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| Title |
An Investigation of the Landscape Development and Climatic History of Table Mountain, Fremont Co., Wyoming
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| Type of Resource |
still image
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| Date Created |
2009-05-15
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| Digital Origin |
born digtal
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| Rights Statement |
http://digital.uwyo.edu/copyright.htm
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| Keyword (topic) |
Wind River Mountains
Table Mountain
geo-climatic history
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| Series Title |
Undergrauate Research Day 2009
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| Creator(s) |
Reed, Timothy K.
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| Contributor(s) |
Smaglik, Suzanne
Frost, Dr. Carol
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| Publisher |
University of Wyoming
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| Place of publication |
Laramie, Wyoming
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| Language |
eng
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| Summary |
Studies of the Wind River Mountains have contributed a significant amount of information relative to the geologic and climatic history of the planet. However, there is a prominent feature in this region that remains an enigma in the scientific community. Table Mountain, located on the western foothills of the Wind River Range, is one of the most prominent geographic features that define the landscape in this region. The research conducted for this project focused on the veneer of sediments that make up the extraordinarily flat top surface of the mountain. A grid system for sampling was developed for a series of 22 hand dug pit samples to be taken. Initial observations were made at the time of collection relative to the sampling site, vegetation, and other identifiable characteristics. Collected sediment samples were then sieved to determine the defining characteristics for the sediment horizons at intervals of 0-10cm and 10-30cm. This research presentation will present the initial observations at sample locations and the results of laboratory analyses to determine the sediment characteristics. The presentation will also assess the findings of these analyses relative to previous research, as well as exploring the relationships with climatic events that shaped the region.
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| Notes |
From - Undergraduate Research Day 2009 - Celebration of Research - Abstracts
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