Geology and desert fieldwork in Oman

Collecting geological data in the desert of east-central Oman is very different from working in temperate countries. The fieldwork depends largely on traditional methods, combined with the advantage of modern aids such as the Global Positioning System and radio communication. The information gained on the ground, followed up by modern laboratory and computing techniques in the UK, is being used to shed light on the sedimentological and structural evolution of this fascinating area.