Monitoring and analysis of sand dune movement and growth on the Navajo Nation, southwestern United States
Fact Sheet
2011-3085
In cooperation with the Navajo Nation
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Abstract
Recurring drought and rising temperatures have caused reactivation and renewed growth of sand dunes on the lands of the Navajo Nation on the Colorado Plateau. Migrating dunes threaten health, housing, and transportation pathways. U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) scientists are conducting research to better understand the processes of dune growth and movement. This research will provide critical data to the Native peoples of the region in their response to the changing environment.
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Monitoring and analysis of sand dune movement and growth on the Navajo Nation, southwestern United States |
| Series title | Fact Sheet |
| Series number | 2011-3085 |
| DOI | 10.3133/fs20113085 |
| Year Published | 2011 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Publisher location | Reston, VA |
| Contributing office(s) | Western Region Geology and Geophysics Field Science Center-Flagstaff |
| Description | 2 p. |
| First page | 1 |
| Last page | 2 |
| Country | United States |
| Other Geospatial | Colorado Plateau |
| Online Only (Y/N) | N |
| Additional Online Files (Y/N) | N |