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Naturalists’ Corner: The Desert Underground By Terry Weiner
Newsletter: Fall 2024
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November Meeting
Holey Basalt – The Amazing Origins of the Holyoke Range
Presented by Dr. Richard Little
Many mysteries will be addressed in this program! What are the origins of this mysterious dark rock that forms such a linear mountain ridge from Amherst to New Haven? Sometimes the ridge has columns, sometimes pillows—what does that tell us? How did the Holyoke Range develop? How did the Connecticut River cut through it? Why does it turn east/west in the Amherst area? Come and find out!
About the speaker: Richard Little is Professor Emeritus at Greenfield Community College and has written two books about the wonderful geology displayed in the Connecticut River Valley. He will bring unique Jurassic Armored Mud Ball specimens for display, some books, and even Jurassic Armored Mud Ball hats. Learn more at https://armoredmudballs.rocks