Geology and Energy Resources of the Triassic Basins of Northern Virginia
The TSOP field trip (September 24, all day) will visit the Triassic coal mining district near Richmond, Virginia. Triassic-age coal was discovered and first mined for domestic needs in this area by Huguenot settlers during Colonial times (1703), and the resource became an important source of energy in the region during the 1800’s. The mines were commonly gassy and the strata were faulted, so that mining conditions were difficult as well as primitive.
The field trip will visit exposures that illustrate the stratigraphy of the Richmond Triassic Basin, as well as the available remnants of old mine workings. There may be a traverse of moderate length and difficulty. A discussion of the geology and energy resources of the Triassic Basins of Northern Virginia will be presented.
Cost, including van, lunch, and publications - $50.00. Limit – 25 people.
For information, contact :
Bob Milici
U. S. Geological Survey
12201 Sunrise Valley Drive
Mail Stop 956
Reston VA 20192
USA
Phone: +1 (703) 648-6541
Fax: +1 (703) 648-6419
E-mail: rmilici@usgs.gov
OR
Peter Warwick
U. S. Geological Survey
12201 Sunrise Valley Drive
Mail Stop 956
Reston VA 20192
USA
Phone: +1 (703) 648-6469
Fax: +1 (703) 648-6419
E-mail:pwarwick@usgs.gov
PHOTO:
Humphrey, H.B., 1959, Historical summary of coal mine explosions in the United States: U.S. Bureau of Mines Information Circular 7900, 275 p. |
