Freshwater diatomite deposits in the western United States
Fact Sheet
2006-3044
By: Alan R. Wallace, David G. Frank, and Alan Founie
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Abstract
Freshwater diatomite deposits in the Western United States are found in lake beds that formed millions of years ago. These diatom-rich sediments are among the Nation's largest commercial diatomite deposits. Each deposit contains billions of tiny diatom skeletons, which are widely used for filtration, absorption, and abrasives. New studies by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) are revealing how ancient lakes in the Western States produced such large numbers of diatoms. These findings can be used by both land-use managers and mining companies to better evaluate diatomite resources in the region.
Suggested Citation
Wallace, A.R., Frank, D.G., Founie, A., 2006, Freshwater diatomite deposits in the western United States (Version 1.0): U.S. Geological Survey Fact Sheet 2006-3044, 2 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/fs20063044.
ISSN: 2327-6932 (online)
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Freshwater diatomite deposits in the western United States |
| Series title | Fact Sheet |
| Series number | 2006-3044 |
| DOI | 10.3133/fs20063044 |
| Edition | Version 1.0 |
| Year Published | 2006 |
| Language | ENGLISH |
| Contributing office(s) | Western Mineral Resources |
| Description | 2 p. |