Spatial Distribution and Morphology of Sediments in Texas Southern High Plains Playa Wetlands

Spatial Distribution and Morphology of Sediments in Texas Southern High Plains Playa Wetlands

Playas are depressional geomorphic features on the U.S. High Plains. About 20,000 Southern High Plains playa wetlands serve as runoff catchment basins, which are thought to be focal points of Ogallala aquifer recharge. Sediments in playas can alter biodiversity services, impede aquifer recharge, an...

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Main Authors: Carlos J. Villarreal, Richard E. Zartman, Wayne H. Hudnall, Dennis Gitz, Ken Rainwater, Loren M. Smith
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Texas Water Journal 2012-05-01
Series:Texas Water Journal
Subjects:
U.S. Southern High Plains
wetlands
sediment deposition
Online Access:https://twj-ojs-tdl.tdl.org/twj/index.php/twj/article/view/2070

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