Late Pleistocene landslide-dammed lakes along the Rio Grande, White Rock Canyon, New Mexico.

Authors :: Reneau, Steven L.
Dethier, David P.
Source :: Geological Society of America Bulletin. Nov96, Vol. 108 Issue 11, p1492. 16p. 5 Black and White Photographs, 3 Charts, 13 Graphs.
Publication Year :: 1996
Abstract: Presents evidence pertaining to the nature, distribution and age of multiple landslide-dammed lakes along the Rio Grande in White Rock Canyon, New Mexico. Lacustrine deposits as evidence for the repeated generation of lakes in White Rock Canyon; Size and duration of late Pleistocene lakes; Outburst flooding; Landslide triggering mechanisms.

Language :: English
ISSN :: 00167606
Volume :: 108
Issue :: 11
Database :: Academic Search Index
Journal :: Geological Society of America Bulletin
Publication Type :: Academic Journal
Accession number :: 9703144790
Full Text :: https://doi.org/10.1130/0016-7606(1996)108<1492:lpldla>2.3.co;2

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