The Rocky Mountains is one of the most breathtaking landscapes found in America, and learning how this massive structure was formed will be one task that an Augusta State University professor and his students will soon undertake.

On August 2, Dr. Christian Poppeliers, assistant professor of physics, and four ASU students will travel to the Rocky Mountain range to spend two weeks collecting magnetic data that will help them find fault lines in the region. The team will then use the data to form geological maps and to see how the mountains were formed.

Dr. Poppeliers and his students will present their results at the Geological Society of America’s convention in Houston, Texas, this December.

For additional information on this topic or to arrange an interview with Dr. Christian Poppeliers, contact Danielle Harris, media relations specialist, in ASU’s Office of Public Relations and Publications at 706-667-4821.

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