Earth Science Week Open House at the Florida Geological Survey

FGS Geologist Jim Ladner explains the role of the R/V Geoprobe in Coastal Research Programs.

State Geologist Walt Schmidt explains the great age of a recently discovered cypress log.

FGS Geologists Ron Hoenstine and Jim Ladner at the FGS Geolab discussing  the Coastal Research Programs.

FGS research assistant demonstrated to the children how calcite easily splits along cleavage surfaces. Participants were allow to take a small sample home with them.

FGS Geologist Cindy Fischler explains use of  the microscope in geology to children attending the Earth Science Week open house events.

FGS Geologists Ron Hoenstine and Jim Ladner explains the use of the SET in measuring marsh accumulation.