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        Geology



        GEOLOGY VIDEOS
        What is the story of Lake Agassiz and the River Warren?  What is the story of Lake Agassiz and the River Warren? (02:02 minutes)

        How does geology play a role in understanding our river and water quality today?  How does geology play a role in understanding our river and water quality today? (02:07)

        What is a knick point and how does it relate to water quality in the Basin?  What is a knick point and how does it relate to water quality in the Basin? (01:59)

        What is the story of the River Warren Falls in the Minnesota River Basin?  What is the story of the River Warren Falls in the Minnesota River Basin? (01:37)
         
        Are there some of the oldest rocks on Earth in the Minnesota River Basin?  Are there some of the oldest rocks on Earth in the Minnesota River Basin? (01:47)

        Why are there so many waterfalls in the Minnesota River Basin?  Why are there so many waterfalls in the Minnesota River Basin? (00:58)

        What are some of the unique geologic features in the Minnesota River Basin?  What are some of the unique geologic features in the Minnesota River Basin? (02:04)

        What is a glacial moraine?  What is a glacial moraine? (02:14)
         
        Why does the Minnesota River Valley bend and head north at Mankato?  Why does the Minnesota River Valley bend and head north at Mankato? (02:34) 
         
        MEET THE EXPERT
        Dr. Carrie Jennings, Geologist, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources  Dr. Carrie Jennings – Geologist, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

         

         


        FACT SHEETS


        FEATURES & MEDIA
        360 Panoramic Tour - Geology
        Slideshow

        ANIMATIONS (Requires Flash Player)
        Glaciation Animation (0.5 mb)

        Valley Formation & River Warren Animation (0.5 mb)


        MEET THE EXPERT
        Dr. Carrie Jennings, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

        RESOURCES
        Geology of Minnesota River Basin (MDNR Excerpt - 1.3 mb pdf)
        Minnesota Geological Survey 

        Minnesota's Geology
        (MDNR web link)
        Division of Lands and Minerals
        (MDNR web link)
         



         

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        189 Trafton Science Center S, Mankato, MN 56001 | Phone: (507) 389-5492 | FAX: (507) 389-5493 | Email: mrbdc@mnsu.edu
         
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