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Walk with Jeri Jones, Geologist
Volume I, The Geology of York
County
Take a tour of York County through the eyes of a geologist. Walk on
a layer of sandstone that dates back to 200 million years ago, or
examine a fault that may have produced an earthquake. Not many
people realize that York County did have volcanoes some 800 million
years ago, but Jeri will examine these and other highlights.
1995,
20 minutes
Volume II, The Delta Story
Jeri Jones explores Delta, Pennsylvania, the town that slate built.
Delta, a small town on the Mason-Dixon line of Pennsylvania and
Maryland, contains a rich heritage of a mining era that reaches back
to the late 1700's. Judged as the best slate in the world in 1850,
the Peach Bottom Slate has been used worldwide as a building stone.
Today, some 17 abandoned quarries are still visible along "Slate
Ridge." The area residents take pride in sharing their rich heritage
as reflected in this video.
1996,
20 minutes
Volume III, Triassic Park
Jeri Jones investigates the evidence of dinosaurs' existence that
were found in the last 170 years in York and Adams Counties. See
footprints and tracks of several species that roamed through
northern York and Adams Counties 208 million years ago. The key
sites are visited with interviews from property owners, Dr. Roger
Cuffrey State Museum.
2000,
20 minutes
DVD: $19.95/each or all three on one DVD for $40.00 (save $19.85)
VHS: $24.95/each or all three on one VHS for $50.00 (save $24.85)
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