Field Trip T6 – Central Apennine – Maiella

Description

Excellent continuous exposures of Oligocene to Miocene carbonate ramp deposits along the Majella NNW flank (e.g. Orfento and S. Bartolomeo valleys), allow to investigate facies changes both along and across the ramp environment.

The field trip will analyse the spectacular submarine dune field developing during the Chattian and the Burdigalian. Relationships among sedimentary structures and depositional processes, among stratigraphic architecture and syn/post-depositional tectonics are investigated and discussed. Moreover, extensive well known bitumen shows, found both along fractured zones and in the rock matrix, are analysed and possible controlling factors are discussed.

Logistics

The trip will start from Matera and will end in Rome. Participants are advised to plan their return flight from Rome or Pescara airports.

The fieldtrip is planned as few minutes walks for reaching outcrops. The excursion take place at relatively mid altitude (700 – 2000 m), all the participants require comfortable walking boots, a waterproof jacket is essential. In September, the weather is relatively stable although quick changes with rain are possible.

Number of participants

min 8 – max 14

Cost

300 Euros (inclusive of transport, accommodation, meals and material)