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Knickpoint near the headwaters of a burned watershed in the 2024 Elk Fire burn area

Detailed Description

Knickpoint (a step-like feature in bedrock along stream channel) near the headwaters of a burned watershed in the 2024 Elk Fire burn area near Dayton, Wyoming. The exposed bedrock is heavily fractured, and loose material is visible at the base. During storms, this material can be mobilized and transported downstream.

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.

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