Quaternary Nonglacial Geology

Includes 5 topical chapters covering paleoclimates, dating methods, volcanism, tephrochronology, and Pacific margin tephrochronologic correlation, and 15 chapters of regional synthesis covering: the Pacific margin; the Columbia Plateau; the Snake River Plain; the major pluvial lakes of the Great Basin; the Basin and Range in California, Arizona, and New Mexico; the Colorado Plateau; the Southern and Central Rocky Mountains; the Northern and Southern Great Plains, Osage Plains, and Interior Highlands; the Lower Mississippi Valley; the Gulf of Mexico Coastal Plain and Florida; the Appalachian Highlands and Interior Low Plateaus; and the Atlantic Coastal Plain. A large, full-color geologic map of the Quaternary deposits of the Lower Mississippi Valley, in addition to correlation charts, tables, and cross-sections relating to other chapters, is also included.
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Table of Contents
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IntroductionAuthor(s)Roger B. MorrisonRoger B. MorrisonMorrison and Associates, 13150 West Ninth Avenue, Golden, Colorado 80401Search for other works by this author on:
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Topical Chapters
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Quaternary paleoclimatesAuthor(s)Terah L. Smiley;Terah L. SmileyDepartment of Geosciences (Emeritus), University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona 85721Search for other works by this author on:Reid A. Bryson;Reid A. BrysonCenter for Climatic Research, University of Wisconsin at Madison, Madison, Wisconsin 53706Search for other works by this author on:James E. King;James E. KingCarnegie Museum of Natural History, Pittsburg, PA 15213Search for other works by this author on:George J. Kukla;George J. KuklaLamont-Doherty Geological Observatory of Columbia University, Palisades, New York 10964Search for other works by this author on:George I. SmithGeorge I. SmithU.S. Geological Survey, Branch of Sedimentary Processes, 345 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park, California 94025Search for other works by this author on:
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Dating methods applicable to the QuaternaryAuthor(s)John N. Rosholt;John N. RosholtU.S. Geological Survey, MS 963, Box 25046, Denver Federal Center, Denver, Colorado 80225Search for other works by this author on:Steven M. Colman;Steven M. ColmanU.S. Geological Survey, Woods Hole, Massachusetts 02543Search for other works by this author on:Minze Stuiver;Minze StuiverDepartment of Geological Sciences and Quaternary Research Center, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 98195Search for other works by this author on:Paul E. Damon;Paul E. DamonDepartment of Geosciences, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona 85721Search for other works by this author on:Charles W. Naeser;Charles W. NaeserU.S. Geological Survey, MS 424, Box 25046, Denver Federal Center, Denver, Colorado 80225Search for other works by this author on:Nancy D. Naeser;Nancy D. NaeserU.S. Geological Survey, MS 424, Box 25046, Denver Federal Center, Denver, Colorado 80225Search for other works by this author on:Barney J. Szabo;Barney J. SzaboU.S. Geological Survey, MS 424, Box 25046, Denver Federal Center, Denver, Colorado 80225Search for other works by this author on:Daniel R. Muhs;Daniel R. MuhsU.S. Geological Survey, MS 424, Box 25046, Denver Federal Center, Denver, Colorado 80225Search for other works by this author on:Joseph C. Liddicoat;Joseph C. LiddicoatUniversity of California, Santa Cruz, California 95064Search for other works by this author on:Steven L. Forman;Steven L. FormanInstitute of Arctic and Alpine Research and Department of Geological Sciences, University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado 80309Search for other works by this author on:Michael N. Machette;Michael N. MachetteU.S. Geological Survey, MS 913, Box 25046, Denver Federal Center, Denver, Colorado 80225Search for other works by this author on:Kenneth L. PierceKenneth L. PierceU.S. Geological Survey, MS 913, Box 25046, Denver Federal Center, Denver, Colorado 80225Search for other works by this author on:
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Quaternary volcanism in the western conterminous United StatesAuthor(s)Robert G. Luedke;Robert G. LuedkeU.S. Geological Survey, National Center, Reston, Virginia 22092Search for other works by this author on:Robert L. SmithRobert L. SmithU.S. Geological Survey, 2943-C Fulton Avenue, Sacramento, California 95821Search for other works by this author on:
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Quaternary tephrochronologyAuthor(s)Andrei M. Sarna-Wojcicki;Andrei M. Sarna-WojcickiBranch of Western Regional Geology, U.S. Geological Survey, MS 975, 345 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park, California 94025Search for other works by this author on:Jonathan O. DavisJonathan O. DavisDesert Research Institute, University of Nevada, P.O. Box 60220, Reno, Nevada 89557Search for other works by this author on:
