 77005, WELLNER, Julia Smith, Department of Geosciences, University of Houston, 312 Science & Research Building 1, Houston, TX 77204-5007, and MINZONI, Rebecca, Earth Science Department, Rice University, 6100 Main Street, Houston, TX 77005
Session No. 146
T6. Birth and Death of Supercontinents
Monday, 20 October 2014: 1:00 PM-5:00 PM
Vancouver Convention Centre-West 118
Paper No. 146-9
Presentation Time: 3:25 PM
EMERGING DATA ON RODINIA RIFTING FROM MARATHON OROGENIC BELT, SOUTHERN LAURENTIA
DICKERSON, Patricia Wood, American Geological Institute and Jackson School of Geosciences, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712, patdickerson@earthlink.net, STOCKLI, Daniel F., Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712, HANSON, Richard, Department of Geology, Texas Christian University, TCU Box 298830, Fort Worth, TX 76129, and ROBERTS, Jonathon M., XTO Energy, 810 Houston St, Ft. Worth, TX 76102
Session No. 108
T205. Major Evolutionary Events of the Early Mesozoic— Paleontology and Paleoecology from the Middle Triassic to the Late Jurassic
Monday, 20 October 2014: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
Vancouver Convention Centre-West 220
Paper No. 108-12
Presentation Time: 11:15 AM
A NEW JURASSIC LAGERSTATTE FROM ALBERTA, CANADA, PRESERVED DURING THE TOARCIAN OCEAN ANOXIC EVENT
MARTINDALE, Rowan C.1, THEM, Theodore R. II2, GILL, Benjamin C.2, and KNOLL, Andrew H.3, (1) Jackson School of Geosciences, University of Texas at Austin, 1 University Station C1100, Austin, TX 78712, martindale@jsg.utexas.edu, (2) Department of Geosciences, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, Blacksburg, VA 24061, (3) Organismic and Evolutionary Biology, Harvard University, 26 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
Session No. 113–Booth# DP9
T57. Digital Geology Sandpit II (Digital Posters)
Monday, 20 October 2014: 9:00 AM-6:30 PM
Vancouver Convention Centre-West Exhibition Hall C
Paper No. 113-9
Authors will be present from: 9:00 to 11:00 AM, and 5:00 to 6:30 PM
AQUIFERIUM: A TOUCH-ENABLED LEARNING PLATFORM FOR THE FUTURE OF WATER RESOURCE EDUCATION
DOTY, Brent Richard, Public Outreach, Edwards Aquifer Authority, 900 East Quincy, San Antonio, TX 78254, PIERCE, Suzanne A., Environmental Science Institute, Jackson School of Geosciences, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712, sawpierce@gmail.com, GENTLE, John, Center for Agile Technology, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712, and SMITH, Elizabeth, Public Outreach, Edwards Aquifer Authority, 11907 Pure Silver, San Antonio, TX 78215
Session No. 122–Booth# 109
T136. Geophysical Solutions to Geological Problems: Current Research Results and the Annual George P. Woollard Award Presentation (Posters)
Monday, 20 October 2014: 9:00 AM-6:30 PM
Vancouver Convention Centre-West Exhibition Hall C
Paper No. 122-23
Authors will be present from: 9:00 to 11:00 AM, and 5:00 to 6:30 PM
USING GAMMA-RAY SPECTROMETRY TO NON-DESTRUCTIVELY DETERMINE THE AGE OF RADIOACTIVE C. MEGALODON TEETH AND OTHER URANIUM-BEARING CENOZOIC VERTEBRATE FOSSILS
IRWIN, George, Physics, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX 77710, GARTNER, Christine, Earth & Space Sciences, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX 77710, WESTGATE, James W., Earth & Space Sciences, Lamar University, & Vertebrate Paleontology Lab, Jackson School of Geosciences, University of Texas, Beaumont, TX 77710, james.westgate@lamar.edu, and CAMPBELL, Megan, Physics, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX 77710
Session No. 143–Booth# 424
T19. The Geodynamics of Flat-Slab Subduction and Its Influence on Upper Plate Deformation, Magmatism, and Basin Evolution (Posters)
Monday, 20 October 2014: 9:00 AM-6:30 PM
Vancouver Convention Centre-West Exhibition Hall C
Paper No. 143-11
Authors will be present from: 9:00 to 11:00 AM, and 5:00 to 6:30 PM
RAPID THRUST PROPAGATION AND EXHUMATION OF FORELAND BASIN FILL IN THE PRECORDILLERA THRUST BELT, FLAT-SLAB SEGMENT OF THE SOUTHERN CENTRAL ANDES, ARGENTINA
HORTON, Brian K.1, LEVINA, Mariya2, FUENTES, Facundo3, and STOCKLI, Daniel F.2, (1) Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences and Institute for Geophysics, Jackson School of Geosciences, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712, horton@jsg.utexas.edu, (2) Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712, (3) Pluspetrol, Lima 339 P-8, Buenos Aires, C1073AAG, Argentina
Session No. 163
T177. Antarctic Fjords, Interaction of Biotic, Oceanographic, and Cryospheric Systems under Changing Climate
Monday, 20 October 2014: 1:00 PM-5:00 PM
Vancouver Convention Centre-West 212
Paper No. 163-4
Presentation Time: 1:50 PM
THE ANTARCTIC PENINSULA FJORD SEDIMENT RECORD: A REGIONAL EVALUATION OF GLACIAL RESPONSE TO HOLOCENE CLIMATE EVENTS
