| ASYNCHRONEITY OF MAJOR HOLOCENE LAKE-LEVEL CHANGES ACROSS MAINE | ||
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NURSE, Andrea1, DIEFFENBACHER-KRALL, Ann C.1, and DORION, Christopher C.2, (1) Institute for Quaternary and Climate Studies, Univ of Maine, 5726 Environmental Sciences Laboratory, Orono, ME 04469-5726, abnurse@hotmail.com, (2) C.C. Dorion Geol Svcs, 79 Bennoch Rd, Orono, ME 04473-1404 Numerous studies indicate relative consistency in major Holocene lake-level changes in the Midwest. However, a survey of lake-level studies from sites across New England, the Mid-Atlantic states, and neighboring Canada shows significant variability in both timing and direction of water-balance changes. Using the methods refined by Almquist, et al., in their study of Mansell Pond, Central Maine, we are developing Holocene lake-level curves for three lakes in Maine. These studies, along with the Mansell Pond study, will provide a comprehensive picture of lake-level changes across the northern and eastern portions of the state. Preliminary results indicate that the magnitude and trend of water-balance changes are consistent across the region. However, the timing of these fluctuations is asynchronous. | ||
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Northeastern Section - 37th Annual Meeting (March 25-27, 2002)
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| Session No. 19--Booth# 18 Holocene Climate and Lakes (Posters) Sheraton Springfield: Ballroom North 8:00 AM-12:00 PM, Tuesday, March 26, 2002 | ||
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