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Tephrochronologic correlation of upper Neogene sediments along the Pacific margin, conterminous United StatesAuthor(s)A. M. Sarna-Wojcicki;A. M. Sarna-WojcickiU.S. Geological Survey, 345 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park, California 94025Search for other works by this author on:K. R. Lajoie;K. R. LajoieU.S. Geological Survey, 345 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park, California 94025Search for other works by this author on:C. E. Meyer;C. E. MeyerU.S. Geological Survey, 345 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park, California 94025Search for other works by this author on:D. P. Adam;D. P. AdamU.S. Geological Survey, 345 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park, California 94025Search for other works by this author on:H. J. RieckH. J. RieckU.S. Geological Survey, 2255 North Gemini Drive, Flagstaff, Arizona 86001Search for other works by this author on:
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Regional Chapters
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Quaternary Geology of the Columbia PlateauAuthor(s)Victor R. Baker;Victor R. BakerDepartment of Geosciences, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona 85721Search for other works by this author on:Bruce N. Bjornstad;Bruce N. BjornstadBattelle Pacific Northwest Laboratories, P.O. Box 999, Richland, Washington 99352Search for other works by this author on:Alan J. Busacca;Alan J. BusaccaDepartment of Agronomy and Soils, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington 99164-6420Search for other works by this author on:Karl R. Fecht;Karl R. FechtWestinghouse Hanford Co., PO. Box 1970, Richland, Washington 99352Search for other works by this author on:E. P. Kiver;E. P. KiverDepartment of Geology, Eastern Washington University, Cheney, Washington 99004Search for other works by this author on:Ula L. Moody;Ula L. MoodyPhysical Science Department, Western Oregon State College, Monmouth, Oregon 97361Search for other works by this author on:James G. Rigby;James G. RigbyNevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, University of Nevada at Reno, Reno, Nevada 89577-0088Search for other works by this author on:D. F. Stradling;D. F. StradlingDepartment of Geography, Eastern Washington University, Cheney, Washington 99004Search for other works by this author on:Ann M. TallmanAnn M. TallmanWestinghouse Hanford Co., P.O. Box 1970, Richland Washington 99352Search for other works by this author on:
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Quaternary geology and structural history of the Snake River Plain, Idaho and OregonAuthor(s)Harold E. MaldeHarold E. MaldeU.S. Geological Survey, MS 913, Box 25046, Denver Federal Center, Denver, Colorado 80225Search for other works by this author on:
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Quaternary stratigraphic, hydrologic, and climatic history of the Great Basin, with emphasis on Lakes Lahontan, Bonneville, and TecopaAuthor(s)Roger B. MorrisonRoger B. MorrisonMorrison and Associates, 13150 West Ninth Avenue, Golden, Colorado 80401Search for other works by this author on:
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Quaternary geology of the Basin and Range Province in CaliforniaAuthor(s)John C. Dohrenwend;John C. DohrenwendU.S. Geological Survey, 345 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park, California 94025Search for other works by this author on:William B. Bull;William B. BullGeosciences Department, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona 85721Search for other works by this author on:Leslie D. McFadden;Leslie D. McFaddenDepartment of Geology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87131Search for other works by this author on:George I. Smith;George I. SmithU.S. Geological Survey, 345 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park, California 94025Search for other works by this author on:Roger S. U. Smith;Roger S. U. SmithExploration Research and Services Division, Conoco Incorporated, 1000 South Pine Street, Ponca City, Oklahoma 74603Search for other works by this author on:Stephen G. WellsStephen G. WellsDepartment of Geology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87131Search for other works by this author on:
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Quaternary geology of the southern Basin and Range ProvinceAuthor(s)Roger B. MorrisonRoger B. MorrisonMorrison and Associates, 13150 West Ninth Avenue, Golden, Colorado 80401Search for other works by this author on:
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Quaternary geology of the Colorado PlateauAuthor(s)Peter C. Patton;Peter C. PattonDepartment of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Wesleyan University, Middletown, Connecticut 06457Search for other works by this author on:Norma Biggar;Norma BiggarWoodward-Clyde Consultants, 500 12th Street, Suite 100, Oakland, California 94607Search for other works by this author on:Christopher D. Condit;Christopher D. ConditDepartment of Geology and Geography, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts 01003Search for other works by this author on:Mary L. Gillam;Mary L. GillamDepartment of Geological Sciences, University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado 80309Search for other works by this author on:David W. Love;David W. LoveNew Mexico Bureau of Mines and Mineral Resources, Socorro, New Mexico 87801Search for other works by this author on:Michael N. Machette;Michael N. MachetteU.S. Geological Survey, Box 25046, Denver Federal Center, Denver, Colorado 80225Search for other works by this author on:Larry Mayer;Larry MayerGeology Department, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio 45056Search for other works by this author on:Roger B. Morrison;Roger B. MorrisonMorrison and Associates, 13150 West Ninth Avenue, Golden, Colorado 80401Search for other works by this author on:John N. RosholtJohn N. RosholtU.S. Geological Survey, Box 25046, Denver Federal Center, Denver, Colorado 80225Search for other works by this author on:
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Quaternary history of some southern and central Rocky Mountain basinsAuthor(s)Marith C. Reheis;Marith C. ReheisU.S. Geological Survey, Box 25046, Denver Federal Center, Denver, Colorado 80225Search for other works by this author on:Robert C. Palmquist;Robert C. PalmquistDepartment of Earth Sciences, Northwest Wyoming Community College, Powell Wyoming 82435Search for other works by this author on:Sherry S. Agard;Sherry S. AgardU.S. Geological Survey, Box 25046, Denver Federal Center, Denver, Colorado 80225Search for other works by this author on:Cheryl Jaworowski;Cheryl JaworowskiDepartment of Geology; University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming 82070Search for other works by this author on:Brainerd Mears, Jr.;Brainerd Mears, Jr.Department of Geology; University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming 82070Search for other works by this author on:Richard F. Madole;Richard F. MadoleU.S. Geological Survey, Box 25046, Denver Federal Center, Denver, Colorado 80225Search for other works by this author on:Alan R. Nelson;Alan R. NelsonU.S. Geological Survey and U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Box 25046, Denver Federal Center, Denver, Colorado 80225Search for other works by this author on:Gerald D. OsbornGerald D. OsbornDepartment of Geology, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Quaternary geology of the Northern Great PlainsAuthor(s)William J. Wayne;William J. WayneDepartment of Geology, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska 68588Search for other works by this author on:James S. Aber;James S. AberEarth Science Department, Emporia State University, Emporia, Kansas 66801Search for other works by this author on:Sherry S. Agard;Sherry S. AgardU.S. Geological Survey, Box 25046, Denver Federal Center, Denver, Colorado 80225Search for other works by this author on:Robert N. Bergantino;Robert N. BergantinoMontana Bureau of Mines and Geology, Butte, Montana 59701Search for other works by this author on:John P. Bluemle;John P. BluemleNorth Dakota Geological Survey, 600 E. Boulevard Ave., Bismarck, North Dakota 58205Search for other works by this author on:Donald A. Coates;Donald A. CoatesU.S. Geological Survey, Box 25046, Denver Federal Center, Denver, Colorado 80225Search for other works by this author on:Maurice E. Cooley;Maurice E. CooleyWater Resources Division, U.S. Geological Survey, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82071Search for other works by this author on:Richard F. Madole;Richard F. MadoleU.S. Geological Survey, Box 25046, Denver Federal Center, Denver, Colorado 80225Search for other works by this author on:James E. Martin;James E. MartinSouth Dakota Geological Survey and South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, Rapid City, South Dakota 57701Search for other works by this author on:Brainerd Mears, Jr.;Brainerd Mears, Jr.Department of Geology, University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming 82071Search for other works by this author on:Roger B. Morrison;Roger B. MorrisonMorrison and Associates, 13150 West 9th Avenue, Golden, Colorado 80401Search for other works by this author on:Wayne M. SutherlandWayne M. SutherlandWyoming Geological Survey, Laramie, Wyoming 82071Search for other works by this author on:
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Quaternary geology of the Southern Great Plains and an adjacent segment of the Rolling PlainsAuthor(s)Thomas C. Gustavson;Thomas C. GustavsonBureau of Economic Geology, University of Texas, Austin, Texas 78713Search for other works by this author on:Robert W. Baumgardner, Jr.;Robert W. Baumgardner, Jr.Bureau of Economic Geology, University of Texas, Austin, Texas 78713Search for other works by this author on:S. Christopher Caran;S. Christopher CaranBureau of Economic Geology, University of Texas, Austin, Texas 78713Search for other works by this author on:Vance T. Holliday;Vance T. HollidayDepartment of Geography, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin 53706Search for other works by this author on:Harold H. Mehnert;Harold H. MehnertU.S. Geological Survey, MS 913, Box 25046, Denver Federal Center, Denver, Colorado 80225Search for other works by this author on:J. Michael O’Neill;J. Michael O’NeillU.S. Geological Survey, MS 913, Box 25046, Denver Federal Center, Denver, Colorado 80225Search for other works by this author on:C. C. Reeves, Jr.C. C. Reeves, Jr.Department of Geosciences, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas 79409Search for other works by this author on:
