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Coastline and Dune Evolution along the Great Lakes
Author(s)
Timothy G. Fisher;
Timothy G. Fisher
Department of Environmental Sciences, The University of Toledo, 2801 West Bancroft Street, MS #604, Toledo, Ohio 43606-3390, USA
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Edward C. Hansen
Edward C. Hansen
Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences, Hope College, 35 East 12th Street, Holland, Michigan 49423, USA
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Geological Society of America

Volume
508
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ISBN print:
9780813725086
Publication date:
July 01, 2014
Coastline and Dune Evolution along the Great Lakes
Author(s): Timothy G. Fisher, Edward C. Hansen
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1130/SPE508
ISBN (print): 9780813725086
Publisher: Geological Society of America
Published: 2014
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Table of Contents
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IntroductionAuthor(s)Timothy G. Fisher;Timothy G. FisherDepartment of Environmental Sciences, University of Toledo, 2801 West Bancroft Street, MS #604, Toledo, Ohio 43606-3390, USASearch for other works by this author on:Edward C. HansenEdward C. HansenDepartment of Geological and Environmental Sciences, Hope College, Holland, Michigan 49423, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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A previously unrecognized path of early Holocene base flow and elevated discharge from Lake Minong to Lake Chippewa across eastern Upper MichiganAuthor(s)Walter L. Loope;Walter L. LoopeU.S. Geological Survey, Munising, Michigan 49862, USASearch for other works by this author on:Harry M. Jol;Harry M. JolDepartment of Geography and Anthropology, University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire, Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54702, USASearch for other works by this author on:Timothy G. Fisher;Timothy G. FisherDepartment of Environmental Sciences, The University of Toledo, 2801 West Bancroft Street, MS #604, Toledo, Ohio 43606-3390, USASearch for other works by this author on:William L. Blewett;William L. BlewettDepartment of Geography and Earth Science, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, Shippensburg, Pennsylvania 17257, USASearch for other works by this author on:Henry M. Loope;Henry M. LoopeDepartment of Geography, University of Wisconsin–Madison, Madison, Wisconsin 53706, USASearch for other works by this author on:Robert J. LeggRobert J. LeggDepartment of Earth, Environmental and Geographical Sciences, Northern Michigan University, Marquette, Michigan 49855, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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The contemporary elevation of the peak Nipissing phase at outlets of the upper Great LakesAuthor(s)Todd A. Thompson;Todd A. ThompsonIndiana Geological Survey, Indiana University, 611 North Walnut Grove Avenue, Bloomington, Indiana 47405-2208, USASearch for other works by this author on:John W. Johnston;John W. JohnstonDepartment of Physical and Chemical Sciences, University of Toronto Mississauga, 3359 Mississauga Road N, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5L 1C6Search for other works by this author on:Kenneth LepperKenneth LepperOptical Dating and Dosimetry Lab, North Dakota State University, Dept. of Geosciences, P.O. Box 6050/2745, Fargo, North Dakota 58105, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Late Holocene coastal development along the southern shore of Lake Michigan determined by strategic dating of stabilized parabolic dunes and wetlands of the Tolleston BeachAuthor(s)Erin P. Argyilan;Erin P. ArgyilanDepartment of Geosciences, Indiana University Northwest, 3400 Broadway, Marram Hall 236, Gary, Indiana 46408, USASearch for other works by this author on:Kenneth Lepper;Kenneth LepperOptical Dating and Dosimetry Lab, North Dakota State University, Department of Geosciences, 218 Stevens Hall, Fargo, North Dakota 58108, USASearch for other works by this author on:Todd A. ThompsonTodd A. ThompsonIndiana Geological Survey, Indiana University, 611 North Walnut Grove Avenue, Bloomington, Indiana 