A Hidden Continent in Harriman State Park

"A Hidden Continent in Harriman State Park" was a talk given by geologist Dr. Alexander Gates of Rutgers University at the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference headquarters in Mahwah, NJ in April 2024.
Dr. Gates explores the geological wonders of the Hudson Highlands, journeying through time and delving into the history of the region's mountains, once home to the highest mountains in the world and the ancient continent of Rodinia. Dr. Gates discusses how volcanic deposits, ancient collisions, and major fault lines have shaped the landscape and history we see today.
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About the speaker:
Alexander Gates is a Distinguished Service Professor and former Vice Chancellor at Rutgers University, Newark. He has been at Rutgers University for 37 years and served as Chair of Earth & Environmental Sciences for 20 years. Dr. Gates earned his PhD from Virginia Tech in Structural Geology with specialization in faults. Gates was a Senior Scientist with the NY Geological Survey in charge of the Hudson Highlands. His team has produced 8 bedrock geology quadrangle maps (~320 square miles) of the region. Gates also has extensive experience in Geoscience and STEM education especially for students from minority groups underrepresented in STEM. He is the author of 9 books and 82 professional papers and has edited 11 professional volumes. Gates has received 26 professional awards.