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Quaternary geology of the Osage Plains and Interior HighlandsAuthor(s)Richard F. Madole;Richard F. MadoleU.S. Geological Survey, MS 966, Box 25046, Denver Federal Center, Denver, Colorado 80225Search for other works by this author on:C. Reid Ferring;C. Reid FerringInstitute of Applied Sciences, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas 76203Search for other works by this author on:Margaret J. Guccione;Margaret J. GuccioneDepartment of Geology, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701Search for other works by this author on:Stephen A. Hall;Stephen A. HallDepartment of Geography, University of Texas, Austin, Texas 78712Search for other works by this author on:William C. Johnson;William C. JohnsonDepartment of Geography, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas 66045Search for other works by this author on:Curtis J. SorensonCurtis J. SorensonDepartment of Geography, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas 66045Search for other works by this author on:
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Quaternary geology of the Lower Mississippi ValleyAuthor(s)Whitney J. Autin;Whitney J. AutinLouisiana Geological Survey, Box G, University Station, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70893Search for other works by this author on:Scott F. Burns;Scott F. BurnsDepartment of Geosciences, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, Louisiana 71272Search for other works by this author on:Bobby J. Miller;Bobby J. MillerDepartment of Agronomy, Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station, Agricultural Center, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803Search for other works by this author on:Roger T. Saucier;Roger T. SaucierU.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Waterways Experiment Station, Environmental Laboratory, P.O. Box 631, Vicksburg, Mississippi 39180-0631Search for other works by this author on:John I. SneadJohn I. SneadLouisiana Geological Survey, Box G, University Station, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70893Search for other works by this author on:
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Quaternary geology of the Gulf of Mexico Coastal PlainAuthor(s)Jules R. DuBar;Jules R. DuBarBureau of Economic Geology, University of Texas, Austin, Texas 78713Search for other works by this author on:Thomas E. Ewing;Thomas E. EwingFrontera Exploration Services, 900 NE Loop 410, Suite D-303, San Antonio, Texas 78209Search for other works by this author on:Ernest L. Lundelius, Jr.;Ernest L. Lundelius, Jr.Department of Geological Sciences and Texas Memorial Museum, University of Texas, Austin, Texas 78713Search for other works by this author on:Ervin G. Otvos;Ervin G. OtvosGulf Coast Research Laboratory, East Beach Drive, Ocean Springs, Mississippi 39564Search for other works by this author on:Charles D. WinkerCharles D. WinkerShell Oil Company, 4901 Elm Street, Belaire, Texas 77401Search for other works by this author on:
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Quaternary geology of the Appalachian Highlands and Interior Low PlateausAuthor(s)Hugh H. Mills;Hugh H. MillsDepartment of Earth Sciences, Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, Tennessee 38505Search for other works by this author on:Paul A. DelcourtPaul A. DelcourtProgram for Quaternary Studies of the Southeastern United States and Department of Geological Sciences, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee 37996Search for other works by this author on:
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Quaternary geology of the Atlantic Coastal PlainAuthor(s)Donald J. Colquhoun;Donald J. ColquhounDepartment of Geological Sciences, University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina 29208Search for other works by this author on:Gerald H. Johnson;Gerald H. JohnsonDepartment of Geology, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia 23185Search for other works by this author on:Pamela C. Peebles;Pamela C. PeeblesDepartment of Transportation, Commonwealth of Virginia, P.O. Box 259, Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834Search for other works by this author on:Paul F. Huddlestun;Paul F. HuddlestunGeorgia Geological Survey, 19 Martin Luther King Drive, S.W., Atlanta, Georgia 30334Search for other works by this author on:Thomas ScottThomas ScottFlorida Bureau of Geology, 903 West Tennessee St, Tallahassee, Florida 32304Search for other works by this author on: