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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 spring deposits from the Eocene-age Wilkins Peak Member in Wyoming's Bridger Basin, employing isotopic and geochemical analysis to reconstruct ancient hydrogeological conditions. The research contributes to understanding Palaeogene hydrological cycles and depositional environments in interior basins. The work is peripheral to agricultural and nutritional research and offers limited direct application to contemporary farming systems or soil health.

UK applicability

This palaeogeological study has no direct applicability to UK agricultural practice, soil management, or food production. It may inform broader understanding of climate and hydrological change over geological timescales but does not address contemporary farming or nutrition systems.

Key measures

Isotopic compositions (strontium and oxygen isotopes as suggested by author affiliations), mineral assemblages, and geochemical proxies for palaeoclimate and water chemistry in Eocene deposits

Outcomes reported

The study reconstructed the paleohydrological conditions of spring deposits within the Wilkins Peak Member of the Green River Formation. Analysis employed isotopic and geochemical techniques to characterise ancient spring water chemistry and depositional environments.

Theme
General food systems / other
Subject
Other / interdisciplinary
Study type
Research
Study design
Geological field study and laboratory analysis
Source type
Conference paper
Status
Published
Geography
United States
System type
Other
DOI
10.1130/abs/2016am-282185
Catalogue ID
BFmokjoedi-97qq43

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