2015 GSA Annual Meeting in Baltimore, Maryland, USA (1-4 November 2015)

Session No. 291
Wednesday, 4 November 2015: 9:00 AM-6:30 PM
Exhibit Hall (Baltimore Convention Center)

Geomorphology and Quaternary Geology (Posters)

Authors will be present from 4:30 to 6:30 PM.
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THE ANATOMY OF A ROCK SLIDE
NEBEL, Angela, Piedmont Virginia Community College, 501 College Ave., Charllestesville, VA 22902, angelanbl162@gmail.com
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DIFFERENTIATION OF ROCKFALL EVENTS: SPATIAL ANALYSIS OF MODERN AND PALEO ROCKFALL, BANKS PENINSULA, NEW ZEALAND
STAMP, Laura K.1, HAMPTON, Samuel2 and BORELLA, Josh2, (1)Geosciences, Williams College, Williamstown, MA 01267; Geological Sciences, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand, (2)Geological Sciences, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand, lks3@williams.edu
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INFLUENCES ON ROCKFALL RUNOUT, A CANTERBURY EARTHQUAKE CASE STUDY
SEEGER, Christina, Geosciences, Williams College, 947 Main Street, Williamstown, MA 01267 and HAMPTON, Samuel J., Geological Sciences and Frontiers Abroad, University of Canterbury, Private Bag 4800, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand, chs2@williams.edu
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PARAMETER CALIBRATION OF MINI-LEO HILL SLOPE MODEL
SIEGEL, Helen, Landscape Evolution Observatory, Biosphere 2, Oracle, AZ 85739; Hydrology, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721; Geology, College of Wooster, Wooster, OH 44691, hsiegel17@wooster.edu
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SLOPE MORPHOLOGY OF ICELANDIC FUGLAÞÚFUR
HOOVER, Brittany K.E.1, LARSON, Phillip1 and MOOERS, Howard D.2, (1)Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Minnesota Duluth, 229 Heller Hall, 1114 Kirby Drive, Duluth, MN 55812, (2)Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Minnesota Duluth, 230 Heller Hall, 1114 Kirby Drive, Duluth, MN 55812, engst240@d.umn.edu
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DENDROGEOMORPHIC ASSESSMENT OF THE OURAY, COLORADO AMPHITHEATER LANDSLIDE
REED, John C., Geology and Geophysics, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-3115 and GIARDINO, John R., High Alpine and Arctic Research Program, Department of Geology and Geophysics, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77840, jcreed2323@tamu.edu
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USING GRAIN SIZE AND CARBONATE PRECIPITATION IN LOESS TERRACES TO RECONSTRUCT MASS WASTING EVENTS AND TRACE GROUNDWATER MOVEMENT
FIALLO, Dominic, Geology, Oberlin College, Geology Department, Rm. 416, 52 W. Lorain St, Oberlin, OH 44074, SCHMIDT, Amanda H., Geology, Oberlin College, 52 West Lorain Street, Oberlin, OH 44074-1044 and SIMONSON, Bruce M., Geology, Oberlin College, Oberlin, OH 44074, dfiallo@oberlin.edu
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GEOLOGIC EXPRESSIONS OF CONTEMPORARY AND PALEO-LIQUEFACTION: INSIGHTS INTO STRONG GROUND MOTION AND SITE CHARACTERISTICS
QUIGLEY, Mark1, BASTIN, Sarah2, GRACE, Kieran3, BASSETT, Kari N.4, VAN BALLEGOOY, Sjoerd5, BORELLA, Josh2 and BRADLEY, Brendon A.6, (1)Geological Sciences, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, (2)Geological Sciences, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand, (3)Christchurch, 8011, (4)Geological Sciences, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand, (5)Tonkin and Taylor, Auckland, (6)Department of Civil and Natural Resources Engineering, University of Canterbury, Private Bag 4800, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand, mark.quigley@canterbury.ac.nz
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QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE ARKITSA FAULT ZONE (NORTH EVIA GULF, CENTRAL GREECE): IMPLICATIONS FOR KINEMATICS, PALEOSEISMIC ACTIVITY AND FLUID FLOW
KOKKALAS, Sotirios, Petroleum Geosciences, The Petroleum Institute, Abu Dhabi, 2533, United Arab Emirates and ZAMPOS, Miltiadis, Department of Geology, University of Patras, Patras, 26504, Greece, skokkalas@pi.ac.ae
