GSA Annual Meeting in Denver, Colorado, USA - 2016

Something for Everybody: The Many Faces of Karst Science in all its Multidisciplinary Glory

Session No. 31
Sunday, 25 September 2016: 1:30 PM-5:30 PM
Room 504 (Colorado Convention Center)
 
Introductory Remarks
Abstract ID#: 288632
HYDROGEOLOGY OF THE SACRAMENTO MOUNTAINS IN SOUTHEASTERN NEW MEXICO: HOW KARST CREATES AN OASIS IN THE DESERT
Abstract ID#: 287355
NEWTON, B. Talon, New Mexico Bureau of Geology & Mineral Resources, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, 801 Leroy Pl, Socorro, NM 87801 and RAWLING, Geoffrey C., New Mexico Bureau of Geology & Mineral Resources, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, 2808 Central Avenue SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106, talon@nmbg.nmt.edu
SURFICIAL KARST AND PSEUDOKARST FEATURES OF THE HIAWATHA NATIONAL FOREST, UPPER PENINSULA, MICHIGAN
Abstract ID#: 280227
LARSON, Erik B., Physics and Earth Science, Moravian College, 1200 Main St, Bethlehem, PA 18018 and SUMRALL, Jonathan B., Geography and Geology, Sam Houston State University, PO Box 2148, Huntsville, TX 77341, erik.b.e.larson@gmail.com
PSEUDOKARST DEVELOPMENT IN GLACIATED TERRAINS
Abstract ID#: 283446
COOPER, Max P., Department of Geosciences, University of Arkansas, 340 N Campus Drive, Room 216, Fayetteville, AR 72701 and MYLROIE, John E., Department of Geosciences, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS 39762, mpcooper@email.uark.edu
USING BRACKISH WATER FROM KARSTIC AQUIFERS TO AUGMENT FRESHWATER RESOURCES IN THE SEMI-ARID SOUTHWEST
Abstract ID#: 280783
LAND, Lewis, New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, 400-1 Cascades Avenue, Carlsbad, NM 88220-6215, lland@nckri.org
EVALUATING SHARED KARST LANDSCAPES FOR LONG-TERM PROTECTION IN OUR NATIONAL PARKS
Abstract ID#: 285400
BISHOP, Melisa R., National Park Service, Geologic Resources Division, 12795 W. Alameda Parkway, P.O. Box 25287, Denver, CO 80225-0287 and PATE, Dale L., National Park Service, Geologic Resources Division, P.O. Box 25287, Denver, CO 80225-0287, melisa_bishop@partner.nps.gov
 
additional Q&A; Discussion
Abstract ID#: 288633
 
Break
Abstract ID#: 288623
THE SPECTACULAR MACROSCOPIC MICROBIAL BIOSIGNATURES OF LAVA TUBE CAVES
Abstract ID#: 287529
BOSTON, Penelope J., NASA Astrobiology Institute, NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA 94035, SPILDE, Michael N., Institute of Meteoritics, University of New Mexico, MSC03-2050, Albuquerque, NM 87131 and NORTHUP, Diana E., Biology Department, University of New Mexico, MSC03-2020, Albuquerque, NM 87131, penelope.j.boston@nasa.gov
BASALTIC CAVES AND POTENTIAL FOR BIOSIGNATURE DEVELOPMENT AND PRESERVATION
Abstract ID#: 286295
DATTA, Saugata, 7622 E 58th Pl, 7622 E 58th Pl, 104 Thompson Hall, Tulsa, OK 74145, BLANK, Jennifer G., Dept Space Sciences & Astrobiology/Blue Marble Space Institute, NASA Ames Research Center, MS 245-3, Moffett Field, CA 94035, LEVEILLE, Richard J., Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, McGill University, 3450 University Street, Montreal, QC H3A 0E8, Canada and MOSER, Duane, Division of Earth and Ecosystems Sciences, Desert Research Institute, Las Vegas, NV 89130, sdatta@ksu.edu
MICROBIAL MAT COMMUNITIES IN HAWAIIAN LAVA CAVES
Abstract ID#: 283965
SPILDE, Michael N.1, NORTHUP, Diana E.2, CAIMI, Nicole A.2, BOSTON, Penelope J.3, STONE, Frederick D.4 and SMITH, Stephen5, (1)Institute of Meteoritics, University of New Mexico, MSC03-2050, Albuquerque, NM 87131, (2)Biology Department, University of New Mexico, MSC03-2020, Albuquerque, NM 87131, (3)NASA Astrobiology Institute, NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA 94035, (4)Natural Sciences Department, University of Hawaii at Hilo, Hilo, HI 96720, (5)Hawaii Speleological Survey, Hilo, HI 96720, mspilde@unm.edu
EXCEPTIONAL PRESERVATION OF SECONDARY MINERALS IN HAWAIIAN LAVA TUBES
Abstract ID#: 287613
MCHENRY, Lindsay J., Department of Geosciences, University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee, 3209 N Maryland Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53211 and VICKERY, Christopher L., Department of Geosciences, University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI 53211, lmchenry@uwm.edu
SELF-REGULATED KARST MANAGEMENT IN BRITISH COLUMBIA (CANADA): IS IT WORKING?
Abstract ID#: 282349
GRIFFITHS, Paul A., P. A. Griffiths & Associates Inc., 544 Springbok Road, Campbell River, BC V9W 8A2, Canada, pgriff@shaw.ca
CAVE CLIMATE CHARACTERIZATION AND EXAMINING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF CAVE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES - TIMPANOGOS CAVE NATIONAL MONUMENT
Abstract ID#: 283887
STEELE, Nicholas E., National Park Service, Grand Canyon National Park, Grand Canyon, AZ 86023, nicholas_steele@nps.gov
UTILIZING KARST RESEARCH TO INFORM THE NEPA PROCESS AT GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK
Abstract ID#: 280499
TOBIN, Benjamin W.1, SCHENK, Edward R.1, CHILDRES, Hampton1, SPRINGER, Abraham E.2 and JONES, Casey2, (1)Grand Canyon National Park, National Park Service, 1824 S Thompson St, Flagstaff, AZ 86001, (2)School of Earth Sciences and Environmental Sustainability, Northern Arizona University, NAU Box 4099, Flagstaff, AZ 86011, benjamin_tobin@nps.gov
CONTRIBUTIONS OF CAVE AND KARST RESEARCH TO MANAGEMENT ON THE TONGASS NATIONAL FOREST
Abstract ID#: 284757
KOVARIK, Johanna L., United States Forest Service, Minerals and Geology Management, 740 Simms St, Golden, CO 80215 and BAICHTAL, James F., U.S. Forest Service, Tongass National Forest, Thorne Bay Ranger District, P.O. Box 19001, Thorne Bay, AK 99919, jkovarik@fs.fed.us
A TEMPLATE FOR SOUTHWESTERN UNITED STATES LATE HOLOCENE PALEOCLIMATE FROM STALAGMITE HC-1
Abstract ID#: 284553
POLYAK, Victor J., Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, University of New Mexico, Northrop Hall, Albuquerque, NM 87131, ASMEROM, Yemane, Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131, LACHNIET, Matthew S., Department of Geoscience, University of Nevada Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Box 454010, Las Vegas, NV 89154-4010 and RASMUSSEN, Jessica B.T., Leander Independent School District, Leander, TX 78641, polyak@unm.edu
 
additional Q&A; Discussion
Abstract ID#: 288634
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