Devils Hole, Nevada--A Primer
Fact Sheet
2012-3021
By: Jurate M. Landwehr and Isaac J. Winograd
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Abstract
This fact sheet summarizes the multifaceted research of the U.S. Geological Survey—published in diverse outlets—that focuses on the subaqueous cavern Devils Hole in Nevada. Questions addressed in the fact sheet are: What is Devils Hole? Why is Devils Hole of interest to paleoclimatologists? How was the isotopic record from the Devils Hole vein calcite dated? What paleoclimate phenomena are recorded by the Devils Hole stable isotopic time series? Where can one find the isotopic records? What contributions has Devils Hole research made to the field of paleoclimatology, paleohydrology, and geochemistry? What does Devils Hole reveal about how long we can expect the present interglaciation to last? What are some practical applications of the Devils Hole findings? Why is Devils Hole of interest to zoologists?
Suggested Citation
Landwehr, J.M., Winograd, I.J., 2012, Devils Hole, Nevada--A Primer: U.S. Geological Survey Fact Sheet 2012-3021, 6 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/fs20123021.
ISSN: 2327-6932 (online)
Study Area
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Devils Hole, Nevada--A Primer |
| Series title | Fact Sheet |
| Series number | 2012-3021 |
| DOI | 10.3133/fs20123021 |
| Year Published | 2012 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Publisher location | Reston, VA |
| Contributing office(s) | Water Resources National Research Program |
| Description | 6 p. |
| Country | United States |
| State | Nevada |
| Other Geospatial | Devils Hole |
| Online Only (Y/N) | Y |
| Additional Online Files (Y/N) | N |