47405, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Late Holocene dune development and shift in dune-building winds along southern Lake MichiganAuthor(s)Zoran Kilibarda;Zoran KilibardaDepartment of Geosciences, Indiana University Northwest, 3400 Broadway, Gary, Indiana 46408-1197, USASearch for other works by this author on:Ryan Venturelli;Ryan VenturelliDepartment of Geosciences, Indiana University Northwest, 3400 Broadway, Gary, Indiana 46408-1197, USASearch for other works by this author on:Ronald GobleRonald GobleDepartment of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, University of Nebraska–Lincoln, 225 Bessey Hall, P.O. Box 880340, Lincoln, Nebraska 68588-0340, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Dune formation on late Holocene sandy bay barriers along Lake Michigan's Door Peninsula: The importance of increased sediment supply following the Nipissing and Algoma high lake-level phasesAuthor(s)J. Elmo Rawling, III;J. Elmo Rawling, IIIGeography & Geology Program, University of Wisconsin–Platteville, 1 University Plaza, Platteville, Wisconsin 53818, USASearch for other works by this author on:Paul R. HansonPaul R. HansonSchool of Natural Resources, University of Nebraska–Lincoln, 3310 Holdrege St., Lincoln, Nebraska 68583, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Coastal geology and recent origins for Sand Point, Lake SuperiorAuthor(s)Timothy G. Fisher;Timothy G. FisherDepartment of Environmental Sciences, University of Toledo, Toledo Ohio 43606, USASearch for other works by this author on:David E. Krantz;David E. KrantzDepartment of Environmental Sciences, University of Toledo, Toledo Ohio 43606, USASearch for other works by this author on:Mario R. Castaneda;Mario R. CastanedaDepartment of Environmental Sciences, University of Toledo, Toledo Ohio 43606, USASearch for other works by this author on:Walter L. Loope;Walter L. LoopeU.S. Geological Survey Great Lakes Science Center, Munising Biological Station, Sand Point Road, P.O. Box 40, Munising, Michigan 49862, USASearch for other works by this author on:Harry M. Jol;Harry M. JolDepartment of Geography and Anthropology, University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire, 105 Garfield Avenue, P.O. Box 4004, Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54702, USASearch for other works by this author on:Ronald Goble;Ronald GobleDepartment of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, University of Nebraska–Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska 68588, USASearch for other works by this author on:Melinda C. Higley;Melinda C. HigleyDepartment of Environmental Sciences, University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio 43606, USASearch for other works by this author on:Samantha DeWald;Samantha DeWaldDepartment of Environmental Sciences, University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio 43606, USASearch for other works by this author on:Paul R. HansonPaul R. HansonSchool of Natural Resources, University of Nebraska–Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska, 68583, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Sand in lakes and bogs in Allegan County, Michigan, as a proxy for eolian sand transportAuthor(s)Suzanne DeVries-Zimmerman;Suzanne DeVries-ZimmermanDepartment of Geological and Environmental Sciences, Hope College, 35 East 12th Street, Holland, Michigan 49423, USASearch for other works by this author on:Timothy G. Fisher;Timothy G. FisherDepartment of Environmental Sciences, The University of Toledo, 2801 West Bancroft Street, MS #604, Toledo, Ohio 43606-3390, USASearch for other works by this author on:Edward C. Hansen;Edward C. HansenDepartment of Geological and Environmental Sciences, Hope College, 35 East 12th Street, Holland, Michigan 49423, USASearch for other works by this author on:Sarah Dean;Sarah DeanDepartment of Earth Sciences, Rice University, MS-126, 6100 Main Street, Houston, Texas 77005, USASearch for other works by this author on:Svante BjörckSvante BjörckDepartment of Geology, Quaternary Sciences, Lund University, Sölveg. 12, SE-22362 Lund, SwedenSearch for other works by this author on:
