Van Hise Rock, Rock formation in Excelsior, US.
The Van Hise Rock formation presents exposed layers of pink-purple quartzite, revealing geological structures from the Precambrian period in the Baraboo Hills.
Charles Van Hise utilized this rock formation in the 1890s to demonstrate fundamental principles of structural geology, leading to advancements in understanding metamorphic processes.
Multiple generations of geology students and researchers from the University of Wisconsin have conducted field studies at this geological site since the nineteenth century.
The rock formation stands along Wisconsin Highway 136, with a dedicated wayside parking area providing direct access for geological observations.
The quartzite outcrop displays visible evidence of a 1.6-billion-year-old fold in Earth's crust, making it a reference point for geological education.
Location: Excelsior
GPS coordinates: 43.48935,-89.91531
Latest update: March 7, 2025 06:30
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