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Geochronology Summer School Geo-Hydro-Ecology in High Mountain Environments A 1-day field trip to geobiologically and geohydrochemically interesting aquatic Ecosystems in the Jöri Catchment for Participants of the Geochronology Summer School and Guests Friday, September 8, 2017 Guided by Kurt Hanselmann ETHZ, Dept. for Earth Sciences, Climate Geology / Geomicrobiology and swiss i-research & training, Zürich Locations Davos Platz – Wägerhus - Jöri Lakes. Map: LK 1:25000, Nr. 1197, Davos Topics High altitude research, Bio-geo-chemical cycles, Weathering and erosion patterns in gneiss, Weathering and soil formation, Alpine water resources, Geology of the Silvretta nappe, Low temperature geochemistry, Evolution of mountain lakes, Modern and ancient nutrient fertilization and cycling in remote high altitude aquatic ecosystems, Hydrologic changes in glacial retreat areas of the Jöri lake catchment. Meeting point Bus departs at 08.55 from Davos Dorf. Trip back: Davos-Dorf dep. at 18.06, arrival in Klosters 18.33 Costs Prepaid with the geochronology course fees are the bus ticket to Wägerhus, including the special alpine pass road fee, the train tickets to and from Davos Platz and the backpack lunches. Fitness Walking on rough mountainous terrain and working in the field for 8 hrs Clothing Good mountain walking boots, layers of cloths for warm, sunny as well as for rainy, cold weather Insurance Is the responsibility of each participant, incl. REGA Enrolment within the geochronology course Preparation Field guides (pdf) will be made available for enrolled participants via the internet. Participants 20 + Guests. The field trip will be done together with Geography Master- und Bachelor students. Information [email protected] phone: 044 633 9288
