Fluvial sedimentation in Mammoth Cave, Kentucky

Collier CR and Flint RF. 1964. Fluvial sedimentation in Mammoth Cave, Kentucky. U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Professional Paper. National Park Service

Alternating deposition and erosion occur in Mammoth Cave by flooding from the Green River. This paper studied the deposition and transport of sediments in the Echo and Styx Rivers inside Mammoth Cave during 2-1/2 years. Methodology and results are discussed in this paper.

Type
Published Report
Authors
Collier, Charles; Flint, Russell
Date of Issue
1964
Publisher
National Park Service
Units
MACA
Keywords
Aquatic Sciences, Caves, Echo River Mammoth Cave Mammoth Cave National Park KY, Erosion, Physical Sciences, River Styx Mammoth Cave Mammoth Cave National Park KY, Sediment Transport, Sedimentation

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