Geology, Mineral Resources, and Arizona

Stephen J. Reynolds

Arizona State University

Geology, Mineral Resources, and Arizona

Outline of Talk

What is Geology?

Relevance of Geology

Observing & Questioning Nature

Normal Surface Environments

“Normal” Surface Environments II

Deep or Hot Environments

Deep or Hot Environments

Deep or Hot Environments

Mineral Resource

Environments in Which Mineral Deposits Form

Environments in Which Mineral Deposits Form

Geologic Map

Geologic Map of Arizona

Provinces in Arizona

Colorado Plateau

Basin and Range

Transition Zone