A brief geologic history of Volusia County, Florida
Fact Sheet
2009-3101
Prepared in cooperation with Volusia County
By: Edward R. German
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Abstract
Volusia County is in a unique and beautiful setting. This Florida landscape is characterized by low coastal plains bordered by upland areas of sandy ridges and many lakes. Beautiful streams and springs abound within the vicinity. Underneath the land surface is a deep layer of limestone rocks that stores fresh, clean water used to serve drinking and other needs. However, the landscape and the subsurface rocks have not always been as they appear today. These features are the result of environmental forces and processes that began millions of years ago and are still ongoing. This fact sheet provides a brief geologic history of the Earth, Florida, and Volusia County, with an emphasis on explaining why the Volusia County landscape and geologic structure exists as it does today.
Suggested Citation
German, E.R., 2009, A brief geologic history of Volusia County, Florida: U.S. Geological Survey Fact Sheet 2009-3101, 6 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/fs20093101.
ISSN: 2327-6932 (online)
Study Area
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | A brief geologic history of Volusia County, Florida |
| Series title | Fact Sheet |
| Series number | 2009-3101 |
| DOI | 10.3133/fs20093101 |
| Year Published | 2009 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Publisher location | Reston, VA |
| Description | 6 p. |
| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| County | Volusia |
| Online Only (Y/N) | Y |