El Paso Natural History Tours | Earthquakes of El Paso
Dates: | March 2, 2024 |
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Meets: | Sa from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM |
Location: | Various |
Cost: | $0.00 |
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Learn about the earthquake history of El Paso! This is a field trip in northeast El Paso with three stops to see evidence of the last BIG earthquake in our region. See the geologic evidence for past earthquakes and learn about recent research into this exciting and scary topic. Meet at the picnic area on Transmountain Road near the Archaeology Museum. Dr. Goodell from UTEP Geology is this tour's co-leader. This tour is on 3/2 from 9-11 a.m.
Fee: | $0.00 |
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Phil Goodell
Eric Kappus
Dr. Eric Kappus is a Biology/Geology Professor at Southwest University at El Paso. He is also a Research Associate Professor at the University of Texas at El Paso, a research Paleontologist for the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science, and president of the 501 (c)(3) Celebration of our Mountains. Dr. Kappus researches trace fossils in the El Paso region, where he has reported over 35 different types, including dinosaur footprints.