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A Geologic Odyssey: From Field Curiosity About Nodules to Technical Abstract
Developing geologic ideas about fault-related calcium-carbonate nodules, progress toward better understanding of natural phenomena
By: Dave Love and Mike Whitworth
Observations of calcium-carbonate-cemented sandstone nodules adjacent
to fault scarps south of Albuquerque leads to asking:
What is the origin
of these nodules?
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