MINZONI, Rebecca L., Earth Science, Rice University, 6100 Main Street, Houston, TX 77005, rlt1@rice.edu, ANDERSON, John B., Earth Science Department, Rice University, 6100 Main Street, Houston, TX 77005, WELLNER, Julia S., Department of Geosciences, University of Houston, 312 Science & Research Building 1, Houston, TX 77204-5007, and FERNÁNDEZ, Rodrigo A., Jackson School of Geosciences, U.T.I.G. – University of Texas Institute for Geophysics, J.J. Pickle Research Campus, Bldg. 196, 10100 Burnet Road (R2200), Austin, TX 78758-4445
Session No. 171
T242. Mud Deposition
Monday, 20 October 2014: 1:00 PM-5:00 PM
Vancouver Convention Centre-West 207
Paper No. 171-5
Presentation Time: 4:05 PM
INITIATION AND EARLY EVOLUTION OF A FOREARC BASIN IN SW JAPAN BASED ON 3D SEISMIC DATA ANALYSIS
DASHTGARD, Shahin E.1, SNEDDEN, John2, and MACEACHERN, James A.1, (1) Department of Earth Sciences, Simon Fraser University, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6, Canada, sdashtgard@gmail.com, (2) Institute for Geophysics, Univ of Texas at Austin, JJ Pickle Research Campus, Bldg 196 (ROC), 10100 Burnet Rd (R2200), Austin, TX 78758-4445
Tuesday, October 21
Session No. 202
T225. MicroMars to MegaMars: Integration of Surface and Orbital Investigations
Tuesday, 21 October 2014: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
Vancouver Convention Centre-West 301
Paper No. 202-13
Presentation Time: 11:15 AM
TEMPORAL AND SPATIAL DIFFERENCES IN WIND INDICATORS IN GALE CRATER
DAY, Mackenzie D.1, KOCUREK, Gary2, BRIDGES, Nathan T.3, EWING, Ryan4, ANDERSON, William5, NEWMAN, Claire E.6, MARTÍN-TORRES, F. Javier7, ZORZANO, María-Paz8, ULLÁN, Aurora8, and SCIENCE TEAM, MSL9, (1) Jackson School of Geosciences, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78751, mdday@utexas.edu, (2) Jackson School of Geosciences, The University of Texas at Austin, 1 University Station C9000, Austin, TX 78712, (3) Applied Physics Laboratory, Johns Hopkins University, Laurel, MD 20723, (4) Department of Geology and Geophysics, Texas A&M University, MS 3115, College Station, TX 77843, (5) School of Engineering and Computer Science, Baylor University, Waco, TX 76798, (6) Ashima Research, 600 S. Lake Avenue, Suite 104, Pasadena, CA 91106, (7) Instituto Andaluz de Ciencias de la Tierra, Granada, Spain, (8) Centro de Astrobiología, Madrid, Spain, (9) Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology, 4800 Oak Grove Drive, Pasadena, CA 91011
Session No. 196
T182. Evaluating Coastal Models and Transgressive Coastal Systems
Tuesday, 21 October 2014: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
Vancouver Convention Centre-West 212
Paper No. 196-9
Presentation Time: 10:30 AM
HISTORICAL TO RECENT TEXAS GULF SHORELINE MOVEMENT AND ITS POSTGLACIAL CONTEXT
PAINE, Jeffrey G.1, CAUDLE, Tiffany2, and ANDREWS, John1, (1) Bureau of Economic Geology, Jackson School of Geosciences, The Univ of Texas at Austin, PO Box X, University Station, Austin, TX 78713-8924, jeff.paine@beg.utexas.edu, (2) Bureau of Economic Geology, Jackson School of Geosciences, The University of Texas at Austin, University Station, Box X, Austin, TX 78713-8924
Session No. 197
T190. Applications of Structural Geology and Geomechanics in the Petroleum Industry
Tuesday, 21 October 2014: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
Vancouver Convention Centre-West 207
Paper No. 197-4
Presentation Time: 8:45 AM
INFLUENCE OF DIAGENESIS ON REGIONAL AND FOLD-RELATED FRACTURE SIZE DISTRIBUTION
COPLEY, Lauren1, LAUBACH, Stephen2, and MARRETT, Randall1, (1) Jackson School of Geosciences, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712, lcopley@utexas.edu, (2) Bureau of Economic Geology, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78758
Session No. 197
T190. Applications of Structural Geology and Geomechanics in the Petroleum Industry
Tuesday, 21 October 2014: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
Vancouver Convention Centre-West 207
Paper No. 197-3
Presentation Time: 8:30 AM
PROPAGATION RATE AND TIMING OF NATURAL FRACTURES IN DEEP RESERVOIRS
FALL, András1, EICHHUBL, Peter2, and LAUBACH, Stephen E.1, (1) Bureau of Economic Geology, Jackson School of Geosciences, The University of Texas at Austin, University Station, P.O. Box X, Austin, TX 78713-8924, andras.fall@beg.utexas.edu, (2) Bureau of Economic Geology, The University of Texas at Austin, 10100 Burnet Road, Austin, TX 78758
Session No. 193
T157. Joint Sustainability of Water Resources and Petroleum Energy Production
Tuesday, 21 October 2014: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
Vancouver Convention Centre-West 114/115
Paper No. 193-9
Presentation Time: 10:45 AM
HOW DOES WATER USE FOR HYDRAULIC FRACTURING OF UNCONVENTIONAL SHALE OIL COMPARE WITH SHALE GAS AND WITH CONVENTIONAL OIL PRODUCTION?
SCANLON, Bridget R., REEDY, Bob, and NICOT, Jean-Philippe, Bureau of Economic Geology, Jackson School of Geosciences, University of Texas at Austin, 10100 Burnet Road, Austin, TX 78758, bridget.scanlon@beg.utexas.edu
Session No. 182
T41. Advances in Tsunami and Storm Research
Tuesday, 21 October 2014: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
Vancouver Convention Centre-West 211
Paper No. 182-5
Presentation Time: 9:05 AM
COUPLED HYDROGRAPHIC AND TROPICAL CYCLONE VARIABILITY IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC OVER THE LATE HOLOCENE
TOOMEY, Michael R., Jackson School of Geosciences, University of Texas at Austin, 1 University Station C1160, Austin, TX 78712, mrt02008@mit.edu, DONNELLY, Jeffrey P., Geology & Geophysics Department, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, MS #22, 266 Woods Hole Rd, Woods Hole, MA 02543, and TIERNEY, Jessica, Geology & Geophysics Department, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, MS #8, 266 Woods Hole Rd, Woods Hole, MA 02543
Session No. 184
T82. Enhancing the Toolkit for Karst Investigations
Tuesday, 21 October 2014: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
Vancouver Convention Centre-West 208/209
Paper No. 184-2
Presentation Time: 8:15 AM
SURFACE WATER RECHARGE IN KARST: EDWARDS AQUIFER – NUECES RIVER SYSTEM
KROMANN, Jenna S., Geological Sciences, The University of Texas, Jackson School of Geosciences, Austin, TX 78712-1722, jennakromann@utexas.edu, SHARP, John M. Jr., Geological Sciences, The University of Texas, Jackson School of Geosciences, 1 University Station – C1100, Austin, TX 78712-0254, and GARY, Marcus O., Geological Sciences and Edwards Aquifer Authority, The University of Texas, Jackson School of Geosciences, 1 University Station – C1100, Austin, TX 78712-0254
Session No. 184
T82. Enhancing the Toolkit for Karst Investigations
Tuesday, 21 October 2014: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
Vancouver Convention Centre-West 208/209
Paper No. 184-2
Presentation Time: 8:15 AM
SURFACE WATER RECHARGE IN KARST: EDWARDS AQUIFER – NUECES RIVER SYSTEM
KROMANN, Jenna S., Geological Sciences, The University of Texas, Jackson School of Geosciences, Austin, TX 78712-1722, jennakromann@utexas.edu, SHARP, John M. Jr., Geological Sciences, The University of Texas, Jackson School of Geosciences, 1 University Station – C1100, Austin, TX 78712-0254, and GARY, Marcus O., Geological Sciences and Edwards Aquifer Authority, The University of Texas, Jackson School of Geosciences, 1 University Station – C1100, Austin, TX 78712-0254
Session No. 176
Stratigraphy
Tuesday, 21 October 2014: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
Vancouver Convention Centre-West 221/222
Paper No. 176-11
Presentation Time: 10:45 AM
USING GSSP GUIDELINES FOR THE CENOMANIAN-TURONIAN (CE-T); TURONIAN-CONIACIAN (T-CO); AND CONIACIAN-SANTONIAN (CO-S) STAGE BOUNDARIES, BOQUILLAS FORMATION, BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK (BBNP), TX
COOPER, Roger W., Department of Earth and Space Science, Lamar University, 17890 Nonie Lane, Lumberton, TX 77657-6847, rogerwcooper@yahoo.com and COOPER, Dee Ann, Non-vertebrate Paleontology Lab., Jackson School of Geosciences, The University of Texas at Austin, 17890 Nonie Lane, Lumberton, TX 77657
Session No. 208–Booth# 77
T125. Sigma Gamma Epsilon Undergraduate Research (Posters)
Tuesday, 21 October 2014: 9:00 AM-6:30 PM
Vancouver Convention Centre-West Exhibition Hall C
Paper No. 208-33
Authors will be present from: 9:00 to 11:00 AM, and 5:00 to 6:30 PM
SYNEXTENSIONAL SEDIMENTATION IN THE HANGING WALL OF THE BUCKSKIN DETACHMENT FAULT, WEST-CENTRAL ARIZONA: EVIDENCE FOR ACCELERATED EXTENSION RATES IN THE MIDDLE MIOCENE?
HATFIELD, Marques E.1, SINGLETON, John2, BIRD, Emily2, and PRIOR, Michael G.3, (1) George Mason University, 10483 Malone Court, Fairfax, VA 22032, marques.hatfield@gmail.com, (2) Atmospheric, Oceanic, and Earth Sciences, George Mason University, 4400 University Drive, Mail Stop 5F2, Fairfax, VA 22030, (3) Jackson School of Geosciences, University of Texas at Austin, Jackson School of Geosciences1 University Station C9000, Austin, TX 78712-0254
Session No. 228–Booth# 346
T2. Emplacement of Upper Crustal Magmatic Intrusions: Field Studies of Laccoliths, Sills, and Subvolcanic Plugs (Posters)
Tuesday, 21 October 2014: 9:00 AM-6:30 PM
Vancouver Convention Centre-West Exhibition Hall C
Paper No. 228-6
Authors will be present from: 9:00 to 11:00 AM, and 5:00 to 6:30 PM
MAGMATIC EVOLUTION AND HYDROTHERMAL ALTERATION OF THE REE-ENRICHED ROUND TOP RHYOLITE LACCOLITH, TRANS-PECOS REGION, TEXAS
ELLIOTT, Brent, The Bureau of Economic Geology, The University of Texas at Austin, University Station Box X, Austin, TX 78713, KYLE, J. Richard, Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Jackson School of Geosciences, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712, rkyle@jsg.utexas.edu, and O’NEILL, L. Christine, The Jackson School of Geoscience, The University of Texas at Austin, 105 W 38th 1/2 Street, Apt 203, Austin, TX 78751
Session No. 208–Booth# 70
T125. Sigma Gamma Epsilon Undergraduate Research (Posters)
Tuesday, 21 October 2014: 9:00 AM-6:30 PM
Paper No. 208-26
Authors will be present from: 9:00 to 11:00 AM, and 5:00 to 6:30 PM
UNDERSTANDING THE ROLE OF STRIKE-SLIP FAULTING AS OCEANS CLOSE, NORTH CENTRAL TURKEY
PETTIT, Bridget S., Geological Sciences, The University of Texas at Austin, 7 Las Flores, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656, bridgetpettit@utexas.edu, CATLOS, Elizabeth J., Geological Sciences, University of Texas at Austin, Jackson School of Geosciences, Austin, TX 78712, and ELLIOTT, Brent, The Bureau of Economic Geology, The University of Texas at Austin, University Station Box X, Austin, TX 78713
Session No. 338
T156. Agricultural Impacts on Water Quality: Are We Making Progress?
Wednesday, 22 October 2014: 1:00 PM-5:00 PM
Vancouver Convention Centre-West 114/115
Paper No. 338-2
Presentation Time: 1:30 PM
COMPARISON OF VARYING AGRICULTURAL INTENSIFICATION ON WATER RESOURCES: COMPARISON OF THE NORTH CHINA PLAIN AND US HIGH PLAINS
PEI, Hongwei, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Water Resources, Center for Agriculture Resources Research, Institute of Genetics and Development Biology, the China Academy of Sciences, Shijiazhuang, 050021, China, phw1987@126.com, SCANLON, Bridget R., Bureau of Economic Geology, Jackson School of Geosciences, University of Texas at Austin, 10100 Burnet Road, Austin, TX 78758, and SHEN, Yanjun, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Water Resources, Center for Agriculture Resources Research, Institute of Genetics and Development Biology, the China Academy of Sciences, Shijuazhuang, 050021, China
Session No. 217–Booth# 209
T190. Applications of Structural Geology and Geomechanics in the Petroleum Industry (Posters)
Tuesday, 21 October 2014: 9:00 AM-6:30 PM
Vancouver Convention Centre-West Exhibition Hall C
Paper No. 217-8
Authors will be present from: 2:00 to 4:00 PM, and 5:00 to 6:30 PM
FAULT OBSERVATIONS IN LOWER MIOCENE TO RECENT SEDIMENTS USING HIGH-RESOLUTION SHALLOW P-CABLE AND CONVENTIONAL OFFSHORE 3-D SEISMIC DATA IN THE SAN LUIS PASS, TEXAS
OSMOND, Johnathon L., Jackson School of Geosciences, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712, johnathon.osmond@utexas.edu and MECKEL, Timothy A., Bureau of Economic Geology, Jackson School of Geosciences, The University of Texas at Austin, University Station, PO Box X, Austin, TX 78713
Session No. 245
T71. Climate Literacy: Formal and Informal Education and Outreach Efforts to Increase Awareness and Enable Responsible Decisions
Tuesday, 21 October 2014: 1:00 PM-5:00 PM
Vancouver Convention Centre-West 217/218
Paper No. 245-7
Presentation Time: 2:40 PM
EARTHLABS CLIMATE DETECTIVES: CURRICULUM BASED ON IODP EXPEDITION 341 ON THE JOIDES RESOLUTION
ELLINS, Katherine K., Institute for Geophysics, Jackson School of Geosciences, The University of Texas at Austin, 10100 Burnet Rd., Bldg. 196, Austin, TX 78758, kellins@ig.utexas.edu, LOCKWOOD, Jeff, Center for Science Teaching and Learning, TERC, 2067 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02140, MOTE, Alison, Austin Independent School District, The Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders, 2206 Prather Lane, Austin, TX 78704, HADDAD, Nick, TERC, 2067 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140, LEDLEY, Tamara Shapiro, Center for STEM Teaching and Learning, TERC, 2067 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140, LYNDS, Susan, Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, University of Colorado at Boulder, CO, Boulder, CO 80309-0449, MCNEAL, Karen S., Marine, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, LIBARKIN, Julie, Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824, GOLD, Anne, Cooperative Institute of Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES), University of Colorado, Boulder, CO 80303, and IODP EXPEDITION 341 SCIENCE TEAM, The, 1000 Discovery Drive, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77845
Session No. 247
Honoring the Diverse Career of Eric S. Cheney: From Ore Deposits and Sequence Stratigraphy to Pacific Northwest Geology and Citizen Responsibility
Tuesday, 21 October 2014: 1:00 PM-5:00 PM
Vancouver Convention Centre-West: 302/303
Paper No. 247-11
Presentation Time: 4:00 PM-4:15 PM
THE CHIWAUKUM STRUCTURAL LOW AND THE TECTONIC HISTORY OF THE CENTRAL CASCADE RANGE
HAYMAN, Nicholas W., Institute for Geophysics, University of Texas, 10100 Burnet Rd, Bldg 196, Austin, TX 78758, hayman@ig.utexas.edu
Session No. 249
T107. Undergraduate Research Talks: The Next Step in Student Research Projects
Tuesday, 21 October 2014: 1:00 PM-5:00 PM
Paper No. 249-13
Presentation Time: 4:15 PM
Vancouver Convention Centre-West 202/203
DATING THE MENGHAI BATHOLITH, SOUTHERN CHINA
REYES, Enrique Jr1, CATLOS, E.J.2, BROOKFIELD, Michael3, SHIN, Timothy A.2, and STOCKLI, Daniel F.4, (1) Geological Sciences, University of Texas at Austin, Jackson School of Geosciences, Austin, TX 78705, enrique.reyes@utexas.edu, (2) Geological Sciences, University of Texas at Austin, Jackson School of Geosciences, Austin, TX 78712, (3) Environmental, Earth, and Ocean Sciences, University of Massachusetts Boston, 100 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston, MA 02125, (4) Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712
Session No. 246
