About This Item

Share This Item

The AAPG/Datapages Combined Publications Database

West Texas Geological Society

Abstract


West Texas Geological Society Bulletin
Vol. 30 (1991), No. 7. (March), Pages 5-27

Geomorphology and Surface-Water Hydrology of Part of the Hueco Basin, West Texas

Jr. Robert W. Baumgardner, M. Saleem Akhter

Abstract

Recent history of arroyos in the Hueco Basin study area has been dominated by downcutting interrupted by periods of alluviation. The current period of incision began less than about 920 yr ago. Most geomorphic work is done by runoff resulting from intense rainfall, but most flows are confined to ephemeral channels, and hydrologic modeling indicates that much of the study area would not be inundated by a 100-yr flood. Parts of the ground surface at the study area have been largely unchanged for at least the last 900 yr. Locally, surface fissures have formed as a result of tensional stress, piping, and collapse.


Pay-Per-View Purchase Options

The article is available through a document delivery service. Explain these Purchase Options.

Watermarked PDF Document: $14
Open PDF Document: $24