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PALEOHYDROLOGY OF SPRING DEPOSITS IN THE WILKINS PEAK MEMBER OF THE EOCENE GREEN RIVER FORMATION, BRIDGER BASIN, WY

Elliot Jagniecki, Tim K. Lowenstein, Robert V. Demicco, M’bark Baddouh, Alan R. Carroll, Brian L. Beard, Clark M. Johnson

Abstracts with programs - Geological Society of America · 2016

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Summary

This geological study examined palaeohydrological conditions recorded in spring deposits of the Wilkins Peak Member, Green River Formation (Bridger Basin, Wyoming), using integrated geochemical and isotopic methods. The work contributes to understanding Eocene hydrological and depositional processes in a key stratigraphic unit. The findings are of primary interest to Quaternary and palaeoclimate researchers rather than to contemporary agricultural or food systems research.

UK applicability

This palaeohydrological study of Eocene deposits has limited direct applicability to UK farming, soil health, or food systems. The geological timescale and Wyoming location make it peripheral to UK agricultural policy or practice.

Key measures

As suggested by the authorship and geological focus, likely isotopic ratios (oxygen, carbon, strontium), mineral composition, and sedimentological characterisation of spring deposits

Outcomes reported

The study characterised palaeohydrological conditions and depositional environments of spring deposits within the Wilkins Peak Member of the Eocene Green River Formation. The research appears to have employed geochemical and isotopic analysis to reconstruct historical water chemistry and hydrological regimes.

Theme
General food systems / other
Subject
Other / interdisciplinary
Study type
Research
Study design
Field study
Source type
Conference paper
Status
Published
Geography
United States
System type
Other
DOI
10.1130/abs/2016am-282185
Catalogue ID
BFmokb4e3r-ia9acp

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