T88. North American Coal and Source Rock Geology
Tuesday, 21 October 2014: 1:00 PM-5:00 PM
Vancouver Convention Centre-West 212
Paper No. 246-12
Presentation Time: 4:05 PM
U-PB GEOCHRONOLOGY AND CHRONOSTRATIGRAPHY OF BENTONITE BEDS WITHIN THE EAGLE FORD SHALE
PIERCE, John1, RUPPEL, Stephen C.1, STOCKLI, Daniel F.2, and ROWE, Harry3, (1) Bureau of Economic Geology, University of Texas at Austin, The Jackson School of Geoscience, University Station, Box X, Austin, TX 78713-8924, jdpierce89@gmail.com, (2) Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712, (3) Bureau of Economic Geology, The University of Texas at Austin, The Jackson School of Geoscience, University Station, Box X, Austin, TX 78713-8924
Session No. 246
T88. North American Coal and Source Rock Geology
Tuesday, 21 October 2014: 1:00 PM-5:00 PM
Vancouver Convention Centre-West 212
Paper No. 246-11
Presentation Time: 3:50 PM
THE IMPACT OF RAPID HEATING BY INTRUSION ON THE GEOCHEMISTRY AND PETROGRAPHY OF COALS AND ORGANIC-RICH SHALES IN THE ILLINOIS BASIN
RAHMAN, Mohammad W., Department of Geology, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 1259 Lincoln Dr, Carbondlae, IL 62901, mwrahman@siu.edu, RIMMER, Susan, Department of Geology, Southern Illinois University, Mailcode 4324, Carbondale, IL 62901, and ROWE, Harry, Bureau of Economic Geology, The University of Texas at Austin, The Jackson School of Geoscience, University Station, Box X, Austin, TX 78713-8924
Wednesday, October 22
Session No. 285
T171. Leading Edge of Produced Water Research: Impacts, Fingerprinting, and Science of Brines Associated with Hydrocarbon Production
Wednesday, 22 October 2014: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
Vancouver Convention Centre-West 109
Paper No. 285-3
Presentation Time: 8:35 AM
PRELIMINARY RESULTS OF DISSOLVED METHANE SAMPLING IN THE FOOTPRINT OF TEXAS SHALE PLAYS
NICOT, Jean-Philippe1, MICKLER, Patrick1, HILDENBRAND, Zacariah L.2, LARSON, Toti3, DARVARI, Roxana1, UHLMAN, Kristine1, SMYTH, Rebecca C.1, and SCANLON, Bridget R.1, (1) Bureau of Economic Geology, Jackson School of Geosciences, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78758, jp.nicot@beg.utexas.edu, (2) Inform environmental LLC, Dallas, TX 75227, (3) Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Jackson School of Geosciences, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78713
Session No. 287
T193. Speleothem Records of Climate Change in North America
Wednesday, 22 October 2014: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
Vancouver Convention Centre-West 215/216
Paper No. 287-15
Presentation Time: 11:30 AM
EARLIER ONSET OF “4.2 KA EVENT” IN THE EASTERN U.S. IS POSSIBLE AT 4.5 KA: MIDDLE HOLOCENE MEGA-DROUGHTS IDENTIFIED USING STABLE ISOTOPES AND MICROMORPHOLOGY OF SPELEOTHEMS AND δ13C OF FLOODPLAIN SOM
LI, Zheng-Hua, Earth and Environmental Sciences Division, Los Alamos National Laboratory, P.O. Box 1663, MS J535, Los Alamos, NM 87545, DRIESE, Steven G., Terrestrial Paleoclimatology Research Group, Department of Geology, Baylor University, One Bear Place #97354, Waco, TX 76798-7354, Steven_Driese@baylor.edu, STINCHCOMB, Gary E., Watershed Studies Institute, Dept. of Geosciences, Murray State University, 334 Blackburn Hall, Murray, KY 42071, KOCIS, James J., Department of Geosciences, University of Massachusetts, Morrill Sciences Center, Amherst, MA 01003, HORN, Sally P., Department of Geography, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996-0925, BUCKLES, Jessica, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Texas at Arlington, 412 S. Cooper St. Apt 17, Arlington, TX 76013, ROWE, Harry, Bureau of Economic Geology, The University of Texas at Austin, The Jackson School of Geoscience, University Station, Box X, Austin, TX 78713-8924, and CHENG, Hai, Department of Earth Sciences, University of Minnesota, 310 Pillsbury Dr. SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455
Session No. 311–Booth# 212
Recent Advances in Marine and Coastal Geoscience (Posters)
Wednesday, 22 October 2014: 9:00 AM-6:30 PM
Vancouver Convention Centre-West Exhibition Hall C
Paper No. 311-19
Authors will be present from: 9:00 to 11:00 AM, and 5:00 to 6:30 PM
RECONSTRUCTING HIGH-LATITUDE STORM EVENTS FROM A FJORD IN NEWFOUNDLAND
MCDERMOTT, Kyle J.1, HAWKES, Andrea D.1, DONNELLY, Jeffrey P.2, SULLIVAN, Richard M.2, MAIO, Christopher V.2, TOOMEY, Michael R.3, and MADSEN, Stephanie M.2, (1) Geography and Geology, University of North Carolina Wilmington, 5600 Marvin K. Moss Lane, Wilmington, NC 28409, kjm9198@uncw.edu, (2) Geology & Geophysics Department, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, MS #22, 266 Woods Hole Rd, Woods Hole, MA 02543, (3) Jackson School of Geosciences, University of Texas at Austin, 1 University Station C1160, Austin, TX 78712
