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ACE FT 3 | Modern Galveston Island and the Brazos River Delta as Reservoir Analogs

Society for Sedimentary Geology (SEPM)

Saturday, 6 June 2020, 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. | Houston, Texas

Who Should Attend

Geologists interested in learning about the coast, siliciclastic depositional systems, and reservoir analogs.

Objectives

To gain an understanding of fluvial and deltaic systems along the Texas Coast; discuss preservation potentials of different systems; and to use the modern deposits as reservoir analogs.

Course Content

This field trip focuses on the late Quaternary depositional systems of the upper Texas coast, including the Brazos River and its wave-dominated delta, the Oyster Creek meanderbelt, Follets Island, the San Luis Pass tidal delta, and Galveston Island. The trip will emphasize the physical processes associated with shaping these various depositional environments, and will discuss the stratigraphic occurrence of sand bodies associated with these coastal systems. There will be a focus on linking physical processes to the geological record and describing the sequence stratigraphic framework of the upper Texas coastal systems.

Fee:: $175 Professionals; $85 Students (Limited number)
Limit:: 30 People
Educational Credits:: 0.7 CEU; 7 PDH
Includes:: Ground Transportation; Lunch; Guidebook
Notes:: Transportation to the starting point is not included in the cost of this trip. Temperatures can range from 70-100 degrees Fahrenheit during this time period. Please bring appropriate clothing. Closed toed shoes are required for this trip. Water will be provided but participants are encouraged to bring their own.

Itinerary Roster

Depart at 8:00 AM

Take US 59 South to SH 288 South for ~15 miles
Turn Right on FM 1462

Stop #1 The Brazos River Modern Point Bar

Return to 521
Turn Right on 288 south to Angleton/Freeport
Take 36, towards Quintana Beach
Turn right on beach, drive to end

Stop #2 New Brazos Delta and Beaches

Return to Freeport, stop at gas station, drive to Surfside

Stop #3 Old Brazos River Delta at Surfside Beach: Lunch

There may be bathrooms at this stop.

Return to highway, head east toward Galveston Island
Just before bridge to Galveston, turn left at yellow bait shop

Stop #4 Follets Island

Return to highway, head east toward Galveston Island
Stop at Amigo Ln.

Stop #5 San Luis Pass

There may be bathrooms at this stop.

Return to highway, cross toll bridge onto island
Stop at beach near Mile 16/Beach Access Point 18

Stop #6 Galveston Island Beach

Return to highway, head east
Turn right at slight hill

Stop #7 Galveston Island Sea Wall End

Return to highway and travel east to 61st Street (or drive through historic district if time to see houses that survived 1900 storm)
Left on 61st Street to I-45 and return around 6:00 pm.

Venue

ACE FT 3 | Modern Galveston Island and the Brazos River Delta as Reservoir Analogs

George R. Brown Convention Center

1001 Avenida De Las Americas

Houston, Texas 77010

United States

(713) 853-8000

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Instructor

Instructors

Julia Wellner

University of Houston

Davin Wallace

University of Southern Mississippi

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Important notes regarding Field Trips and Short Courses

Before purchasing non-refundable airline tickets, confirm that the Field trip and/or Short course will take place as they may be cancelled if undersubscribed.
Please register before 22 April 2020. Field trips and/or Short courses cancellations, due to low enrollment, will be considered at this time. No refunds will be allowed after 22 April 2020.
Field trips and Short courses are limited in size and are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis and must be accompanied by full payment.
If you do not plan on attending the convention, a U.S. $30 enrollment fee will be added to your Field trips and Short courses fee. This fee may be applied towards your registration should you decide to attend the convention at a later date.
A wait list is automatically created if a Field trip or Short course sells out. The AAPG Global Convention Department will notify you if space becomes available.
AAPG will continue to take registrations for Field trips and Short courses that are not cancelled until they are either sold out or closed.
It is important that you note your gender when registering for hotel room assignments.
For Field Trips, you will receive an itinerary with details of meeting points, transportation with the trip phone numbers and email addresses of hotels and trip leaders prior to the event date.
Proper clothing and supplies are needed for the outdoors (hat, windbreaker, sturdy footwear and backpack).
Depending on location, temperatures can range from 40 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit with or without rain. Participants are advised to check local weather forecasts for latest updates.
Insect repellent and sun protection (sunscreen and hats) are recommended.
AAPG, the sponsoring organizations nor Field Trip leaders and their employers maintain insurance covering illness or injury for individuals.

Students

There are a limited number of discounted registrations available for students on a first-come, first-served basis. If a discounted space is still available, it will show up during the online registration process. If discounted spots are no longer available, you may register at the full fee; if we are able to add additional discounted spots, we will refund the difference at that time.

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