Geo-botanical evidence of Late Quaternary mass wasting in block field areas of Virginia
January 1, 1983
Studies of block fields at Massanutten Mountain, Virginia, document and provide information on the magnitude and frequency of mass movement on these coarse-grained slopes. Although Pleistocene periglacial climate may have facilitated original formation of block fields, some block fields now continue to spread downslope during intense runoff events. Present block-field mass wasting may be the principal erosional process in these areas of resistant rock.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 1983 |
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Title | Geo-botanical evidence of Late Quaternary mass wasting in block field areas of Virginia |
DOI | 10.1002/esp.3290080505 |
Authors | Cliff R. Hupp |
Publication Type | Article |
Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Series Title | Earth Surface Processes and Landforms |
Index ID | 70012010 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
USGS Organization | WMA - Earth System Processes Division |