Session No. 287
T193. Speleothem Records of Climate Change in North America
Wednesday, 22 October 2014: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
Vancouver Convention Centre-West 215/216
Paper No. 287-6
Presentation Time: 9:15 AM
CONSTRAINING THE ONSET OF A RAPID DEGLACIAL CLIMATE CHANGE EVENT IN THE SW US THROUGH HIGH RESOLUTION SPELEOTHEM IMAGING AND ISOTOPIC ANALYSES
MILLER, Nathan1, BANNER, Jay1, FENG, Weimin2, GONZALES, Angelique3, KOZDON, Reinhard4, and VALLEY, John4, (1) Jackson School of Geosciences, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712, nrmiller@jsg.utexas.edu, (2) Department of Physics, Astronomy and Geosciences, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA 31698, (3) Department of Geology, Cornell College, Mount Vernon, IA 52314, (4) Department of Geoscience, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI 53706
Session No. 287
T193. Speleothem Records of Climate Change in North America
Wednesday, 22 October 2014: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
Vancouver Convention Centre-West 215/216
Paper No. 287-14
Presentation Time: 11:15 AM
LATE PLEISTOCENE TO EARLY HOLOCENE CLIMATE VARIABILITY FROM A HIGH-RESOLUTION SPELEOTHEM RECORD IN THE SOUTHEASTERN APPALACHIAN REGION
GAO, Yongli1, ROWE, Harry2, BUCKLES, Jessica1, CHENG, Hai3, and EDWARDS, R. Lawrence3, (1) Geological Sciences, University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 78249, yongli.gao@utsa.edu, (2) Bureau of Economic Geology, The University of Texas at Austin, The Jackson School of Geoscience, University Station, Box X, Austin, TX 78713-8924, (3) Department of Earth Sciences, University of Minnesota, 310 Pillsbury Dr. SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455
Session No. 320–Booth# 312
Sediments, Clastic (Posters)
Wednesday, 22 October 2014: 9:00 AM-6:30 PM
Vancouver Convention Centre-West Exhibition Hall C
Paper No. 320-18
Authors will be present from: 2:00 to 4:00 PM, and 5:00 to 6:30 PM
DETRITAL-ZIRCON U-PB GEOCHRONOLOGIC CONSTRAINTS ON PROVENANCE OF ADRIATIC TURBIDITES (ALPS-APENNINES SYSTEM)
DAFOV, Laura N., Jackson School of Geosciences, University of Texas at Austin, 1 University Station Stop C1160, Austin, TX 78712, lauradafov@gmail.com, ANFINSON, Owen A., Jackson School of Geoscience, University of Texas at Austin, 1 University Station Stop C1160, Austin, TX 78712, MALUSÁ, Marco G., Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Milano-Bicocca, Piazza della Scienza, 1, Milano, 20126, Italy, and STOCKLI, Daniel F., Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712
Session No. 345
T240. Bedforms: Genesis and Development Processes, Morphology, Stratigraphy, and Insights into Planetary Environment
Wednesday, 22 October 2014: 1:00 PM-5:00 PM
Paper No. 345-11
Presentation Time: 3:50 PM
A NUMERICAL STUDY OF TURBULENT FLOW OVER AEOLIAN DUNE FIELDS AT THE WHITE SANDS NATIONAL MONUMENT
ANDERSON, William, Mechanical Engineering Department, Univ. of Texas at Dallas, Dallas, TX 75080, William.Anderson@utdallas.edu, CHAMECKI, Marcelo, Department of Meteorology, Pennsylvania State University, KOCUREK, Gary, Geological Sciences, Jackson School of Geosciences, The University of Texas at Austin, 1 University Station C9000, Austin, TX 78712, and MOHRIG, David, Jackson School of Geosciences, The University of Texas at Austin, 2275 Speedway, Stop C9000, Austin, TX 78712-1692
Session No. 302–Booth# 97
T45. Tracking Sediment Movement across Earth’s Surface (Posters)
Wednesday, 22 October 2014: 9:00 AM-6:30 PM
Vancouver Convention Centre-West Exhibition Hall C
Paper No. 302-6
Authors will be present from: 9:00 to 11:00 AM, and 5:00 to 6:30 PM
A CONTINENTAL PROVENANCE SHIFT OF LOWER MIOCENE FORMATION IN THE GULF OF MEXICO BASIN: INSIGHT FROM DETRITAL ZIRCON GEO- AND THERMOCHRONOMETRY
XU, Jie, Institute for Geophysics, Jackson School of Geosciences, University of Texas at Austin, 10100 Burnet Road (R2200), J. J Pickle Research Campus Bldg. 196 (ROC), Austin, TX 78758, jiexu@utexas.edu, SNEDDEN, John, Institute for Geophysics, Univ of Texas at Austin, JJ Pickle Research Campus, Bldg. 196 (ROC), 10100 Burnet Rd (R2200), Austin, TX 78758-4445, STOCKLI, Daniel F., Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712, and FULTHORPE, Craig S., Institute for Geophysics, John A. and Katherine G. Jackson School of Geosciences, The University of Texas at Austin, 10100 Burnet Road, Austin, TX 78758
Session No. 335
T126. Stable and Clumped Isotope Record of Topography, Climate, and Environments: Challenges and Recent Advances
Wednesday, 22 October 2014: 1:00 PM-5:00 PM
Vancouver Convention Centre-West 204
Paper No. 335-12
Presentation Time: 4:15 PM
CONSTRAINTS ON GEODYNAMIC MODELS OF SURFACE UPLIFT FROM HYDROGEN ISOTOPES OF VOLCANIC GLASS IN SOUTHERN PERU
SAYLOR, Joel E., Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, University of Houston, 312 Science & Research Building 1, Rm. 312, Building 1, Rm. 312, Houston, TX 77204, jesaylor@uh.edu, SUNDELL, Kurt E., Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, University of Houston, 312 Science & Research Building 1, Rm. 312, Houston, TX 77204, and HORTON, Brian K., Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712
Session No. 342
T200. Advancing the Digitization of Paleontology and Geoscience Collections: Projects, Programs, and Practices II
Wednesday, 22 October 2014: 1:00 PM-5:00 PM
Paper No. 342-4
Presentation Time: 1:45 PM
Vancouver Convention Centre-West 223/224
THE ROLE OF WHOLE DRAWER IMAGING IN INVERTEBRATE PALEONTOLOGY COLLECTIONS
MOLINEUX, Ann1, STILSON, Kelsey2, and GEIGERMAN, Faye M.1, (1) Non-vertebrate Paleontology Laboratory, Jackson School of Geosciences, University of Texas at Austin, J.J. Pickle Research Campus, 10100 Burnet Road, Austin, TX 78758, annm@austin.utexas.edu, (2) Jackson School of Geosciences, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78705
Session No. 342
T200. Advancing the Digitization of Paleontology and Geoscience Collections: Projects, Programs, and Practices II
Wednesday, 22 October 2014: 1:00 PM-5:00 PM
Vancouver Convention Centre-West 223/224Paper No. 342-3
Presentation Time: 1:30 PM
AN ASSESSMENT OF NATURAL HISTORY COLLECTIONS DATABASE PRACTICES
BRENSKELLE, Laura, Jackson School of Geosciences, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78759, lbrensk@utexas.edu
Session No. 342
T200. Advancing the Digitization of Paleontology and Geoscience Collections: Projects, Programs, and Practices II
Wednesday, 22 October 2014: 1:00 PM-5:00 PM
Vancouver Convention Centre-West 223/224
Paper No. 342-4
Presentation Time: 1:45 PM
THE ROLE OF WHOLE DRAWER IMAGING IN INVERTEBRATE PALEONTOLOGY COLLECTIONS
MOLINEUX, Ann1, STILSON, Kelsey2, and GEIGERMAN, Faye M.1, (1) Non-vertebrate Paleontology Laboratory, Jackson School of Geosciences, University of Texas at Austin, J.J. Pickle Research Campus, 10100 Burnet Road, Austin, TX 78758, annm@austin.utexas.edu, (2) Jackson School of Geosciences, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78705
Session No. 333
T78. Engaging the Next Generation of Geoscientists: Effective Educational Strategies That Broaden Participation and Prepare Diverse Learners for Advanced Study and Careers in the Earth Sciences
Wednesday, 22 October 2014: 1:00 PM-5:00 PM
Paper No. 333-11
Presentation Time: 4:10 PM
CHANGING THE CONVERSATION IN THE GEOSCIENCES: ENGAGING FRIENDS AND ALUMNI TO INSPIRE AND ENCOURAGE THE NEXT GENERATION OF GEOSCIENTISTS, AKA BE A GEO
MOORE, Samuel, Outreach and Diversity, Jackson School of Geosciences, The University of Texas at Austin, 10100 Burnet Road, Bldg. 196 (ROC), Austin, TX 78758, slmoore@jsg.utexas.edu and TUCEK, Kristen, Alumni Relations, Jackson School of Geosciences, The University of Texas at Austin, 2305 Speedway, Stop C1160, Austin, TX 78712-1692
Session No. 287
T193. Speleothem Records of Climate Change in North America
Wednesday, 22 October 2014: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
Vancouver Convention Centre-West 215/216
Paper No. 287-12
Presentation Time: 10:45 AM
HETEROGENEITY IN TRACE ELEMENT INCORPORATION AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF µ-XRF SPECTROMETRY CALIBRATION FOR LOW-SR SPELEOTHEMS
BUCKLES, Jessica1, ROWE, Harry2, and GAO, Yongli1, (1) Geological Sciences, University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 78249, jessica.buckles@utsa.edu, (2) Bureau of Economic Geology, The University of Texas at Austin, The Jackson School of Geoscience, University Station, Box X, Austin, TX 78713-8924
Session No. 345
T240. Bedforms: Genesis and Development Processes, Morphology, Stratigraphy, and Insights into Planetary Environment
Wednesday, 22 October 2014: 1:00 PM-5:00 PM
Vancouver Convention Centre-West 205/206
Paper No. 345-2
Presentation Time: 1:20 PM
TEMPORAL AND SPATIAL VARIATIONS IN BEDFORM ACTIVITY AND GEOMETRY WITH VARYING STREAM DISCHARGE IN THE BACKWATER ZONE OF THE TRINITY RIVER, TEXAS
