Dr. Gary Griggs, Distinguished Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences at the University of California Santa Cruz, discusses the geological evolution of the Santa Cruz/San Mateo Coast. This includes the tectonic history and the geological evolution as recorded in the rocks and fossils of the region, as well as the hazards presented by our geological setting.
Dr. Griggs has provided the following reference material to accompany his presentation:
Santa Cruz Capitola Field Trip Guide USGS
The Geology from Santa Cruz to Point Año Nuevo
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