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INVESTIGATING RECENTLY ACTIVE FAULTS USING GEOMORPHIC ANALYSES OF EPHEMERAL CHANNELS IN THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS, WEST TEXAS AND NEW MEXICO
SALINAS, Christine Marie, Geology-Geography Department, Illinois State University, Campus Box 4400, Normal, IL 61790-4400 and TRANEL, Lisa M., Department of Geography-Geology, Illinois State University, 100 N. University Street, Normal, IL 61761, cmsalin@ilstu.edu
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MORPHOTECTONIC INVESTIGATIONS USING LANDSAT 8 AND ASTER GDEM DATA IN THE GEBEL EL-ZEIT AREA, GULF OF SUEZ, EGYPT
EL-SHOURBAGI, Hadi M.1, MOSTAFA, Mohamed S.2, ZAKI, Khairy S.1 and KAMEL, Omar A.1, (1)Geology Department, Faculty of Science, Minia University, Al-Minya, 61519, Egypt, (2)Nuclear Materials Authority, Cairo, 530, Egypt, hadishourbagi@yahoo.com
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ANALYSIS OF F4 AND F5 TORNADO DISTRIBUTION IN THE UNITED STATES FROM 1900-2014
SCHIFF, Nicholas, Department of Geology, Mercyhurst University, 501 East 38th Street, Erie, PA 16546 and PERSICO, Lyman P., Department of Geology, Whitman College, 345 Boyer Avenue, Walla Walla, WA 99362, schiffn@rocketmail.com
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GEOMORPHOLOGICAL MAPS INCORPORATING IMPACTS OF HURRICANE SANDY AT FIRE ISLAND NATIONAL SEASHORE, GATEWAY NATIONAL RECREATION AREA, AND ASSATEAGUE ISLAND NATIONAL SEASHORE:  RESEARCH AND MANAGEMENT APPLICATIONS
PSUTY, Norbert P., SCHMELZ, William J., GREENBERG, Joshua, BEAL, Irina, SPAHN, Andrea and AMES, Katherine, New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station, Rutgers University, 74 Magruder Road, Highlands, NJ 07732, psuty@marine.rutgers.edu
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COASTAL DUNE RECOVERY AND SHORELINE EVOLUTION IN RESPONSE TO STORMS ALONG EASTERN PERDIDO KEY, NW FLORIDA
SANKAR, Ravi Darwin, General Education, Mount Royal University, Mount Royal Gate, SW, Calgary, AB T2V1A8, Canada, DONOGHUE, Joseph, Department of Physics, University of Central Florida, 4111 Libra Drive, Physical Sciences Bldg., Orlando, FL 32816-2385 and KISH, Stephen, Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science, Florida State University, 909 Antarctic Way, Tallahassee, FL 32306, rds06g@fsu.edu
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DENDROCHRONOLOGICAL CONSTRAINTS ON COASTAL EROSION RATES AT ERIE BLUFFS STATE PARK, NW PA
HOUGH, Micha J., Geology, Mercyhurst University, Erie, PA 16546, LANG, N.P., Department of Geology, Mercyhurst University, Erie, PA 16546 and PERSICO, Lyman P., Department of Geology, Whitman College, 345 Boyer Avenue, Walla Walla, WA 99362, mhough71@lakers.mercyhurst.edu
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SAND DUNES EXERT CONTROL ON ALLUVIAL BASE LEVEL AND SOIL FORMATION, EASTERN MOJAVE DESERT, USA
SWEENEY, Mark R., Earth Sciences, University of South Dakota, 414 E. Clark Street, Vermillion, SD 57069, MCDONALD, Eric V., Division of Earth & Ecosystem Sciences, Desert Research Institute, 2215 Raggio Parkway, Reno, NV 89512, HANSON, Paul, Conservation and Survey Division, School of Natural Resources, University of Nebraska, 612 Hardin Hall, Lincoln, NE 68588-0517 and CHABELA, Lucas P., Department of Geography and Geology, Illinois State University, Normal, IL 61790, Mark.Sweeney@usd.edu
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SEDIMENTOLOGICAL AND GEOMORPHOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION OF VOIDS IN THE MT. BALDY DUNE OF THE INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL LAKESHORE
MONAGHAN, G. William1, ARGYILAN, Erin P.2, THOMPSON, Todd A.3 and RUSSELL, Kevin P.3, (1)Indiana Gelogical Survey, Indiana University, 611 N. Walnut Grove Ave, Bloomington, IN 47405, (2)Dept. of Geosciences, Indiana University Northwest, 3400 W. Broadway, Gary, IN 46408, (3)Indiana Geological Survey, Indiana University, 611 North Walnut Grove, Bloomington, IN 47405-2208, gmonagha@indiana.edu