MASON, Jasmine, Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Jackson school of Geosciences, 2275 Speedway, E.P.S. Building 3.112, Austin, TX 78712, jasminemason@utexas.edu and MOHRIG, David, Jackson School of Geosciences, The University of Texas at Austin, 2275 Speedway, Stop C9000, Austin, TX 78712-1692
Session No. 345
T240. Bedforms: Genesis and Development Processes, Morphology, Stratigraphy, and Insights into Planetary Environment
Wednesday, 22 October 2014: 1:00 PM-5:00 PM
Vancouver Convention Centre-West 205/206
Paper No. 345-8
Presentation Time: 2:50 PM
QUANTIFYING PROCESS REGIME IN ANCIENT MIXED-ENERGY SYSTEMS
ROSSI, Valentina Marzia, Jackson School of Geosciences, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712, valentina.marzia.rossi@utexas.edu, PERILLO, Mauricio M., Jackson School of Geosciences, The University of Texas at Austin, 2275 Speedway, Stop C9000, Austin, TX 78712-1692, and STEEL, Ron, Geological Sciences, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78702
Session No. 333
T78. Engaging the Next Generation of Geoscientists: Effective Educational Strategies That Broaden Participation and Prepare Diverse Learners for Advanced Study and Careers in the Earth Sciences
Wednesday, 22 October 2014: 1:00 PM-5:00 PM
Vancouver Convention Centre-West 217/218Paper No. 333-4
Presentation Time: 2:00 PM
GEOFORCE TEXAS IN THE 10TH YEAR: GROWTH AND MATURATION OF A DIVERSITY-FOCUSED OUTREACH PROGRAM
SNOW, Eleanour, Jackson School of Geosciences, University of Texas, Austin, 10100 Burnet Rd, BLDG 196, R2200, Austin, TX 78758-4445, esnow@jsg.utexas.edu
Session No. 339
T160. Environmental Effects of Oil and Gas Development on Water Quality: Toward Sustainability and Stewardship
Wednesday, 22 October 2014: 1:00 PM-5:00 PM
Vancouver Convention Centre-West 109
Paper No. 339-4
Presentation Time: 2:05 PM
LANDSCAPE AND HYDROLOGIC FLOW IMPACTS FROM ABOVE-GROUND ACTIVITIES IN THE EAGLE FORD SHALE PLAY, LA SALLE COUNTY, TEXAS
PIERRE, Jon Paul, Energy and Earth Resources Graduate Program, Jackson School of Geosciences, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712 and YOUNG, Michael, Bureau of Economic Geology, University of Texas at Austin, University Station, Box X, Austin, TX 78712, michael.young@beg.utexas.edu
Session No. 285
T171. Leading Edge of Produced Water Research: Impacts, Fingerprinting, and Science of Brines Associated with Hydrocarbon Production
Wednesday, 22 October 2014: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
Vancouver Convention Centre-West 109
Paper No. 285-10
Presentation Time: 10:35 AM
USING ELECTRIC LOGS TO ESTIMATE SALINITY AND MAP RESOURCES OF FRESH AND BRACKISH GROUNDWATER
HAMLIN, H. Scott and DE LA ROCHA, Luciana, Bureau of Economic Geology, Jackson School of Geosciences, University of Texas, Austin, TX 78713, scott.hamlin@beg.utexas.edu
Session No. 271
T4. Circum-Arctic Lithosphere-Basin Evolution I
Wednesday, 22 October 2014: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
Vancouver Convention Centre-West 121
Paper No. 271-8
Presentation Time: 10:15 AM
GEOCHRONOLOGIC AND PETROCHRONOLOGIC CONSTRAINTS ON THE PERMIAN-TRIASSIC NORTHERN SOURCE REGION OF THE SVERDRUP BASIN, CANADIAN ARCTIC ISLANDS
ANFINSON, Owen A., Jackson School of Geoscience, University of Texas at Austin, 1 University Station Stop C1160, Austin, TX 78712, anfinson@jsg.utexas.edu, EMBRY, Ashton F., Natural Resources Canada, Geological Survey of Canada, 3303 33 St NW, Calgary, AB T2L 2A7, Canada, and STOCKLI, Daniel F., Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712
Session No. 336
T134. Geomicrobiology: Microbe-Mineral Interactions
Wednesday, 22 October 2014: 1:00 PM-5:00 PM
Vancouver Convention Centre-West 304/305
Paper No. 336-12
Presentation Time: 4:15 PM
THE MICROBE-MINERAL ASSOCIATION: A FUNDAMENTAL CONTROL ON BIOMASS, COMMUNITY MEMBERSHIP, METABOLISM, AND GEOCHEMISTRY IN KARST SYSTEMS
JONES, Aaron Alexander, Jackson School of Geosciences, The University of Texas at Austin, 2305 Speedway, Stop C1160 , Austin, TX 78712-1692, aaajones@utexas.edu and BENNETT, Philip C., Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712
Session No. 346
T244. New Advances and Applications in Sequence Stratigraphy
Wednesday, 22 October 2014: 1:00 PM-5:00 PM
Vancouver Convention Centre-West 207
Paper No. 346-3
Presentation Time: 1:30 PM
INTERPRETING SEQUENCE SCALE ACCOMMODATION TRENDS FROM FACIES STACKING PATTERNS IN CARBONATE AND MIXED CARBONATE-CLASTIC SHELF SETTINGS: PRACTICAL CHALLENGES
RUPPEL, Stephen C., Bureau of Economic Geology, University of Texas at Austin, The Jackson School of Geoscience, University Station, Box X, Austin, TX 78713-8924, Stephen.Ruppel@beg.utexas.edu