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Feb 11 2005, 08:11 AM
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Mar 15 2005, 09:54 PM
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QUOTE (Bill Harris @ Mar 15 2005, 12:36 PM) I look at Burns Cliff, et al, as wonderful geologic sections. Much can be learned by looking at the stratigraphy and structure, even if not closely. It would be great if Oppy could go inside Victoria, but remember, Vicky is steeper and meaner and Oppy will be older and creakier. There are several "windgaps" around Victoria's rim that look to have gentler slopes, but I wouldn't be surprised if they were sandier and looser. Yes, I hope that Victoria reveals larger sections of strata... you are right that it would be worth it even if they can't get down inside. I keep forgetting they have almost 30 degrees of slope they can navigate, but that's on solid gournd and the inbetween spots look like steeper rockfalls to me, with slippery debris tracks leading down into the dunes... We will see when we get there and take stereo imagery... It's all good! -------------------- Lyford Rome
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