GEO SBA 
METHODOLOGY
HOW: The study area was visited and observed with the aid of a camera. Sketches were made of the features observed using pencil. Measurements of the rocks and velocity of the river were taken using a tape measure and a ball. The Spanish River is located on the northern part of Portland, Jamaica. Several localities along the Spanish River were visited. Information on the features that were observed was given to us by the geologist.
WHEN: February 7,2014.
WHERE: Spanish River, Portland.
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PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS OF DATA Portland is located on Jamaica's northeast coast with St.Thomas to the south and St.Mary to the west. The capital is port Antonio, which has natural double harbours. Portland is one of the most rural parishes of Jamaica and home to some of the islands most spectacular beaches. It extends from the highest peaks of Blue Mountains at 7,402 feet above sea level down to the Caribbean Sea. It is said to be Jamaica's most beautiful parish. Portland covers an area of about 314 square miles, Making it Jamaica's 7th largest parish. Some of the major towns in the parish are Buff Bay, Hope Bay, Manchioneal and St.Margaret's Bay. In the direct path of northeast trade winds, the Blue Mountain traps the moisture, causing the parish to have the highest rainfall on the island. Much of the interior of the parish is inaccessible because of the thick rain forests and lush vegetation. The coastline of this beautiful parish is dotted with caves, bays, rivers and waterfalls. There are 14 caves, including those at Buff Bay, Orange Bay, Hope Bay, Port Antonio, Boston Bay, Innis Bay and Nonsuch. There are 17 rivers, the largest being the Rio Grande, Buff Bay and Hector's River. Some of Portland's beautiful waterfalls can be found at Reach Falls and Somerset Falls. The parish also boasts the Blue Lagoon, believed to be the crater of an extinct volcano.
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HOW: The study area was visited and observed with the aid of a camera. Sketches were made of the features observed using pencil. Measurements of the rocks and velocity of the river were taken using a tape measure and a ball. The Spanish River is located on the northern part of Portland, Jamaica. Several localities along the Spanish River were visited. Information on the features that were observed was given to us by the geologist.
WHEN: February 7,2014.
WHERE: Spanish River, Portland.
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PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS OF DATA Portland is located on Jamaica's northeast coast with St.Thomas to the south and St.Mary to the west. The capital is port Antonio, which has natural double harbours. Portland is one of the most rural parishes of Jamaica and home to some of the islands most spectacular beaches. It extends from the highest peaks of Blue Mountains at 7,402 feet above sea level down to the Caribbean Sea. It is said to be Jamaica's most beautiful parish. Portland covers an area of about 314 square miles, Making it Jamaica's 7th largest parish. Some of the major towns in the parish are Buff Bay, Hope Bay, Manchioneal and St.Margaret's Bay. In the direct path of northeast trade winds, the Blue Mountain traps the moisture, causing the parish to have the highest rainfall on the island. Much of the interior of the parish is inaccessible because of the thick rain forests and lush vegetation. The coastline of this beautiful parish is dotted with caves, bays, rivers and waterfalls. There are 14 caves, including those at Buff Bay, Orange Bay, Hope Bay, Port Antonio, Boston Bay, Innis Bay and Nonsuch. There are 17 rivers, the largest being the Rio Grande, Buff Bay and Hector's River. Some of Portland's beautiful waterfalls can be found at Reach Falls and Somerset Falls. The parish also boasts the Blue Lagoon, believed to be the crater of an extinct volcano.
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