Department or Program
Geology
Abstract
The Mt. Dartmouth 7.5’ Quadrangle, west of the Presidential Range, contains the southeastern portion of the Jefferson Dome, the largest of the Oliverian Domes. As part of a USGS NHGS EdMap StateMap project, the purpose of this study was to remap this part of the Jefferson Dome and perform a structural and mineralogical analysis of its rock units to develop a better understanding of the tectonic history of the Northeast. Structural analyses show dextral shear zones and folded foliation which suggest at least three phases of deformation post-doming. Literature claims shear zones exist throughout the Northeast, and this analysis discovered shear zones through the Jefferson Dome.
Level of Access
Open Access
First Advisor
Eusden, Jr., Dykstra
Date of Graduation
Spring 5-2015
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Recommended Citation
Devoe, Michelle, "Deformation Post-Doming: New mapping of the Oliverian Jefferson Dome, Mt. Dartmouth 7.5' Quadrangle, New Hampshire" (2015). Honors Theses. 115.
https://scarab.bates.edu/honorstheses/115
Number of Pages
94
Components of Thesis
1 pdf
Open Access
Available to all.