IDENTIFICATION OF CHARCOAL FROM BULK SEDIMENTS ALONG THE CARSON RIVER IN NORTHERN NEVADA AND EASTERN CALIFORNIA

Author(s): Kathryn Puseman

Year: 2000

Summary

Bulk soil samples were recovered from deposits along the Carson River in northern

Nevada and eastern California for a paleoflood study. The sediments were floated to recover

charcoal and other organic remains suitable for radiocarbon dating. Botanic remains, including

charcoal, were identified and radiocarbon datable materials were separated.

Cite this Record

IDENTIFICATION OF CHARCOAL FROM BULK SEDIMENTS ALONG THE CARSON RIVER IN NORTHERN NEVADA AND EASTERN CALIFORNIA. Kathryn Puseman. 2000 ( tDAR id: 378577) ; doi:10.6067/XCV81V5DC9

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Keywords

Material
Macrobotanical

Investigation Types
Data Recovery / Excavation

General
Carson River, Paleoflood Study, Nevada, California, Macrofloral, Detrital Charcoal

Geographic Keywords
Carson River, Northern Nevada and Eastern California

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