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ANALYSIS OF A MILL CREEK VALLEY, OHIO CORE UTILIZING XRF AND XRD TECHNOLOGY
NEALE, Shannon1, GINTER, Benjamin M.2, GRAHAM, Jenna1, REIS, Alex3, LEES, Mike E.1, MAYNARD, J. Barry3 and HUFF, Warren1, (1)Department of Geology, University of Cincinnati, 345 Clifton Court, Cincinnati, OH 45221, (2)Department of Geology, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45238, (3)Department of Geology, University of Cincinnati, 500 Geology-Physics Building, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45221, Warren.Huff@uc.edu
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ANTHROPOGENIC ALTERATIONS TO SEDIMENT DYNAMICS AND CHANNEL MORPHOLOGY ALONG MILL CREEK, ERIE PA
PERSICO, Lyman P.1, MIZIA, Francis2, LANDOWSKI, Jeremy2, PLATZ, Elizabeth2 and RUHM, Catherine2, (1)Geology, Whitman College, 345 Boyer Ave, Walla Walla, WA 99362, (2)Geology, Mercyhurst University, 501 East 38th Street, Erie, PA 16546, persiclp@whitman.edu
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THE EFFECTS OF URBANIZATION ON RUNOFF AND DISCHARGE IN THE MILL CREEK WATERSHED, ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA
RUHM, Catherine, 501 East 38th Street, Erie, PA 16546 and PERSICO, Lyman P., Geology, Whitman College, 345 Boyer Ave, Walla Walla, WA 99362, cruhm29@lakers.mercyhurst.edu
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IMPACT OF A MEANDERING RIVER ON PROPERTY SIZE AND OWNERSHIP, LITTLE WABASH RIVER, SOUTH CENTRAL ILLINOIS, USA
BURNS, Diane M., Department of Geology/Geography, Eastern Illinois University, 600 Lincoln Avenue, Charleston, IL 61920 and VIERTEL, David C., Geology and Geography, Eastern Illinois University, 600 Lincoln Avenue, Charleston, IL 61920, dmburns@eiu.edu
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QUANTIFYING GEOMORPHIC CHANGE OVER MULTIPLE TIME SCALES ALONG PLEASANT CREEK, CAPITOL REEF NATIONAL PARK, UTAH
HUFFAKER, Bret1, TOKE, Nathan A.1, BUNDS, Michael P.1, STALLINGS, Alison1 and WALTHER, Suzanne2, (1)Department of Earth Science, Utah Valley University, 800 W. University Parkway, Orem, UT 84058, (2)Department of Environmental and Ocean Sciences, University of San Diego, 5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, CA 92110, huffakerbret@gmail.com
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CHANNEL DYNAMICS AND FLOODPLAIN ALTERATION: BLANCO RIVER FLOOD MAY 23-24
ROWLEY, Taylor, Geology and Geophysics, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77840 and GIARDINO, John R., High Alpine and Arctic Research Program, Department of Geology and Geophysics and Water Management and Hydrological Sciences Program, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-3115, throwley@tamu.edu
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THE INFLUENCE OF IMPOUNDMENT RELEASES ON RIVER WATER TEMPERATURE AND THE IMPLICATIONS FOR AQUATIC HABITATS
GALSTER, Joshua C., Earth & Environmental Studies, Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave, Mallory Hall, Montclair, NJ 07043, KOWALSKI, Joseph K., Earth and Environmental Studies, Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave., Montclair State, EAES Dept., Montclair, NJ 07043 and BARRY, Beth Styler, Musconetcong Watershed Association, 10 Maple Ave., PO Box 113, Asbury, NJ 08802, galsterj@mail.montclair.edu
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CORRELATING PARAMETERS OF CATCHMENTS AND DISTRIBUTIVE FLUVIAL SYSTEMS AS PREDICTORS OF FAN SHAPE
SMITH, Preston H., Earth & Planetary Sciences, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131, SCUDERI, Louis A., Earth and Planetary Sciences, University of New Mexico, MSC03-2040, 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001 and WEISSMANN, Gary S., Earth and Planetary Sciences, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131, prestonhs@unm.edu
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IN THE ABSENCE OF BEAVER: CHARACTERIZING CHANGES IN WATER, SEDIMENT AND ORGANIC CARBON STORAGE IN ACTIVE AND ABANDONED BEAVER MEADOWS
LAUREL, DeAnna J., Dept of Geosciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1482 and WOHL, Ellen, Geosciences, Colorado State University, na, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1482, dpatter85@gmail.com