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Elucidating paleo dune activity and timing from wetlands in the lee of coastal sand dunes, Grand Mere Lakes, Michigan, USAAuthor(s)Barbara E. Hanes;Barbara E. HanesDepartment of Environmental Sciences, University of Toledo, 2801 West Bancroft Street, MS #604, Toledo, Ohio 43606-3390, USASearch for other works by this author on:Timothy G. Fisher;Timothy G. FisherDepartment of Environmental Sciences, University of Toledo, 2801 West Bancroft Street, MS #604, Toledo, Ohio 43606-3390, USASearch for other works by this author on:Richard H. Becker;Richard H. BeckerDepartment of Environmental Sciences, University of Toledo, 2801 West Bancroft Street, MS #604, Toledo, Ohio 43606-3390, USASearch for other works by this author on:James M. Martin-HaydenJames M. Martin-HaydenDepartment of Environmental Sciences, University of Toledo, 2801 West Bancroft Street, MS #604, Toledo, Ohio 43606-3390, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Temporally constrained eolian sand signals and their relationship to climate, Oxbow Lake, Saugatuck, MichiganAuthor(s)Kira Baca;Kira BacaDepartment of Environmental Sciences, University of Toledo, 2801 West Bancroft Street, MS #604, Toledo, Ohio 43560-3390, USASearch for other works by this author on:Timothy G. Fisher;Timothy G. FisherDepartment of Environmental Sciences, University of Toledo, 2801 West Bancroft Street, MS #604, Toledo, Ohio 43560-3390, USASearch for other works by this author on:Johan F. GottgensJohan F. GottgensDepartment of Environmental Sciences, University of Toledo, 2801 West Bancroft Street, MS #604, Toledo, Ohio 43560-3390, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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The role of extratropical cyclones in shaping dunes along southern and southeastern Lake MichiganAuthor(s)Brian Yurk;Brian YurkDepartment of Mathematics, Hope College, 27 Graves Place, Holland, Michigan 49423, USASearch for other works by this author on:Edward C. Hansen;Edward C. HansenDepartment of Geological and Environmental Sciences, Hope College, 35 E. 12th Street, Holland, Michigan 49423, USASearch for other works by this author on:Suzanne DeVries-Zimmerman;Suzanne DeVries-ZimmermanDepartment of Geological and Environmental Sciences, Hope College, 35 E. 12th Street, Holland, Michigan 49423, USASearch for other works by this author on:Zoran Kilibarda;Zoran KilibardaDepartment of Geosciences, Indiana University Northwest, 3400 Broadway, Gary, Indiana 46408-1197, USASearch for other works by this author on:Deanna van Dijk;Deanna van DijkDepartment of Geology, Geography and Environmental Studies, Calvin College, North Hall, 1740 Knollcrest Circle SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546-4403, USASearch for other works by this author on:Brian Bodenbender;Brian BodenbenderDepartment of Geological and Environmental Sciences, Hope College, 35 E. 12th Street, Holland, Michigan 49423, USASearch for other works by this author on:Austin Krehel;Austin KrehelDepartment of Geological and Environmental Sciences, Hope College, 35 E. 12th Street, Holland, Michigan 49423, USASearch for other works by this author on:Timothy PenningsTimothy PenningsMathematics Department, Davenport University, 415 E. Fulton Street, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Short- and long-term perspectives on the evolution of a Lake Michigan foreduneAuthor(s)Deanna van DijkDeanna van DijkDepartment of Geology, Geography and Environmental Studies, Calvin College, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Using remote sensing and geospatial analysis to understand changes to Lake Michigan dunesAuthor(s)Abigail Belford;Abigail BelfordDepartment of Geology, Geography and Environmental Studies, Calvin College, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546, USASearch for other works by this author on:Seth D. Kenbeek;Seth D. KenbeekDepartment of Geography, University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon 97403, USASearch for other works by this author on:Jason VanHorn;Jason VanHornDepartment of Geology, Geography and Environmental Studies, Calvin College, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546, USASearch for other works by this author on:Deanna van DijkDeanna van DijkDepartment of Geology, Geography and Environmental Studies, Calvin College, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546, USASearch for other works by this author on: