Hierarchical dynamic stratigraphy in various Quaternary gravel deposits, Rhine glacier area (SW Germany): Implications for hydrostratigraphy

International Journal of Earth Sciences

Volumn 92, Issue 6, 2003, Pages 923-938

  Heinz, Jürgen ^a   Aigner, Thomas ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF TÜBINGEN   (Germany)

Author keywords

Depositional elements; Hydraulic connectivity; Hydrofacies; Hydrostratigraphy; Lithofacies

Indexed keywords

GLACIAL DEPOSIT; GRAVEL BED STREAM; HYDRAULIC CONDUCTIVITY; LITHOFACIES; QUATERNARY; SEDIMENTOLOGY; STRATIGRAPHY;

CENTRAL EUROPE; EURASIA; EUROPE; GERMANY; RHINE VALLEY;

EID: 0942278128     PISSN: 14373254     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s00531-003-0359-2     Document Type: Article

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