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Earth Sciences Field Trip: Crystal Mountain 2010 Pre-Trip Information 1

University of Queensland, School of Earth Sciences

ERTH 3020 ERTH3001

Crystal Mountain Field Trip 2012

Pre-Trip Information for ERTH3020

1. Overview

This document provides important information relating to ERTH3020. Students also doing

ERTH3001 should make themselves aware of specific requirements for that course. Note that

all students will be required to read and sign off on an additional HSE document.

Course Overlap

Students doing both courses will concentrate on ERTH3001 on Saturday, and a mix of

ERTH3020 and ERTH3001 on Sunday and Monday. Students doing just ERTH3020 are

encouraged to gain some exposure to the geological mapping. (We will arrange an overview tour

with Paulo or an ERTH3001 tutor).

2. ERTH3020 Content

The purpose of the field trip is to gain familiarity with several geophysical techniques (magnetics,

electrical resistivity, seismic refraction). The magnetic results will be incorporated into a

geological interpretation of the area. The resistivity and seismic experiments are mainly for

demonstration, but will provide some localised interpretations.

In the field students will work in groups.

Data Integrity

Field data are extremely valuable. It is critical that you take care to fully annotate all data sheets.

You will be responsible for the security of your data until we return to university next week.Please take care of it.

Magnetics

Each group will acquire a number of lines of magnetic data. Students doing just ERTH3020

should plan on acquiring at least one session of magnetics each day. Students doing both

ERTH3020 and ERTH3001 should expect to do a session of magnetics on each of Sunday and

Monday.

A field plot of each lin will be done in the evening to assist in planning for the next day.

Electrical Resistivity

It is planned to carry out some Electrical Resistivity soundings, using the Schlumberger Array.There is risk associated with this experiment. Do not approach the resistivity experiment if you

have not been inducted.


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Seismic Refraction

Seismic refraction is primarily aimed at determining the seismic velocities and thicknesses of

near surface layers. The practical introduction on the field trip will make our subsequentclassroom study much more meaningful.

We will be using a subset of a production system developed in the R&D division at Velseis. The

system (VEGAS) is innovative in that each field node is a small Linux computer. John

McMonagle (Senior R&D Geophysicist from Velseis) will be driving the system for us, assisted

by Stu Fletcher. Please take this opportunity to learn as much as possible.

3. Field Trip Logistics

Supervisors: ERTH3020 Steve Hearn, Stewart Fletcher, John McMonagle

ERTH3001 Paulo Vasconceles and Tutors

Departure from UQ (from Vice-Chancellors Place bus station, St Lucia):

Saturday May 5: 07:00am

Breakfast and dinner will be at Warwick RSL. Packed lunch will be provided Sunday and

Monday. All students will be in the field during the day. Upon return to Warwick in the late

afternoon, students will shower, and go to the Warwick RSL for dinner and work on maps/ and

data plotting. All students will return to camp on buses. No alcohol is permitted at the camp

site. Please be considerate of others and keep quiet once people are turning in for the night.

Return to UQ: Monday, May 7, ETA: 9 pm.

Student Transport: Bus

Accommodation: Camping at Warwick Show ground, showers and toilets available.

Food: On Saturday Students need to bring lunch and water.Catering provided in Warwick from dinner on Saturday through to lunch

on Monday. This is covered by the fee you have already paid. Bring any

additional snacks, fruit, etc that you might need. We will not be visiting

supermarket while in Warwick.

4. Student Equipment Requirements

Students are required to bring the following items relating to personal health and safety:

Sleeping bag; mattress (if required); torch, personal toiletries

Tent or swag if sleeping outside main shed.

Field clothes including sturdy shoes, hat, waterproof raincoat or jacket, warm clothes.

Long dense weave trousers (e.g. jeans) recommended for protection against scratches andbites.

Field pack including sunblock; personal water container (1.5 litre minimum), insect

repellant.

Torch


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Items relating to course work.

Notebook, pens, pencils, eraser, ruler, calculator.

