Bedrock (Inventory)/Backreef

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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

• Massive
• Forereef

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

Bedrock (Inventory)/Backreef is a part of the cave inventory project.