The team had a productive day of practice, describing 4 pits (2 as individuals, 2 as a team) in and around the towns of Redfield and Doland. Our day started with a Haplustoll formed in Alluvium on a stream terrace of the James River.
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| Haplustoll formed in alluvium on a stream terrace of the James River |
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| Goldy looks on as our judgers share differences of opinion on horizon nomenclature |
We then ventured into the Lake Dakota lacustrine plain to describe a Natrustoll formed in lacustrine sediments:
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| Columnar structure pokes out from below a surficial horizon |
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| Natrustoll formed in lacustrine sediments on the Glacial Lake Dakota Plain |
The team wrapped up the day with two pits formed in till just north of the town of Doland SD.
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| An Argiustoll formed in James Lobe till over Pierre shale residuum. |
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| Fantastic pendants on coarse fragments |
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| Stones exposed at surface of pasture in James Lobe stagnation moraine landscape |
The day ended with a team meal and a social night with bowling, darts and pool provided for all attending schools at Starters Lanes in Redfield. Thanks to all of our hosts for what has already been an excellent experience!
