Wright Valley – Meserve Glacier (21 – 25 Nov)

1. Sample several soil profiles, which are associated with the Hart Ash, for Atm Be-10. The Hart Ash has a K-Ar date of 3.9Ma and this will allow an independent test of the Be-10 method of dating.
2. Observe Miocene-Pliocene sediments at Prospect Mesa to understand the context of the Hart Ash.