Deep layer of sediments in alpine lake in the tropical mid-Pacific
- Author:
- Woodcock, Alfred H., Meyer, Rubin, Duce, R.A.
- Title:
- Deep layer of sediments in alpine lake in the tropical mid-Pacific
- Periodical:
- Science
- Year:
- 1966
- Volume:
- 154
- Pages:
- 647-648
- Subject:
- Lake Waiau Lake sediments
- Summary:
- Lying within a cinder cone that is located within an inactive volcano known as Mauna Kea on the island of Hawaii, Lake Waiau lies within a cinder cone that sits 3970 meters above sea level. This lake appears to have been a natural trap for sedimentary materials since the lake was formed. As a result, these sediments indicate ash falls and other airborne and waterborne materials for a period that is estimated to have extended back into the Pleistocene time. Described here are experiments that were done in an effort to better date these sediments.
- Label:
- Lake Waiau
- Date:
- 1966
- Collection:
- Periodicals