POSTGLACIAL SUBMERGENCE OF THE CONNECTICUT COAST
Abstract
The overwhelming factor in the postglacial geomorphic history of the Connecticut coast has been progressive submergence of at least 38 feet (11.6 meters) and probably much more. The history of the submergence is recorded in the stratigraphy of the tidal marshes, including both salt- and fresh-water marshes in estuaries and lagoons. Systematic coring was made of all the tidal marshes on the Connecticut coast to collect for radiocarbon dating samples that were deposited in a known environment, usually at or near high-tide level, from a known depth below present high-tide level. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1961
- Accession Number
- AD0267581
Entities
People
- Arthur L. Bloom
Organizations
- Cornell University