Geologic Mapping C Question Marathon

[zerasaw]

In reply, it's got a topographic prominence of only 231 meters, which isn't much, and a straight trail without switchbacks. It's also a direct route. If this was the Rockies, or Black Hills, or Brooks or Alaska Range, I wouldn't do this, but it's the Adirondacks, so it's more direct to go over than around.

Look up Mt Monroe in the White Mountains as an example. Similar prominence, shorter to go over it than to go around.

[zerasaw]

Also on the subject of lahars, they're dangerous because of low viscosity so evacuation is always necessary. But additionally, because of the viscosity, the flows will stick to valleys, so refuge on high ground is good.

[syo_astro]

In reply, it's got a topographic prominence of only 231 meters, which isn't much, and a straight trail without switchbacks. It's also a direct route. If this was the Rockies, or Black Hills, or Brooks or Alaska Range, I wouldn't do this, but it's the Adirondacks, so it's more direct to go over than around.

Look up Mt Monroe in the White Mountains as an example. Similar prominence, shorter to go over it than to go around.

I did a quick estimation, and I found that the elevation difference and distance was enough to make it harder going up hill. But maybe my estimation was a bit too fast, idk. Perhaps pikachu could confirm?

[superblackcat]

Doing quick calculations without a ruler... Assuming it's 1km to the top of the mountain. The trail would be a 1200m trail, at a angle of 17degrees.


IF you go by Avalanche lake. It seems to be an extra 500 meters, but mostly flat.

Going the other way (as in Opalescent River) is a lot longer, and not much flatter than avalanche lake, so I see no reason to go that way.


Seems to me, the 'best' route depends on how fit you are


Edit: Maybe we should move on, Seems as if pikachu hasn't been on lately. Or on here at least.

[billyhoho]

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I concur

[nomynameisnotkevin]

Here's a good one: Where on earth is there a complete set of conformable strata.

[Gemma W]

What do you mean by a complete set?

[syo_astro]

I believe this is just a rule about unconformities. It basically says there can't be a "complete set" of conformable strata because there's also sorts of dynamics (faulting, folding, erosional processes) that would make it near impossible to have a perfectly conformable set of strata. I think it's something along those lines. Since nomynameisnotkevin didn't seem to respond, Gemma W or someone else here want to go?

[Gemma W]

What is the definition of an overturned fold?

[syo_astro]

What is the definition of an overturned fold?

Hopefully this works (Click to Show Hidden Text)

They are folds (if you imagine by their axial plane) that are rotated or tilted so that the fold limbs dip in the same direction.