Bedrock (Inventory)/Backreef
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The '''Backreef''' field of the [[Bedrock (Inventory)|Bedrock]] section is used to list stations where backreef bedrock is observed. | The '''Backreef''' field of the [[Bedrock (Inventory)|Bedrock]] section is used to list stations where backreef bedrock is observed. | ||
| - | Backreef is indicated by horizontal limestone and dolomite strata. [[Bedrock (Inventory)/Pisolites|Pisolites]] are a characteristic of backreef bedrock. | + | Backreef is indicated by horizontal limestone and dolomite strata. The strata are usually thin and bedded with sandstone and dolomites. It is lightly colored and sometimes has large [[Fossils (Inventory)/Gastrpod|gastropods]]. [[Bedrock (Inventory)/Pisolites|Pisolites]] are a characteristic of backreef bedrock. |
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| + | ==See also== | ||
| + | *[[Bedrock (Inventory)/Massive|Massive]] | ||
| + | *[[Bedrock (Inventory)/Forereef|Forereef]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
*Various (June 2004) ''Core Values'' Carlsbad Caverns National Park; as published by Bob Hoff: [http://carlsbadcavernshistory.blogspot.com/2011/05/carlsbad-caverns-national-park-core.html] | *Various (June 2004) ''Core Values'' Carlsbad Caverns National Park; as published by Bob Hoff: [http://carlsbadcavernshistory.blogspot.com/2011/05/carlsbad-caverns-national-park-core.html] | ||
| + | *unknown (1997) ''Geology of Carlsbad Caverns Class - 1997 Memorial Day Expedition'' p 4 | ||
{{Cave inventory}} | {{Cave inventory}} | ||
[[Category:Needs description]] | [[Category:Needs description]] | ||
[[Category:Needs image]] | [[Category:Needs image]] | ||
Revision as of 22:29, 3 July 2011
The Backreef field of the Bedrock section is used to list stations where backreef bedrock is observed.
Backreef is indicated by horizontal limestone and dolomite strata. The strata are usually thin and bedded with sandstone and dolomites. It is lightly colored and sometimes has large gastropods. Pisolites are a characteristic of backreef bedrock.
See also
References
- Various (June 2004) Core Values Carlsbad Caverns National Park; as published by Bob Hoff: [1]
- unknown (1997) Geology of Carlsbad Caverns Class - 1997 Memorial Day Expedition p 4
