(Spring 2006)
Tectonics (Geol 471)
(Fall 2005)
Geophysics (Geol 330)
(Spring 2007, in progress)
Capstone Research seminar (Geol 495)
(Spring 2007, in progress)
field mapping and microstructures of high grade deformed zones, Appalachian tectonics, Precambrian Australian tectonics
Research field areas:
central Australia, southern Appalachians
Geology program photo gallery, including department field trips (see course pages for other photos)
Geol 140, current semester;
Geol 140 Honors (Fall 2005)
Publications
Abstracts
(Coastal trip, Spring 2005)
geologic mapping, Appalachian tectonics, landslide hazard mapping
student research:
- landslide hazard mapping in collaboration with the NCGS
- strain characterization in a granulite facies shear zone
Cheryl Waters-TormeyDepartment:
Geosciences & Natural Resources Management
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC, USA
Office: 119B Natural Sciences
Phone: +1 828-227-3696
email: cherylwt@wcu.edu
(left) My turn to pose for a vista photograph after hiking to the Sun Gate above Machu Picchu, Peru
(above) panorama of
southern "Capricorn
Ridge",
Mt. Hay block, central Australia