Coloring Community
What we do:
We color geologic maps
We discuss the maps on Zoom
We learn about Geology
Map files
Fall 2026 Presentation Schedule.
- Zoom link: https://lowercolumbia.zoom.us/j/87077355774
- Coloring maps and color pencils available at the learning commons.
October 7, 2026
Why does the Central Andean Plateau exist at all?
(Continental plateau usually form at collision boundaries like Tibet, not at subduction zones)
Relevant worksheets:
- Cross section of Planet Earth (english), or in Spanish
- The Geology of the World (english), or Spanish version here.
September 30, 2026
The Rise of the Central Andean Plateau in Bolivia: How Earth’s second largest highland plateau helped change the world forever.
Relevant map: - Incapampa syncline.
September 23, 2026
The largest volcanoes on Earth: the story behind Bolivia’s geography and its supervolcanoes
Relevant maps:
- The Supervolcanoes of Bolivia
- The Geography of Bolivia
Maps that add context and understanding to all of the presentations:
- The Geography of South America (added context)
- The Geology of South America (added context)
- The Geology of Pastos Grandes Supervolcano (extra details)
- The Geology of Laguna Colorada (extra details)
(maps are designed to be printed on Legal size (8.5 × 14) paper (USA) or Oficio (Bolivia).
Link for all online presentations and discussions:
Zoom link: https://lowercolumbia.zoom.us/j/87077355774