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A Stratigraphic and Depositional Interpretation of a Sand Quarry in Middle Georgia

Abstract

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<p>Analysis of sediments from two sand quarries in Mauk, Georgia indicate braided stream environment. Sediment samples of both Pleistocene and Cretaceous age were collected, sedimentary features such as trough cross-bedding along with laminar bedding were recorded, and photos were taken to document the scale and stratigraphic sequences of the sediments. Petrified wood was collected throughout the two sand quarries indicating a terrestrial origin. Post-depositional modifications seen at some of sites include load and flame structures. Sediment samples were examined for grain-size distributions and other sediment textures.</p>

Degree

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Name thesis:degree_name
Earth and Space Science - Geology Track
Level thesis:degree_level
Thesis
Discipline thesis:degree_discipline
Earth & Space Science
Year dc:date.available
2008

Author and committee

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Author dc:creator
  • Taylor, Jessica
Contributors dc:contributor
  • William Frazier

Subjects

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Rights

Language dc:language
English

Identifiers

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OAI identifier oai:identifier
oai:csuepress.columbusstate.edu:theses_dissertations-1157

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2026-07-24
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citation

Taylor, Jessica. A Stratigraphic and Depositional Interpretation of a Sand Quarry in Middle Georgia. Thesis thesis, 2008. https://csuepress.columbusstate.edu/theses_dissertations/157