Geologists from the Illinois State Geological Survey have been mapping underground features and structures in order to gain a better understanding of the earth’s physical structure, the area’s deep history and how those facets affect modern life.
From left, Will Lenihan, Nick Karahalios, Riley Balikian and Kisa Mwakanyamale of the Illinois State Geological Survey pause while surveying Mount Greenwood Cemetery late last year using ground penetrating radar. They survey turned up several surprises, researchers said.
In recent years, the agency has produced a series of geological maps of south Chicagoland, including the Sag Bridge Quadrangle, and the quadrangles of the Frankfort, Mokena, Romeoville, Joliet, Tinley Park, Palos Park, Steger, Harvey, Calumet City, and Blue Island areas. The maps chart landforms and the sediments beneath them.According to ISGS research scientist Andrew C.
They also have new tools such as ground penetrating radar, which uses electromagnetic radiation pulses to create images of the subsurface. ISGS scientists brought this technology last fall to study Blue Island and other areas.
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