2024 NYSGA Annual Field Conference Sept. 13-15
Hosted by SUNY Oswego
Download the NYSGA 2024 Field trip Guidebook
STRUCTURES, PETROLOGY, GEOCHEMISTRY AND GEOCHRONOLOGY OF THE SNOWY MOUNTAIN DOME AND PISECO LAKE SHEAR ZONE: A SHAWINIGAN CRYPTIC SUTURE ZONE IN THE SOUTHERN ADIRONDACK MOUNTAINS, NEW YORK
Leaders
David Valentino, State University of New York at Oswego
Matthew Gorring, Montclair State University
Jeffrey Chiarenzelli, St. Lawrence University
Please direct inquiries to Dr. Valentino david.valentino@oswego.edu
Description
The field trip will include a transect across the southern Adirondacks to examine the structures of the Snowy Mountain Dome and Piseco Lake Shear Zone. These structures are developed in AMCG rocks at Snowy Mountain and Shawinigan-age granitoids in the Piseco Lake zone. Discussions in the field will include structures, petrology, geochemistry and geochronology of the meta-igneous rocks, and the tectonic significance.
Registration
No formal registration is required for this field trip, however, we ask that you send a brief email message to Dr. Valentino with the names and email addresses of those planning to attend. Instructions will be sent to the email addresses provided in advance of the field trip. Those in need of a field trip for a large group of students are encouraged to participate.
Field Trip Guidebook
The trip field guide will be posted on the NYSGA web site but no printed copies will be distributed in the field. Attendees are responsible for printing their own personal copies.
Friday, September 13
Field trip attendees arrive at the campground and meet with the group for an evening meal (beef chili) hosted by the SUNY Oswego Geology Club. A nominal fee will cover the expenses. Special food requirements are not an option.
Saturday, September 14
The field trip will begin at 8 AM. The field trip will start in the town of Indian Lake and proceed south to Speculator, then turn west with an oblique transect across the Piseco Lake shear zone. For a small fee, campers are again welcome to join an evening group meal (chicken-pork gumbo) if the weather behaves.
Sunday, September 15
A half-day excursion along the western extent of the Piseco Lake zone may include a short light hike to visit L-tectonite zones on the flank of Fort Noble Mountain, located on the West Canada Creek. The trip will end at about noon.
Transportation
Personal vehicles and vans where available. Carpooling is encouraged to minimize the number of vehicles.
The Lewey Lake Campground is located at 4155 Route 30N, Lake Pleasant, NY 12108.