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Got a geologic question you need answered? Ask A Geologist!

Did you find something that puzzled you in your backyard or on top of a mountain? Have questions about local environmental problems? Want to know about what's going on in Boone Creek, the Watauga River, and the New River? Concerned about hydraulic fracturing in your region? Do you have a mineral that you can't identify? Think you found a meteorite? We will do our best to answer any geological/environmental question. We also have pages that answer some of our most frequently asked questions.

What is Geology?

What is Geology?

Geology is about more than just rocks.

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We have expertise in all fields of earth science.

Click on our each of our research programs below to see what we do!

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Earthquakes & Tectonics

How does the earth move?

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Tectonics Research Group:

  • Dr. Richard Abbott
  • Dr. Gabe Casale
  • Dr. Jamie Levine
  • Dr. Scott Marshall
  • Ms. Crystal Wilson
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Water Resources and Environmental Geology

What processes affect water supply and quality?

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Hydrology and Environmental Geology Research Group:

  • Dr. Bill Anderson
  • Mr. Brian Gibson
  • Dr. Ellen Cowan
  • Dr. Chuanhui Gu
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Paleontology

What do fossils tell us?

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Paleontology Research Group:

  • Dr. Andy Heckert
  • Dr. Steve Hageman
  • Dr. Johnny Waters
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Earth Surface Processes and Hazards

What do landforms tell us? How do humans influence landscapes?

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Surface Processes Research Group

  • Dr. Ellen Cowan
  • Dr. Cynthia Liutkus-Pierce
  • Mr. Brian Zimmer
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Rocks & Minerals

What do the minerals in rocks tell us?  What is the role they play in the environment?

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Mineralogy, Petrology, and Geochemistry Research Group:

  • Dr. Richard Abbott
  • Dr. Sarah Carmichael
  • Dr. Chuanhui Gu
  • Dr. Jamie Levine
  • Dr. Cynthia Liutkus-Pierce
  • Ms. Crystal Wilson
  • Mr. Brian Zimmer
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Records of Climate Change

How is Earth's climate recorded in minerals, rocks, sediment, water, and ice? How has climate changed through time?

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Records of Climate Change Research Group:

  • Dr. Bill Anderson
  • Dr. Sarah Carmichael
  • Dr. Ellen Cowan
  • Dr. Steve Hageman
  • Dr. Cynthia Liutkus-Pierce
  • Dr. Johnny Waters
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Appalachian Geology on Facebook

Why Study Geology at Appalachian?

The Appalachian State University Geology program provides students with a solid foundation on which to build a successful career in the geosciences.

Because we have no graduate program, we can focus entirely on high quality instruction and provide numerous undergraduate research opportunities. The department offers both a BA and BS in Geology, with the option of concentrating in Paleontology, Environmental Geology, Quantitative Geoscience, or Geoscience Education.

We have been successful in establishing a program that is arguably among the best Bachelor degree programs in geology available in the Southeastern United States. For more information, click here.

Geology Department Newsletter

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News

Dr. Ellen Cowan in the news for her work on the fate and transport of the spilled coal ash in the Dan River Basin.

Dr. Ellen Cowan, Professor of Geology, is in the news for her work tracking the coal ash spill from the Duke Energy Dan River Power Station into the Dan River in 2014. Watch it here: www.wset.com/story/29044906/researchers-out-at-dan-...

Soft tissue paleontology research of Dr. Johnny Waters and his students in the spotlight

Dr. Johnny Waters and his students have been researching the soft tissue systems of fossils that are hundreds of millions of years old using advanced 3D imaging techniques. Read more: Students and geology professor research ancient marine animal

App State dinosaur hunter (Andy Heckert) makes discovery in Raleigh

From the Asheville Citizen-Times: App State dinosaur hunter makes discovery in Raleigh

Road Salt and Temperature Extremes: Dr. Bill Anderson talks about the health of Boone Creek

This winter has seen a lot of snow, ice, and extremely cold temperatures.  What does this mean for Boone Creek?  How does road salt affect urban streams?  Dr. Bill Anderson answers your questions! Read more...

Work by Dr. Andy Heckert on aetosaur fossils from North Carolina showcased

Fossils from a new aetosaur species (a distant relative of the crocodile) have been discovered and characterized in North Carolina by Dr. Heckert and his collaborators.   Read more...
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Summer Session I

June 30 - August 3
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Quick Links

Ask-A-Geologist and Answersphere

  • Got a question?  We've got answers!  Faculty and Staff answer your geologic questions!
  • Answersphere - Geology majors answer student questions

Prospective Students

  • Information about our degree programs
  • Honors Program
  • Four Year Guides
  • Scholarships and Funding Opportunities
  • Student Handbook

Links for Current Students and Advisors

  • List of courses in the Geology Major
  • Pre-requisite chart for Geology courses [PDF]
  • CAS Independent Study Forms
  • Geology Student Handbook [PDF]
  • Scholarships and Funding Opportunities
  • Internships
  • Degree Program Checksheets
  • Honors Program Requirements
  • Four Year Guides
  • General Education Checksheets

Research and Facilities

  • Faculty and Staff
  • Research Programs
  • Facilities and Instruments
  • McKinney Teaching Museum

Field Trip Information

  • Field Trips (interactive web page)
  • Field Trips (.kmz file)
  • Geology Department Van Schedule

Contact

Physical Address
Department of Geology
033 Rankin Science West
572 Rivers Street
Boone, NC 28608

Postal Address
Department of Geology
Appalachian State University
ASU Box 32067
Boone, NC 28608-2067

Phone: 828-262-3049
Fax: 828-262-6503

Chairperson:
Dr. Bill Anderson
andersonwp@appstate.edu

Ask-A-Geologist:
Anthony Love
loveab@appstate.edu

Webmaster:
Sarah Carmichael
carmichaelsk@appstate.edu
(for web content questions only; for geology-related questions do not contact the webmaster, please visit our Ask-A-Geologist page instead)

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