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LITHOLOGICAL IMPACTS ON STEP POOLS IN ALPINE STREAMS IN THE SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO: A PRELIMINARY STUDY
ROBERTS, John H., Water Management and Hydrologic Science, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843; High Alpine and Arctic Research Program, Department of Geology and Geophysics, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843 and GIARDINO, John R., Department of Geology and Geophysics, High Alpine and Arctic Research Program, Texas A&M University, Department of Geology and Geophysics, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-3115; Water Management and Hydrologic Science, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, johnroberts213@gmail.com
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HOW LOW WILL THEY GO? THE RESPONSE OF HEADWATER STREAMS IN THE OREGON CASCADES TO THE 2015 DROUGHT
LEWIS, Sarah L.1, GRANT, Gordon E.2, NOLIN, Anne W.1, HEMPEL, Laura A.1, JEFFERSON, Anne J.3 and SELKER, John S.4, (1)College of Earth Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331, (2)Pacific Northwest Research Station, USDA Forest Service, 3200 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis, OR 97331-8550, (3)Department of Geology, Kent State University, Kent, OH 44242, (4)Biological & Ecological Engineering, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331, sarah.lewis@oregonstate.edu
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FLUME INVESTIGATION OF CHANNEL BEDROCK EROSION BY PLUCKING
WILKINSON, Clare1, HELGANS, Elliott1, HARBOR, David J.1 and KUEHNER, Joel P.2, (1)Department of Geology, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA 24450, (2)Department of Physics and Engineering, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA 24450, wilkinsonc17@mail.wlu.edu
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STRATIGRAPHIC CHANGES IN BULK ROCK CHEMISTRY MAY EXERCISE CONTROL ON LANDSCAPE EVOLUTION IN AKAROA VOLCANO, NEW ZEALAND
BAREFOOT, Eric A.1, HAMPTON, Samuel J.2 and GRAVELY, Darren2, (1)Geological Sciences, UNC Chapel Hill, 104 South Road, Mitchell Hall Campus Box #3315, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3315, (2)Geological Sciences and Frontiers Abroad, University of Canterbury, Private Bag 4800, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand, ericbarefoot@unc.edu
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BIOMASS PRODUCTIVITY, STABLE ISOTOPE PROXIES, AND LANDSCAPE RECONSTRUCTIONS FROM THE KAPTHURIN FORMATION, KENYA
LESLIE, David E., Department of Anthropology, University of Connecticut, 354 Mansfield Road, Storrs, CT 06269-1176, MCBREARTY, Sally, Anthropology Department, University of Connecticut, 354 Mansfield Road, Storrs, CT 06269-1176 and HARTMAN, Gideon, Anthropology Department, Univeristy of Connecticut, Unit 1176, 354 Mansfield Road, Storrs, CT 06269, david.leslie@uconn.edu
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MINERALOGICAL ANALYSIS OF THE ETHIOPIAN RIFT: EXAMPLES FROM THE HSPDP HADAR FORMATION
AGUIAR, Adriano1, DEOCAMPO, Daniel M.2, RABIDEAUX, Nathan M.2 and CAMPISANO, Christopher J.3, (1)Department of Geosciences, Georgia State University, 24 Peachtree Center Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30303, (2)Geosciences, Georgia State University, 24 Peachtree Center Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30303, (3)Institute of Human Origins, School of Human Evolution and Social Change, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287, adrianoaaguiar@gmail.com
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INVESTIGATING CRATER EJECTA EMPLACEMENT IN THE LABORATORY: PRELIMINARY SCALING RESULTS
RUNYON, Kirby D., Earth and Planetary Science Dept, Johns Hopkins University, 3400 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218 and BARNOUIN, Olivier S., Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, Laurel, MD 20723, kirby.runyon@jhuapl.edu
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