Suggested geological equipment for 3001 students: compass, geopick, hand lenses,

magnet pen, field notebook, mapping pens/pencils (e.g., 0.05 or 0.1 Pentel permanent

markers), mapping board per group of 3-4.

5. Health and Safety

Note that all students will be required to read and sign off on an additional HSE document. A

few core points are emphasised here.

Emergency Measures

Emergency services number is 000. Depending on location vehicle may be required to

travel to area with coverage.

Vehicles (bus or 4WD) will be available for emergency evacuations.

First aid kits will be available in vehicles.

General Hazard Control Procedures

If you have a medical condition that may impact on field safety you must advise a staff

member prior to departure. Advise staff of special dietary requirements.

All accidents occurring during the field trip must be reported to a staff member, even if

minor.

Serious accidents and emergencies must be reported immediately.

Any potential hazards identified during the trip must be reported to staff.

Students must act responsibly and at all times follow instructions of UQ staff.

Fitness for work.

Drugs and alcohol are strictly prohibited in the field, in vehicles and at the camp site.

Ensure that you get a good nights sleep each night.

Do not over indulge in alcohol in the evening - this will lead to dehydration, fatigue, and

loss of concentration.

Exposure to Heat

Protect yourself from strong direct sunlight and apply sunblock

Wear loose-fitting, porous clothing and a broad-brimmed hat

Do not carry out heavy physical tasks in hot humid weather unless you are conditioned tothe activity and conditions.

Carry a water bottle and drink when thirsty

Neverconsume alcohol in the field as this increases fluid loss.

Cease working and move to shade if affected by heat.

Exposure to Cold.


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Wear warm, windproof and waterproof clothing as required.

Eat adequate food before departure

Take adequate food and drink into the field

Take shelter in the event of bad weather

Poisonous snakes, spiders, centipedes, scorpions, ticks etc.

Control Measures:

Never deliberately approach or disturb snakes.

Wear sturdy footwear. Long dense weave trousers recommended.

Never put hands etc into hollow logs, holes etc without careful inspection

Use caution when traversing thick vegetation, and when moving rocks, logs etc.

In the event of snake bite carry out the following procedures:

Immobilise, rest and reassure the casualty

Apply a pressure immobilisation bandage firm enough to compress tissue but not so tight asto restrict blood flow. Bandage from bite to fingers or toes and then back up limb to armpit

or groin. .

Do not wash off venom as this will assist identification.

Do not cut the bitten area.

Do not use a tourniquet style bandage which constricts blood flow.

Apply splint. Do not remove bandage or splint once applied.

Do not attempt to catch the snake.

Where possible memorise the snakes appearance to assist identification.

If possible bring transport to casualty.

Seek immediate medical aid.

In the event of bite by funnel-web spider:

Rest and reassure the casualty


Apply immobilisation bandage as for snake bite

Seek medical aid immediately

In the event of a bite by other spiders, scorpion, or centipede:

Rest and reassure the casualty


Apply cold compress if available

Seek medical aid immediately

In the event of a bite by a tick:

If in the ear seek medical aid

Otherwise kill the tick by applying insect repellant, methylated spirits, kerosene, or vaseline

to asphyxiate the insect

Remove the tick with tweezers being careful not to leave parts of the tick in the skin.

Apply antiseptic to the bitten area.


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Carefully search for other ticks particularly in the hair, behind ears and in other body

crevices.

Use of Geophysical Equipment

Take care when carrying equipment over rough ground. Do not attempt to carry equipment

which is too heavy for you.

Always act responsibly, do not distract others, adhere to all signalling procedures.

Do not touch cabling or equipment which is being used by another student group.

Seismic Surveying- Take care when using sledgehammer. DO NOT attempt to use a hammer

which is too heavy for you to lift easily. Ensure the base plate is firmly bedded before

applying heavy blows.

Electrical Surveying High voltages are used. DO NOT participate in electrical

geophysical work unless you have had a full explanation of safety procedures, and

understand these procedures. Never activate a current circuit, or touch a current electrode

until the appropriate signal is given. If in doubt about the status of the crew, assume that the

situation is unsafe.

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