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Unearthing history, one rock at a time

May 13, 2020 by Ashley Lenahan

Dr. Matt McKay points out data to students.

Like us, rocks are always on the move. But at a much slower pace.  Rocks at the base of Earth’s crust rise to the surface over time.   The length of time the unburial process takes remains unknown in most mountain regions.  Dr. Matt McKay, assistant professor of geology, studies how that length of time shapes the construction of the western United States.   “Knowing … [Read more...] about Unearthing history, one rock at a time

Filed Under: CNAS faculty, Geography Geology and Planning Tagged With: Matthew McKay, Sean Long

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