Description

The Santa Fe region hosts a number of fascinating geologic features. This talk focuses on the area’s geologic history, which differs significantly from that of the Albuquerque area, and on the origin of the various landscapes such as the Borrego pediment, the little jewel, the quartzite flood, the Great Unconformity, and Impact!

Dirk Van Hart has an MS in geology. He worked as a petroleum geologist for 26 years, followed by 18 years of geologic consulting work, including nine years with Sandia Labs. He is the author of three books. He is semi-retired and has presented numerous times for Oasis.